I’m 75 and used flip phones for years before going to a Smart phone about 10 years ago. Flip phones are handy and great for calls but texting is quite a chore that I really don’t ever want to repeat.
All I use my Smart phone phone for are calls, texting, and taking photos and videos which is what I like most about it.
I use an appreciate the smart phone for a lot of things; but I don’t need all of that if I just need a way to call someone quickly when I’m out.