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A curated selection of alternative phones to help disconnect and reconnect.
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Nokia 2660 Flip
Retro coloured flip phone. Big buttons and screen.
Can make calls, send texts, and take pictures (rear camera only).
Has got a torch, FM radio, games, and long battery life.
No social media, no internet, emergency button.
Compatible with charging cradle (sold separately).
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HMD Barbie Phone
Mirror-fronted flip phone. Very pink! And very customisable.
No front only rear camera, no app store, and no social media.
No touch screen. Only SMS messages so no ‘read receipts’.
Only one game (snake!) and very limited access to the internet.
More expensive than most of similar featured alternatives.
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Doro 6820
Sturdy, straightforward and easy to use 4G flip phone for making calls and sending texts.
Makes calls, send texts and take photos only. No internet access.
Emergency assistance feature which sends an alarm to selected contacts.
Comes with a charging cradle for topping up the battery with ease.
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Nokia 225 (2024)
Durable and compact design with an excellent battery life.
Can make calls, and send / receive texts.
Has a torch, snake game, and long battery life.
Bluetooth connectivity to connect to a speaker or ear buds.
No internet or social media, but it does have a camera.
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Doro 780x
The simplest possible mobile phone, focussed on safety.
Can only call 3 people you rely on most, using 3 large buttons.
Possible to receive text messages, but not to send any.
Assistance button for sending alarm with GPS position.
Water resistant. Comes with charging cradle.
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Nokia 3310
The original classic Y2K brick phone.
Now with updated colour screen (2023).
Can make calls, send texts, and take pictures (rear camera only).
Comes with snake, FM radio, and long battery life.
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Nokia 5710 XA
For those who are looking for a phone with a focus on music.
Comes with in-built wireless earbuds which charge when not in use.
MP3 player storing thousands of tunes, and wireless FM radio.
Calls and texts only SIM card. No WIFI and no Whatsapp.
Rear camera only, and long battery life.
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The Light Phone II
Very small and very light. Very grown up, and minimal design.
Unique black and white screen that does not emit any blue light.
Customisable menu: phone / alarm / directions / notes / calendar
Music player and podcasts, but no internet / social media / email.
International version compatible with Vodaphone, Three, Giff Gaff
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Punkt MP02
Looks like a 1980’s style pocket calculator.
Can make calls, and send / receive messages.
No internet or social media. No camera or apps.
BUT can use internet in connection with tablet / laptop.
AND can use Signal protocol for encrypted calls and texts.
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Nokia 105 (2023)
Old school brick phone. Simple and Sim-free.
Can make calls, and send / receive texts.
Has a torch, snake game, and long battery life.
Has wireless FM radio, with or without a headset.
No internet, no social media, and no camera
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Pinwheel Genesis
Simple, modern kids phones with in-built parent monitoring and management system.
Monitor texts and calls and set schedules for when contacts and apps are available.
No web browser, social media, or adult apps. Ability to add certain apps when your child is ready, such as banking apps or Google Maps.
Inbuilt GPS locator
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