Push-button phone with good connection and battery. The best push-button mobile phones: review of models and reviews

Today it is difficult to imagine life without a smartphone - without all the functionality that it includes. But just some 15–20 years ago, push-button “gadgets” ruled the world. Nowadays, they have almost completely lost their former popularity and have given way to touchscreen phones, but there is still a small number of adherents of good push-button phones - people who do not want to switch to using touchscreen smartphones. It is for such “conservatives” that this rating of push-button phones 2017. This list will help guide people who are choosing a simple dialer, but at the same time practical and reliable.

10. BRAVIS F242 Dialog

Opens the Top 10 best push-button phones of 2017 – BRAVIS F242 Dialog. This model is not distinguished by anything out of the ordinary, but there is nothing to criticize it for either. The battery life is average - the performance is far from the leaders, but you obviously won’t have to complain. It is worth noting a good bright screen with large elements (numbers, icons, fonts). There are two slots for SIM cards. The phone turned out to be pretty good for the money. In addition, BRAVIS F242 Dialog pleases with its simplicity, but at the same time it has the necessary functionality (alarm clock, flashlight, stopwatch, calculator and other functions that are so often useful in life).

9. BQ Mobile BQ-2411 Swift L

The next model in our rating of push-button phones 2017 is the BQ Mobile BQ-2411 Swift L. To be honest, this is the golden mean. There are no catchy “pros” in it, but there are no pressing “cons” either. Therefore, it’s just worth listing its characteristics and noting that it doesn’t have all sorts of “tricks”. Now, as for this phone model: two slots for SIM cards, “average” battery and screen, “standard” memory (with the ability to increase it with a memory card), Bluetooth, several colors. As has already been said, this is the most average phone: neither give nor take. And that’s why it’s in demand - practical and without problems.

8.Fly FF282

A pretty good option among phones with mechanical buttons is the Fly FF282. This model has a characteristic screen size of 2.8 inches, which is larger than the “standard” for push-button mobile phones (2.4 inches). A comfortable keyboard and pleasant appearance coupled with the small thickness of the Fly FF282 have a positive effect on its ease of use. Equipped with Bluetooth, FM radio, 3.5 mm audio jack. Overall, the phone is good, but the overall picture is spoiled by its own memory, which is virtually non-existent, and a mediocre camera, the presence of which is more likely to be a “for show” fad.

7. SENSEIT L208

SENSEIT L208 will be an excellent choice for those who need to stay constantly in touch - the large battery capacity allows you to keep the phone charged for up to fifty hours of talk time (!). Has two slots for SIM cards. Pros: Bluetooth 3.0, USB, support for multiple audio formats, FM radio. Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the lack of a camera, Internet access and a small amount of internal memory (which, on the other hand, is compensated by the ability to increase the built-in memory to 32 GB). Among other things, this phone is famous for its high build quality.

6.AGM M1

Among the majority of good push-button phones, the AGM M1 stands out. First of all, its protection from mechanical damage and exposure to aggressive environments attracts attention. Its body is made of metal and rubber, which allows it to withstand all the “hardships” of using the phone even in extreme conditions. But at the same time, this makes it bulkier and heavier than other phones. We are also pleased with the wide functionality of the device and the large capacity of its battery. And, interestingly, the main camera of the AGM M1 is waterproof.

5.Micromax X940

The top five feature phones of 2017 include the Micromax X940. This phone is designed in a minimal style, which is a fashion trend these days. In addition, the Micromax X940 looks much more stylish than many phones with a mechanical keyboard. In addition to the attractive appearance, it is worth noting the nimble shell, large high-quality screen and pleasant operation of the device as a whole. Also, the battery capacity is clearly pleasing – 3000 mAh. This phone even had a place for GPRS and Bluetooth Audio. The downside is that the camera is absolutely useless. But in general, the Micromax X940 is quite good, and also at an affordable price.

4. Nokia 216 Dual Sim

A pretty good option for those for whom the phone is important only as a means of communication is the Nokia 216 Dual Sim. This model is available in three colors (blue, blue, black) and has two slots for SIM cards. Nokia 216 Dual Sim is a classic feature phone that holds a charge for a long time, has good speakers, a bright flashlight and display. In addition, the ratio of cost and quality aspects of this device is more than excellent. The disadvantages of this model include limited functionality. But in general, the Nokia 216 Dual Sim is very reliable, and the price-quality ratio is also pleasantly pleasing.

3. BQ Mobile BQ-3201 Option

The undoubted leader in appearance (so to speak) among push-button phones is the BQ Mobile BQ-3201 Option. The brainchild of the Spanish company BQ clearly stands out by this criterion among others of its kind. Attractive appearance, large screen, fast shell, metal body and even the presence of a TV tuner! Besides all this, the price for BQ Mobile BQ-3201 Option is more than affordable. In general... there’s not much to complain about in this phone model: high-quality build, reasonable price, catchy appearance - the phone turned out to be quite decent.

