10 Best Smartphones for Seniors

We know at least 10 smartphones that are great for older people. If you're looking for a smart phone for grandma or grandpa, check out this article. Our selection will help you find an inexpensive and adapted device for a pensioner.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Poco M3 4/64GB 4.73
The biggest screen
2 realme C15 4/64GB 4.65
Optimal price/performance ratio
3 Honor 8A 4.64
4 ZTE Blade 20 Smart 4.64
The largest amount of built-in memory
5 Samsung Galaxy A31 64GB 4.57
AMOLED matrix
6 Xiaomi Redmi 8 4/64GB 4.51
The most popular
7 HUAWEI Y5 2019 32GB 4.50
Best price. Light weight
8 Blackview BV9100 4.46
The most protected. The best battery
9 Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2/32GB 4.45
Has splash protection
10 Samsung Galaxy A02s 4.42

It is difficult to choose a smartphone for an elderly person, because manufacturers focus on young people, and for older users they offer push-button “stupid” models. But there are excellent options among smartphones. To make it comfortable for older people to use the device, it should be:

  1. with the ability to install a large readable font;
  2. convenient in size;
  3. withstand falls from hands;
  4. easy to manage and not buggy;
  5. inexpensive.

The performance should be such that the owner does not need to unload the application from the cache in order to launch a new one. And so that instant messenger applications, cameras, and a contact book start quickly.The battery should be more powerful than usual, because sometimes it is difficult for an elderly person to charge the phone on their own, and some forget to do it on time. But a powerful camera, a gaming processor, 5G support, the latest software and regular updates are not needed.

Top 10. Samsung Galaxy A02s

Rating (2022): 4.42
Accounted for 200 reviews from resources: Otzovik, DNS, Yandex.Market
  • Average price: 9781 rubles.
  • Country: South Korea
  • Screen: 6.5 inches, 1600x720, IPS
  • Processor: Snapdragon 450, 8 cores, 1800 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 13 + 2 + 2 Mp / 5 Mp
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Weight: 196g

One of the cheapest Samsung smartphones. It is often bought as a second device purely for calls, as well as for the elderly. Grandparents like that the screen is large and everything is clearly visible, that the speaker is loud, that you can video chat with your relatives. Camera capabilities are enough to capture everyday life. Performance is more than enough for any elderly person who is not fond of mobile gaming. The battery life is more than two days, provided that the user actively exploits the device. The device is charged via the USB Type-C port, which is great. No need to look at which side to insert the plug.

Pros and cons
  • Powerful battery
  • Easy charging connection
  • Looks great
  • Pre-installed apps that are hard to uninstall
  • Weak front camera
  • Big

Top 9. Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2/32GB

Rating (2022): 4.45
Accounted for 1558 reviews from resources: Ozon, Yandex.Market, DNS, Onliner, Otzovik, IRecommend
Has splash protection

The only smartphone in the top is cheaper than 10,000 rubles, which has splash protection.

  • Average price: 8173 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 5.45 inches, 1440x720, IPS
  • Processor: Snapdragon 439, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 12 MP / 5 MP
  • Battery: 4000 mAh
  • Weight: 165g

An inexpensive smartphone that will be the best choice for an elderly person. The manufacturer managed to fit a capacious 4000 mAh battery into a compact body. Given the small 5.45-inch screen and HD resolution, the charge lasts a long time. The reviews write that if you use the phone infrequently, you will have to use the power adapter only after three to four days. This is a budget smartphone, in which the manufacturer has installed a Snapdragon processor, and not a cheap MTK. The built-in antenna allows you to listen to the radio without plugging in a headset. The 13 MP camera fully meets the expectations of most older people. The interface is not buggy - everything works stably. The speaker is loud, the external one is also good. In addition, Xiaomi has made a choice of several interesting colors with a gradient overflow. This is one of the best smartphones for seniors.

Pros and cons
  • Compact size
  • Got a radio
  • Long battery life
  • slippery hull
  • Not enough RAM
  • There may be problems with the light sensor

Top 8. Blackview BV9100

Rating (2022): 4.46
Accounted for 157 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Ozon, DNS
Most Protected

Phone with IP68 and shockproof housing: not afraid of dust, water and drops from hands to the floor.

The best battery

The only smartphone in the top that can work on a single charge for more than a week, even if the owner calls his family every day.

  • Average price: 17188 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.3 inches, 2340x1080, IPS
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio P35, 8 cores, 2300 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 16 + 0.3 Mp / 16 Mp
  • Battery: 13000 mAh
  • Weight: 408 g

This is a heavy and bulky smartphone, but it is ideal for older people who forget/cannot charge the gadget in time. The manufacturer equipped the device with a 13000 mAh battery, so without gaming and frequent surfing on the Internet, the BV9100 can easily work for a week. The gadget is also distinguished by dust and moisture protection according to the IP68 standard and a shock-resistant case, so falling from your hands to the floor, into a puddle or a washbasin is not terrible. The technical characteristics are such that the phone does not bug, quickly processes the request, and does not go into reboot on its own. There is a programmable button, it can be configured for three actions, for example, launch Skype, open contacts and call a specific subscriber.

