Vodafone has added a new own-branded smartphone to its portfolio which is called the Vodafone Smart.

The Vodafone Smart will come with Android 2.2, has a zoom camera, a capacitive touchscreen and both 3G and WiFi connectivity. The home-screen of the Vodafone Smart comes pre-loaded with direct links to key content and features including Facebook, Twitter, email, Vodafone's ‘Prepay Manager' for quick top-ups, Vodafone Music and finally the ‘Updates' widget, which gives customers easy access to a shortlist of leading Android Market apps.

Patrick Chomet, Vodafone Group Terminals Director said, "More and more Vodafone customers are enjoying the benefits of smartphones which currently account for over 40% of the phones we sell in Europe. Continuing to push the boundaries through our own-brand range, the Vodafone Smart is a new smartphone concept. It takes the higher end mobile internet experience and packages it for the mass market, its range of covers and accessories making it a fun fashion statement. Available on pay as you go plans, and on the fast, reliable Vodafone networks, the Vodafone Smart is a great step-up into the world of mobile data."

The Vodafone Smart will be available in the UK by early summer and will retail for around €90.