There are not as many push-button phones with large screens as we would like. But still, I managed to collect 7 of the most TOP and interesting models that can actually be bought today.
Rating in brief:
- PHILIPS Xenium E580,
- AGM M5 – Android smartphone with touch screen,
- F+ S285,
- Alcatel 3025X,
- BQ 2825 Disco Boom,
- TeXet TM-501,
- LEXAND R1 Rock.
This article continues the great rating:
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Samsung Metro B350E
Feature phones for Samsung are far from being the main product, and there are practically no new models appearing on the market. But in some stores you can still buy the Samsung Metro B350E, which was at the peak of its popularity back in 2021. As a regular cell phone for calls, it has not lost its relevance. The device has good autonomy, it even has a 2 megapixel camera, but it is more suitable for “working” photos. This Samsung phone also has a slightly smaller screen than its “neighbors” according to the rating. This selection presents the 10 best push-button phones in terms of reliability, price and quality.
Samsung Metro B350E
| Screen diagonal | 2,4″ |
| Frame | plastic |
| Image | 320×240 |
| Memory | 32 MB |
| Battery | 1200 mAh |
| Weight | 83 g |
| Dimensions | 51.3×117.5×11.9 mm |
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Price | 1300 rub. |
Advantages and disadvantages
powerful battery
loud ringtone
flashlight
font size adjuster
USB cord missing
BQ 3587 Disco Boom – functional Party background
A bright phone aimed at people who cannot imagine life without music. A special feature of the model is an integrated speaker that turns the dialer into a Bluetooth speaker capable of playing music from internal memory, external sources, and FM radio. For user convenience, the music player control keys are located on the side panel.
The BQ 3587 Disco Boom has a built-in 5000 mAh battery that supports reverse charging. Considering the modest consumption of the handset, it can be used to charge external devices in emergency situations.
The BQ 3587 Disco Boom's image is displayed on a massive 3.47-inch screen that occupies most of the front panel. The matrix is made using IPS technology, which provides a better picture than its TN counterparts. The phone has two flashlights built into it; it can act as a Bluetooth intermediary, connecting devices.
Advantages:
- universal functionality;
- MicroSD support up to 64 GB
- 4 colors to choose from;
- loud speaker;
- powerful flashlight;
- battery life;
- support for two SIM cards.
Flaws:
- weight;
- dimensions;
- presence of advertising items in the firmware;
- little RAM;
- practically useless, like a Powerbank;
- support for miniSIM cards.
Sigma mobile X-style 33 Steel
Among the good push-button phones with a large screen there are also products from Sigma. What distinguishes this model from others is the use of metal in the body materials. Thanks to this, the phone is as pleasant to the touch as possible and is highly durable. Sigma runs on a good processor from MediaTek, all actions are performed without delay. Autonomy is also at a good level, the 1000 mAh battery promises to be active for up to 8 days in standby mode.
Sigma mobile X-style 33 Steel
| Screen | 2,8″ |
| Housing materials | metal+plastic |
| Permission | 320×240 |
| Built-in memory | 32 MB |
| CPU | MediaTek MT6261 |
| Battery capacity | 1000 mAh |
| Weight | 122 g |
| Dimensions | 58x138x12 mm |
| Camera | 0.3 MP |
| Price | 2700 rub. |
Advantages and disadvantages
metal case
autonomy
design
convenient menu
poor camera quality
PHILIPS Xenium E580
An interesting push-button phone PHILIPS Xenium E580, it has a large beautiful screen, a 2 MP camera with flash. The absolute winner in the autonomy rating, it can go without recharging for up to 3 months (in real conditions, about a month)!
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Why is it worth buying
- Price up to 4500₽,
- 4 fully functioning SIM cards,
- The waiting time is up to 2400 hours (100 days or more than 3 months), in reality it is of course less, but it will last a month.
- 9.2 points based on 57 customer reviews,
- Metal back cover,
- High quality microphone
- Holds the net well, unless you go very deep into forests and mountains,
- You can enter up to 4 numbers in the address book,
- Headphone jack,
- You can use it as a PowerBank to charge your smartphone, but you will have to buy an OTG adapter (from micro-USB to USB),
- Bluetooth 3.0
- MP3 player,
- FM receiver, Flashlight,
- Reliability.
Flaws
- Internet access only via WAP,
- No lanyard attachment
- No T9 support,
- No Java support (most likely to save battery),
- By default, there are no solid wallpapers in the settings.