2. Nokia 3310 (2017)

The once legendary and well-known push-button Nokia 3310 received a second life and a new incarnation in the 2017 restyled version. The advantages of the phone include a thin, comfortable body, a good display (good screen visibility even in bright sunlight), long battery life, a slot for a memory card and a headset included, support for MP3, FM radio, Bluetooth 3.0. Among the shortcomings are a weak camera, a noticeably inflated price, severe restrictions on installing applications, a weak speaker and ease of firmware.

1. Philips Xenium E570

And the palm in the ranking of the best push-button phones of 2017 goes to the Philips Xenium E570. You can describe it long and hard, but perhaps you need to start with the characteristics: 2.8-inch screen, 2 MP camera, Bluetooth 3.0, USB, FM radio, large battery capacity, 2 SIM card slots and quite a lot of functionality other bells and whistles. The only downside is that the catastrophically small amount of its own memory attracts attention, because a memory card is needed like wings on an airplane. Otherwise, the phone is very good for its class!

Push-button cell phones gave way to smartphones in popularity in Russia 3 years ago (in 2014), and in recent years sales of push-button phones have been constantly declining. However, it is too early to discount them. In 2016, in Russia, according to J'son & Partners Consulting, 10.8 million push-button phones were sold, this amounted to 29% of the total sales of mobile phones (for comparison: 26 smartphones were sold on the Russian market in 2016, 4 million pieces). For the most part, push-button telephone models are used by older people. There are also young people who specifically buy push-button cell phones so as not to waste time on social networks, games and other delights of smartphones, and to use the phone only for its intended purpose - to make and receive calls. Parents who care that their child does not sit on a smartphone during classes and after them, but is engaged in studying, also buy push-button mobile phones for their children. Finally, a push-button phone can become a temporary phone for calls if the smartphone has to be taken to a service center for repairs or during a trip when there is no way to charge the smartphone, and a push-button phone, as a rule, holds a charge longer than the average smartphone. The main advantage of push-button phones is their low price, accessible to everyone. The average price of a push-button telephone in Russia is 1.7 thousand rubles, while the average price of a smartphone is 7 times more - 12.1 thousand rubles.

In this rating, we will look at the best push-button mobile phones for 2017, which have received good reviews in Yandex Market. When placing places in the rating, technical characteristics and the price-quality ratio were also taken into account.

Nokia 105 (2017)

The average price is 1,350 rubles. The mobile phone of summer 2017 received 41% of fives in Yandex Market and 74% of recommendations for purchase. Today this is the third most popular Nokia push-button phone (Yandex Market data).

Technical characteristics: 1.8-inch 160x120 screen, without camera, support for one SIM card. The battery life in talk mode is 15 hours.

From reviews:

"Nokia's design is all right - especially now, when every second person has a black rectangle, only the logo on the back cover is different for everyone. After this handset, my smartphone seemed uncomfortable, cold, empty and heavy. I look at Nokia and just get a kick out of it lies in the hand, in the car, on the table. Light as a feather, fits in a lighter pocket in jeans. Definitely a plus for the appearance and tactile sensations.

Excellent call quality!

Unexpectedly simple. I was trying to figure out how to turn on airplane mode at night, but it turned out that you just need to turn off the phone, SHOCK! It turns on/off in about 5 seconds. In the morning the alarm clock rang with the phone turned off - I had already forgotten these simple joys.

What else? Compared to the old 3310 there is a flashlight, calendar, radio and a standard charging connector

According to the instructions, a new battery needs to be completely discharged, then charged for 12/24 hours and completely discharged again. And so 3-5 times, then the battery will last longer. After charging, 2 weeks passed before the phone began to report that the battery was low - naturally at the most inconvenient moment, but the phone continued to work! I called and was surprised. On the 3rd day, I decided to “help” him, turned on the flashlight and forgot about the phone for 3.5 hours, but it continued to work, then I also turned on the radio through the speakerphone - it worked for another 2 hours."

7th place.

Nokia 150 Dual sim

The average price is 2,580 rubles. A cell phone from the beginning of 2017 received 21% of fives in Yandex Market and 56% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 2.4-inch 320x240 screen, 0.3 MP camera, dual SIM support, MP3 support. Slot for memory card up to 32 GB. The battery life in talk mode is 22 hours.

From reviews:

"Lightweight, compact, holds a charge for a long time. T9 works perfectly. Although the flashlight is not very bright, the power button is designed very conveniently and in two combinations. No Internet (for me this is a plus). Excellent sound in the microphone, the interlocutor can be heard clearly and me hear clearly.