Pros and cons
  • well protected
  • Customizable physical key
  • Works fast
  • Long battery life
  • More expensive than competitors
  • Heavy (408 grams)
  • Bulky

Top 7. HUAWEI Y5 2019 32GB

Rating (2022): 4.50
Accounted for 619 reviews from resources: Onliner, M.Video, Yandex.Market, Otzovik, DNS, Ozon
Best price

The most affordable phone in the ranking. Other models cost at least 3% more.

Light weight

The lightest smartphone in the ranking is 146 grams. The next weight model for the elderly is 4 grams heavier than this one.

  • Average price: 7990 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 5.71 inches, 1520x720, IPS
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio A22, 4 cores, 2000 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 13 MP / 5 MP
  • Battery: 3020 mAh
  • Weight: 146g

A 5.71-inch HD+ smartphone. The reviews especially praise the display - the colors are juicy, the brightness margin is large, the viewing angle is maximum. The aspect ratio is 19:9, so the phone feels compact and fits well in the hand. The camera is single and simple - 13 MP with F / 1.80 aperture and autofocus. The MTK Helio A22 processor is a budget solution with four cores at a frequency of 2000 MHz. The performance of this chip, together with 2 GB of RAM, is more than enough for the modest requests of the elderly. The battery with a capacity of 3020 mAh, this is enough for two or three days with a moderate mode of operation of the device. Android 9, covered with a proprietary shell from Huawei, pleases with an intuitive interface and stable operation. Light and proximity sensors work correctly, and the screen is protected from scratches by a film. This is one of the best phones to suit your parents and grandparents.

Pros and cons
  • Convenient size
  • Google services work
  • Quality screen
  • Convenient size
  • Google services work
  • Quality screen

Top 6. Xiaomi Redmi 8 4/64GB

Rating (2022): 4.51
Accounted for 1148 reviews from resources: Ozon, Yandex.Market, Onliner, DNS, IRecommend, Otzovik
The most popular

This model is interested in more than any other. The Yandex.Wordstat service recorded 225 thousand search queries about this smartphone, while users search for information about other phones from the rating 10 times less often.

  • Average price: 9993 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.22 inches, 1520x720, IPS
  • Processor: Snapdragon 439, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 12 + 2 Mp / 8 Mp
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Weight: 188g

An inexpensive smartphone with a dual camera, a good 6.22-inch screen and a large battery.The latter is characterized by a capacity of 5000 mAh. In addition, the battery is charged via USB Type-C, which means that it will be easier for a visually impaired person to get into the connector right away. This is because the USB-C plug is symmetrical - it does not matter which side you insert it. Support for fast charging is also there. The performance power here will appeal to even the most demanding elderly person: there is an eight-core Snapdragon 439 and 4 GB of RAM. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass v5. The speakers are loud, the large font is easy to set in the settings. The interface is simple and convenient. Face recognition works correctly - this is a great alternative to the fingerprint scanner, which is also available here. This is one of the best smartphones for the elderly and not only.

Pros and cons
  • fast charging
  • Modern USB Type-C charging port
  • Large amount of RAM
  • Housing feels cheap
  • Screen collects scratches quickly
  • Advertising in software from Xiaomi

Top 5. Samsung Galaxy A31 64GB

Rating (2022): 4.57
Accounted for 4.57 feedback from resources: Otzovik, Onliner, DNS, M.Video, Yandex.Market, IRecommend
AMOLED matrix

This smartphone has an AMOLED matrix and is great for the elderly. Other participants in the rating are equipped with an IPS matrix.

  • Average price: 16390 rubles.
  • Country: South Korea
  • Screen: 6.4 inches, 2400x1080, AMOLED
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio P65, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 48 + 8 + 5 + 5 MP / 20 MP
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Weight: 185g

One of the best smartphones for your money. It's great for the elderly: not too expensive, fast and bug-free, the menu interface is quite simple. The speakers are loud, the batteries last for several days.If you communicate with your grandparents via video link, you can see them in good resolution. All thanks to the 20-megapixel front camera module. The AMOLED screen is bright, with good color reproduction and economical battery consumption. The display is large, and even if you set a large font, the menu titles will fit perfectly. A good camera is a bonus to all other positive aspects. Among the shortcomings: the fingerprint sensor does not always work well, the camera focuses for a long time, poor equipment - no cover, no protective glass.

Pros and cons
  • Bright and large AMOLED screen
  • Holds a charge for a long time
  • Stable work
  • There may be problems with fingerprint recognition
  • Poor equipment - only a smartphone and a charger
  • Slow camera autofocus

Top 4. ZTE Blade 20 Smart

Rating (2022): 4.64
Accounted for 528 reviews from resources: Citylink, Svyaznoy, Yandex.Market, M.Video, Otzovik
The largest amount of built-in memory

The only smartphone in the top, which has as much as 128 GB of memory. Competitors have 64 GB of ROM or less.

