Best cheap senior cell phones in October
Apple iPhone SE Unlocked - $399*
Apple iPhone 11 Unlocked - $499
Apple iPhone 12 mini Unlocked - $629*
Apple iPhone 8 Refurbished - $220
Apple iPhone XR Refurbished - $352
Apple iPhone X Refurbished - $297
Apple iPhone XS Refurbished - $341
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Best cheap iPhones for Seniors
Apple iPhone SE Unlocked
Powered by:
- Network
- T-Mobile
- Storage
- 64GB
- Condition
- New
- Price
- $399** Includes 6 months FREE service
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone SE (Refurbished) | 64GB | $297 |
| Apple iPhone SE (Unlocked) | 64GB | $399 |
| Apple iPhone SE (AT&T) | 64GB | $399 |
| Apple iPhone SE (T-Mobile) | 64GB | $399 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 4.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 1334 x 750 pixels |
| HDR Screen | Yes pixels |
| Processor | A13 Bionic pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Operating System | iOS 13 |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 7MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 4K, FHD, HD |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 14 hours |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm |
| Weight | 148g |
| Splash Proof | IP67 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | Yes |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Compact and lightweight
Water-resistant
Amazing A13 chip performance
Affordable price
Touch ID
Cons
Battery capacity
Night mode is missed
Only a 5W charger
Apple iPhone 11 Unlocked
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- Network
- AT&T
- Storage
- 64GB
- Condition
- New
- Price
- $499
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 11 (Refurbished) | 64GB | $441 |
| Apple iPhone 11 (Unlocked) | 64GB | $499 |
| Apple iPhone 11 (AT&T) | 64GB | $499 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 6.1" |
| Screen Resolution | 1792 x 828 pixels |
| HDR Screen | No pixels |
| Processor | A13 Bionic pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Operating System | iOS 13 |
| Back Camera | 12MP (Dual) |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 4K, FHD, HD |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 17 hours (video playback) |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3mm |
| Weight | 194g |
| Splash Proof | IP68 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Model Number | A2111 |
| User Manual | Apple iPhone 11 User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Tougher and water resistant design
Great quality speakers
Good photos from main camera
Excellent selfie photo and video quality
Powerful A13 processor
Cons
No screen update
Storage starts at 64GB
Only a 5W charger included
Apple iPhone 12 mini Unlocked
Powered by:
- Network
- T-Mobile
- Storage
- 64GB
- Condition
- New
- Price
- $629** Includes 6 months FREE service
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 12 mini (Unlocked) | 64GB | $629 |
| Apple iPhone 12 mini (AT&T) | 64GB | $629 |
| Apple iPhone 12 mini (Verizon) | 64GB | $729 |
| Apple iPhone 12 mini (T-Mobile) | 64GB | $629 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 5.4" |
| Screen Resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| HDR Screen | Yes pixels |
| Processor | A14 Bionic Chip pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Operating System | iOS 14 |
| Back Camera | Dual 12MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| HDR for Photos | HDR |
| Video Resolution | 4K, FHD, HD |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm |
| Weight | 135g |
| Splash Proof | IP68 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | Yes |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Great compact size
Excellent camera
5G compatible
Brilliant OLED display
Cons
Battery life
No tele lens
Cheapest iPhone prices
| Model | Condition | Memory | Compatibility | Price | Apple iPhone 11 | New | 64GB | AT&T | $499 | Apple iPhone 11 Max | New | 64GB | AT&T | $899 | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | New | 64GB | AT&T | $799 | Apple iPhone 12 | New | 64GB | T-Mobile | $729 | Apple iPhone 12 mini | New | 64GB | T-Mobile | $629 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | New | 128GB | Verizon | $999 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $999 | Apple iPhone 13 | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $829 | Apple iPhone 13 mini | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $729 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $999 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $1,099 | Apple iPhone SE | New | 64GB | T-Mobile | $399 |
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Best cheap Samsung phones for seniors
Cheapest Samsung Galaxy prices
| Model | Condition | Memory | Compatibility | Price | Samsung Galaxy A32 | New | 64GB | T-Mobile | $279 | Samsung Galaxy A42 | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $369 | Samsung Galaxy A52 | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $499 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $949 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $1,249 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $699 | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | New | 128GB | AT&T | $629 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | New | 128GB | T-Mobile | $1,249 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | New | 256GB | T-Mobile | $1,049 |
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Cheapest refurbished phones for seniors
Cheap refurbished iPhones
Apple iPhone 7 Refurbished
Powered by:
- Network
- AT&T
- Storage
- 32GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $81MSRP: $649
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 7 (Refurbished) | 32GB | $86 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 4.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 1334 x 750 pixels |
