Among the best gifts we can give for Christmas, mobiles are at the top of the list. Our elders also deserve to have a piece of technology in their hands, and if it has been created especially for them, all the better. For this reason, we are going to take a look at the best mobiles for seniors that we can buy right now. The offer is very varied so we have made our personal selection.
Mobile phones for seniors are considered feature phones, that is, simple old-fashioned phones. These terminals have been developed with the elderly in mind, so they all have elements such as large keys, an easy-to-use menu and, in many cases, an emergency button to make everyone more calm. At Amazon we find a large handful of these types of terminals in many brands and price levels. For this reason we leave you with a selection of those that we ourselves would buy for our parents or grandparents, although the option to convert a normal smartphone into a mobile for the elderly is always there.
Easyfone Prime A5, huge keys
We start with a cheap and simple terminal with the Easyfone Prime A5. It has very large backlit buttons and SOS button. In addition, it allows you to configure 8 different emergency dialings. It also has a flashlight, FM Radio, Bluetooth, clock, alarm clock and calculator. Its price is 28.99 euros with free shipping included.
Alcatel’s option with the 2008G
The Alcatel 2008G has a 2.4-inch screen and a 2 megapixel rear camera, It has an internal memory of 8 MB of internal memory (expandable up to 32GB). In addition, it incorporates Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR connection for faster data transmission. Its 1,400 mAh battery is capable of lasting up to 350 hours in standby mode. Its price at the moment is 45 euros.
Artfone CS182
The Artfone CS182 is another reliable terminal for seniors. It has huge buttons and a charging base, which aims to ensure that older people do not have to wait to get it right by inserting a microUSB into the charging port. It also supports the possibility of inserting two SIM cards. In this case, its price is 33.99 euros.
Panasonic’s simple mobile
Panasonic has also launched bets in this world with the KX-TU466EXBE model. This device sports a 2.4-inch color screen, charging base, SOS button and is also shock-resistant. It is somewhat more expensive than the others as it also has GPS, in this way the elderly person can be geolocated. Its features are completed with a night mode for better viewing in low-light environments. It can be ours for 80 euros.
EasyPhone wrap
This colorful mobile, available in three colors: blue, red and black, has very large buttons and well-differentiated direct access buttons to call favorite numbers. There is no shortage of functions such as alarm clock, calculator, calendar and SOS. It also has Bluetooth, a camera and a built-in flashlight. Its price is 50.48 euros.
MyPhone Tango, with lid
We are facing a terminal with a screen that reaches 2.4 inches. It has a very simple interface and has a 2 megapixel camera, SOS button and a battery that lasts 300 hours of standby time. In this case we are dealing with a cap or shell type terminal, also highly valued by older people. We can buy it for 59.77 euros.
The Gigaset mobile
The Gigaset GL390 has been developed so that older people can communicate easily. It’s not lacking for the emergency button, large, backlit keys, and hearing aid compatibility. The good news is that right now it is discounted and its price is 30.99 euros.
Telefunken TM9.1, impossible cheaper
We finished the selection with this simple terminal from Telefunken, which is also currently on sale and does not reach 10 euros. It has a 1.8 ″ color screen with 176 x 120 pixels resolution. It is DualSIM and has a 0.3 MP camera and the possibility of storing 300 contacts. Its price is 9.99 euros.