In general, the rating for this phone among other rubbish is 5, and the rating regarding what Nokia should do, and even for that kind of money, is 3, so I give it an average 4. I bought it for my mother - for her this is generally an ideal option - nothing extra. I wanted the same one as a dialer, but now I don’t even know without bluetooth and some other functions. The unpleasant thing is that among the rubbish that they sell now, there’s not even anything to choose from, even Samsung has stopped making normal ones. Of all the push-button devices, Nokia is the only one that I liked the conversational speakers."

6th place.

LEXAND A4 Big

The average price is 1,066 rubles. This mobile phone scored 67% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 2.8-inch screen 320x240, has a camera, support for two SIM cards, mp3 support, talk time 4 hours, standby time 4 days.

From reviews: "The phone itself is convenient and light. In addition, the plus is that the battery lasts quite a long time. Another advantage, in my opinion, is the size of the screen and the keyboard; for such a device there is a fairly large display and keys, which looks advantageous. In addition, the call is loud , in a noisy place you can hear quite a bit."

Nokia 216 Dual SIM

The average price is 2,800 rubles. The push-button phone, which went on sale in October 2016, received 29% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 48% of recommendations for purchase. Technical characteristics: 2.4-inch 320x240 screen, main camera 0.3 MP, front camera 0.3 MP, support for two SIM cards, support for mp3 and AAC, flashlight, voice recorder, talk time 18 hours, listening mode music 47 hours, standby time 19 days.

From reviews:

“When you don’t have a smartphone at hand, and you’re somewhere outside the city or somewhere at a resort, for example, it wouldn’t be such a shame to lose it in any case - it can go online, even if somehow through Opera with 2G , but still, with normal ears, it’s good to listen to music and take a picture of something.

And the main thing is that you won’t be afraid that the battery will run out like on a smartphone! I recommend it if you decide to buy it."

SENSEIT P300

The average price is 5,990 rubles. The new product of 2017 currently has 64% of reviews in Yandex Market and 100% of recommendations for purchase. Technical characteristics: 2.4-inch 400x360 screen, 2 megapixel camera, support for two SIM cards, mp3 support, flashlight, voice recorder. Talk time 7 hours, standby time 8 days. This phone has an IP67 rating, which in practice means it can stay in water for up to half an hour without harm. Can also be used as a walkie-talkie.

MAXVI C11

The average price is 1,050 rubles. This push-button phone, which went on sale in 2016, received 63% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 86% of recommendations for purchase. Technical characteristics: 2.4-inch screen 320x240, 1.3 megapixel camera, support for two SIM cards, mp3 support, flashlight, voice recorder, talk time 8 hours, standby time 13 days.

From reviews: "Advantages: lightweight plastic case, loud speaker, works on any SIM card, ability to add numbers to the blacklist, price, bright flashlight."

MAXVI P11

The average price is 1,690 rubles. This push-button phone, which went on sale at the end of 2016, received 34% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 67% of recommendations for purchase. Technical characteristics: 2.4-inch 320x240 screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, support for three SIM cards, mp3 support, flashlight, voice recorder, talk time 18 hours, standby time 25 days.

Nokia 3310 (2017) Dual SIM

The average price is 3,590 rubles. The mobile phone, presented by the manufacturer at the end of February 2017, scored 38% of fives in Yandex Market and 75% of recommendations for purchase. Today this is the second most popular Nokia push-button phone (Yandex Market data). Technical characteristics: 2.4-inch 320x240 screen, 2 megapixel camera with LED flash, support for two SIM cards, mp3 support, talk time 22 hours, music listening time 51 hours, standby time 31 days.

From reviews:

"The weight is optimal. Not a toy or a brick in your pocket.

The display is bright and clear. Contrasting colors. Enhancing the richness of flowers. The color scheme of the display style is strict without frills.

Battery capacity 1200 mAh. If it works as advertised, it's great for a phone with 1 SIM card.

Loud call signal. Distinct. If the environment is noisy, put an earphone in your left ear, everything can be solved. The music is delicious. I checked how the radio plays, with good headphones - great.

The price is normal. Moans about the price from those who don’t remember. And Nokia has always been 2-2.5 times more expensive than its counterparts from China. This is the “good - above average” product segment. European quality and the price is right. By the way, the device is not from China. Collected in Vietnam. Inside under the battery it says Finland.

The menu is simple, I looked through it and studied it in 5 minutes.

The font is easy to read and easy on the eyes. SMS messages come in windows with white text on a discreet orange background.

