Rating of the best phones for the elderly

So-called babushkofony existed, it would seem, always. In fact, these are ordinary mobile phones, whose controls are significantly increased. As a result, the device is convenient to use, even if your fingers have already lost their dexterity. Also, such devices are distinguished by the simplest components, which makes their cost minimal. In this article we will get acquainted with the top five mobile phones intended for use by elderly people and available in Russian retail.

Babushko what company to buy

BB-mobile

Devices under the brand BB-mobile are manufacturedRussian company "Business Bureau".First of all, it emphasizes the ease of using its devices. Although in its range there are not only phones for the elderly. In some Russian stores you can find smartphones, portable speakers, tablets and even laptops BB-mobile! Surprisingly, most of Russia's population does not even suspect the existence of such a trademark.

Philips

In the first half of the 2000s, Philips keyboards were very popular. But gradually came the era of sensory smartphones. With her arrival, the Dutch focused not so much on functional as on continued battery life. However, the company tries not to forget about the push-button machines. Now it produces both traditional mobile phones and phones for the elderly. Most often they are also able to please long-term work from a single charge. And they also have a pretty appearance, in connection with which a rare person recognizes in such a device a so-called babushkofon.

Qumo

Chinese company Qumo specializes in the production of cheap and not the best quality products. Surprisingly, despite all the difficulties, she was able to start selling her goods in many countries of Europe. In particular, you can buy memory cards, self-stick and other small electronic products in Russia. Perhaps babushkofony - this is the best that produces Qumo. These phones are almost not broken, while they provide the owner with voice communication stably. The most popular phones are in the form of a clamshell, although there are in the range of Qumo and conventional monoblocks.

Vertex

Another brand, of which only budget customers know. And only the Russians, since the head office of the company is located in St. Petersburg, and management does not even think about foreign plans. The company began its history with the creation of home DECT-phones. With the fall of their popularity, she switched to mobile phones. Including on the shelves of stores you can find models that are ideal for an elderly person. From competitors, they often have a lower price tag.

MegaFon

Abroad, many telecom operators have been engaged in branding mobile phones for a long time, distributing them under their own brand. And for some time now Russian operators have become involved in this business. For example, "MegaFon" quite successfully sells budget smartphones and tablets that can transmit data through LTE-networks. Also in the shops you can find button phones for the elderly. They have minimal dimensions and fairly large keys. And, of course, we must not forget about the very low cost. Moreover, in some cases, the operator makes a sale, throwing all the money paid into the client's mobile account. It turns out that the device gets to the buyer practically for free!

Rating of the best babushkofonov

In this rating, which was created on the basis of customer reviews, are taken into account:

• Form factor;
• Ease of use;
• Quality of the built-in display;
• Battery capacity available;
• Number of SIM card slots;
• Dimensions and weight;
• Complaints about malfunctions;
• Price tag in the retail store;
• Support for wireless technologies.

The best babushkofony-clamshells

Qumo Push 243

An inexpensive phone for an elderly person, which initially does not reveal its essence. Only after opening the top cover you see very large keys, realizing that it is the babushkofon before you.

Pluses:

• Attractive appearance;
• Presence of the camera;
• Support for microSD memory card;
• Weight - only 86 g;
• File transfer via Bluetooth;
• Large and bright display;
• Presence of keys M1-M3;
• Listen to FM radio.

Disadvantages:

• There are certain issues to reliability;
• Accidental pressing of the side buttons.

Reviews on Qumo Push 243 show that this is one of the most advanced phones for the elderly on our list. There are two screens at once, one of which has a solid resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Also, the creators did not forget about the FM radio and the possibility of installing a memory card loaded with music on it( cards up to 8 GB are supported).The buyers are only complaining about the side buttons, which are very easy to press by accident. But the presence of the keys M1-M3 all consider worthy - they can hang up the call of certain contacts.

Vertex C302

Another clamshell, but this time without a second display. Instead, an alarm button is located on the top cover. Another device has a camera, but its resolution is only 0.3 megapixels.

Advantages:

• Weight is only 88 g;
• Ability to use a microSD card;
• Wireless headset connection via Bluetooth;
• Presence of the camera;
• Includes stand for phone;
• Using two SIM cards;
• Sent a price tag;
• Very good screen;
• The presence of FM radio.

Disadvantages:

• Absence of T9;
• The SOS button is accidentally pressed.

