9 best clamshell phones

Despite the wide spreading of modern multifunctional smartphones and their ever-increasing affordability, conventional push-button telephones still remain in demand and occupy a sizeable market segment. A separate notable category is clamshell phones, which many users prefer from both practical and aesthetic-tactile considerations. expert.bigbadmole.com/en/ specialists ranked such solutions, selecting the best clamshells for various parameters.

Top best clamshell phones

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top low cost clamshell phones	1	Alcatel 2051D	1 920 ₽
	2	INOI 247B	1 890 ₽
	3	teXet TM-317	1 890 ₽
Best clamshell phones with a powerful battery	1	Wigor H3	4 990 ₽
	2	BQ BQ-2807 Wonder	2 030 ₽
	3	ONEXT Care-Phone 6	2 190 ₽
Best clamshell phones with big screen	1	LG G360	3 875 ₽
	2	VERTEX S106	1 490 ₽
	3	Irbis SF20	1 690 ₽

Top low cost clamshell phones

The first collection is the budget models designed for the mass user. Three devices came into the view of our experts - two of them are local Russian trademarks INOI and teXet, one - from the French-American brand Alcatel.

Common to all three models are the following characteristics: plastic case; 2.4-inch color screen; TFT-matrix with a resolution of 320x240; support of two SIM cards for telephony with alternate operation; polyphonic call melodies, vibrating alert; mp3 support, built-in FM radio; Bluetooth wireless interface, charging and connecting to a PC via micro USB.

Alcatel 2051D

Rating: 4.8

Let's start with the production of the phone of a famous international company, which for a long time was exclusively French, but after the merger with Lucent Technologies in 2006, it became French-American. The head office remained in Paris.

Dimensions of the device when folded - 52.5x105.7x17.25 mm, weight - 97 g. Available in two colors - white and silver.

This model has quite good communication capabilities compared to other phones in the group. In addition to telephony coverage - from GSM 900 to 1900, there is also Internet access via WAP and GPRS. One SIM card slot is designed for a regular SIM card, the other is for micro SIM.

Electronics and integrated devices on the phone are as follows. The processor at a frequency of 312 MHz, RAM and internal memory - 8 MB each, support for external memory cards up to 32 GB (single slot), the pixel density of the TN matrix is ​​167 per inch, the rear camera is 2 megapixels without flash, a removable 750 mA battery h

Individual features of the program part of the device: a set of games is installed, a laconic organizer with a calendar and an alarm clock, a set of games, the number of permissible contacts in the phone book is 100, one number per contact, not more than 19 characters in the contact name.

The package includes the phone itself, battery, charging unit, headset. The warranty period from the manufacturer - 12 months.

INOI 247B

Rating: 4.7

Now in the rating of clamshell phones from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ we will consider a completely new model, the start of sales of which falls on May 2018. INOI - the Russian local brand, the manufacturing company is also very young - entered the market in 2016.

The dimensions of the phone when folded is 58x100.5x16.5 mm, weight is 82.5 g. It is equipped with large buttons. An important characteristic of the model is adaptation to the capabilities of the elderly. In particular, the phone has a special programmable SOS button, when clicked, it can, depending on the program, be heard a loud beep, make a call to a given number and send an SMS with a request for help.

Compared with the previous model, this clamshell phone runs on much more powerful electronics: processor - MediaTek MT6261, RAM and internal memory - 32 MB each, support for external memory up to 8 GB. The camera in this model, on the contrary, is much weaker - only 0.1 megapixels.

In terms of telephony, the device covers standards from GSM 900 to 1800. SIM card slots are designed for regular mini SIM. Internet access is not provided.

The autonomy of the phone is provided by a 800 mAh lithium-ion battery. Manufacturer's warranty - 12 months.

teXet TM-317

Rating: 4.6

The final position in this rating group is the product of another local Russian brand, teXet. The trademark was founded in 2004, belongs to the company Electronic Systems Alkotel. Brand phones, as well as both described above, make in China.

Dimensions of the device - 55x113x15 mm, weight - 115 g. On the outside of the case there is a mini-screen with indicators indicating events - missed calls, SMS, battery discharge. Available in colors - deep black and bright red.

