The 10 Best Flip Phones of 2022

Stylish clamshell with ribbed lid and additional external screen. Customers are offered a choice of three colors: classic black, gold and bright red. The model is suitable, rather, not for the elderly, but for ordinary people as a working dialer. This is due to the fact that the menu is rather confused, and the speaker is not loud enough. In addition, some buyers do not like the excess of various special buttons on the keyboard. Also, the disadvantage is the quality of the screens, at the slightest touch on which circles float. This is especially critical when it comes to the external display. But the phone calls and sends SMS stably. In general, in terms of price-quality ratio, the model is not bad.

Standard dialer in clamshell form factor. It is often given as a gift to the elderly, as it is inexpensive, not burdened with unnecessary functions and is equipped with an SOS button. The menu is quite simple, and the battery is capacious. It is convenient that contacts can be blacklisted and not receive unwanted calls. In addition, the model is equipped with a flashlight and a voice recorder. The main disadvantage is a very small amount of memory, because of which you have to constantly delete SMS, and the phone itself is very slow. In addition, customers do not like that you can not set the sound and vibration on the call at the same time. But the mobile is inexpensive, but at the same time it can hold two SIM cards at the same time. In addition, you can configure the answer to the call when opening.

A cheap and simple phone that is great for the elderly. In addition to calls, the manufacturer added an FM radio and a flashlight. The buttons are large, but some buyers lack the brightness of their illumination, which is why they merge with the body.The battery is not the most capacious, but removable. This is a big plus, as inexpensive clamshell phones quickly fail. Also, the mobile is equipped with a camera, but you should not count on it, because the resolution is minimal. In addition, in the reviews, buyers complain about the minimum selection of melodies. But the push-button phone looks stylish, and the keyboard is equipped with special keys, for example, for writing SMS.

An interesting model with a docking station included, allowing you to conveniently charge your phone. On the body of the platform there is an indicator that will show when the battery is replenished to 100%. This model is often chosen for the elderly, as it is enough to open the cot to receive a call and close it to end it. Another plus will be a loud call signal, however, the melodies, judging by the reviews, are unpleasant. In addition, for grandparents, the font on the screen will be too small. But an absolute plus is the availability of space for two SIM cards. But the camera is installed quite weak: even the price tags in the store will be problematic to photograph. In addition, there are reviews with complaints about the rapid deterioration of the battery.

A cheap phone equipped with an SOS button is great for older people. It looks stylish, you can choose a bright red color. It is also very convenient that the keys are large and backlit. To launch the camera, a separate button is provided, although the resolution is low. It is possible to install two SIM cards. One of the main advantages is the loud speaker, thanks to which the interlocutor is heard well. The battery capacity is small, but since the functionality is very limited, the charge is consumed slowly. In the reviews, buyers write that elderly relatives can easily understand the phone menu, but sometimes there are complaints about a short service life.

The most functional push-button clamshell in our rating, equipped with a processor from Qualcomm.Using this mobile, you can communicate not only via SMS, but also in such popular instant messengers as WhatsApp. In addition, the large built-in memory allows you to store various files, pictures and videos on the device. By the way, the camera capabilities are enough to take a picture of an ad or documents. An important advantage is the large screen, as well as the presence of additional time for quick viewing. In addition, you often do not have to charge the phone, as the battery lasts almost a month in standby mode. The only thing is that some buyers consider the price too high.

Push-button clamshell with an original design, complemented by bright color accents. In addition to the main large screen, the model boasts an external additional one. This is convenient because you can view the time and notifications without opening your phone. The reviews also unanimously praise the simple, understandable menu and large print, which is especially important for older people. The battery is the most capacious in our rating: according to reviews, it lasts for 3-4 weeks. For convenience, a navigation block is made on the keyboard, and the functionality of the mobile is complemented by a calendar, notes, a flashlight and even an FM radio.The inexpensive model did not become the best in our rating due to the poor quality of the case materials.

Clamshell with powerful features for a push-button phone. Firstly, it is equipped with a large screen with a sufficient margin of brightness. Secondly, the mobile has one of the most capacious storages in its price category, which allows you to download ringtones, pictures, take photos and clear SMS less often. By the way, the camera shoots in high resolution for such a model: the frames are tolerable. The battery is not too big, but the charge will last for a day with active use. A significant disadvantage is the availability of space for only one SIM card. In addition, the font on the screen is small, although the buttons are large. In general, this mobile is suitable not only for the elderly, but also as a working dialer.

Balanced push-button telephone in the form of a clamshell. It is equipped with a standard amount of memory for its price, thanks to which it can hold a sufficient number of SMS, melodies and several background pictures. The camera, like in other similar models, is made for show, but its resolution is still not as low as that of the cheapest clamshells. Also, the phone is distinguished by high autonomy: the battery, judging by the reviews, holds a charge for up to 7 days. For older people, a well-thought-out earpiece will be an important advantage: it is loud, but at the same time, others will hear almost nothing. Of the minuses, buyers note only a quiet melody and a small name of the caller on the screen.

A solid mobile phone in the form factor of a clamshell, equipped with all the necessary functions. First, it has a bright and fairly large screen. In addition, the font is large, and if desired, you can increase it further.Secondly, the model is equipped with a Bluetooth module, which makes it possible to transfer pictures and melodies wirelessly. Thirdly, the phone has an SOS button, which is especially important for the elderly, for whom they usually buy such clamshells. When pressed, calls are automatically made from a list of up to 5 contacts. Judging by the reviews, the melody of incoming calls is very loud, although the sound is not the most pleasant. In addition, the battery is relatively capacious.