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Easyfone Prime A1 3G Unlocked GSM Senior Flip Cell Phone Big Button Hearing Aids Compatible Easy to Use Basic Cell Phone with Charging Dock Black
Last Updated: June 5, 2022 (Refresh Now)
6.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
476
Old Reviews
228
Unverified
7
Spam Test
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Yes
FM RADIO
Yes
GSM
Yes
3G
Review Analysis - 241 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Usage
75buttons, easy, big, button, manual
+72%
-28%
" ... GOOD PHONE FOR 94 YEARS YOUNG MOTHER ... "
" ... He has Alzheimer’s and need very easy items to use. ... "
" ... Easy to read screen, can hear very easily ... "
" ... It is exactly what it is meant to be works great easy to use for a senior and loud enough that they can hear it ... "
" ... This phone is easy to set up and begin to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use for 90 year old. ... "
" ... And don't be deceived by the easy part. ... "
" ... Bought this for my dad, simple and easy to use flip phone. ... "
Calling
55calls, call, flip, hearing, speaker
+58%
-42%
" ... This little phone made some friends who can see better than me very jealous . ... "
" ... but I believe the phone will be fine for them. ... "
" ... Great for making calls, the emergency button was easy to set up and personalize. ... "
" ... Best phone and loudest phone he has ever had. ... "
" ... It's all I needed in a phone to make and receive calls without all the bells and whistle ... "
" ... I haven't used the phone yet - still waiting for a SIM card. ... "
" ... Flip phone feature is really great for seniors. ... "
" ... She's able to use this phone to make calls. ... The call quality is fine. ... Overall, if you just want to make a quick call and not worry about it, this is a good phone. ... "
Connectivity
48phone, basic, 3g, smart phones, phone for seniors
+71%
-29%
" ... This phone seems capable of doing almost anything my really expensive smart phone will do if you are so inclined. ... "
" ... And now the phone works again. ... "
" ... Very happy with this cell phone. ... "
" ... This is an amazing little phone. ... "
" ... Great little phone. ... "
" ... A simple phone for seniors! ... "
" ... Good basic phone for anyone who just needs a phone. ... "
" ... Basic phone that works well. ... "
Battery
36charge, battery life, charged, two batteries, stopped charging
+47%
-53%
" ... Both batteries won’t hold a charge anymore ... "
" ... After 5 months of light use, this phone will no longer charge. ... "
" ... After the first use it would never take a charge. ... I tried two different batteries with no success. ... "
" ... Now early June 2020 the battery is not holding a charge for 24 hours. ... We changed to the second battery with no change to the battery life. ... We purchased a new Nokia battery, also with no success. ... "
" ... This phone refused to charge by December 2021 ... "
" ... Stopped charging after 3 days. ... "
" ... After a full charge, the phone did not turn on. ... "
" ... the docking station charger broke within a month of buying this. ... "
Reliability
25months, stopped working, working, days, 6 months
+28%
-72%
" ... We have now had it for well over a year. ... "
" ... Bought in Sep 2020, now broken in June 2021 ... "
" ... It is completely dead. ... "
" ... A new one is being shipped from China I have not hsd use of my phone for 2 months. ... "
" ... —- updated March 2022 from June 2021 —- ... "
" ... I had to return it, because it stopped working after 1 day. ... "
" ... First phone was not working properly. ... "
" ... Do NOT buy this piece of junk. ... "
Marketplace
25phone, sent, returned, delivery, delivered
+40%
-60%
" ... I bought this phone twice and had to return it. ... "
" ... to receive service in aerea, had to return. ... "
" ... Return was 28 days . ... Could not contact seller for support. ... "
" ... Unfortunately by the time I gave this to my mother it was outside the return window. ... "
" ... Only because any help came from China in Chinese. ... And the person I bought it for sent it back. ... "
" ... I had to return it, because it stopped working after 1 day. ... "
" ... Bought in Sep 2020, now broken in June 2021 ... "
" ... no returns or exchanges possible ... "
Battery / Charging
23battery, charged, stopped charging, cradle, phone
+39%
-61%
" ... The phone no longer be able to recharge battery after a couple months. ... "
" ... the charging dock does not work . ... "
" ... After 5 months of light use, this phone will no longer charge. ... "
" ... Stopped charging before two months of very light use. ... "
" ... Stopped charging after 3 days. ... "
" ... the docking station charger broke within a month of buying this. ... "
" ... Stopped charging after less than 5 months. ... "
" ... The cradle which charges the phone failed after only 2 months of use. ... "
Size
18pocket, phone, cover, carry, small
+72%
-28%
" ... easy to use and solid item while compact and fine string to secure over our neck or so ... "
" ... Great for anyone who does not want hi-tech, who wants that simple convenience , and what's better than a flip-phone to carry around ???? ... "
" ... We were able to fix this issue and securely fit the SIM card by placing a piece of plastic on top of the SIM card, metal securing device and when the phone backing was put in place the phone worked like a charm!!! ... "
" ... Came with a lanyard which is great but it was difficult to attach the lanyard to the phone. ... "
" ... It’s a nice looking little flip phone easy to use. ... "
" ... Small enough to easily carry in a pocket. ... "
" ... Fits in my pocket. ... "
" ... Its compact and very easy to use. ... "
Body
17easy to use, pocket, carry, small, size
+82%
-18%
" ... It's the perfect size, it fits into my purse's credit card pouch. ... "
" ... They needed the number pad to be a bit larger and it works well. ... "
" ... It's sturdy and easy to use. ... "
" ... Small enough to easily carry in a pocket. ... "
