emporiaSMART.5, Senior mobile phone 4G VoLTE, No-contract senior smartphone, Mobile phone with emergency call button, 5.5-inch display, Android 10, 13 MP camera, Black

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There’s none of the snappy responsiveness expected from the latest-and-greatest flagships, but that’s fine. Web browsing and social apps load fast enough, and this is more than capable for the types of basic smartphone that its intended audience will perform. As a man who struggles to grip things sometimes thanks to a health condition, getting the rear cover off was a bit of a mission. There is a decent groove on the cover to allow a fingernail to be inserted, but it does feel as though you're pulling the phone apart. If someone wasn't sure about setting up a device, they might not have the confidence (or the dexterity) to do that. The language is straightforward and there are plenty of pictures, plus it doesn't assume knowledge. There are even sections for notes and useful tip sections throughout. The phone is now slightly bigger in dimension – 150 x72 x10mm and but is now slightly lighter at 127g compared to 155g with the SMART.4. The Screen has increased to 5.5-inches and the camera has also been improved with a triple-lens camera that will allow for HD images as well as portrait and night mode, but more on the camera later. We even dig into the nitty-gritty, to gauge how useful the instruction manual is, and how well the applications on the phone work to see whether the phone is fiddly to use once it's set up.

What makes this phone unique is the interactive smart cover that allows you to use certain features like answering a call or making a call. The cover also allows you to set your favourite most used functions without having to open the cover of your phone. This is ideal as it prevents accidental calls or even mistakes when on a call we all dialled a number with our ear by error.This phone is designed to use a Nano SIM. Simply insert the Nano SIM provided by your mobile service provider and you should be ready to go. Which Networks Will This Phone Work With? For most of your key functions, you won't have to deal with anything but the four buttons on the Smartcase if you don't want to. With the Smartcase closed, you can easily:

It works on Android (and comes loaded with Android 10), but the main attractions of this phone are found within its simplicity. And then we have the devices themselves. As I’ve written previously, cheap Android phones can be terrible to use, even for those with modest needs. A sluggish processor and crap screen will infuriate an 85-year-old just as much as an 18-year-old. The routine will be familiar to existing users of smartphones, but the installation manual is useful to guide new users through the process. When I was handed the Emporia Smart.5 to review the camera on, I wasn’t expecting much as this phone is geared to the “older” generation so I wasn’t expecting much from the camera on this handset… WOW, was I surprised with this 13 + 2+2 Megapixel triple-lens camera and 8mp front-facing lens.With a monochromatic surface coloration, the accessory has a sleek and stylish appearance. However, it does not come with a desktop stand, limiting its functionality in terms of propping up the phone for easier use. Emporia was founded in 1991 to offer the senior market user-friendly telecommunication products. The brand is known internationally and has been developing products with up to date technology with a degree of understanding. Emporia have a part of the market that target those who feel left behind in technology. Design It's worth noting that when, for instance, a user presses the camera button via the case, it opens up the camera viewfinder in the panel above and the options are limited. With an abundance of accessibility features built-in, most seniors will be able to use the S5 and it doesn't come across as a difficult device to understand or use. All the different options in there can be disconcerting (although necessary to help users personalise their experience), but there's no reason they need to be accessed very often. Smartcover and charger

Navigating the menus was straightforward enough and much simpler than his existing device. Even so, he could still access all the apps he was familiar with via Google Play, so he wasn't missing out on anything.We particularly like the fact it comes with everything a user needs to get started, so there's no need to buy cases or chargers or even to look up in detail online how to use the phone.