| HDR Screen | No pixels |
| Processor | Apple A10 Fusion pixels |
| Internal Memory | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Operating System | iOS 10 |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 7MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD, 4K |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 14 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 240 Hours |
| Dimensions | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm |
| Weight | 138g |
| Splash Proof | IP67 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | No |
| Model Number | A1660 |
| User Manual | Apple iPhone 7 User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Water resistance
Improved screen and battery life
Powerful dual speakers
Excellent camera
Incredible performance
Cons
No headphone jack
Poor battery life
No design change
Expensive
Apple iPhone 8 Refurbished
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- Unlocked
- Storage
- 256GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $220MSRP: $849
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 8 (Refurbished) | 256GB | $169 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 4.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 1334 x 750 pixels |
| HDR Screen | No pixels |
| Processor | Apple A11 Bionic pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 256GB |
| Operating System | iOS 11 |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 7MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD, 4K |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 14 hours |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm |
| Weight | 148g |
| Splash Proof | IP67 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | No |
| User Manual | Apple iPhone 8 User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Super fast processor
Wireless charging
Good camera
Storage starts at 64GB
Cons
Old design
Disappointing battery life
No headphone jack
Apple iPhone XR Refurbished
Powered by:
- Network
- T-Mobile
- Storage
- 128GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $352MSRP: $799
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone XR (Refurbished) | 128GB | $308 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 6.1" |
| Screen Resolution | 1792 x 828 pixels |
| HDR Screen | No pixels |
| Processor | Apple A12 Bionic pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Operating System | iOS 12 |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 7MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD, 4K |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 25 hours |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3mm |
| Weight | 194g |
| Splash Proof | IP67 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Model Number | A1984 |
| User Manual | Apple iPhone XR User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Great photos and videos
Face ID
Wireless charging
Best iPhone battery life
Excellent performance with A12 Chip
Cons
Display is not great
Lower res screen
No 3D touch
No dual lens
Apple iPhone X Refurbished
Powered by:
- Network
- AT&T
- Storage
- 64GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $297MSRP: $999
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone X (Refurbished) | 64GB | $299 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 5.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 2436 x 1125 pixels |
| HDR Screen | Yes pixels |
| Processor | Apple A11 Bionic pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 256GB |
| Operating System | iOS 11 |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 7MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD, 4K |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 21 hours |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm |
| Weight | 174g |
| Splash Proof | IP67 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Model Number | A1901 |
| User Manual | Apple iPhone X User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Fast processor
Facial recognition
Excellent screen
Impressive battery life
Cons
No fast charging plug included
Expensive price tag
No home button
Apple iPhone XS Refurbished
Powered by:
- Network
- T-Mobile
- Storage
- 64GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $341MSRP: $999
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone XS (Refurbished) | 64GB | $342 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 5.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 2436 x 1125 pixels |
| HDR Screen | Yes pixels |
| Processor | Apple A12 Bionic pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Operating System | iOS 12 |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 7MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD, 4K |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 20 hours |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm |
| Weight | 177g |
| Splash Proof | IP68 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Model Number | A1920 |
| User Manual | Apple iPhone XS User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Great build and durability
Good speakers
Improved duel camera
Faster Face ID
Cons
Expensive
Average battery life
Glass front and back prone to damage
Cheap refurbished Samsung phones
Samsung Galaxy S8 Refurbished
Powered by:
- Network
- Verizon
- Storage
- 64GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $102MSRP: $725
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S8 (Refurbished) | 64GB | $110 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 5.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| HDR Screen | No pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 (Nougat) |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD, 4K |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 20 hours |
| Dimensions | 148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm |
| Weight | 155g |
| Splash Proof | IP68 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | No |
| Model Number | SM-G950U |
| User Manual | Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Excellent camera
Large and amazing display
Headphone jack
MicroSD Support
Cons
Poor Battery life
Badly placed fingerprint sensor
Fragile
Samsung Galaxy S9 Refurbished
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- Network
- Unlocked
- Storage
- 64GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $121MSRP: $719
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S9 (Refurbished) | 64GB | $121 |
| Samsung Galaxy S9 (Unlocked) | 64GB | $399 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 5.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| HDR Screen | Yes pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 pixels |
| Internal Memory | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD, 4K |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Dimensions | 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm |
| Weight | 163g |
| Splash Proof | IP68 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | No |
| Model Number | SM-G960U |
| User Manual | Samsung Galaxy S9 User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Good quality speakers
Quality still and video quality
Fast processor
Amazing AMOLED screen
Cons
No change with design
Expensive
Only 720p resolution
Samsung Galaxy S10 Refurbished
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- Network
- AT&T
- Storage
- 128GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $161MSRP: $899
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S10 (Refurbished) | 128GB | $204 |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | 128GB | $499 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 6.1" |
| Screen Resolution | 3040 x 1440 pixels |
| HDR Screen | Yes pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 855 pixels |
| Internal Memory | 128GB, 512GB |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Back Camera | 12MP, 12MP, 16MP (Triple) |
| Front Camera | 10MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 4K, FHD, HD |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 34 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 3.67 days |
| Dimensions | 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8mm |
| Weight | 157 g |
| Splash Proof | IP68 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | No |
| Model Number | SM-G973U |
| User Manual | Samsung Galaxy S10 User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Compact size
Amazing photo and video quality
Stunning display
Reverse wireless charging
Cons
Fingerprint reader accuracy
Average battery life
No auto focus on Ultra wide camera
Slow charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Refurbished
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- Network
- Unlocked
- Storage
- 128GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $203MSRP: $1,000
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Note9 (Refurbished) | 128GB | $203 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 6.4" |
| Screen Resolution | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| HDR Screen | Yes pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 pixels |
| Internal Memory | 128GB, 512GB |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Back Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD, 4K |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 22 hours |
| Dimensions | 161.8 x 76.5 x 8.9mm |
| Weight | 201g |
| Splash Proof | IP68 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | No |
| Model Number | SM-N960U |
| User Manual | Samsung Galaxy Note9 User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Excellent battery life
High end build
Great camera performance
Beautiful 6.4 inch Infinity display
Good storage options
Cons
Expensive
Heavy
Lacks Android 9.0 Pie
Too many small upgrades
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Refurbished
Powered by:
- Network
- Verizon
- Storage
- 256GB
- Condition
- Refurbished
- Price
- $330MSRP: $949
Best Deals
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Refurbished) | 256GB | $330 |
Device Specs
| Screen Size | 6.3" |
| Screen Resolution | 2280 x 1080 pixels |
| HDR Screen | Yes pixels |
| Processor | 7nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor pixels |
| Internal Memory | 256GB |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 |
| Back Camera | 16MP Ultra Wide, 12MP Wide-angle, 12MP Telephoto |
| Front Camera | 10MP |
| HDR for Photos | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 4K, FHD, HD |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 35.38 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 12.6 days |
| Dimensions | 151 x 71.8 x 7.9mm |
| Weight | 168g |
| Splash Proof | IP68 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| WiFi & 4G Calling | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| SIM Card | Nano |
| eSIM | No |
| Model Number | SM-N970U |
| User Manual | Samsung Galaxy Note10 User Manual |
Pros & Cons
Pros
Bright OLED screen
Excellent battery life
Great sounding speakers
Great image quality from camera
Generous 256GB storage
Cons
No headphone jack
Night Mode needs work
Ultra-wide angle camera lacks autofocus
Best cheap cell phone plans for seniors
| Carrier | Network | Minutes | Texts | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tello | T-Mobile | Unltd | Unltd | 1GB | $10 |
| Mint Mobile | T-Mobile | Unltd | Unltd | 4GB | $15** $45 for 3 Months Service |
| Twigby | Verizon | Unltd | Unltd | 5GB | $12.50** 50% Off for 6 Months |
| Ting | T-Mobile & Verizon | Unltd | Unltd | Unltd | $25** $20 Off for 3 Months |
| US Mobile | Verizon & T-Mobile | Unltd | Unltd | 30GB | $30Free Starter Kit with code: MSPUSM |
Best Deal: iPhone 13 with 6 months free service