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.
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