The clamshell phone contains 32 MB of internal memory and additionally there is a slot for external memory up to 32 GB. The amount of RAM-memory and the type of processor manufacturer does not specify, as well as the resolution of the camera. The device is able to record and play videos.

Telephony covers standards from GSM 900 to 1900. Accepting a call by opening the cover can be turned off, as well as blocking buttons. Internet access is not available. The phone book is designed for 300 contacts.

TN-type matrix with a pixel density of 167 per inch allows adjustment of the contrast. Autonomy provides a 800 mAh Li-Ion battery.

Best clamshell phones with a powerful battery

The second group in the ranking of the best clamshell phones from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ describes three models equipped with powerful rechargeable batteries. Our specialists put three notable models in the review - two from local Russian brands Wigor and BQ, and one ONEXT (Hong Kong).

The models in this group have a number of the following common characteristics: plastic case, color TFT screen, support for two SIM cards for alternating telephony, polyphonic ringtones, vibrating alert, support for mp3, FM radio, Bluetooth wireless interface, coverage of cellular telephony standards GSM 900 to 1900, Internet access is not provided.

Wigor H3

Rating: 4.9

To begin, consider the most powerful and most expensive model in the group. This is a phone from the local domestic brand Wigor. The holder of the brand is a young Russian company focused on the production of durable electronics. All products are manufactured on a contract basis in China.

The dimensions of the device are 57.5x115x22 mm, weight - 140 g. The 2.4-inch screen has an image detail of 320x240 with a pixel density of 167 per inch. There is also an additional 2-inch screen on the outer panel with 128x128 details for quick indication of events. The case is equipped with protection against dust and moisture, corresponding to the class IP68.

This clamshell phone has the most powerful electronics in this group.In the center of everything is MediaTek MT6261 processor. RAM-memory as much as 32 MB, built-in twice as much - 64 MB. There is an expansion slot for external memory up to 32 GB.

The multimedia features of this model are as follows. The rear camera with a resolution of 0.3 Mix is ​​equipped with an LED flashlight. The device can shoot and play videos in popular video formats, including MP4 and AVI. Supported audio formats - MP3, midi, AMR, aac. There is a built-in speaker and noise-canceling microphone. An antenna for FM radio is integrated, that is, a headset connection is not required for radio operation.

Long-term operation without recharging provides a Li-Ion 1200 mA⋅h.

BQ BQ-2807 Wonder

Rating: 4.8

Next in our rating should be the phone of another well-known local Russian brand BQ. The brand holder is the New Line company. BQ Electronics in 2024 entered the top five best-selling in the Russian Federation. All products are manufactured on a contract basis in China.

The dimensions of the device are 55.2x105.8x16.9 mm, weight is 99 g. The screen of this model is slightly larger than that of all the above considered 2.8 inches, but the image detail is the same - 320x240 with a pixel density of 143 per inch. There is also an additional screen on the outer panel with a diagonal of 1.77 inches and a resolution of 160x128. Available body colors - deep black, bright red, dark blue, brown, dark gray.

There is twice as much RAM in this phone as in the previous one - 64 MB, the built-in memory is 64 MB. True, the expansion slot supports external memory of no more than 8 GB.

The rear camera has a resolution of 0.3 megapixels, but, unlike the previous model, it is no longer equipped with a flash. There is support for popular audio and video formats, as well as the function of recording a conversation.

In terms of autonomy, this model slightly loses the previous one in the group - the battery has a capacity of 1100 mA⋅h. But this disadvantage is only nominal, since the average power consumption is lower.

ONEXT Care-Phone 6

Rating: 4.8

And the model of the most well-known brand of electronics and accessories ONEXT completes the rating group of the most non-volatile clamshell phones. The holder of the brand is based in Hong Kong, but there is very little reliable information about the manufacturer in open sources, and there are unfounded assumptions that he is of Russian origin. Nevertheless, the products as a whole are quite good, and ONEXT Care-Phone 6 was considered by experts of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ to be included in the review.