Prices and where to buy
Nokia 230 Dual Sim
Nokia's push-button phone can surprise you in that it has two cameras at once, which is rare for this segment. And both lenses are 2 megapixels, which allows you to take relatively good pictures. This model also has such advantages as large and convenient buttons, work with two SIM cards, and a powerful battery. But there are also problems, many complain that the operating system is greatly reduced in functionality when compared with previously released Nokia ones.
| Display diagonal | 2,8″ |
| What is the body made of? | metal+plastic |
| Permission | 320×240 |
| Inner memory | 32 MB |
| RAM | 16 MB |
| Battery capacity | 1200 mAh |
| Weight | 92 g |
| Dimensions | 53.4×124.6×10.9 mm |
| Main camera | 2 MP |
| Front camera | 2 MP |
| Price | 3700 rub. |
Advantages and disadvantages
screen graphics
autonomy
convenient buttons
design
pre-installed software
teXet TM-D324 – high-capacity battery
A new product in the line of the Russian brand, the peculiarity of which is a huge 3.5-inch diagonal screen with a resolution of 320x480 pixels, which is much larger than that of standard push-button handsets.
The teXet TM-D324 has a super-capacity battery, which is more common in smartphones that consume significantly more energy. The 4100 mAh capacity is enough for the owner to forget about charging for 7-10 days during normal use.
The new product also features Bluetooth, a built-in audio and video player, and a camera with a modest resolution. teXet TM-D324 can easily turn into a full-fledged radio receiver that receives an FM signal. If desired, the amount of internal memory can be increased using a MicroSD card. The model has an emergency call button, with which you can inform your loved ones about problems.
Advantages:
- large, bright screen;
- battery capacity;
- the radio works without connecting wired headphones;
- SOS button;
- ability to record calls;
- two SIM cards.
Flaws:
- flashlight brightness;
- camera resolution;
- absence of T9;
- poor key travel, making typing difficult.
Nokia 8000 4G
If you need a push-button device with fast Internet and a large screen, you can pay attention to the new 2021 product from Nokia. It even supports the 4G standard, just like Android smartphones. It is also worth mentioning in the review that the phone has a huge memory capacity for its segment - 4 GB. It also has 512 MB of RAM and a fast Snapdragon processor.
Nokia 8000 4G
| Matrix diagonal | 2,8″ |
| Materials | polycarbonate |
| Permission | 320×240 |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Battery | 1500 mAh |
| Weight | 110 g |
| Dimensions | 56.5×132.2×12.34 mm |
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Price | 7990 rub. |
Advantages and disadvantages
processor speed
frame
Memory
4G
price
Alcatel 3025X
Alcatel 3025X is an excellent push-button clamshell with a 2.8-inch display. There is Internet access, convenient buttons, and a 2 MP camera.
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Why is it worth buying
- Price up to 2400 ₽,
- Standby time up to 200 hours (8 days),
- 9.5 points based on reviews from 39 people,
- A classic of the push-button clamshell genre,
- 2 megapixel camera,
- Holds the network well
- Loud speaker,
- You can answer by opening the lid,
- You can put a photo on any subscriber,
- Java support, FM receiver,
- Connects to the computer like a flash drive,
- Flashlight, also known as photo flash.
Flaws
- The interface font does not change, but it is already large,
- No WhatsApp and Viber.
Prices and where to buy
Push-button teXet TM-309
Many companies produce powerful push-button phones with really large screens. There are few such models, but several companies have them in their arsenal. According to its characteristics, the phone from teXet is an ordinary dialer, but with an impressive screen size. It also has a good 1700 mAh battery, which allows you to not worry about charging for a week, or several days with active use. It also has a lot of useful functionality just for those who need a dialer. The phone has a large font, a large clock and powerful sound. For each contact you can register two numbers, and the name length is up to 30 Cyrillic characters.
| Display diagonal | 3,2″ |
| Frame | plastic |
| Permission | 320×240 |
| Memory | 32 MB |
| Battery | 1700 mAh |
| Weight | 104 g |
| Dimensions | 142.5x59x12.5 mm |
| Camera | 0.3 MP |
| Price | 1990 rub. |
Advantages and disadvantages
display quality
large font
speaker
phone book with options
weak camera
BQ 3590 Step XXL+ – dialer with ultra-large screen
The phone is presented in a compact form factor made of impact-resistant plastic and weighs 122 grams. There are 5 colors available to choose from. An excellent push-button device with a huge 3.5-inch diagonal screen with a resolution of 480x320, which provides a highly readable image. The TFT matrix consumes little energy, which has a positive effect on battery life. The 1400 mAh battery is enough for several days of communication.
