Smartphone for older people in 2021: rating of the simplest phones for pensioners

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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, accordingly, too. In a huge market with an ever-growing number of models, the question arises: “So which model should I choose?”

For this purpose, this top presents the 5 best smartphone models for seniors in 2021.

1. ZTE Blade 20 Smart

Price – 8,200 rubles

The best smartphone for a modern retiree is rightfully the 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. There is absolutely no delay or lag.

Additional information about the smartphone can be said that it is completely frameless, with a 6.49-inch display and IPS matrix, an interesting design, a fingerprint scanner, and Face ID. The device is comfortable 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 block of 13, 8 and 2 MP sensors takes good pictures. Front 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

Xiaomi Redmi 9A is in second place in the ranking of smartphones for older people in 2021. 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. IPS display diagonal 6.53 inches, resolution 1600 by 720 pixels. RAM 2 GB, built-in 32. A fingerprint scanner and facial recognition are still present. The main reason why this smartphone is suitable for the elderly is the built-in blue light 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 function for shooting using gestures.

Advantages:

• speed, productivity;
• picture.

Flaws

• too big, awkward to hold with one hand.

3.Vivo Y11

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Price – 8,000 rubles

The productive Y11 model from Vivo takes third place in the top of the best smartphones for pensioners in 2021.

In short, this is a good device from a little-known Chinese company Vivo. It has everything a modern retiree 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. The diagonal of the IPS display with 1544 by 720 pixels is 6.35 inches. 5000 mAh maximum battery capacity. Memory 3 by 32 Gigabytes. Touch and Face ID available (fingerprint scanner on the rear panel). Supports up to two SIM cards. There are 3 cameras here, two main and a front camera.Matrix main 2 and 13 megapixels, front 5 MP.

Advantages:

• large battery;
• suitable screen size.

Flaws:

• sometimes there is not enough brightness.

4. Alcatel 3X 5048Y DS

Price – 8,900 rubles

In fourth place is the Alcatel 3X 5048Y DS.

It doesn’t 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 has equipped its device with an eight-core processor from MediaTek, which, together with a sufficient amount of memory, shows high performance and fast operation without lag. 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. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back panel, and there is also facial 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

• There is no message indication.

5. TECNO SPARK 5 Air

Price – 8,700 rubles

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

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

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 photographs.

Advantages:

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

Flaws:

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