TOP 5 feature phones for the elderly

The baby phone Nomi i1870 will not burden the user with unnecessary functions and will perfectly suit the role of an unpretentious mobile phone for the elderly.

Structurally , the model is assembled in a monoblock case weighing only 52 g. The layout of the phone is standard: the lower segment of its front panel is given to the keyboard block, the upper one is given to a small screen of 1.77 inches diagonally. Information on the display of the device is displayed in color, but the screen fonts cannot be called large. Visually impaired users may experience some reading problems.

The back cover of the phone is removable. Under it is a capacious 1400 mAh battery, as well as slots for two SIMs and a microSD flash drive. The device "digests" memory cards up to 16 GB. On the back panel of the Nomi i1870 case, there is a bright SOS emergency button and a simple camera lens with a resolution of 0.08 MP. Of course, you can’t shoot photo masterpieces on a camera, but its very presence is a model for future use.

At the top end of the body of the device is a bright LED-flashlight. In addition, the model got hold of a radio receiver that catches FM broadcasts without the need to connect headphones as an antenna. And most importantly, the phone pleases with a loud sound from the speakers and affordable price.

A simple and unpretentious button "tube" Maxcom MM471 will serve as a reliable means of communication for the elderly. And that's why.

First of all, when getting acquainted with the phone, the eye clings to the large buttons, spaced apart from each other at a sufficient distance to avoid accidental pressing of neighboring keys. Large fonts are engraved on the buttons, and the function of turning on the flashlight is additionally assigned to the "zero" (activated by long pressing the key). The screen of the phone is small (2.2 inches diagonally), but the picture on it is displayed in color. A simple menu with an intuitive structure completes the picture.

The model has acquired support for working with two SIM-cards. Also in its “inside” there is a tray for a microSD memory card with a capacity of up to 64 GB. The card will be needed to store photos, because the internal memory of the phone "the cat cried." The device snaps photographs on a 2 MP camera. Near the camera lens on the back of the case there is an emergency SOS button. Speed dial numbers are assigned to it to communicate with loved ones in case of unforeseen situations.

The Maxcom MM471 is powered by a 1400 mAh battery. By the standards of a push-button “tube”, this is a very solid indicator that allows the device to stay “afloat” for a long time in offline mode. The procedure for charging the phone is designed to simplify the complete docking station - the device is installed vertically on it (like once popular radio phones). Of the complaints about the model, there are sometimes claims regarding the loudness of the speakers, both spoken and external, which notifies of calls. Otherwise, the device turned out to be a very balanced "grandmother's phone".

Push-button phone Alcatel One Touch 2019G is a priori addressed to older users. The attributes of such an accessory can be called large buttons, large screen fonts, a loud speaker, an emergency SOS button. But let's talk about everything in order.

The model is assembled in a plastic case with dimensions of 116.8x58.5x12.5 mm and a weight of 80 g. A 2.4-inch color screen with a resolution of 320x240 pixels is located in the upper part of the front panel. However, the specific resolution of the display can not be mentioned here - the main thing is that large fonts on the screen are perfectly readable even by visually impaired users.

The device supports one SIM card. On the one hand, the user will definitely not confuse anything when handling the phone, and on the other hand, the presence of a slot for a second SIM would not interfere with the flexible choice of the most favorable tariff when making calls to numbers of various mobile operators. It also has a microSD card slot up to 32GB. The drive will come in handy for storing captured photos on a 2 MP camera.

Of the additional options in Alcatel One Touch 2019G, a separate flashlight button, an FM receiver and an SOS emergency button are provided, to which numbers are assigned for quick dialing. Also , a charging dock is supplied with the “handset”, eliminating the need to fuss with wires when putting the phone on “refueling”. By the way, autonomous power supply of the mobile phone is provided by a removable battery with a capacity of 970 mAh, on a single charge of which the model is able to last about two weeks in standby mode.

Sigma mobile Comfort 50 Grace is a push-button phone from a Ukrainian electronics brand, released with care for the elderly, as well as users with visual and hearing impairments.

The model boasts large buttons as part of the keyboard unit and a large color screen with a diagonal size of 2.8 inches. In addition, the phone voices user actions when dialing numbers, incoming calls and searching in the phone book. If necessary, voice dubbing can be easily turned off in the settings. Of the other attributes of the "grandmother's phone", the SOS emergency communication function is implemented in the model. Up to 5 numbers are assigned to the corresponding button for quick dialing, so that you can quickly contact family and friends.

The phone book of Sigma mobile Comfort 50 Grace contains 500 contacts. Another 300 numbers can be stored in the memory of the microSD drive (up to 32 GB inclusive). The expansion of the standard storage capacity will also come in handy when taking pictures with the 0.3 MP camera of the device. And the phone also provided a separate side button to turn on a full-fledged flashlight and a built-in FM receiver that works without connecting headphones.

Decent autonomy is rightfully considered to be among the strengths of the device. A full charge of a 1700 mAh battery is enough for about 10 days of battery life of the handset with regular calls. The battery is charged through the contact group of the USB type C connector. This interface has long become commonplace for smartphones, but is rarely found in “buttons”. The competitive advantage of USB type C over other types of connectors is its symmetrical design, which makes it possible to insert the plug in any direction.

In the once popular folding form factor, there are very few modern models of push-button phones. One of these instances is the Nokia 2660 Flip 1 SIM.

The clamshell format made it possible to carve out enough space in the phone case for both the keyboard unit and the color screen with a diagonal size of 2.8 inches. And the most remarkable thing is that there are two displays in the model - an auxiliary 1.77-inch screen is located on the outside of the device case. It displays call and SMS notifications, the current date and time.

The model supports only one SIM card, but it can be integrated into LTE cellular networks. The slot for a nano-SIM card is adjacent to a tray for a microSD flash drive to expand the capacity of the standard data storage with a volume of 128 MB. For the phone, drives up to 32 GB inclusive are suitable. The memory card is supposed to store music and photos taken with a 0.3 MP camera.

Nokia 2660 Flip 1 SIM is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting wired headphones, a Bluetooth v 4.1 wireless module, and a built-in FM receiver. Also , the model is compatible with hearing aids, and it also has an SOS button. For emergency communications, it is not even necessary to open the case - just hold down the key for a couple of seconds to dial five numbers entered ahead of time. The device is powered by a 1450 mAh battery. Optionally, the device offers a charging dock, purchased separately.