Doro 8035
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 2 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 4 scores (from 8 reviews)
Reviews for the Doro 8035
Source: Cool Smartphone
Archive.org versionThis is the odd thing. I liked the Doro 8035 for what it was, and not what it wasn’t. It won’t win any speed awards, The battery probably wouldn’t last long if I were trying to use it for YouTubes, Netflixing, Instagrams, Twitter, and all the usual multimedias that most people use as part of the modern-day experience of using a smartphone. But the Doro 8035 wasn’t created for that use-case. It was for the people who end up having conversations like this:
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2019
Source: T3
Archive.org versionWhen picking the best phone, not everyone wants top-end specs or the biggest display – older folk just want something that's easy to use and straightforward, which is what Doro specialises in. Its phones are simple, affordable, and made with the elderly in mind. The Doro 8035 is the second-most advanced (and expensive) phone Doro makes, after the Doro 8040 (which has a slightly bigger battery and a slightly better camera). If you've got older friends or relatives in the market for a new phone, then this is worth checking out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: What Mobile
Archive.org versionSo this phone is a nice phone that gives its elder readers a bright easy to read the screen with plenty of volume and great features and with a normal smartphone look this is a great buy for the over 65’s.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 60% mobility: 100% workmanship: 60%
Source: Gadgetspeak
Archive.org versionDoro have been selling their phones in the UK for many years, not only do they do home phones but they also are the premier manufacturer for those with disabilities be that sight or hearing, now they have moved into SmartPhones that look normal but can still offer help but you no longer have a phone that looks like it’s for someone who has a disability.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android Mag
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/09/2018
Source: Android Pit
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tuexperto
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; nice design; decent ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2018
Source: Portables4Gamers
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; solid workmanship; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/24/2018
Comment
Model: The versatile Doro 8035 offers a great experience for both Android users and first-time smartphone owners. Doro had set itself the goal of lowering the threshold for seniors to switch to smartphones. Unlike other smartphones, it allows a user to choose between a traditional Android interface and Doro's highly intuitive, action-based interface that makes navigating brilliantly simple. It also keeps track of the actions users use most often. The senior cell phone specialist Doro has made smartphones user-friendly again. The Doro 9035 comes in the standard 5-inch format. In addition, a dock is provided, which is suitable for installation on the bedside table. By using this dock, the Doro 8035 is charged within a few hours. Furthermore, it shows the time and background images from the user’s gallery. Thus, the Doro 8035 also takes over the function of a small, digital picture frame. In dock mode, a user can also control music playback, set the alarm or make calls. However, the music can only be played back by the internal or microSD memory and not by streaming services or Internet radio stations. Even better, the Doro 8035 comes with Google Assistant, a powerful personal assistant that responds to the user’s voice. There is also a built-in assistance button enabling direct contact with providers of emergency or convenience services in user’s area. Doro's smartphones are famous for their emergency button. This can be configured in many ways. If a user presses it for the first time, the menu will guide them through the configuration. The button can either make a loud sound, send an SMS to contacts with a cry for help and user’s coordinates or start Doro Connect & Care, which is an app to help the user take care of their elderly loved ones by creating a network of careers around them.
The main camera delivers 5 Megapixel, front camera features a resolution of 2 Megapixel. The 5-inch display has a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels, so content will not be displayed outstandingly sharp. The customer's group priority is likely to be primarily on high contrasts so that icons and text are clearly visible. Also, the on-screen keyboard has been optimized and has extra-large buttons. The home screen has two navigation modes. In simple mode, the main view presents three basic features: call, view, and send. It also offers verbal-style submenus. These are coded in the same color as the button. As for battery life, the Doro 8035 is equipped with a 2500 mAh battery. According to the manufacturer, it can achieve a 3G talk time of 10.5 hours and a 3G Standby time of 550 hours. However, if the user installs more apps with background activity, battery life will quickly decrease. The Doro 8035 reminds people of the older smartphone days. The physical buttons and relatively large bezels for today’s standards make it more suitable for light users such as older people.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
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