Vodafone Smart X9
The Vodafone Smart X9 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.7" · 148.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.83 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 427 PPI screen
✓5.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 153g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, December. Released 2018, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
427 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
153g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
148.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.83 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Vodafone Smart X9 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Vodafone Smart X9 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Vodafone Smart X9 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Vodafone Smart X9 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Vodafone Smart X9 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Vodafone Smart X9 ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo).
The Vodafone Smart X9 uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The Vodafone Smart X9 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Vodafone Smart X9 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
