- Doro has revealed three new phones with features designed for seniors
- The Leva series includes a candy bar-style phone and two flip phones with clear audio, an emergency alert button and 4G connectivity.
- The phones are expected to arrive at retailers and networks in late January.
Doro has revealed a new line of feature phones designed with older users in mind, made up of three 4G-connected models.
Doro Leva L10, Leva L20 and Leva L30 feature large touch keypads that offer audio confirmation with each key press. The phones also have a built-in camera, adjustable font size, FM radio and weather forecast. All three phones have an IP54 dust and water resistance rating, meaning they are functionally dust-resistant and can survive splashes of water.
The chocolate bar-shaped Leva L10 features a 2.8-inch display, while the Leva L20 and Leva L30 foldable phones have a 2.4-inch display. The Leva L30 also comes 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. In addition, all three new models are compatible with hearing aids.
Additionally, all phones feature Doro’s exclusive support button on the back of the device. When pressed, this button sends an alert, with GPS location, to up to five trusted friends or family members, a nice addition for those looking for added peace of mind.
The phones are expected to launch in late January; that’s the most specific timeline we have right now. The Doro Leva L10 will launch at £79.99, the Doro Leva L20 will launch at £99.99 and the Doro Leva L30 will launch at £109.99. Doro has confirmed that the phones will also be available at retailers and networks.
We’ve reached out to 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 does not support external applications; You won’t find Facebook, WhatsApp or YouTube on these devices, so if that’s important to you or the intended recipient, you can check it out. our lists of the best phones for seniors and the best cheap phones.
However, these Doro phones are refreshingly minimalist for those specifically looking for something simple. After all, while feature phones like the Leva series are certainly a great option 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 dumb phones as they are sometimes called (a light-hearted play on a smartphone, not a jab at the user base), were something of a hot item in 2024, as companies like HMD continued to siphon off marketing from older people to older people. Young people increasingly sick from the phone, with a new focus on the “joy of missing out”, colorful designs and even a collaboration with Barbie.
The Doro Leva series is aimed more at seniors, but these affordable feature phones will be available to anyone who wants one in late January.