Reviews on Vertex C302 indicate that this phone is again suffering from the wrong location of the keys. And if in the previous case the side buttons were interrupted, then here we are talking about the alarm button. Somewhere in a purse or pocket, it can easily be accidentally pressed, after which an alarm will sound. You can disable it only by turning off the phone itself. Also, people complain about increased energy consumption - the device will have to be charged about once a day. Otherwise, the product only pleases - both due to the presence of the docking station, and thanks to the presence of the keys M1 and M2.

Best phones-monoblocks for the elderly

Vertex C301

Very small handset, which is required to fit in any pocket. To reduce the size of the creators had to abandon the additional keys. But after all, no one hinders to hang up those or other contacts for a long press of conventional buttons with numbers.

Pluses:

• You can listen to FM radio;
• Not the worst screen( 65540 colors);
• Presence of a flashlight;
• Small size;
• Presence of a slot for a memory card;
• Convenient menu.

Disadvantages:

• The lock button is not in the best place;
• Vibration is almost not felt.

Reviews on Vertex C301 show that this mobile phone is also not ideal. Here the problem lies in the lock button. She was placed on the side edge, which does not exclude her accidental depression at a time when an elderly person is taking the device in hand. Fortunately, only some users complain about this. The rest note that the device has no serious drawbacks. Perhaps this is the best choice for a person who does not understand anything at all about technology!

Philips Xenium E311

One of the most stylish babushkofonov. Outwardly, it almost does not differ from the usual button cell phones. Stand out on their background, he only larger figures and the presence of the SOS button.

Advantages:

• Possibility to install a pair of SIM-cards;
• Using FM radio without headphones;
• Support for microSD up to 32 GB;
• Includes docking station;
• Presence of the SOS button;
• Attractive design.

Disadvantages:

• It is necessary to use the maximum brightness level of the backlight;
• Problems with autonomous work;
• It's hard to type SMS;
• Random keystrokes.

Reviews on the Philips Xenium E311 indicate that this is a very handsome device, which is not deprived of a certain set of shortcomings. In particular, there is no normal locking of the keyboard, because of which in the purse, any button can be accidentally pressed. It is possible that it is because of this that the battery charge sinks very quickly - after all, every key press accompanies the backlight.

teXet TM-B115

Extremely compact mobile phone, which most of all in its design resembles a calculator. Almost all keys are located on the front panel. This is a huge plus, there is not even a button to lock the keyboard here.

Advantages:

• Presence of the alarm button;
• Minimum weight( 77 g);
• Ability to install two SIM-cards;
• Presence of a slot for microSD;
• Very good price tag;
• FM radio is available to the user;
• At the top there is a flashlight.

Disadvantages:

• Very modest screen( 160 x 120 pixels);
• T9 missing, which complicates typing;
• Quiet conversational speaker.

Reviews on teXet TM-B115 show that this phone is taken not only by the elderly, but also by ordinary users who are already tired of smartphones. They noticed that the creators did not equip the device with the loudest speaker. It also raises questions about the lack of a 3.5 mm jack - it turns out that you can listen to music only through the built-in music loudspeaker located on the back wall. Need I say that this is not always convenient? But the manufacturer has implemented the locking of the keyboard great, because of which random presses, if any, are extremely rare.

Which mobile phone for an elderly person to buy

You can not leave our grandparents without communication. But to buy a smartphone for them is pointless - an elderly person will not be able to figure out even how to go to the phone book. The best choice for such people will be babushkofon - one of the presented in our today's selection.

1. For example, teXet TM-B115 will be pleased with the absence of accidental presses and large enough buttons. However, low cost makes itself felt - this mobile phone can not be used in tandem with headphones, and the photos do not look the best in the small screen.

2. If you want to give your parents or more distant relatives an apparatus that is indistinguishable from a standard mobile phone, then pay attention to the Philips Xenium E311.But there is a possibility that the user of this device will encounter a fast battery charge.

3. If you do not want to admit it, it's better to look towards Qumo Push 243. This is an excellent clamshell, equipped with an auxiliary display that displays time. Vertex C302 has a similar form factor, but there is no second screen. In terms of other characteristics, it is almost identical to the product from the Chinese company Qumo.

4. Finally, Vertex C301 can also be a good choice. This is the smallest phone in our collection today. In this regard, expect from it an advanced functional is not necessary - there are not even separate keys for calling the most important contacts.