The dimensions of the device in the unfolded form - 180x100x52 mm. The screen diagonal is 2.4 inches, the image detail is 220x176, the pixel density in the matrix is ​​128 ppi. On the outer panel is a large red SOS emergency button. The phone has other properties of adaptation to the capabilities of older people - large buttons with a clear move and large numbers, ease of use. There is a built-in speaker through which you can turn on the speakerphone. There is a LED flashlight.

The rear camera has a resolution of 0.1 MP, a flash is not provided. A clamshell phone can record and play videos. The FM radio is supplemented with an integrated antenna, so there is no need to connect a headset to listen to the radio. There is a separate slot for external memory. In addition to Bluetooth wireless connectivity, this model also supports WiMAX technology.

The autonomy parameters of this model are as follows. A 1000 mAh battery is installed, and according to the manufacturer, this should be enough for 10 hours of talk time or 220 hours of standby.

Best clamshell phones with big screen

In the final third group of devices rated the best clamshell phones from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/, we will look at three models that will suit those users who prefer a combination of compact dimensions and an enlarged screen. Our experts have identified three models - the South Korean LG G360, and two from local Russian electronics brands VERTEX and Irbis.

Common for all three models are the following characteristics: color TFT screen, support for two SIM cards with alternate operation, polyphonic and mp3 ringing tones, vibrating alert, FM radio, Bluetooth wireless communication, charging and connecting to a PC via microUSB.

LG G360

Rating: 4.9

The first number in this group is a clamshell phone manufactured by a South Korean company that does not need to be presented and described - LG. Made in a plastic case, two color solutions are available - red and titanium.

The dimensions of the phone when folded up are 58x108x19.5 mm, weight - 125 g. In these dimensions there is a screen with a diagonal of 3 inches. Image detailing is 320x240 with a pixel density of 133 per inch.

The built-in memory of the phone contains 20 MB, and it can be expanded with an additional flash memory of an additional 16 GB maximum. The card slot is separate. The coverage of communication standards is from GSM 900 to 1900. Internet access is not provided. The phone book contains 1 thousand contacts, two numbers per contact.

The device is equipped with a 1.3 megapixel rear camera without flash. Record video phone is capable of VGA mode with a resolution of 640x480 and mono sound. There is a voice recorder function and speakerphone through the built-in speaker.

A battery with a capacity of 950 mA⋅h is responsible for autonomous operation. According to the manufacturer, the battery should provide 13 hours of talk or 485 hours of waiting.

VERTEX S106

Rating: 4.8

Further in this group of rating we consider the phone of the Russian brand VERTEX. The company's products are manufactured in China on a contract basis, but in general, its quality causes mostly positive reviews.

The clamshell phone is made in a plastic case with dimensions of 55x105x14.8 mm. In these dimensions placed a screen diagonal 2.8. Image detailing - 320x240, pixel density - 143 per inch. Five color solutions are available for the case - titanium, gold, pink, red, black.

The device covers cellular standards from GSM 850 to 1900. It is also possible to access the Internet via the GPRS (2G) protocol. Contains 32 MB internal memory, which can be supplemented with an external flash card up to 16 GB.

The resolution of the rear camera in this model is 0.3 megapixels. Other multimedia features include voice recorder, built-in speaker with speakerphone, MP3 support. As dopfunktsii - LED flashlight. Battery capacity - 800 mAh.

Irbis SF20

Rating: 4.7

And now we will consider the final clamshell phone model in the rating from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/. This is a phone from Irbis, a local Russian electronics brand that has existed on the domestic market since 2002. The trademark holder is the company Treolan, which is part of the holding LANIT - one of the largest IT-holdings in Russia. All equipment is manufactured in China on a contract basis.

The phone is made of metal and plastic with dimensions of 56.4x110x13.5 mm. The weight of the device is 110 g. The diagonal of the screen is 2.8, the resolution is 320x240, the pixel density is 143 per inch.

Electronic "stuffing" of the phone is controlled by the processor Spreadtrum SC6531. There is RAM and built-in memory of the same size - 32 MB each. The possibility of expanding the internal memory through an external flash card - 8 GB. The rear camera with a resolution of 0.1 megapixels is complemented by an LED flash.

The phone covers cellular standards from GSM 900 to 1800. Internet access is not provided. The lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 800 mA⋅h.

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