Best mobile phones with loud ringtones

How do we measure sound?

All levels and types of sound, whether it’s from a smartphone or not, is measured in decibels. 

The higher the decibel level, the louder the sound, and the more likely it could cause hearing damage when you’re exposed to it. 

The CDC has broken down how loud certain sounds we encounter in a day actually are, and how long we can withstand them before we risk hearing damage or total loss. 

Source: CDC website. Data correct as of 17/12/2021

These figures are helpful in understanding exactly how loud the ringtones on the following phones are (and how damaging these could be if you’re not careful). 

Best mobile phones with loud ringtones

The following seven models have some of the loudest ringtones on the market. In order from loudest to quietest, we’ll take you through how loud their ringtones can go, what it’s comparable too, and what else the phone has to offer.

Google Pixel 3a XL

Loudest decibel level: 91.1
Compared sound: Between a gas-powered lawn mower and a motorcycle

Google’s Pixel phones can be more affordable than other Android smartphones and still have the desirable modern features like 5G. The trade-off is that they may not always beat the likes of Samsung in their camera quality.

Whether you want to learn more about the 3a, or you’re interested in looking at the specs on Google’s other Pixel ranges, you can check them all out in our top Google phone recommendations.

Samsung Galaxy S10

Loudest decibel level: 85.5
Compared sound: Gas-powered lawn mower or leaf blower

The much-loved and respected Samsung have offered customers cutting-edge features, functionality, and style for years. We have three of their older models on this list, if you’re looking for a Samsung smartphone that’s more affordable than the newer, expensive releases.

Check out all of the great-value Samsung smartphones in our online shop.

Samsung Galaxy S9

Loudest decibel level: 81.1
Compared sound: City traffic or gas-powered lawn mower or leaf blower

If you’re a fan of Samsung, check out our top recommendations to find the right model for you based on your style, budget, and smartphone priorities.

Motorola Moto G5

Loudest decibel level: 81
Compared sound: City traffic or gas-powered lawn mower or leaf blower

Having manufactured the first ever (commercially available) mobile phone, Motorola are well respected in the telecommunications market. 

ZTE Axon M

Loudest decibel level: 80.6
Compared sound: City traffic heard inside a car

ZTE tends to offer more affordable smartphones compared to their competitors. If you’re not particularly concerned about having the fastest and most up-to-date technology on your phone, you might want to consider this lesser-known brand.

Apple iPhone 8

Loudest decibel level: 80.3
Compared sound: City traffic heard inside a car

It’s no secret that Apple iPhones have been dominating the market for years. If you’re not a fan of their trend towards massive screens, you might appreciate this miniature iPhone from 2017, which is not only loud but extremely portable.

If you’d like to explore some of the newer Apple models too, you can check them out in our online shop.

Samsung Galaxy S8+

Loudest decibel level: 80
Compared sound: City traffic heard inside a car

And our final entry is another Samsung model, boasting a large screen, decent battery size, and speedy 5G connectivity.

Why are these phones older?

Most of these recommendations are older phones. Modern smartphones are advancing more each year, with the focus constantly shifting from improving camera quality, audio output, screen sizes and refresh rates, speediness and more. 

Most of these phones are also more affordable because they’re older. The newest iPhone and Android releases, while still boasting incredible sound quality, are usually way more expensive, without necessarily having the decibels to account for. For example, the iPhone 13’s decibel level is around 70db, a whole 10db quieter than the iPhone 8. It simply depends on what you value the most in your phone. 

Discover more

If you don’t feel like any of these smartphones are right for you, we still have a number of other phones you can browse online and in store.

If you were interested in this blog, you might also like to view some of our top recommendations for:

• Hard of hearing
• Playing music
• Visually impaired

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