Below the screen there are massive buttons that are easy to press. Navigation through the menu is carried out using a functional joystick, which you quickly get used to.
BQ 3590 Step XXL+ supports alternate operation of two SIM cards. There is also a Bluetooth module that expands the communication capabilities of the device.
Advantages:
- price;
- there is a headphone jack;
- large, bright screen;
- FM radio is present;
- Supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.
Flaws:
- no font enlargement;
- raw firmware;
- You cannot set custom wallpapers or change the color theme;
- quiet conversational speaker;
- flimsy SIM card holder.
LEXAND R1 Rock
LEXAND R1 Rock has a distinctive design for a simple feature phone; the orange frame looks lively and fun. There is nothing remarkable in terms of functionality. But we must pay tribute, the case is protected not only from moisture and dust (splashes, light rain IP67), but also from strong physical impact.
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Advantages
- Price starts from 1415₽,
- Protection against water and rain IP67 - can be submerged to a depth of 1 meter (just like the iPhone 8 or Samsung S8),
- Standby time up to 552 hours (23 days),
- 9.5 points based on 19 customer reviews,
- Beautiful high quality case,
- Speakerphone,
- Headphone jack,
- Memory card up to 16 GB,
- Flash on camera
- Good speaker sound quality,
- FM receiver,
- Flashlight.
Flaws
- No internet access.
Prices and where to buy
Texet TM-308 (1,390 rubles)
The simplest and cheapest phone in our selection. It has a very large screen by the standards of push-button devices with a diagonal of 3.2 inches and a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
Otherwise, this is a typical dialer: there is a radio, Bluetooth, music and video players, and a slot for MicroSD cards. The battery capacity is 1200 mAh: for push-button phones this is more of a basic indicator than something outstanding.
Texet TM-308
BlackBerry KEYone
If you're looking for a smartphone that's beautiful, functional, and easy to use, the BlackBerry KEYone is a great choice. The phone gives you everything you need for work and communication. It has a 4.5-inch touch screen, a top-end camera, a powerful battery and the latest version of Android with access to many useful applications. This is the best smartphone with buttons and a touch screen on Android, which simply has no analogues in the world. The physical QWERTY keyboard allows you to comfortably and quickly type large amounts of text.
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The case is all metal except for the back cover. For its manufacture, textured plastic with SoftTouch coating was chosen. The keyboard is located just below the screen with an atypical 2:3 aspect ratio. The keys have a short and smooth stroke, as well as thoughtful ergonomics, which minimizes the number of typos.
F+ R280
capacious battery;
large font;
loud bell;
memory card;
camera resolution;
insufficient memory;
a little heavy.
4th place DIGMA LINX A230WT 2G
2968 rub.
The hybrid model, which combines a mobile phone with two SIM cards and a two-way radio, is perfect for use in extreme conditions. The device has a reinforced frame with metal inserts, which protects against falls. The durable plastic case is closed with plugs to prevent dust from getting inside. Under them are hidden USB full-size and micro USB connectors for charging.
The battery compartment cover is securely screwed in with several bolts - the battery will not fly out if hit or dropped. If necessary, the phone can be attached to clothing; a removable clip is provided for this purpose. There is an antenna and an LED flashlight with a separate power button. It lights up even when the device is not working. If you do not plan to use the phone as a walkie-talkie, the antenna can be removed.
The rear grille houses the main speaker grille and the camera lens. On the side there is a mechanical switch and an audio jack; the set includes a wired headset with one earphone. The front panel has a 2.3-inch TFT screen and a traditional keyboard with large buttons. Some of the keys are backlit.
The menu has a section for setting up a two-channel radio. The mode operates on two civil bands with good coverage range: LPD - with a power of up to 10 mW; PMR - with power up to 500 mW.
Autonomous operation for one and a half weeks in active mode is ensured by a powerful 6000 mAh battery. The phone can be used as a charger for other accessories.
Characteristics:
- display - TFT, 2.31, 340x240;
- memory capacity - 32 MB;
- battery capacity - 6000 mAh;
- number of SIM cards - 2;
- weight - 266 g.