In standby mode, simply pressing the button on the right, on a locked phone, gives a clear large inscription “screen time” and a small battery in the upper right corner - “charge level”. I'm in awe, such a strict classic. Nothing extra".

Nokia 130

Display: 1.8 inches, 128 × 160 pixels
Battery capacity: 1020 mAh
Weight: 68 g

Price: from 1,890 rub.

The simplest mobile phone from Nokia. It differs from its competitors in its minimal weight - the “tube” is not felt at all in your pocket. The mobile phone has very modest dimensions. However, this did not stop the manufacturer from additionally creating a dual-SIM version of the phone. There is also a slot for a microSD card. The user cannot do without a memory card, since there is critically little free space for MP3 music and pictures.

The screen installed here displays 65 thousand colors - this is a typical indicator for a simple mobile phone. Surprisingly, the creators have introduced Bluetooth 3.0 support into this device, which allows you to comfortably use a wireless headset. There is also an FM radio. The capacious battery provides up to 13 hours of battery life in talk mode, which can be called a very good indicator. But there is no Internet access here. This means that you will not be able to install additional Java applications or games.

Advantages

Easy to learn;
The speakerphone works well;
MP3 format supported;
Minimum weight;
Low cost;
Capacious contact book;
A simple stereo headset included;
Long-term operation on a single charge;
There is a dual-SIM option;
Bluetooth 3.0 supported.

Flaws

Your memory is very small;
You cannot install Java applications;
Tiny screen;
The quiet voice of the interlocutor.

Where can I buy: DNS, GranPlus, M.Video and some online stores

Nokia 3310 (2017)

Display: 2.4 inches, 240 × 320 pixels
Memory size: 16 MB
Battery capacity: 1200 mAh
Weight: 79.6 g

Price: from 3,990 rub.

The reincarnation of Nokia 3310 is a very controversial mobile phone. In fact, the device became popular only because of its name. Yes, this is a very thin mobile phone, and the information on its screen is easy to read even on a bright sunny day. But otherwise its use raises big questions. There is a camera here, but its two-megapixel resolution does not evoke any joyful feelings. In theory, you can install additional Java applications here, but their list is very limited. But what upsets consumers most is the cost. A device with such functionality should cost half as much!

Of course, the device also has positive qualities. For example, Bluetooth 3.0 will provide connection to a wireless headset. A capacious battery should provide several days of operation on a single charge. Well, the memory card slot will help you load a huge amount of MP3 music. There is also an FM radio here.

Advantages

Very small thickness;
Not a bad LCD display;
MP3 and FM radio support;
Built-in Bluetooth 3.0 technology;
Long work on one charge;
The kit includes a headset;
You can insert a memory card.

Flaws

Worthless camera;
Terribly high cost;
The ability to install applications is very limited;
Quiet speaker;
Strongly simplified firmware.

MAXVI C11

Display: 2.4 inches, TFT, 240 × 320 pixels
Memory size: 32 MB
Battery capacity: 800 mAh
Weight: 80 g

Price: from 1,070 rub.

This dual-SIM mobile phone exists in at least three versions. One is painted green, the other is orange, the third is cherry. They are no longer different from each other. MAXVI C11 is one of those mobile phones that for some reason has a built-in camera. It has a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, which is only acceptable if you are creating a photo for a contact book. Interestingly, the phone has access to the global web, but only through a 2G signal. There is also a built-in slot for a memory card onto which you can put your favorite MP3 songs.

Overall, the MAXVI C11 is a very good phone, which costs less than one and a half thousand rubles. For that kind of money, it is forgiven for the low battery capacity, the minimum amount of internal memory, and other shortcomings. But having a flashlight is a plus for him!

Advantages

The set includes headphones;
You can use a memory card;
Built-in flashlight;
Bright colors of the case;
MP3 format supported;
You can listen to FM radio;
Very low cost.

Flaws

Your memory is very small;
Minimum firmware functionality;
No T9 typing support;
It is impossible to connect a headset (headphones only);
A USB cable may not be included in the package.

Micromax X2400

Display:
Memory size: 75 Kb
Battery capacity: 2800 mAh
Weight: 89 g

Price: 1990 rub.

This is a very lightweight mobile phone from an Indian manufacturer. We can say that this device is completely devoid of permanent memory. But in reality this is not a problem, since there is support for memory cards up to 8 GB. The main feature of the device can be considered its attractive design and ease of use. Buyers note that the phone book is best organized here. Otherwise, you shouldn’t expect anything special from such a cheap device. The camera here is very simple, there is not much point in using it. There is not even Wi-Fi here, so you can forget about accessing the global web. You can only be glad that the Micromax X2400 does not lack a Bluetooth module, so no one will forbid you to use a wireless headset. It is also impossible not to note the very capacious battery, providing three to four days of battery life.

