Vodafone Smart Ultra 6

culabula · 19-06-2015, 15:41

Can anyone tell me anything about this phone ? Waste of time ? Any good at all? Can it be unlocked ?

TIA.

Everything Goes · 19-06-2015, 17:07

Review here:

http://www.engadget.com/2015/06/19/v...smart-ultra-6/

Its made by ZTE and is based on their ZTE Blade S6 Plus.

daclick · 19-06-2015, 21:02

Seems alright if I'm honest

sethpet · 19-06-2015, 22:33

Specs look very similar to iPhone 6 but for £125

Will be interested to take a look at one of these. Combined with £30 SIMO with 20gb data, spotify and cash back, I could have a pretty decent package.

culabula · 19-06-2015, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by sethpet

Specs look very similar to iPhone 6 but for £125

Will be interested to take a look at one of these. Combined with £30 SIMO with 20gb data, spotify and cash back, I could have a pretty decent package.

Do report back.

However, dealbreaker is can they be unlocked easily?

secretmsgs · 19-06-2015, 22:47

Good price for such high specs, tempting but still waiting if unlock code comes out on ebay.

clonmult · 22-06-2015, 08:38

Picked one up on Saturday. Rather decent device.

Reasonably fast (slower on Antutu than my sons Hudl 2 - so 8 cores not really being used that well), screen is excellent. Personally think the power button is too close to the volume rockers (too easily pressed). Camera is okay.

For the price, nothing comes close - 2gb ram, 16gb internal, 1920x1080 screen, 13mp Sony camera, virtually stock android. Makes the Moto G seem like underspecced rubbish.

Caveat - it came up in store at £150, not £125.

Gigabit · 22-06-2015, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by culabula

Do report back.

However, dealbreaker is can they be unlocked easily?

Yes they can. I believe it costs £3 on eBay.

culabula · 22-06-2015, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigabit

Yes they can. I believe it costs £3 on eBay.

Yes, a lot of updates this weekend. Being sold in stores from 135-150GBP but I believe they will price match. Rumours that online it was being bundled with decent headphones but this is unfounded.

Can be unlocked on eBay from 3,75.

culabula · 22-06-2015, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretmsgs

Good price for such high specs, tempting but still waiting if unlock code comes out on ebay.

It's out.

clonmult · 22-06-2015, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by culabula

Yes, a lot of updates this weekend. Being sold in stores from 135-150GBP but I believe they will price match. Rumours that online it was being bundled with decent headphones but this is unfounded.

Can be unlocked on eBay from 3,75.

Price in store is £150 (this is across the board, they don't have individual store pricing). Headphones in the box are distinctly average. And not sure what they can price match against - it has absolutely no competition.

*edit* - I've been informed that it was an error that had it come up at £150 over the weekend, price is being corrected to £125.

culabula · 22-06-2015, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by clonmult

Price in store is £150 (this is across the board, they don't have individual store pricing). Headphones in the box are distinctly average. And not sure what they can price match against - it has absolutely no competition.

*edit* - I've been informed that it was an error that had it come up at £150 over the weekend, price is being corrected to £125.

Yes, that's what I meant, price matching with their own website.

There was a rumour that they were being bundled with a separate pair of Harmon-Kardon earphones, worth at least 60GBP.

clonmult · 22-06-2015, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by culabula

Yes, that's what I meant, price matching with their own website.

There was a rumour that they were being bundled with a separate pair of Harmon-Kardon earphones, worth at least 60GBP.

I didn't see that rumour .... would have been nice.

I'm quite impressed with the phone; can't see it being a "true" long term, as I tend to like having devices with a dedicated two stage camera release. But then I did buy it in part to replace my 2012N7 which is close to unusable.

carcass · 22-06-2015, 13:19

What is the screen protection on this phone?

culabula · 22-06-2015, 13:22

When requesting the unlock code, does one describe it as a ZTE Blade 6?

Stereo Steve · 22-06-2015, 13:32

I've got a Blade S6 and it's alright for the money. Nice and quick, decent screen and reliable. Battery life is better than they say. Does look and feel a bit plasticky though.

clonmult · 22-06-2015, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by carcass

What is the screen protection on this phone?

Its not a "formal" gorilla glass, if thats what you mean? It is apparently a "toughened" glass.

I'd still suggest a screen protector (you can probably use anything designed for a 5.5" screen), although pretty sure I would never be able to get one put on and have it look right. Apparently custom cases are expected by the end of the week.

It is definitely growing on me, it'll be interesting to see how battery life works out. Mine was taken off charge at 7:30, I've downloaded a few apps/games (Dead Trigger 2, Trials Frontier - played for about 5 minutes, Google Sky Map, Google Earth), used it to cast a video to my chromecast (Predator Dark Ages - brilliant fan film), taken a few pictures, a bit of facebook - its now at 80%.

culabula · 22-06-2015, 15:37

Got one in my 3rd Vodafone shop in Belfast today. It was the last model.

