
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. Best budget smartphone for accessibility: Doro 8100.Best budget Apple iPhone: iPhone SE (2022).Best budget Samsung smartphone: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.Best budget Android smartphone: Google Pixel 6a.

And it doesn’t matter if you’re picking iPhone or Android, you don’t need to spend the over £1,000 it costs to get the newest release.

Looking to save money but loathe to miss out on your favourite apps? If you can't get by without Candy Crush or WhatsApp, you might be happier with one of the best budget smartphones instead of a dumbphone.