Advantages

Minimum weight;
Capacious battery;
Not a bad screen;
Two SIM card slots;
There is a slot for a memory card;
There is FM radio;
Bluetooth 3.0 support.

Flaws

Terrible camera;
No 3G or Wi-Fi support;
Minimum amount of your memory.

Samsung Metro B350E

Display: 2.4 inches, TFT, 240 x 320 pixels
Memory size: 32 MB
Battery capacity: 1200 mAh
Weight: 89 g

Price: 3990 rub.

Contrary to what many people think, the South Korean company Samsung still produces push-button mobile phones in addition to smartphones. Often they don't stand out as anything special. These are simply very light devices used for making calls. The Samsung Metro B350E is exactly such a device. Of the wireless modules, only Bluetooth 2.1 is present here, providing communication with the headset. You can forget about accessing the Internet, since there is not even 3G support here. But the mobile phone turned out to be very cheap! Oddly enough, the South Koreans did not skimp on the camera. Its resolution was 2 megapixels. This is quite enough for photographing bus schedules or something similar. You can even take a photo of a friend to place his image in the phone book.

Advantages

There is FM radio;
Memory cards up to 16 GB are supported;
Minimum weight;
Relatively good display;
Two slots for SIM cards.

Flaws

Weak battery;
No internet access;
Quite a high cost.

BQ BQM-2408 Mexico

Display: 2.4 inches, TFT 240 x 320 pixels
Memory size: 32 MB
Battery capacity: 800 mAh
Weight: 78 g

Price: 1890 rub.

This is one of the lightest mobile phones currently on the market. If you want to get your hands on a device that you barely feel in your hand, then the BQM-2408 Mexico is the best choice. But at the same time, you will have to pay for the fact that the mobile phone will require recharging almost every day. Another important feature is the ability to install four SIM cards here. This allows you to use the services of all major Russian telecom operators! Otherwise, the characteristics of the device are somewhat sad. In particular, there is a camera here, but its resolution does not exceed 0.3 megapixels - it’s surprising that such modules are still produced. It is proposed to access the Internet via EDGE, and this indicates a low data transfer speed.

Advantages

Minimum weight;
Relatively good screen;
Memory cards up to 32 GB are supported;
There is FM radio;
Four slots for SIM cards.

Flaws

The amount of built-in memory is not very large;
Minimum battery life;
There is no T9 typing mode;
The phone book is poorly implemented.

BQ BQM-2000 Baden – Baden

Display: 2 inches, TFT, 176 x 220 pixels
Memory size: 32 MB
Battery capacity: 800 mAh
Weight: 84 g

Price: 2690 rub.

This folding bed should appeal most to older people. This is evidenced at least by the presence of a red SOS button on the case. The device also sounds very loud - it’s quite difficult not to hear the call. The phone also speaks about its purpose by the lack of Internet access. If you want to upload some pictures to the BQ BQM-2000 Baden - Baden, you will have to use a computer. Additionally, the mobile phone has a couple of customizable buttons at its disposal. There is also an auxiliary display. But it only shows the date, time, battery level and signal reception level. If you want to see the name of the caller, you will have to open the phone - only an icon indicating an incoming call is displayed on the auxiliary screen.

Advantages

Clamshell form factor;
Two screens;
Several additional keys;
There is a slot for a memory card;
Availability of SOS button;
Minimum weight.

Flaws

One SIM card slot;
Very poor functionality;
The external screen does not show the subscriber number.

LG G360

Display: 3 inches, TFT, 240 x 320 pixels
Memory size: 20 MB
Battery capacity: 950 mAh
Weight: 133 g

Price: 4990 rub.

This folding bed is very beautiful, albeit very simple in design. It offers basic functionality - it doesn't even have access to the World Wide Web. On one part of the device there is a fairly large screen. However, its resolution is far from ideal - pixelation immediately catches the eye. Against this background, the lack of MP3 support would not be surprising. But it is here, songs must be loaded onto a memory card (cards up to 16 GB are supported). The mobile phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera. By 2017 standards, this is ridiculous. But push-button mobile phones rarely receive a better module. But the manufacturer could install a more capacious battery - the battery available here is enough for one or two days of battery life.

Advantages

Two SIM card slots;
MicroSD memory card supported;
Availability of FM radio;
Loud speaker;
Relatively light weight.

Flaws

Very high cost;
No internet access;
Bad camera;
Low display resolution.

RugGear RG128 Mariner

Display: 2.2 inches, TFT, 176 x 220 pixels
Memory size: 65 KB
Battery capacity: 1400 mAh
Weight: 127 g

Price: 4490 rub.

