“These are the top phones designed with senior citizens in mind”
As smartphones evolve and we see more and more devices going big and bezel-less, there’s one niche market that brands usually miss – one that caters to the needs of senior citizens. Let us analyse what are the basic requirements for such phones. To start with, the phone must use bigger fonts for easy legibility, offer a simple interface for ease of use, output powerful sound for clear hearing and provide a large keypad for easy dialling and messaging. While many smartphones these days come with an option to switch to simpler UIs, they still can be a little too much to handle. If you are looking for one such phone for your parents or family members, we have done all the hard work. Here’s a list of phones that have been categorically designed for senior citizens.
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SeniorWorld Easyfone
The Indian handset maker, Seniorworld has launched an ideal feature phone for senior citizens. Up front, the handset has a large 2.2-inch screen with big legible font and a matching keyboard that speaks out the numbers when pressed. Moreover, the phone features loud ringtones and clear audio quality even in the hands-free mode. Another handy feature is to be able to assign photos to contacts (up to eight) and simply press the number displayed next to the photo to dial. Taking ease of use to another level, the mobile has side keys for locking / unlocking and toggling the torch. Other core features of the handset include a dedicated SOS button, FM radio, rear camera, Hindi menu and cradle charger for easy charging. The device can be picked up for Rs 2,390 onwards.
SCOSMOS Light V1
The SCOSMOS Light V1 is yet another feature phone which is designed for the elderly. The USP of the handset happens to be the support for voice confirmation for the keypad, which means it reads out the numbers as the buttons are pressed. There is a dedicated SOS button on the rear panel, which when pressed, sounds a loud alarm and sends an SMS to pre-assigned contacts. Other core features of the device include a torchlight, digital alarm and FM radio that works without headphones. The phone is economical too and will set you back by Rs 1,699.
iBall AASAAN3
The Indian handset maker iBall was one of the first to come out with a phone specially designed for senior citizens. The AASAAN3 is the latest in its Senior lineup of phones, and as the name suggests, is designed to make it convenient for senior citizens to use a phone. Like all other phones on the list, the AASAAN3 comes with a talking keypad, large display fonts and a dedicated SOS button. The handset also features one-touch easy access buttons for the camera, torch, keypad lock and wireless FM. The 2.31-inch screen-toting phone also flaunts useful features like medicine reminder and incoming call number read aloud for convenience. If you are willing to pick it, you will have to shell out around Rs 2,600.
Nokia 3310 (2017)
The cult handset maker Nokia brought back its legendary feature phone, the 3310, in a refreshed avatar this year and it makes for a pretty easy-to-use phone for senior citizens. It comes with the signature Nokia tune and legendary Snake game, which will make it a ‘blast from the past’ device for senior citizens. Apart from this, the device features a 2.4-inch colour display, 2MP camera with LED flash and 1,200mAh battery. The user interface is typical Nokia and pretty easy to use. Although in comparison to other options mentioned, the phone is slightly costly at Rs 3,310.
This concludes our list of the phones that will best suit senior citizens. Did any of these catch your attention? Let us know in the comment box below.
