Elderly people have a habit of rejecting all modern technologies. But whether you want it or not, you still have to use mobile phones. In addition, manufacturers take care of this segment of buyers by releasing special models “tailored” to the needs and capabilities of an older person. The main requirements that the so-called “grandmother’s phone” (or “grandfather’s phone”, if you will) must satisfy are large buttons and a screen so that they can be seen even with fairly weakened eyesight, a loud ringing sound, quick call and SOS signal buttons, high quality network reception and simplified interface. Let's highlight the best models according to these criteria, based on real customer reviews.
ALCATEL 2008G - the most popular push-button (but definitely not the best)
Judging by the number of reviews on Yandex.Market and the number of offers in online stores, this phone clearly holds the lead in the category of the most popular model with keys.
Reviews note that the main disadvantage of this device is the inconvenient menu. However, it has the ability to configure shortcut keys (so that when you press and hold a number, the specified number is immediately dialed). Therefore, all you have to do is fiddle with the menu once, set up quick calls, and you’ll end up with a good, solid grandmother’s phone. Yes, another disadvantage is the relatively weak vibration alert. It is better to turn on the sound signal, there are no problems with it.
But the reviews note a lot of advantages: a non-slip and well-assembled case, large and soft keys, large and easily readable text on the screen, a relatively powerful battery, a loud signal, good call quality. The phone has Bluetooth, which is probably not needed. And there is also a camera, but the shooting quality is, as expected, mediocre. But there is a radio, which according to reviews works very well. This may be relevant.
Prestigio 1180
There are black and white models with fairly large buttons on sale. Numbers and letters are clearly visible on them, and the color display is very informative. A powerful battery will ensure battery life throughout the day if you use the device very actively. And in standby mode the phone can work for about 2 days. The phone supports 2 SIM cards and a memory card. A memory card is suitable up to 32 GB. This is quite enough to store photos of children and grandchildren or other images. The phone body is very durable and can withstand mechanical stress.
Pros:
- Good build;
- Durable housing;
- Large numbers;
- Colorful bright display;
- Supports 2 SIM cards and a memory card;
- High quality sound.
OLMIO C17 – good price/quality ratio
There is nothing superfluous in this phone, and it has almost everything that is required for an older person.
Moreover, it was initially positioned as a phone for the elderly, and not just a universal dialer with mechanical buttons. The phone has the ability to configure shortcut buttons. Separately, it is worth noting the presence of an emergency SOS button. This button can be configured individually; by default, when it is pressed, the siren turns on, an SMS is sent to relatives, and emergency services are called (or a call to relatives, this is configurable).
And there are two additional interesting buttons: one for a super-fast call (no need to hold the number and wait for the quick number to activate) and a mechanical lock key. In general, we thought about it for grandparents.
Reviews are mostly good or excellent. They note large, comfortable and soft buttons, with a comfortable distance between them, good readable font on the screen, good sound quality, and a long-lasting battery. There is a lanyard holder (you can hang the phone around your neck), and a relatively simple menu. The phone can recite numbers, which may be important for visually impaired people. Well, for those who are hard of hearing, we should note the high-quality speaker and the ability to set the volume using mechanical rocker buttons on the side of the case.
There is a radio, this is relevant. One of the bonuses is the ability to install two SIM cards.
No. 9 - teXet TM-B226
Price: 1500 rubles
The Texet company has already become a favorite among domestic buyers of cheap phones - cheap, reliable, and at times even stylish. The characteristics of the TM-B226 are the most common, with the exception of a relatively large 2.31-inch display. From the point of view of the functionality that interests us, things are going well - large keys, special high-volume melodies for calls, excellent call quality and audibility - both speakers do not let us down.
What this baby lacks is a more thoughtful and intuitive interface - the items do not always contain the expected functions, and older people are unlikely to be happy with the lengthy search for a calendar. The call system is also not optimized for pensioners; you will have to spend a lot of time teaching your grandmother the necessary key combinations.
MAXVI T1 – budget and indestructible
The body of this phone proclaims its shockproof properties with its entire appearance: beveled corners, rubber coating, metal lining.
And judging by the reviews, it really copes well with the difficult life of a grandmother’s phone. It should be noted that this is the cheapest phone on our list today and it costs less than 1000 rubles.
MAXVI T1 has a separate bright and eye-catching SOS button, the action of which can be customized.
There are few reviews about the device, but they are all 5 stars (as of today). They note the powerful battery, the comfort of the case (fits well in the hand and does not slip out), convenient buttons, clear menu, loud and clear sound.
The phone has a radio, and according to reviews, it works well even without headphones (you can see the speaker slots on the back of the phone).
The phone has a camera that, as expected, takes bad pictures
