Most elders prefer simple phones that make the task of keeping in touch with their loved ones, easy and stress-free. Smartphones with multi-touch sensors may prove to be confusing and complicated for them. When you are considering gifting a cell phone to an elderly person, it is always better to choose one with a physical keypad. These phones cause less strain to the eyes and are perfectly suitable for gifting the elderly members of the family. Here are a few options you could consider:
Blackberry Passport
This model is designed to be different than its counterparts. This phone is currently available through AT&T. The price is a little high at $500. However, you will get excellent specifications which are inclusive of a quad-core Snapdragon processor, a 4.5inch HD screen, a 13-megapixel rear camera, etc. It has large keys which are updated for modern times. It is designed for total typing accuracy.
NEC Terrain
This particular handset is water and dust resistant. It has a 3.1-inch touchscreen with two forward-facing speakers at the bottom of the phone which will help you hear the ringtone even in boisterous conditions. It has a five-megapixel rear camera, a VGA front camera and 4G LTE connectivity. The operating system is not well updated and is not great for playing games. However, this phone can easily beat other phones by its durability. You can also purchase this phone in installments with $14.34 per month for 24 months.
LG Cosmos 3
Have you ever heard of any phone with a battery durability that lasts for 30 days? Well, the LG Cosmos 3 offers you the same. In addition to having a slide out qwerty keypad with large buttons, it also has a 1.3-megapixel camera. It has the software which includes a tip calculator. This phone is way cheaper than any other LG phones. It cost $3.74 per month if you pay in installments over 24 months.