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Smartphone for a Senior citizen

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/smartphone-for-a-senior-citizen.204414/

Flash
Flash Original post #1
Oct 16, 2018 at 3:19 PM
1. Budget?
Within 7-8k.The lower, the better.

2. Display type and size?
4.7"-5.5"

3. Dual sim?
Single SIM. But ok, if the mobile comes with Dual SIM.

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Any with good after sales service

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Camera won't be much used, so doesn't matter.

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Android 7+. Thought of buying Windows phones, but they're not worth nowadays.

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).
3G&4G

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Calling, Songs, occasional videos. No gaming. Minimal to moderate internet.

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Infinix smart 2 (saw this during in FK BB sale) & Yu Ace. But open to others

10. Any other info that you want to share

My requirements are :
1. This is for my mom with age around 60, who only used feature phones till now like Nokia 150 & Nokia 215 for only calling & songs. Since Diwali is around the corner and she still using old mobile, i wanted to gift her a smartphone so she can hear songs/watch videos on a big screen.
2. Atleast 4000mah battery.
3. Smartphone usage will be relatively less, as she's not a tech savvy person.
4. Shopping site preference: 1. Flipkart 2. Amazon 3. other sites.
M
Minion #2
Oct 18, 2018 at 10:19 AM
1. Budget?
Within 7-8k.The lower, the better.

2. Display type and size?
4.7"-5.5"

3. Dual sim?
Single SIM. But ok, if the mobile comes with Dual SIM.

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Any with good after sales service

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Camera won't be much used, so doesn't matter.

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Android 7+. Thought of buying Windows phones, but they're not worth nowadays.

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).
3G&4G

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Calling, Songs, occasional videos. No gaming. Minimal to moderate internet.

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Infinix smart 2 (saw this during in FK BB sale) & Yu Ace. But open to others

10. Any other info that you want to share

My requirements are :
1. This is for my mom with age around 60, who only used feature phones till now like Nokia 150 & Nokia 215 for only calling & songs. Since Diwali is around the corner and she still using old mobile, i wanted to gift her a smartphone so she can hear songs/watch videos on a big screen.
2. Atleast 4000mah battery.
3. Smartphone usage will be relatively less, as she's not a tech savvy person.
4. Shopping site preference: 1. Flipkart 2. Amazon 3. other sites.

Realme 2 C1
Flash
Flash #3
Oct 18, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Realme C1
Thank you for the info on Realme C1. Am also eyeing on Lenovo A5 and Asus Lite L1 which were announced this week, but yet to put up on sale.
Probably, I will buy one of these three.
M
Minion #4
Oct 18, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Lenovo A5 is good option too comes with 3GB ram
Anorion
Anorion #5
Oct 19, 2018 at 3:01 AM
is use for one particular language more?
and how long before upgrade?

The Infinix Smart 2 is a good choice
My recos is are redmi 6 or Infinix Hot 6 Pro