The Best Big Button Cell Phones of 2025

Cost: $59 from Consumer Cellular

At first glance, the Iris Easy Flip looks like any other flip phone, but this compact device offers a range of useful features, such as shortcuts and internet access, that make it a breeze to use.

The Iris Easy Flip really stands out with its big, easy-to-use keypad. The buttons are well spaced, making navigation and calls simple. There are even dedicated buttons for speakerphone and contacts.

Even though it’s simple and affordable, the Easy Flip performed great in our tests. Calls were always clear, and we loved the loud speakerphone. Texting on a nine-digit keypad can be tricky, but the large, backlit and raised keys made it surprisingly easy to type. It took a little practice, but sending texts became a breeze.

The Iris Easy Flip’s camera isn’t great. It’s 5MP, but photos often looked grainy and washed out, especially outdoors. Still, if you’re looking for a simple, capable flip phone for everyday use, the Iris Easy Flip is a solid choice with a user-friendly design and good performance.

Check out our rundown of compatible plans in our Consumer Cellular review.

Cost: $79.99 from Lively

Lively is one of the best medical alert companies in the industry, and the company’s Jitterbug Flip2 is equipped with emergency-response technology. The phone also sports big buttons that make dialing and texting easier.

The Jitterbug Flip2 features a dedicated Urgent Response button on the bottom of the phone. When pressed, it automatically alerts certified response agents. Whether you’re having a big or small emergency, Lively’s response agents can connect you to the proper help.

In addition to safety features, the Flip2 has large, well-spaced and easy-to-press buttons. The numbers are big and clear, so there’s no need to squint to see them.

In my tests, the buttons made sending messages and navigating the phone’s features easy. If you don’t want to use the big buttons, you can use the phone’s voice-activated Amazon Alexa, which allows you to easily place calls and send texts without using your hands.

The main drawback to the Jitterbug Flip2 is its lack of features. Apart from the voice commands, there are no smart features, such as internet browsers or apps. That said, its limited feature set is what makes the phone so easy to use.

Overall, the Jitterbug Flip2 is a great option for older adults who want a phone to augment the features of their medical alert system.

To learn more, read our full Jitterbug Flip2 review and our Jitterbug phone reviews.

Cost: $599 from RAZ Mobility

For those with vision impairment, the SmartVision 3 from Raz Mobility is a great choice. With its blend of a touch screen, a physical keypad and accessibility features, the phone is easy to use.

The SmartVision 3’s buttons are large and easy to press. That made it much easier to make calls, send texts and use the other features. The phone’s 3.5-inch touch screen also provided an alternative way to operate it.

The SmartVision 3 truly impressed us with its crystal-clear call quality, rivaling even the Jitterbug Flip2. We especially loved its TalkBack feature, designed with visually impaired users in mind. It tells you which button you’re pressing, such as “one” when you hit the 1 button or “home” for the home button. This is a game-changer for anyone who has trouble seeing the buttons.

The SmartVision 3 is pricey at $539 — the most expensive device on our list. Considering that Android phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy, often have similar accessibility features built in, the high cost may not be worth it. We loved the combination of touch screen and keypad, though, so the SmartVision 3 is one of our favorite smartphones for seniors.

To learn more about the phone, read our full Raz SmartVision 3 review.

Cost: $49.99 from Amazon

The Cingular Flip IV is a simple, easy-to-use phone that runs on AT&T’s 4G LTE network. It has big buttons, a 2.8-inch screen and an ultra-affordable price.

The Cingular Flip IV has easy-to-press, tactile buttons that make it a great choice for anyone who may have issues with vision or manual dexterity.

When pressing the phone’s keypad, you’ll feel a satisfying click. Additionally, if you don’t feel like pressing buttons, you can use the built-in Google Assistant for voice commands. That allows you to dictate text or open various phone features solely with your voice.

The phone is also compatible with AT&T’s senior phone plans, which start at $35 per month for unlimited talk, text and data.

The Flip IV lacks Wi-Fi calling. Unlike the Alcatel Go Flip 4, all of your calls will have to use a 4G LTE signal. That could be an issue for people living in rural areas with weaker cellular signals. That said, you won’t find a more affordable phone with voice commands than the Cingular Flip IV.

To learn more about this phone, read our full Cingular Flip IV review.

Cost: $58.95 from Amazon

The Alcatel Go Flip 4 combines large, tactile buttons with the advanced features of a smartphone. When paired with one of T-Mobile’s senior plans, you’ll get unlimited talk, text and data for as low as $30 per month.

The phone’s keypad has big, easy-to-press buttons, and shortcut keys let me quickly reply to texts or call loved ones. I also liked the clear alerts on the bright 2.8-inch screen for incoming calls and messages.

Even compared to advanced smartphones, the call quality was excellent, with conversations coming through crystal clear on 4G LTE. I was super impressed with the battery life; it lasted almost two weeks on standby. Plus, I could download apps such as Gmail, WhatsApp and Facebook from the KaiOS store, which is a big step up for a flip phone.

Much like other phones on this list, save for the SmartVision 3, the camera on the Go Flip is somewhat weak. Most of our photos came out grainy and discolored.

That said, for older adults looking for a simple phone with smartphone capabilities and a large keypad, the Alcatel Go Flip 4 is a great option.

To learn more about this phone, read our full Alcatel Go Flip review.