This page gathers our buying guides in one place. Each guide compares the options side by side, in plain English, and tells you which one we would choose for most older adults and why.

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How we choose

  • Easy to see and use. Big, clear screens, simple settings and good accessibility features count for more than speed.
  • Safe for years. We favor devices that get security updates for a long time.
  • Fair price. We look at the total cost, including any monthly plan, not just the price of the device.
  • Prices from the source. The prices on this site come from the maker’s or carrier’s own website and are checked every day.
  • No paid placements. No company pays to be in our guides. Some links go to Amazon, and we may earn a small commission if you buy there, at no extra cost to you.

Our buying guides

Prices from Apple, Samsung, Mint Mobile and Aura, checked . Prices change, so check the seller’s site before you buy.

Our large-print books

Graham Tulley’s large-print, step-by-step guides make a new phone or tablet easier to learn. Each one is written for older adults and the families who help them.