Takes a bit of getting of used to after iOS -intuitive is not a word that springs to mind.

Anyway, great thing was getting it unlocked in under 25 minutes -buh-bye, Voodoofone.

Does anyone know of cases for it yet ?

d123 · 22-06-2015, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by culabula

Anyway, great thing was getting it unlocked in under 25 minutes -buh-bye, Voodoofone.

Which unlocker did you use?

clonmult · 22-06-2015, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by culabula

Got one in my 3rd Vodafone shop in Belfast today. It was the last model.

Takes a bit of getting of used to after iOS -intuitive is not a word that springs to mind.

Anyway, great thing was getting it unlocked in under 25 minutes -buh-bye, Voodoofone.

Does anyone know of cases for it yet ?

I've never thought that Android is that different to iOS, but then I'm regularly alternating between iOS, Android and WP (the latter being the only one with a semi consistent interface). One persons intuitive is anothers nightmare.

Cases are due at the end of the week.

Stereo Steve · 22-06-2015, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by clonmult

I've never thought that Android is that different to iOS, but then I'm regularly alternating between iOS, Android and WP (the latter being the only one with a semi consistent interface). One persons intuitive is anothers nightmare.

Cases are due at the end of the week.

Android gives you so many more options and possibilities. Problem is you don't want or need any of them.

culabula · 22-06-2015, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

Which unlocker did you use?

The guy at 3,75 per unlock. Username is AHTECH14.

culabula · 22-06-2015, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by clonmult

I've never thought that Android is that different to iOS, but then I'm regularly alternating between iOS, Android and WP (the latter being the only one with a semi consistent interface). One persons intuitive is anothers nightmare.

Cases are due at the end of the week.

Must say, I find it very different, with many important options (such as turning on 4G) buried in sub-menus. However, I will now, as they say, RTFM and stop whinging.

culabula · 22-06-2015, 16:57

I'm up and running now with an 100GB EE SIM in it. Perfect now for going out running and exercising while listening to music via Google Play. Absence of iMessage is the main downside.

d123 · 22-06-2015, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by culabula

The guy at 3,75 per unlock. Username is AHTECH14.

So it's the generic ZTE listing?

This one:

UNLOCK CODE FOR ZTE ALMOST ALL MODELS Zinger Z667T Blade S6 ZMax Grand Speed etc
eBay item number:281555478524

19-06-2015, 15:41	#1
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 Can anyone tell me anything about this phone ? Waste of time ? Any good at all? Can it be unlocked ? TIA.

19-06-2015, 17:07	#2
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Review here: http://www.engadget.com/2015/06/19/v...smart-ultra-6/ Its made by ZTE and is based on their ZTE Blade S6 Plus.

19-06-2015, 21:02	#3
daclick Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,336	Seems alright if I'm honest

19-06-2015, 22:33	#4
sethpet Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 494	Specs look very similar to iPhone 6 but for £125 Will be interested to take a look at one of these. Combined with £30 SIMO with 20gb data, spotify and cash back, I could have a pretty decent package.

19-06-2015, 22:36	#5
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	Quote: Originally Posted by sethpet Specs look very similar to iPhone 6 but for £125 Will be interested to take a look at one of these. Combined with £30 SIMO with 20gb data, spotify and cash back, I could have a pretty decent package. Do report back. However, dealbreaker is can they be unlocked easily?

19-06-2015, 22:47	#6
secretmsgs Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 100	Good price for such high specs, tempting but still waiting if unlock code comes out on ebay.

22-06-2015, 08:38	#7
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Picked one up on Saturday. Rather decent device. Reasonably fast (slower on Antutu than my sons Hudl 2 - so 8 cores not really being used that well), screen is excellent. Personally think the power button is too close to the volume rockers (too easily pressed). Camera is okay. For the price, nothing comes close - 2gb ram, 16gb internal, 1920x1080 screen, 13mp Sony camera, virtually stock android. Makes the Moto G seem like underspecced rubbish. Caveat - it came up in store at £150, not £125.

22-06-2015, 09:05	#8
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	Quote: Originally Posted by culabula Do report back. However, dealbreaker is can they be unlocked easily? Yes they can. I believe it costs £3 on eBay.

22-06-2015, 09:19	#9
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	Quote: Originally Posted by Gigabit Yes they can. I believe it costs £3 on eBay. Yes, a lot of updates this weekend. Being sold in stores from 135-150GBP but I believe they will price match. Rumours that online it was being bundled with decent headphones but this is unfounded. Can be unlocked on eBay from 3,75.

22-06-2015, 09:20	#10
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	Quote: Originally Posted by secretmsgs Good price for such high specs, tempting but still waiting if unlock code comes out on ebay. It's out.

