If you are looking to buy a smartphone for a senior citizen, then you should absolutely take a look at the list of 10 easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly.
Now smartphones are a necessity. It does not matter who you are or what you do, having a smartphone in your pocket is a must. When you are in the market for smartphones, it is quite easy to get overwhelmed by the massive number of options available. Budget is something that will help you narrow down the search, and then comes the activity you wish to perform on your smartphone (other than the obvious making calls and sending texts). If you are a gamer, then you will need a smartphone with the latest and fastest hardware, and if you love taking photos, then a good camera is a must for you and so on. Even after you determine what you need your smartphone for, the number of choices available to you will be rather staggering. Anyway, as you can see from the title of this article, today we will be talking about smartphones for the elderly. Now, the question is what makes a smartphone suitable for senior citizens? Well, we did a similar article before 8 Easiest Smartphones to Use for Seniors and the Elderly — you can check it out for more context.
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In this list, we will obviously be talking about the best smartphone for seniors 2017. As 2018 just rolled in and there haven’t been enough new smartphone releases this year, this is why we will be talking a look at smartphones released in 2017 and earlier. If you want to know what makes a smartphone suitable for senior citizens, well the answer to this question is usability and ruggedness of the smartphone. If they are already tech-savvy, then pretty much any smartphone on the market will do. However, emphasis should be given on usability — that includes a large screen size and an easy to see the interface. Thankfully, any modern android or iOS device allows for enough customization. However, having a bigger screen will definitely help. You might also want to install a custom launcher designed for seniors, so having that option enabled will also help in the long run. The phones listed here may not be the best smartphone for beginners, but regardless of “smartphone literacy level,” the phones that made it into our list are quite easy to use and have intuitive user interfaces.
One last thing before we get into the methodology, we did include a Nokia device, so if you are a Nokia fan, and looking for a Nokia mobile phone for senior citizens, then you will find a one in the list as well. We all know how well built the Nokia devices are, so we just had to include them on the list, despite the fact that Nokia is no longer the market leader in smartphones. As discussed above, we emphasized on the build quality, screen size and user interface of the readily available smartphones on the market. And cherry picked the ones that we think should be best suited for seniors. These smartphones will make an excellent gift for an elderly parent or relative, to say the least. Before we begin, we would like to thank Android Authority, GSM Arena, and Verizon Wireless as we used their websites to conduct our research. For any additional information, we used Google’s trusty search engine as well.
Without further ado, let’s get right into the list of 10 easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly.
10. Nokia 6
The first entry in our list is going to be the Nokia 6. The phone is literally built like a tank. It has a uni-body metal construction that has the feel of a premium smartphone, and on top of that, it has a 5.5″ full HD display. It comes stock from the factory with the latest Android operating system installed, so no fiddling is required to run even the most recent Apps. The device also looks gorgeous and offers three color options to choose from. For the price range, it is in; you just cannot go wrong with Nokia 6.
9. Apple iPhone 8 Plus
To be honest, you would expect a device from Apple to be ranked much higher in the list. However, due to the high price of this device, we decided to put where it is. It is a flagship device, after all, so you will not have to worry about making compromises. The device looks and feels amazing and has one of the best displays of all the phones in the list, and it boasts features like wireless charging. However, you are looking at a price of around a thousand dollars.
8. LG G6
LG G6 ranks 8th on our list of easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly. It is another device that shines in the display department. It boasts a QHD display on a 5.7″ touchscreen. Needless to say, the images are sharp and looks wonderful. It also boasts LG’s revamped user interface on top of Android 7.0 (Nougat). The price point is also quite reasonable, but still, the phone is rather expensive. Its also built pretty sturdily and is waterproof as well.
7. Huawei Honor View 10
Huawei is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, but do not let that put you off. Pretty much every smartphone these days are made it China, even if the brand is US or European. That said, Huawei Honor View 10 has garnered a lot of attention within the short span of time it has been out. This phone was released in December 2017, so it is still pretty new. However, its 6″ screen and sturdy build quality makes it an ideal choice for an elderly user.
6. Lenovo P2
The Lenovo P2 is one of the more affordable options in this list. It boasts an AMOLED 5.5″ full HD display along with 4GB of ram and an Octa-core processor. It offers the protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 at the front and full metal construction. It can go withstand quite a few falls, to say the least. Overall an amazing device and will be perfect as a gift to an elderly person.
5. Motorola Moto G5 Plus
We are halfway through our list of 10 easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly, and at number 5 we have an offering from Motorola. This once market leader still has a lot to offer, and the Moto G5 Plus is a great example of that. It is by far the cheapest smartphone in the list and offers a great deal features.
4. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
At number four we have an offering from the current market leader in the smartphone world. To be honest, any smartphone from Samsung would fit the bill for our today’s purpose. However, we decided to go with the Galaxy A8 2018 edition. Its looks and feels like the flagship device, but lacks a little bit in the hardware department. However, the hardware it packs is more than enough for day to day social networking activities and some light gaming.
And now, let’s see the top three easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly.
3. Emporia Smart
Emporia smart is the perfect blend of both new and the old mobile phone interface. It is the first phone in this list that has been designed from the ground up for elderly users. It offers a removable old school keypad that is very easy to install and remove. On top of that, the user interface is designed with large and easy to see icons as well.
2. Doro Liberto 825
The main selling point of Doro Liberto 825 is its ease of use. Designed specifically for those who have not used a smartphone previously, the phone offers helpful tips and tutorials along the way. A perfect device to buy for an elderly person, to say the least. If you want to have all the enjoyment of smartphone, and you are not familiar with the smartphone buzz already, then this is the perfect device to have.
1. Jitterbug Smart
We saved the best for last as usual. The top spot in our list goes to Jitterbug Smart. No more confusing icons and menus, the Jitterbug Smart user interface organizes everything in an easy to read list format. It also comes pre-loaded with some urgent care apps, which can come handy in a pinch. It is marketed towards the elderly audience, to begin with and it’s also very affordable.
This wraps it up for our list of 10 easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly.