If you are interested in rugged devices, be sure to check out the RugGear RG128 Mariner at your local store. This is not a smartphone, so the specs won't impress you. It uses a 2.2-inch screen with a very modest resolution, and the amount of memory makes you immediately stock up on a microSD card. But all this fades into the background when you see the delivery package. There is a wired headset here, which literally saves you in some situations. There will also be two batteries in the box. One is 1400 mAh - it is heavier, the other is 650 mAh - with it the mobile phone stays afloat when it gets into water. In theory, this phone should be able to withstand a variety of abuses. But the low cost makes itself felt. Some elements here are still very vulnerable. For example, the creators did not cover the screen with Gorilla Glass, and therefore soon enough you will find scratches on it. Well, as for the technical characteristics, they are typical for a budget push-button phone.

Advantages

Protection from water, dust and shock;
Fairly light weight;
Presence of FM radio;
Bright colors;
Two SIM card slots;
Availability of a slot for a memory card;
Two batteries included.

Flaws

Slow Internet connection;
Minimum screen resolution;
Terrible camera;
There is practically no personal memory.

Philips Xenium E181

Display: 2.4 inches, TFT, 240 x 320 pixels
Memory size: 32 MB
Battery capacity: 3100 mAh
Weight: 123 g

Price: 3990 rub.

Another phone from China Electronics Corporation with a powerful battery. If we consider new push-button phones, the Philips Xenium E181 certainly stands out. While other devices last only one or two days, like modern smartphones, the CEC product lasts four to five days. And if you leave it alone, without using it at all, the charge will run out only after five months! Interestingly, a method of transferring energy to other gadgets is implemented here. It turns out that this model can even be used as a portable battery. And here everything is in order with the characteristics. The device received FM radio and two slots for SIM cards. The device has little built-in memory, but no one will stop you from downloading songs to the memory card. On top of that, a mobile phone doesn’t even cost record-breaking amounts of money!

Advantages

Very capacious battery;
Not a bad display;
Not very heavy;
Two SIM card slots;
Possibility of installing a microSD card.

Flaws

Very slow Internet;
There is very little built-in memory;
Terrible camera;
The functionality could be wider.

Despite the actual hegemony of touchscreen smartphones, push-button phones are still in demand among a wide range of people. For the most part, buyers appreciate their low price, long battery life and ease of operation (for example, in the cold). Yes, such devices do not have the best cameras or advanced capabilities, but they can offer a number of advantages: reliability, compactness, high autonomy and a long model life cycle. Push-button phones may have turned into niche devices, but they have not lost their buyer at all - many business people or simply unpretentious users choose them.

But, despite the reduction in the segment of push-button phones, it is extremely easy to get confused in the model range of this or that company. This rating will allow you to figure out which devices are the best in their class based on a set of parameters.

The best push-button phones with a classic case: price – quality

These are good quality phones with a durable body and useful features. We have collected in this category mobile phones that keep a stable connection and are characterized by increased reliability.

3 Micromax X412

Bluetooth and high-capacity battery
Country: India
Average price: 640 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.5

A good mobile phone with a convenient compact size. There are many useful functions here, such as transferring contacts via USB, a flashlight, a vibration alert, a calendar, a stopwatch, and even the ability to read books. The cell phone keeps excellent communication and today is one of the best push-button phones with a price of up to 1000 rubles.

The model accommodates two SIM cards. You can listen to music through an audio player and even make backups. The main disadvantages that experienced owners write in reviews are the speaker located on the back cover and therefore producing a dull sound, and the insufficiently bright screen with small viewing angles. There is no camera here, but there is a Bluetooth module. A nice feature is a promising 800 mAh battery, which lasts for seven days with average use of the phone.

2 Alcatel 1066D

High quality build. Thoughtful interface
Country: France
Average price: 899 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Excellently assembled push-button monoblock. The phone boasts a durable body made of textured, pleasant-to-touch plastic, convenient button placement and travel, and a strict, laconic design. Even the font and colors of the menu are chosen with taste. The intensity of the screen backlight can be adjusted within a fairly wide range: it is comfortable to read from the display both in bright sun and in the dark.

The settings have everything you need: auto-recording of conversations (to a memory card), blacklist, calculator, organizer, converter, alarm clock, voice recorder and even radio. The interlocutor can be heard well, and you can also be heard perfectly during a telephone conversation. This is one of the best mobile phones in the budget segment. In the reviews, users found only minor shortcomings: a small battery (lasts for two to three days with rare conversations), lack of a vibration signal and slow Internet (enough to send MMS and view the weather forecast, news and public transport schedules).

