INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The best phone for seniors can vary dramatically depending on technological comfort levels
Fortunately, there are a wide range of phones available to seniors that can make a perfect fit for the most tech-savvy grandparent or the
senior who just wants a way to stay in touch.Big screens or simple displays are a smart pick for any senior, as almost no one has eyes that
But, from there, the needs can very
Where health is a concern, some phones have emergency response features
Where dropping the phone may be in issue, durability or a wide availability of cases become important.Whatever the case may be, we have the
clear buttons and screenEmergency buttonLoud speakerPricey for a flip phoneUS onlyThe Jitterbug Flip is a basic flip phone with features
made to suit seniors well
navigation, and a loud speaker
extra features are made specifically with seniors in mind
The Jitterbug Flip features an M4/T4 rating for hearing aid compatibility
It also has a 5Star button so seniors can quickly get help in an emergency.See the Jitterbug Flip hereJitterbug SmartSimple smartphone
interfaceEmergency response appAffordable smartphoneUncertain durabilityUS onlyIf some aspects of the Jitterbug Flip sounded good, but more
smartphone features are appealing, the Jitterbug Smart combines senior-focused design with smartphone functionality
Best of all, it offers all of this at a reasonable price.The Jitterbug Smart has all the typical phone features, plus texting, email and
internet access, as well as rear- and front-facing cameras
The 5.5-inch touchscreen display allows for typical smartphone navigation, but Jitterbug has used simple menus for easy navigation
Like the Jitterbug Flip, this model is compatible with hearing aids, earning an M4/T4 rating
interfaceFamily can remotely manageOnly on Consumer CellularMay be overly simple for someThe GrandPad is a smartphone/tablet that offers
easy ways for seniors to stay connected without having to be nearly as familiar with tablets and smartphones as Android or iOS devices would
It features an 8-inch, Full HD display with large menu buttons for easy navigation, and it connects via 4G LTE on Consumer Cellular or over
love ones, populating the contact list with email address and phone numbers
accounts.See the GrandPad herePhones for tech-savvy seniors:iPhone 8 PlusFast performanceLarge, sharp displayExpensiveShould have a caseFor
in touch with family is easy on the iPhone, and that powerful iPhone 8 Plus can ensure that connecting is fast as well
Seniors with an iPhone can also benefit from the nearly seamless transition between an iPhone and iPad whenever they might want an even
dropped frequently.See the iPhone 8 Plus hereiPhone 7 PlusMore affordable than new modelLarge, sharp displayStill priceyShould have a caseTo
save some money but sacrifice little, the iPhone 7 Plus is also a great option
The iPhone 8 Plus was largely an iterative upgrade to the iPhone 7 Plus
operating system with iOS 11 (soon to be iOS 12).Just like the newer model, the iPhone 7 Plus benefits from a massive horde of cases
hereGalaxy S9 PlusBig 6.2-inch displayFully featuredResponsive performanceNot the simplest phonePremium priceSamsung comes in with a great
With that large display, users can turn up the text size and still fit plenty on the screen
or Exynos 9810 chipset, the Galaxy S9 Plus is also highly responsive
Its impressive cameras will also make it easy to stay in touch and share with family members
splashed on it (though we still recommend a case if dropping is a concern)
seniors.See the Galaxy S9 Plus hereOnePlus 6Snappy performanceFairly clean Android OSLarge displayShould have a caseNot cheapThe OnePlus 6
Plus, it has the powerful internals and dazzling 6.28-inch display to make it a fitting rival of the Galaxy S9 Plus at a substantially lower
However, like many of the other more expensive phones on this list, we recommend a OnePlus 6 case with this one to protect it from drops.See
the OnePlus 6 hereMoto G6Affordable smartphoneBig, sharp, bright displaySlight water resistanceShould have a caseFor an extra-affordable but
still competitive pick, the Moto G6 is a great option
It has an elegant, metal-framed design with a glass back and front (so a case would be wise)
internals, a fingerprint reader, and special gesture controls round out the experience with the Moto G6
that functionality.See the Moto G6 hereSimple phones for seniors:Nokia 3310 3GSimple, sturdy designLong battery lifeVarying
availabilityPricey for a feature phoneSome seniors might not want all the fancy tech of a smartphone, and senior-branded phones like the
JitterBug may go too far toward being easy to use
A basic camera can help seniors share with their family and friends as well
jackAffordableSmall screenNo water resistanceNorth America onlyThe Alcatel GO FLIP is another simple feature phone with some modern upgrades
It can be loaded up with music and connected to headphones via a 3.5mm jack as well
For those hard of hearing, it has an M4/T4 rating for hearing aid compatibility.See the Alacatel GO FLIP hereGHR93ScfRpEp3heJV4bD96.jpg#