" ... Fits in my pocket. ... "
" ... Like the simplicity and the size. ... "
" ... Love seat cover ... "
" ... Feels a little cheap when using it but everything is working good so far. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
14sent, returned, return window, outside, stopped working
+7%
-93%
" ... Having returned this one, we ordered a third (yes . ... ), which lasted longer than the second, and then conveniently died in the same way, just outside the return window. ... "
" ... Unfortunately by the time I gave this to my mother it was outside the return window. ... "
" ... It was very bad awful it did not due what we thought I sent it bad I wouldn’t recommend it at all ... "
" ... I had to return it, because it stopped working after 1 day. ... "
" ... And the person I bought it for sent it back. ... "
" ... Only SHADY people sell Garbage electronics and offer only 30 days to return. ... "
" ... We returned this. ... "
" ... I returned it for a refund. ... "
Price
12phone, price, worth the money, waste, excellent
+50%
-50%
" ... Had I know this I would not have wasted the money. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money on this useless phone. ... "
" ... 9ut your money towards another phone. ... "
" ... But this is just not even worth considering. ... "
" ... It as a waste of money because it is so poorly designed. ... "
" ... Do not waste your money on this phone. ... Overall phone looks very cheaply made and not worth the money. ... "
Sound
11speaker, phone, sound, hearing, volume
+55%
-45%
" ... Ringer is nice and loud full blast and the ability to drop into a slot to charge is so much better than asking someone with poorer eyesight to try to plug a micro charger into the slot. ... "
" ... This phone is very loud and clear. ... "
" ... The contacts are easy to set up, numbers on phone are large and volume is great for hearing impaired. ... "
" ... Works great loud enough. ... "
" ... Good sound,reasonable price. ... "
" ... It is exactly what it is meant to be works great easy to use for a senior and loud enough that they can hear it ... "
Display
11buttons, large, big, went blank, warranty
+55%
-45%
" ... He required a non-frills basic phone that had good volume, big number keys, large display that was easy to hold and use. ... "
" ... Easy to read screen, can hear very easily ... "
" ... Large screens , easy to read. ... "
" ... Big buttons make it easy to punch in numbers, screen and fonts are big enough to easily read. ... "
" ... Wife loves it, after scratching up and cracking screens on smart phones by throwing them in purse this is small enough to put in a side pocket. ... "
" ... The added bonus is that you can change the on-screen language. ... "
Features
8use, way, phone, many, setup
+50%
-50%
" ... Now I can only use the basic mode and cannot setup further e.g. ... "
" ... Also, disappointed in lack of customizable settings. ... "
" ... Way too many useless "features" that actually compromise it's usefulness as a phone. ... I'd have no complaints if you could easily disable these unnecessary features, but you can't. ... "
Comfort
8neck, times, hang, buttons, around
+63%
-38%
" ... Perfect for a senior as strap makes it possible to hang around the neck. ... "
" ... Striking red colour, nice big buttons that are easy to push with arthritic fingers. ... "
" ... easy to use and solid item while compact and fine string to secure over our neck or so ... "
" ... This is such an easy phone to get the hang of that he has only fallen into the syndrome twice since I introduced him to it and both times I have received immediate help from the supplier when I was unable to spot the problem on my own. ... "
" ... It includes a lancet that attaches to keep the phone safely around the users neck to prevent it from getting lost and keep close by at all times, especially if alone or in care. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
7delivery, delivered, fast, 100, received
+86%
-14%
" ... This phone delivered on all fronts and was under $100. ... "
" ... Came as expected ... "
" ... The delivery of the phone was fast. ... "
" ... Pros: The phone was delivered, quickly and was quite cheap. ... "
" ... Very pleased with the purchase and delivery ... "
" ... Very fast delivery. ... "
Software
5worked, smart phones, calls, bought, android
+80%
-20%
" ... calculator, calendar, flash light, etc. ... "
" ... First one worked so well we bought another so I can get rid of the Android Samsung that likes to track users and keeps copies of all calls. ... "
" ... as a senior I did not want a complicated phone but with this one I can add features later ... "
" ... Certainly a simple alternative to the complicated "smart" phones was appealing at my age. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
5received, exactly, could, amazon, advertised
+60%
-40%
" ... Love that red, looks exactly like the picture: a nice deep red. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and safely via Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
Design
5feel, see, red, phone, look
+80%
-20%
" ... Easy and familiar flip design works great. ... "
" ... Looks good so far I just turned it on so we shall see ... "
Notifications
4send, messages, steps, sending, select
+25%
-75%
" ... My only complaint is the amount of steps it takes to add contacts and to send text messages. ... "
" ... the 'you have a text message' icon covers the 'you have voicemail' icon . ... "
" ... To send a text, you have to select, whom you're sending the text to, then type out your text, then re-select who you're sending the text to, since its also not a smart phone, this needs to be done by pressing a series of buttons. ... "
Color
3red, features, easy to use
+100%
" ... Love the red Colour. ... "
" ... The color is great and the features are easy to use. ... "
" ... bright colour to find easier. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
FM Radio: Yes
3G: Yes
Calling
GSM: Yes
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