1 Nokia 3310 Dual Sim (2017)

Best build quality and materials
Country: China
Average price: 3570 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

The original Nokia 3310, introduced to the world in 2000, has become a true legend. Probably everyone has heard about its strength and “survivability”. The 2017 model shares the same name, but does it live up to the name? Oh yeah! Judging by independent tests, the phone has the same properties: it can survive falls, shocks and other abuses without any problems. An extremely necessary feature for a utilitarian “dialer”.

They tried to bring the appearance of the rating leader as close as possible to the old model, but the design looks fresh. Fans of brightness will appreciate the presence of five body color options. I would like to highlight a good camera - 2 megapixels without autofocus take mediocre photos, but competitors cannot offer even that. A regular cell phone without unnecessary bells and whistles awaits us inside. The operating system is simple, but made in a single minimalist style - it looks nice. And yes, the famous “snake” is here. The 1200 mAh battery lasts for about 5-7 days of use.

The best push-button flip phones

In the past decade, flip phones were fashion devices in themselves, and thanks to the efforts of the then market-leading Motorola and the PR campaign for the Razr (and partly Tundra) line, sales of devices of this form factor increased significantly. Over time, the demand for such solutions has faded, but many still value them for their compactness and ease of use - many flip phones have a convenient additional screen that displays the time, date and name/number of the caller. But models with the above-mentioned option are now extremely difficult to find on shelves.

3 Alcatel 2051D

Big buttons. Good camera
Country: France
Average price: 2270 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.5

A clamshell with the optimal size is not a tiny device, but a normal mobile phone that fits comfortably in your hand. The keyboard is pleasing - the buttons are large, the signatures are noticeable, so the model fits into the parameters of models for the elderly. The speakers are loud, and the clamshell form factor eliminates the need to press any key combinations to unlock.

There is Bluetooth and a 2 megapixel camera on board, which is not so common among push-button models. The battery lasts for a week with daily calls totaling up to 30 minutes. Stable communication support even in those places where the smartphone periodically gets lost deserves special attention. Vibrate alert on site. The main disadvantages: the absence of an event indicator, a easily soiled case with a glossy finish, and an inconvenient typing method (T9 has to be turned off every time).

2 LG G360

Best screen
A country: South Korea (made in China)
Average price: 4532 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

The LG G360 lost the palm in our rating - in terms of technical characteristics, it is, although slightly, inferior to the best flip phone. For the most part, this happened due to the much higher cost and lower strength indicators. But in many ways, the model from the South Korean manufacturer is not just inferior, but even superior to its competitor. Firstly, with minimal differences in dimensions, engineers fit a large 3-inch diagonal screen with high brightness and natural color rendition into a small body. The second trump card of the model is a fairly powerful (for a clamshell) battery with a capacity of 950 mAh.

The G360 has a claimed talk time of 13 hours, which is twice as long as its competitor. Otherwise, the two models are comparable, but the price is not in favor of LG - the folding phone from the Koreans costs four and a half times more than the winner of the rating.

1 ZTE R341

Better screen brightness. Suitable for the elderly. The most durable folding bed
Country: China
Average price: 939 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

Stylish, neat and almost armor-piercing clamshell with a very large battery and radio. Bluetooth and included headphones are a bonus. In reviews, many users note the high strength properties of this phone. The cell phone withstood a year of use under construction conditions, kept company with laundry during an hour-long wash in the washing machine, and this did not in any way affect its operation. The matte plastic body is reliable. The screen is distinguished by a huge reserve of brightness - in everyday conditions, owners are content with a brightness level of one division out of five.

The seemingly formal camera with a resolution of 0.1 megapixels surprisingly creates good pictures in the 640x480 format. The main disadvantages of a mobile phone are the small amount of internal memory (solved by connecting a memory card), the lack of a blacklist and a flashlight. Due to the bright screen, durable body and large buttons, the model is ideally suited for the elderly. The only thing is that there is no SOS button. But the speakers are loud: both spoken and external.

The best push-button phones with a powerful battery

These are mobile phones that are characterized by record battery life. An ideal option for older people who forget to charge the device on time, and an excellent device for travel purposes when it is not possible to connect the phone to an outlet.

3 Digma LINX A230WT 2G

Largest battery (capacity 6000 mAh)
Country: China
Average price: 2950 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.5

A mobile phone with a brutal design and a record battery capacity for push-button models – 6000 mAh. The battery provides autonomy for up to a month and a half, and with active use you are unlikely to be able to discharge it in a week.

The phone also has a flashlight. Bright and with the best range of light compared to other competitors. The screen is quite large (2.31 inches diagonally) and also bright. Externally, the monoblock looks like an armor-piercing device; you can also find the declared water protection in the model description. In fact, there is no water protection here - even the connectors are not covered with plugs, and the plastic case cannot provide acceptable impact resistance. An unusual feature of a cell phone today is a walkie-talkie. But reviews note that the sound transmitted is very quiet, although the microphone and speakers work perfectly and in other conditions produce loud sound with a good margin.

