Vodafone Group added two own-brand smartphones to its portfolio, “designed to accelerate the adoption of mobile internet usage within the mass market”.

Smart III is a 4-inch screen device which the operator said “delivers a premium smartphone experience at an affordable price” – it will be available across Vodafone markets from June with prices starting at €88.

The Android 4.1-powered device is powered by a 1GHz processor and 512Mb of RAM, and includes 4GB of internal storage and microSD expansion slot. It has 3G (HSPA) and Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 5MP camera.

A version of Smart III with NFC support will be available “in select markets for an additional fee”.

The second device, Smart Mini (pictured), is described as “the most affordable smartphone in the Vodafone range”, with prices “starting at €58”.

It has a 3.5-inch touch screen, is powered by a 1GHz processor with 512Mb of RAM, and includes a 2MP camera.