Are You Looking to Buy a Keypad Phone? Hands Down the 10 Best Keypad Mobile Phones in India in 2019

The answer is simply "NO". In fact, as per market researches, the keypad/feature phone holds 50% market share of mobile phones in India and its growing at a consistent rate. Although it may not be visible to us, there is a huge market of keypad phones in India. Keypad phones still hold their ground in the line-up of big brands at the same time many small and new manufacturers debut in the mobile phone market with the keypad mobiles.

There are various reasons why many people prefer keypad mobile over a smartphone or at least they prefer to have an additional keypad mobile with them along with a smartphone. The foremost reason is the battery life, where the best smartphone can provide not more than two days of battery charge, a keypad mobile due to its basic features, can easily sustain up to a week. This proves to be very handy for frequent travellers.

Most of the elderly persons are not able to handle a smartphone, so keypad mobile is a must for elderly people. Apart from that, it is not advisable to hand over a full-featured smartphone to school going kids, as it may hamper their studies, at the same time they must have a mobile phone to have better connectivity with their parents. For this purpose, keypad mobiles could be a better choice.

But the most important reason for having a keypad mobile is security from various cyber threats. Nowadays most of the people prefer online monetary transactions, which is always a risky business for people who do not have the required level of technical knowledge. Apart from that, knowingly or unknowingly smartphones can leak out any information from your phones, which make you vulnerable for any cyber attack. To avoid these cyber attacks it is recommended to use your primary mobile number, which is linked with your monetary account, in a keypad mobile, which due to its limited feature are less vulnerable to such cyber attacks.

The following five are the most important things you must consider while purchasing a keypad mobile phone:-

Reliance Jio 4G keypad phone is one of the better options in keypad type 4G segment phones, if not the best. It supports 4G VoLTE, can broadcast content to TV and has many other internet based basic features. It also has a good 2000 mAH battery capacity. Its screen and keypads are bigger and suitable for any age group. But the bad thing is it only has one SIM card slot and can only support Jio SIM. This phone is ideal for elderly people. You can order this phone on amazon.in at a price of Rs. 1,360 only.

Next keypad phone in the 4G segment is Nokia 8110. This is a stylish keypad phone, with curved surface and sliding cover of keypads, which is there only for the aesthetic reasons. Although it costs a little more than expected but considering its looks and in-built features it can be afforded. It has a 1500 mAH battery capacity, which according to the firm can last for 4-5 days in ideal conditions. On the positive side, it has double SIM support, stylish looks and 4G features, whereas on the negative side it's a bit more expensive than other keypad phones in this segment. It could be a better choice for the school going children. You can buy this phone from Amazon at a price of Rs. 4,980.

Nokia used to be one of the world's biggest mobile phone manufacturers but it fell behind with the advent of iPhone and Android smartphones. Nokia 105 is a vintage styled basic GSM keypad mobile phone, which reminds us of the golden days of Nokia feature phones. It's very handy due to its size and shape and suitable as a backup phone. It is having a battery capacity of 800 mAH which is good, keeping in view of the price range. Available in three colours, you can order one of the three, from Amazon at a price of Rs. 1,199.

This is a remake of the erstwhile very popular Nokia 3310 model. Although the look and style are similar, it lacks the durability from it's an older version. However, its a very good phone to keep as a backup phone. Having all the basic features, good sound quality, 1200 mAH battery capacity, which is good for 2-4 days backup. The keypad is especially very comfortable and distance between keys allow a smoother operation by the elderly people. It is also available in four vibrant colours, thus it can also be a good choice for school going children. This phone is available at Amazon at a price of Rs. 3,199.

If you are a music lover, this low price range Samsung Keypad Phone is a very good option for you. It has a very good sound quality and clubbed with a good battery backup of 4-5 days and extendable memory support up to 8 GB it's a very good phone to have for all music lovers. Style and look wise also this phone is quite good. Overall it is a very good keypad phone for all age groups. You can order this phone on Flipkart at Rs. 1,625 only.

It is one of the best keypad phones from Samsung. With a very stylish look and handy shape, its keypad works very smoothly. 1000 mAH battery gives a long backup, making this phone ideal for frequent travellers. This is a simple yet stylish handset that can be used by any age group. One of the most important features of this phone is call recording facility, which proves handy on a few occasions. You can order this phone at Amazon at a price of Rs. 2,025 only.

This is the cheapest Keypad Mobile Phone on the list. With 1750 mAH battery capacity it's fully charged battery can last up to a week. It supports dual GSM SIMs and all other features are very basic in nature. An ideal backup phone for frequent travellers at a very cheap price. You can buy this phone from flipkart.com at a price of Rs. 849 only.

It is a Sturdy Phone having very good built quality, which is ideal for rough and tough uses. With 1200 mAH battery capacity it gives a very good battery backup. The most important feature this mobile contains is its tracking facility, which makes it ideal for school going children and elderly people. This phone is available at flipkart.com at a price of Rs. 1,489 only.

If you are obsessed with the battery backup, this Phone is for you. With a whopping 4000 mAH battery power, it can last up to 20 days of normal use. It takes 6 hours for a full charge. It supports dual SIM and all other features are very basic. It is an ideal backup phone for all-purpose, especially for frequent travellers it is a must. This phone is available at Amazon at a price of Rs. 3,900 only.

If your dad's good old Nokia 1110i after accompanying him for 20 long years has now completely worn out but he still can not leave it due to his eternal bond with that freaky phone, then there are very limited options left with you in this whole world, as Nokia has already stopped production of that model. But if you have no problems with using refurbished phones, this is the only option left to you. You can surprise your dad with this refurbished Nokia 1110i phone. Completely restored to working order, this phone comes with one year warranty. A perfect gift for stubborn dads. You can order this phone at a price of Rs. 778 only.

Mobile phones are no longer a communication or utility device. With the advent of smartphones everything has changed, and more than two billion people around the world, now use smartphones and it has benefited us in all aspects, from taking photos to booking hotels, we use smartphones for everything. But smartphones have also changed the basic behaviour of humans, the way we think, the way we interact all has changed.

In various research conducted by renowned psychiatrists, neuroscientists and public health experts, it is revealed that smartphones are causing real damage to our minds and social behaviour, reducing our brain power, declining our work-life balance and reducing our family time. They have impaired our ability to remember and think creatively.

Thus we advise not to let your children become prey to smartphones, let their childhood blossom, let them play together, feel the beauty of nature, harness the sense of social responsibility. In short let them become human once again.