PHONE CANDYBAR DESIGN PLUS
Likewise, the 2-megapixel camera may be modest, but the handset is still good for Skype or Facebook, plus direct phone-to-phone sharing ( via SLAM). While we're joking about it being an MP3 player with a phone attached, it does support SD cards (up to 32GB) that you could stuff with media.
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Despite the obvious limitations of a "2.5G" candybar running a bespoke OS (Nokia Series 30+), there are some features - like month-long battery life - that remind us that fancy-pants flagships can have their drawbacks. Of course, this isn't really a media player, it's a feature phone aimed at developing markets. Today, in 2015, that's called the Nokia 222. We’ve specified the maximum network speeds in our roundup and, for a future-proof option, we think it’ll be best to go with 4G.There was a time when, if you'd told me I could buy a connected MP3 player with a camera that makes calls, for $37, I'd have suggested a little less "jazz" in your cigarettes. A basic 2G signal that works for voice calls but not data is still available across much of the UK, though. Three is also switching off its 3G network in 2024 and Vodafone will retire its 3G in 2023. O2, Vodafone and EE all offer a 2G service for calls and text messages, but Three doesn’t. But, some basic phones don't work on 4G and, according to BT, there are between 2 and 3 million people using 3G networks in the UK. The government has announced plans to switch off all 2G and 3G mobile networks by 2033. Network connectivity: Before you buy, check the network you plan to use. We’ve noted which options have a storage card slot in our roundup. To store photos and music on the phone, you’ll need to buy a MicroSD memory card. Storage space: Dumbphones don’t have much storage space - think megabytes rather than gigabytes. Most are in colour, but we have included one with a monochrome interface in our list. You’ll want it to be large enough to type your messages and see who you’re calling, and the options on our list range from a smaller 1.7 inches diagonally to just under 3 inches across. Screen: While smartphones are all screen, these basic phones need space for the keyboard and the display is much smaller. You’ll be getting either a traditional rectangular handset with a screen and buttons beneath it (these are known as “candy bar” phones) or a flip phone where the screen folds over the keypad in a clamshell design. Type: There are two main types to choose from. Our list below is a mix of our hands-on testing and expert picks from our rigorous research. We also look at how the interface works and how intuitive it is to navigate the menus. We evaluate that all-important speaker sound quality for calls, check the screen brightness, and type away on the keypad. On the GH tech team, we test dumbphones by checking how easy they are to use compared to smartphones. Below, we’ve rounded up nine of the best non-smartphones to buy this year. Whether you have an older relative who struggles with new tech, you want a phone that reminds you of a simpler time, you need a backup handset for calls or you’ve had enough of the deluge of social media notifications at the dinner table. There’s a wide range of reasons why picking up one of the best dumbphones might be the right choice for you in 2023.
Best budget smartphone for accessibility: Doro 8100.Best budget Apple iPhone: iPhone SE (2022).Best budget Samsung smartphone: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
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Best budget Android smartphone: Google Pixel 6a.And it doesn’t matter if you’re picking iPhone or Android, you don’t need to spend the over £1,000 it costs to get the newest release. Looking to save money but loathe to miss out on your favourite apps? If you can't get by without Candy Crush or WhatsApp, you might be happier with one of the best budget smartphones instead of a dumbphone.
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