BlackBerry
Of course, we have to kickstart the list with one of the most popular keyboard brands of the early 21st century - BlackBerry! Whilst other companies were trending towards touchscreen, BlackBerry remained loyal to the QWERTY keypad. Thankfully, this still holds true for most of their handsets today.
With the following models, they’ve kept the keyboard whilst modernising the smartphone part. Expect colourful screens, long-lasting batteries, and handy storage capacities. Check them out below if you’re interested in this brand.
BlackBerry Key2
Price: £300
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Display |
4.5 inches |
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Dimensions |
151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5mm 168g |
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Camera |
Rear 12MP 12MP Front 8MP |
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Storage |
64GB or 128GB |
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Battery |
3,500mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 4G |
BlackBerry Key2 LE
Price: £300 - £400
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Display |
4.5 inches |
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Dimensions |
150.3 x 71.8 x 8.4mm 156g |
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Camera |
Rear 13MP 5MP Front 8MP |
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Storage |
32GB or 64GB |
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Battery |
3,000mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 4G |
Nokia
A familiar face in phone manufacturing, Nokia took the world by storm in the early 2000s with the iconic 3310 and the 8810.
Unlike the 8810, the following three Nokia models aren’t flip phones (sadly), but they still make a great use of space despite having keyboards. Check out their specs to see if any of these ultra budget-friendly phones could be right for you.
Nokia 225
Price: £40
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Display |
2.4 inches |
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Dimensions |
51 x 124.7 x 13.7mm |
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Camera |
Rear 0.3MP |
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Storage |
64GB |
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Battery |
1,150mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 4G |
Nokia 5310
Price: £27
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Display |
2.4 inches |
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Dimensions |
52 x 123 x 13mm 88g |
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Camera |
Rear VGA |
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Storage |
16GB |
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Battery |
1,200mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 2G |
Nokia 105
Price: £22.99
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Display |
1.77 inches |
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Dimensions |
119 x 14.4 x 49.2mm 74.04g |
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Camera |
N/A |
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Storage |
40MB |
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Battery |
800mAh |
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Connectivity |
4G |
Doro
Doro make helpful smartphones most suitable for older users. Their handsets are simple, portable, and affordable, with a strong focus on user-friendliness. They usually feature technology to aid those with visual impairmentsorhearing loss with the addition of large buttons, a simple interface, and hearing aid compatibility.
The following three Doro models are ideal for people seeking a simple, yet functional, flip phone or small phone.
Doro 7010
Price: £98.99
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Display |
2.8 inches |
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Dimensions |
58 x 134.5 x 12.7mm 112g |
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Camera |
Rear 3MP Front VGA |
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Storage |
4GB |
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Battery |
1,600mAh |
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Connectivity |
4G |
Doro 6040
Price: £59.99
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Display |
2.8 inches |
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Dimensions |
57 x 106.7 x 20 118g |
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Camera |
Rear 3MP |
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Storage |
16MB |
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Battery |
1,000mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 2G |
Doro 2404
Price: £35
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Display |
2.4 inches |
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Dimensions |
53 x 101.5 x 19.2mm 100g |
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Camera |
Rear VGA |
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Storage |
32MB |
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Battery |
1,000mAh |
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Connectivity |
Wi-Fi only |
Alcatel
Although the following two Alcatel phones don’t boast the high-tech specs as some of their newer releases, they do come with big button keyboards and user-friendly interfaces.
Alcatel 3080G
Price: £39.99
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Display |
2.4 inches |
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Dimensions |
51 x 125 x 13mm 90g |
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Camera |
Rear VGA |
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Storage |
128MB |
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Battery |
1,530mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 4G |
Alcatel 20.53
Price: £34.99
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Display |
2.4 inches |
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Dimensions |
50 x 103 x 17mm 89g |
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Camera |
Rear VGA |
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Storage |
4MB |
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Battery |
970mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 2G |
CAT
CAT phones are specifically designed to withstand more extreme conditions than regular smartphones. They are strong, durable, built with resistant materials, and finished with sturdy cases.
CAT B35
Price: £88.99
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Display |
2.4 inches |
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Dimensions |
60 x 138 x 13.8mm 130g |
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Camera |
Rear 2MP |
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Storage |
4GB |
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Battery |
2,300mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 4G |
CAT B40
Price: £68.99
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Display |
2.4 inches |
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Dimensions |
62 x 145 x 18mm 157g |
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Camera |
Rear 2MP Front 2MP |
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Storage |
32GB |
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Battery |
1,800mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 4G |
CAT B26
Price: £49.99
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Display |
2.4 inches |
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Dimensions |
60 x 139 x 16mm 150g |
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Camera |
Rear 2MP |
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Storage |
8MB |
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Battery |
1,500mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 2G |
Hammer
Another strong contender in the world of durable smartphones, Hammer focus on manufacturing tough, long-lasting devices for rugged workplaces and extreme environments. The sturdy casing and buttons allow for an easy grip, especially important when wearing gloves.
Hammer 5 Smart
Price: £89.99
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Display |
2 inches |
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Dimensions |
61.6 x 137 x 17.8mm 168g |
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Camera |
Rear 2MP |
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Storage |
4GB |
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Battery |
2,500mAh |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth + 4G |
Discover more
You might also be interested in reading some of our other “Best phones” series:
- Best mobile phones with loud ringtones
- Best mobile phones with a headphone jack
- Best phones for teens
- Best budget phones for internet browsing
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