22-06-2015, 09:29	#11
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by culabula Yes, a lot of updates this weekend. Being sold in stores from 135-150GBP but I believe they will price match. Rumours that online it was being bundled with decent headphones but this is unfounded. Can be unlocked on eBay from 3,75. Price in store is £150 (this is across the board, they don't have individual store pricing). Headphones in the box are distinctly average. And not sure what they can price match against - it has absolutely no competition. edit - I've been informed that it was an error that had it come up at £150 over the weekend, price is being corrected to £125.

22-06-2015, 09:52	#12
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult Price in store is £150 (this is across the board, they don't have individual store pricing). Headphones in the box are distinctly average. And not sure what they can price match against - it has absolutely no competition. edit - I've been informed that it was an error that had it come up at £150 over the weekend, price is being corrected to £125. Yes, that's what I meant, price matching with their own website. There was a rumour that they were being bundled with a separate pair of Harmon-Kardon earphones, worth at least 60GBP.

22-06-2015, 10:30	#13
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by culabula Yes, that's what I meant, price matching with their own website. There was a rumour that they were being bundled with a separate pair of Harmon-Kardon earphones, worth at least 60GBP. I didn't see that rumour .... would have been nice. I'm quite impressed with the phone; can't see it being a "true" long term, as I tend to like having devices with a dedicated two stage camera release. But then I did buy it in part to replace my 2012N7 which is close to unusable.

22-06-2015, 13:19	#14
carcass Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 102	What is the screen protection on this phone?

22-06-2015, 13:22	#15
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	When requesting the unlock code, does one describe it as a ZTE Blade 6?

22-06-2015, 13:32	#16
Stereo Steve Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,378	I've got a Blade S6 and it's alright for the money. Nice and quick, decent screen and reliable. Battery life is better than they say. Does look and feel a bit plasticky though.

22-06-2015, 14:35	#17
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by carcass What is the screen protection on this phone? Its not a "formal" gorilla glass, if thats what you mean? It is apparently a "toughened" glass. I'd still suggest a screen protector (you can probably use anything designed for a 5.5" screen), although pretty sure I would never be able to get one put on and have it look right. Apparently custom cases are expected by the end of the week. It is definitely growing on me, it'll be interesting to see how battery life works out. Mine was taken off charge at 7:30, I've downloaded a few apps/games (Dead Trigger 2, Trials Frontier - played for about 5 minutes, Google Sky Map, Google Earth), used it to cast a video to my chromecast (Predator Dark Ages - brilliant fan film), taken a few pictures, a bit of facebook - its now at 80%.

22-06-2015, 15:37	#18
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	Got one in my 3rd Vodafone shop in Belfast today. It was the last model. Takes a bit of getting of used to after iOS -intuitive is not a word that springs to mind. Anyway, great thing was getting it unlocked in under 25 minutes -buh-bye, Voodoofone. Does anyone know of cases for it yet ?

22-06-2015, 16:08	#19
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by culabula Anyway, great thing was getting it unlocked in under 25 minutes -buh-bye, Voodoofone. Which unlocker did you use?

22-06-2015, 16:13	#20
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by culabula Got one in my 3rd Vodafone shop in Belfast today. It was the last model. Takes a bit of getting of used to after iOS -intuitive is not a word that springs to mind. Anyway, great thing was getting it unlocked in under 25 minutes -buh-bye, Voodoofone. Does anyone know of cases for it yet ? I've never thought that Android is that different to iOS, but then I'm regularly alternating between iOS, Android and WP (the latter being the only one with a semi consistent interface). One persons intuitive is anothers nightmare. Cases are due at the end of the week.

22-06-2015, 16:47	#21
Stereo Steve Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,378	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult I've never thought that Android is that different to iOS, but then I'm regularly alternating between iOS, Android and WP (the latter being the only one with a semi consistent interface). One persons intuitive is anothers nightmare. Cases are due at the end of the week. Android gives you so many more options and possibilities. Problem is you don't want or need any of them.

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22-06-2015, 16:51	#22
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 Which unlocker did you use? The guy at 3,75 per unlock. Username is AHTECH14.

22-06-2015, 16:53	#23
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult I've never thought that Android is that different to iOS, but then I'm regularly alternating between iOS, Android and WP (the latter being the only one with a semi consistent interface). One persons intuitive is anothers nightmare. Cases are due at the end of the week. Must say, I find it very different, with many important options (such as turning on 4G) buried in sub-menus. However, I will now, as they say, RTFM and stop whinging.

22-06-2015, 16:57	#24
culabula Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 736	I'm up and running now with an 100GB EE SIM in it. Perfect now for going out running and exercising while listening to music via Google Play. Absence of iMessage is the main downside.

22-06-2015, 16:58	#25
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by culabula The guy at 3,75 per unlock. Username is AHTECH14. So it's the generic ZTE listing? This one: UNLOCK CODE FOR ZTE ALMOST ALL MODELS Zinger Z667T Blade S6 ZMax Grand Speed etc eBay item number:281555478524