2 Fly FF249

Power bank mode
Country: UK
Average price: 1823 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Excellent push-button mobile phone. The manufacturer has provided owners with the opportunity to increase the ROM capacity with a memory card, since the standard space is not enough even for photos. The model supports two SIM cards, is equipped with Bluetooth and boasts 32 MB of RAM. There is also an MP3 player and radio, but the main advantage of this cell phone is its battery life. Thanks to a large 4000 mAh battery, with rare calls the phone can live without a power outlet for a month or a month and a half.

A great bonus is the ability to use your phone as a power bank. That is, you simply connect your smartphone to this cell phone with a cable and charge. The icing on the cake is that you can listen to the radio without connecting a headset. There is also the Internet here, the function can be disabled. There are few disadvantages here, but they do exist - a weak camera, the absence of a T9, the lack of any permanent memory from the box (can be treated with a flash card) and not the smallest dimensions (a sacrifice for the sake of a large battery).

1 Philips Xenium E570

Optimal characteristics at an affordable price
A country: Netherlands (manufactured in China)
Average price: 4687 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

If you pronounce the name of the manufacturer “Philips” even to an ignorant layman, then long-lived models belonging to the premium segment will probably appear in his head. And if the first is absolutely correct, then the second is a big mistake, because the company has long changed course towards the budget segment. Philips Xenium E570 is proof of the thesis that you can get a lot from a phone for little money.

There are several compelling reasons to recognize it as the best in the ranking. The first is the ratio of price and quality of the body: for the money, the phone has a large screen, but does not look at all budget, as is often the case with models from other manufacturers. The second is a powerful battery that provides more than two days (!) of talk time. In practice, this gives every reason to expect two weeks of work, if you do not overuse listening to music via a Bluetooth headset, which is also supported here.

The best push-button phones with a large screen

The presence of a large screen hints at the presence of fonts that are easy to read, so models from this category are suitable for people with vision problems. Also, the phones from the selection will appeal to those who plan to view news from the dialer, carry out correspondence, and even read books.

3 Nokia 230 Dual SIM

High quality case
Country: Finland
Average price: 4780 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.5

A classic candy bar from a famous brand. For the price requested by the manufacturer, it is quite possible to buy an inexpensive smartphone, which is why there is a lot of negative feedback on this model. But for those who are looking for a reliable mobile phone without unnecessary hassles, this model will be the best solution. Nokia's biggest mistake is the new software, which is characterized by ill-conceived and complex interface.

In contrast to this are convenient dimensions, a large 2.8-inch screen, a tactilely pleasant body made of metal and plastic, a 2-megapixel camera with flash, polyphony support and a large 1200 mAh battery. The phone lasts 23 hours in talk mode, and the standby time away from a power outlet lasts three weeks. Bluetooth here is version 3.0, which looks attractive compared to inexpensive competitors with second-generation Bluetooth. A nice bonus for those who like to listen to music through wireless headphones is support for the A2DP codec.

2 BQ BQ-2807 Wonder

Stylish design. Two screens
A country: Russia (manufactured in China)
Average price: 2490 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

A model with a 2.8-inch display and a stylish glossy metal-look body. A special feature of this phone is a second screen with a diagonal of 1.77 inches, where you can view the time and other relevant information. The built-in memory is limited to 64 MB; the manufacturer allocated the same amount for RAM. The data storage can easily be expanded with the resource of a flash drive.

Bluetooth, radio and camera are hidden under the body. The 1100 mAh battery allows you not to worry about the sudden discharge of your mobile phone within 3-4 days. Today this is one of the newest folding phones. It is suitable for older people due to its bright screen with readable fonts and a comfortable keyboard. The phone can hardly be called inexpensive, but it outperforms cheaper competitors with advanced functionality and more powerful hardware. Reviews focus on the wide selection of colors.

1 BQ BQ-3201 Option

The biggest screen. TV tuner
Country: Spain
Average price: 2100 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The model from the Spanish manufacturer can easily be called one of the most unusual phones on the market. First of all, you pay attention to the unusually large screen for a push-button phone - 3.2 inches. In addition, the side and top bezels are relatively thin. Why does the dialer need such a giant screen? For example, to watch TV through the built-in analog tuner. Just a great solution for passing the time in line. There is no need to worry about autonomy, because there is a 1750 mAh battery installed inside. Among other things, the excellent appearance should be noted as an advantage. The shape is not quite ordinary, but the design is strict, minimalistic - it can be called premium.