Our list of 8 easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly contains some of the famous names with LG and Samsung amongst the top 3. Smartphones have certainly made life easier for every age group. Although they are particularly famous amongst the younger generations, the elders are also starting to adopt the latest technology. With every smartphone, there is always something new to look at. The companies are investing more and more to make these devices convenient for every age group.
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When we talk about seniors and what they want from their smartphones, we come to two main things: the ease of use and durability. And, here are the 6 best rugged smartphones of 2015 that seniors might also be interested in.
There is a large a number of smartphones in the market, and some of them truly stand out when it comes to convenience and user-friendliness. The list below contains some of the easiest and convenient smartphones that do not only cater to the needs of a younger consumer but elderly too.
8. iPhone 6
iPhone is pretty popular particularly in the United States. There was always a strong debate regarding the size of the iPhones since Android devices were comparatively larger until Apple decided to launch iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus both around 5-inch mark. Although, iPhone 6 Plus was larger it didn’t do that well in the market. However, iPhone 6 became pretty successful due to its large screen and high-speed processor making it easier for elderly to see and operate.
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7. Nokia Lumia 1520
Nokia Lumia 1520 is yet another example of a great smartphone from the company. Although it is a Windows phone, it still has lots of features in it to make it an elderly-friendly phone. For example, the screen size is up to 6-inch, which makes visibility easier for senior with eyesight problems. Too much reflection on the screen can also be a problem for some elderly, which is where the Anti-glare option in the phone comes in handy.
6. HTC One Mini
Despite its name the HTC One Mini is not a small phone by any means. It still offers a screen up to 4.3-inch. Not just that it also comes with 1GB Ram and 1800 mAh battery. The reason why HTC One Mini stands at number six in the list of 8 easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly because it does not only offers a fairly large screen but also speakers on the front side of the phone, which makes it easier for seniors with hearing problems. The speakers in latest “One” series are loud and are a standout feature amongst its competitors.
5. Samsung Galaxy S4
It is fair to say that the Samsung Galaxy S4 has brought a revolution in terms of smartphone technology, offering great sound, vibrant graphics and super fast processor. Also, it comes with a 5-inch large display, which obviously makes visibility clearer for seniors. Besides that the phone comes with an internal storage of up to 32 GB, so elderlies do not have to worry about getting an extendable memory. Just hand the phone over to your grandparents and they will love it.
4. Huawei P8max
Huawei has certainly announced itself in the market with some of the most amazing smartphones and is now amongst the cellular giants of the world. There is a long list of smartphones from the company. However, the latest P8max stands out for several reasons. The most prominent thing about the phone is obviously its 6.8-inch large screen, ideal for elders with eyesight issues. The phone is extremely fast thanks to 3GB RAM. And most importantly Huawei offers the best battery time out of all the smartphones in the market, freeing seniors from the hassle of charging their phone again and again, so it is definitely one of easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly.
3. Samsung Galaxy Mega
Yet another phone from Samsung, Galaxy Mega comes with a 6.3-inch large screen with a vibrant display. It doesn’t only offer a crystal clear display to elders, but it’s also fast and extremely user-friendly. It is a modern yet easy to operate smartphone that is ideal for seniors.
2. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung is one of the most popular smartphone companies in the world. They are famous not only because their phones are extremely user-friendly but also because they are versatile. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is one of the latest smartphones in the market that comes with 3GB of Ram and screen of 5.6-inch, which makes typing on the phone easier for the elderly. Another major reason why it is an ideal phone for the seniors is because it comes with “S Pen” which lets you doodle on the screen like a regular pen, so if your grandpa or grandma find it difficult to type messages on the Note Edge, they can simply use S Pen to write the message.
1. LG G2
Leading the list of 8 easiest smartphones to use for seniors and the elderly is LG G2, which is by far one of the most successful smartphones LG has ever produced. There are plenty of reasons why G2 is ideal for elderly people -the phone comes with a 5.2-inch large screen with an extremely vibrant display, which offers great visibility, as well as large app icons to make it easier for seniors to see the apps they want to use frequently.
