Smartphone for the elderly in 2021: ranking of the easiest phones for seniors - Setafi

Modern pensioners in Russia are increasingly switching to smartphones, explaining their choice by the fact that they are more convenient than push-button phones. Demand is growing and supply, respectively, too. In a huge market with an ever-growing number of models, the question arises: “So which model to choose?”

To do this, this top presents the 5 best smartphone models for the elderly in 2021.

1. ZTE Blade 20 Smart

Price - 8 200 rubles

The best smartphone for a modern pensioner is rightfully Blade 20 Smart from ZTE. The model is distinguished by smooth operation, a capacious battery (5000 mAh for a day of intensive use), the presence of an NFC module for contactless payments and clear controls. Latency and lag are completely absent.

From the additional information about the smartphone, we can say that it is completely frameless, with a 6.49-inch display and an IPS matrix, an interesting design, a fingerprint scanner, and Face ID. The device is easy to hold and operate with one hand. It has a Helio P60 processor from MediaTek, and the smartphone runs on the proven Android OS version 9.0. The main camera unit of 13, 8 and 2 MP sensors takes good pictures. Frontal matrix - 8 megapixels.

The only drawback is its back side, which easily slips out of your hands.

2. Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Price - 8,000 rubles

In second place in the ranking of smartphones for the elderly in 2021 is Xiaomi Redmi 9A. If you ask me to briefly describe it, then this is an inexpensive device with a modern design, a capacious battery, a good camera, simple controls and a large screen.

The smartphone's 5000 mAh battery allows you to use it for up to 4 days on a single charge. Diagonal IPS-display 6.53 inches, resolution 1600 by 720 pixels. RAM 2 GB, built-in 32. The fingerprint scanner and face recognition are also present. The main reason why this smartphone is suitable for the elderly is the built-in blue filter, which reduces eye strain. The main and front cameras of 13 and 5 megapixels take good pictures, which can be improved in a special built-in application from Xiaomi. Additionally, there is a shooting function using gestures.

Advantages:

• speed, performance;
• picture.

Flaws

• too big, uncomfortable to hold with one hand.

3. Vivo Y11

Price - 8,000 rubles

Vivo's performance model Y11 ranks third in the top best smartphones for seniors in 2021.

In short, this is a good device from the little-known Chinese company Vivo. It has everything that a modern pensioner needs - a large, but not too large screen, a capacious battery, good performance, good cameras and simple controls.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 439 processor ensures fast response and smooth performance. Diagonal IPS-display from 1544 to 720 pixels - 6.35 inches. 5000 mAh maximum battery capacity. Memory 3 x 32 gigabytes. Touch and Face ID available (fingerprint scanner on the back). Supports up to two SIM cards. There are 3 cameras here, two main ones and a front camera. Matrix main 2 and 13 megapixels, front 5 MP.

Advantages:

• large battery;
• appropriate screen size.

Flaws:

• sometimes there is not enough brightness.

4. Alcatel 3X 5048Y DS

Price - 8 900 rubles

In fourth place is Alcatel 3X 5048Y DS.

It does not have any special differences, but it has a modern design, a large screen with an IPS matrix and a resolution of 1600 by 720 pixels, a 4000 mAh battery, a sufficient amount of RAM and internal memory - 64 by 4 GB. Alcatel equipped its device with an octa-core processor from MediaTek, which, together with ample memory, shows high performance and fast operation without lags. The display has a waterdrop notch for the 8 MP front camera. The main camera unit takes good pictures, and it consists of three sensors - 16, 8 and 5 megapixels. A fingerprint scanner is located on the back panel, in addition there is face recognition. The smartphone is sold in several colors, the most popular being turquoise and dusty rose.

Advantages:

• a high resolution;
• modern design;
• performance;
• Memory.

Flaws

• no message display.

5. TECNO SPARK 5 Air

Price - 8,700 rubles

A bright and eye-catching large-screen smartphone from TECNO ranks fifth in the top smartphones for the elderly. The model is available in several colors, and always attracts attention with its design with a gradient coloring of the back panel.

A high-quality IPS matrix allows the user to use the device both day and night without any problems, flickering, glare. The display is covered with Asahi protective glass, thanks to which the model is resistant to mechanical damage. Of course, he will not withstand a direct blow with a hammer, but he is not afraid of a fall or a slight blow. The screen diagonal is 7 inches, the battery capacity is 5000 mAh, the Helio A22 processor from the same MediaTek, the memory is 2/32 Gigabytes.

Two main cameras of 13 and 2 MP take good pictures, which are automatically improved by artificial intelligence. Additionally, AI can change the tired or sleepy faces of people in photos.

Advantages:

• affordable price;
• high performance;
• design;
• good cameras, + AI.

Flaws:

• no NFC module;
• large screen (someone may find it inconvenient).