  • Average price: 12490 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.49 inches, 1560x720, IPS
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio P60, 8 cores, 2100 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 16 + 8 + 2 Mp / 8 Mp
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Weight: 190 g

Often children buy this particular smartphone for their elderly parents. It is inexpensive, with a large high-quality screen, a good battery and a user-friendly menu interface. There is even an NFC module to pay with your phone. The reviews share that the battery life is about 2.5 days with daily phone calls and surfing the Internet. Another device pleases with 128 GB of internal memory, while competitors have 64 GB at best.Thanks to its extended ROM capacity, this ZTE is perfect for those who collect audio collections on their phone, download movies, and are fond of photography - there is enough memory for everything. As disadvantages, users write down not the latest version of the OS - Android 9, the lack of a cover in the kit.

Pros and cons
  • Holds a charge for a long time
  • big screen
  • Inexpensive
  • 128 GB built-in memory
  • Outdated OS version
  • No case included
  • Hard to find cover

Top 3. Honor 8A

Rating (2022): 4.64
Accounted for 1677 reviews from resources: M.Video, Otzovik, Yandex.Market, IRecommend, DNS, Ozon, Onliner
  • Average price: 7595 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.09 inches, 1560x720, IPS
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio P35, 8 cores, 2300 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 13 MP / 8 MP
  • Battery: 3020 mAh
  • Weight: 150 g

One of the cheapest smartphones equipped with an NFC chip for contactless payments. This is a great option for grandparents who can be scammed at the store when paying with cash. In addition, the phone is characterized by a 6.09-inch screen, a simple but capable 13 MP camera, and a slightly more than 3000 mAh battery. Due to the elongated shape of the screen and thin frames, the smartphone sits well in the hand. The processor from MTK and 2 GB of RAM provide a sufficient level of performance for routine tasks: correspondence in social networks, launching simple casual games, calls, surfing the Internet, reading from the screen, watching videos. The manufacturer offers three colors to choose from: elegant gold, trendy blue and classic black. Due to the successful ratio of price and quality, this model has become one of the best in our rating.

Pros and cons
  • good screen
  • Great price
  • The camera shoots well in bright light
  • Heats up when charging
  • Little RAM
  • slippery hull

Top 2. realme C15 4/64GB

Rating (2022): 4.65
Accounted for 464 feedback from resources: Svyaznoy, DNS, Citylink, M.Video, Yandex.Market, IRecommend
Optimal price/performance ratio

The most affordable smartphone in the ranking, which has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. Thanks to this, you don’t have to spend extra money on a memory card and after a year or two change your phone to a new one due to the fact that there is no longer enough memory even for basic tasks.

  • Average price: 11504 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.5 inches, 1600x720, IPS
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G35, 8 cores, 2300 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 13 + 8 + 2 + 2 Mp / 8 Mp
  • Battery: 6000 mAh
  • Weight: 209g

A cheap but well-equipped smartphone. It is perfectly adapted for use by an elderly person: a large screen, sufficient performance so that the device does not lag, a particularly powerful battery. There were some nuances: due to the capacious battery, the weight of the phone exceeds 200 grams, and not every user will be comfortable using it. The software works great - on board Android 10, which has already been tested by time and is considered one of the most stable versions of the operating system. Despite the budget price, it even has NFC, so you can set up a grandmother to pay via smartphone. The reviews say that the interlocutors hear them perfectly, the speaker is loud, the interface is clear.

Pros and cons
  • Great price
  • Productive stuffing, large amount of memory
  • Powerful battery
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Weak front camera

Top 1. Poco M3 4/64GB

Rating (2022): 4.73
Accounted for 491 feedback from resources: Otzovik, Yandex.Market, IRecommend, DNS
The biggest screen

This smartphone has the largest display diagonal among all the participants in the rating.

  • Average price: 12490 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.53 inches, 2340x1080, IPS
  • Processor: Snapdragon 662, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
  • Cameras, main / front: 48 + 2 + 2 MP / 8 MP
  • Battery: 6000 mAh
  • Weight: 198g

An excellent smartphone not only for an elderly person, but also for a teenager or an adult. Distinctive features of the model: large screen, powerful battery, good performance for everyday purposes. Despite the budget price, the phone has stereo speakers, which are quite loud. The amount of memory is enough for any need. There is a cover included. The manufacturer offers both calm body colors and bright yellow. It is great for the elderly with poor eyesight - a juicy yellow spot is easier to notice. There is 18W fast charging. Auto brightness works correctly, unlike previous smartphones from Xiaomi.

Pros and cons
  • stereo speakers
  • big screen
  • Performance
  • The camera can "soap"
  • Big size
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  1. Oleg Mikhailovich
    Elderly people need completely different phones. These are just models of a low price range, as if for poor people. Doesn't anyone understand that phones are needed for millions of older people whose mental capabilities are reduced due to dementia. What camera?! What radio?! What are the menus with contacts, incoming-outgoing calls, SMS messages, multimedia, applications, etc.?! You need a phone with ONE BIG call button with the ability to program at least three numbers (with sequential automatic redial). Big volume. Capacious battery. And of course the tracker function. Yes, you still need the possibility of wireless charging. Just not a docking station with oxidized contacts!

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