- Doro unveiled three new feature phones designed for seniors
- The Leva series includes a candy bar style phone and two flip phones with clear sound, an emergency alert button and 4G connectivity.
- The phones are expected at retailers and networks in late January
Doro has unveiled a new range of feature phones designed for senior users, including three 4G connected models.
The Doro Leva L10, Leva L20, and Leva L30 all feature large touchscreen keyboards that offer audio confirmation with every keystroke. The phones also feature a built-in camera, adjustable font size, FM radio and weather forecasts. All three phones are IP54 rated for dust and water resistance, meaning they are functionally dust resistant and can survive splashes of water.
The candy bar-shaped Leva L10 has a 2.8-inch screen, while the Leva L20 and Leva L30 flip phones have a 2.4-inch screen. The Leva L30 is also equipped with an external display for notifications and caller ID.
The phones also feature a technology Doro calls HD Voice, which clarifies the sound of phone calls while increasing the volume. Additionally, all three new models are hearing aid compatible.
Additionally, the phones all feature Doro’s signature assist button on the back of the device. When pressed, this button sends an alert, with GPS location, to five trusted friends or relatives – a nice addition for those who like added peace of mind.
The phones are expected to launch at the end of January – that’s as specific a timeline as we have right now. The Doro Leva L10 will launch at £79.99, the Doro Leva L20 at £99.99 and the Doro Leva L30 at £109.99. Doro has confirmed that the phones will also be available through retailers and networks.
We’ve contacted Doro to confirm pricing and availability for the US and Australia, and will update this article once we have confirmation.
As a family of feature phones, the Doro Leva series doesn’t support external apps: you won’t find Facebook, WhatsApp, or YouTube on these devices, so if that’s important to you or the intended recipient, you’ll want to maybe take a look at it. our lists of the best phones for seniors and the best cheap phones instead.
However, these Doro handsets are refreshingly simple for those specifically looking for something simple. After all, while feature phones like the Leva series are undoubtedly a great choice for seniors or other technology-averse people who want to stay connected, feature phones are by no means limited to these groups.
Feature phones, or dumbphones as they are sometimes called (a light play on a smartphone, not a knock against the user base), were something of a hot item in 2024, as companies like HMD continued to hijack marketing from seniors to seniors. increasingly phone-sick young people, with a new emphasis on the “joy of missing out”, colorful designs and even a collaboration with Barbie.
The Doro Leva series is more intentionally aimed at older people, but these affordable feature phones will be available to anyone who would like one at the end of January.
