Alarm, location, and message with a single click! Find out which phones offer the panic button feature..

Nowadays, working women and young women often travel alone to the office, college, or other places. In such situations, safety becomes a primary concern. The good news is that there are now smartphones available equipped with a panic button or SOS feature. In an emergency, pressing a single button instantly sends your location to your family and the police.

What makes these phones special?

Samsung phones feature a 'Side Key SOS' function. Pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds automatically sends an SMS, your location, and a video to 3–4 contacts. A loud alarm also sounds simultaneously.

iPhone (Emergency SOS)
On an iPhone, pressing and holding the side button along with the volume button activates Emergency SOS. This sends your location, medical information, and an SOS message to your emergency contacts.

Motorola Edge / G Series

Many Motorola phones come with a dedicated panic button or a 'Gesture SOS' feature. Simply pressing the power button three times triggers an alarm and shares your location.

Certain Nokia and Lava models
These models also include an SOS button and have been designed specifically with women's safety in mind.

Certain Poco / Redmi models
MIUI includes an Emergency SOS feature that allows for location sharing via a shortcut.

How do these features work?
Pressing the panic button triggers a loud alarm.
It sends an SMS and your location to your pre-saved emergency contacts (such as family members).

Many phones also automatically start recording video or audio.
An alert can also be sent to the police helpline (112).

Things to consider when buying
Choose a phone that specifically has an SOS or panic button.
Opt for a phone with a large battery (5000mAh or higher) to ensure it stays powered on.
Select a phone with a user-friendly interface.
Good options are available within the ₹15,000–₹25,000 price range.
The safety of women and girls now relies not only on the law but also on technology. Phones equipped with a panic button and SOS feature can summon immediate help in times of distress.

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