6 best Doro phones for simple and easy communication

With a large screen display and big buttons, this Doro 2404 flip phone comes in a sleek, black design. It also features a camera with flash, Bluetooth and an assistance button making it perfect for those who don't need a fancy smartphone. With a soft-touch coating, it's easy to grip and its folding clamshell design means you won't be making any accidental calls from your pocket. 

Customers who have used the phone said that this option is perfect for young and old people who desire simplicity. “It comes with a camera as well as a torch and FM Radio which makes it a good package for everyday needs and basic entertainment. The screen is bright, and the text is easy to read. I would recommend it to anyone," one customer added.

The Doro 6620 is a sim-free phone with a sleek clamshell design. It has a wide 2.8-inch screen. Features like hearing aid compatibility, HD voice, 3G capabilities, a 3MP camera, and an assistance button with GPS for emergencies makes it the perfect choice for your elderly loved ones. The hearing aid compatibility makes it possible to adjust the audio settings of the phone to get loud and clear sound easily through your hearing device. Coupled with the HD voice technology, this phone makes life easier for those with hearing issues.  

Customers who have used this phone said that it is very simple to set up and use. “I opted to use a 1p Mobile SIM card which was equally easy to set up. It also very easy to navigate the menu and make selections,” one user added. With a talk time of up to eight hours and standby time of up to 380 hours, the phone also offers email access, speakerphone, Bluetooth, and four direct keys.

Customers who have used this phone said that it is very simple to set up and use. “I opted to use a 1p Mobile SIM card which was equally easy to set up. It also very easy to navigate the menu and make selections,” one user added. With a talk time of up to eight hours and standby time of up to 380 hours, the phone also offers email access, speakerphone, Bluetooth, and four direct keys.

With all the standard features of a Doro, this phone also has an internal and external display. Any notifications will show on the small screen outside so you don't have to flip open your phone every time. It is hearing-aid compatible and comes with a camera, Bluetooth and a handy torch. A customer who bought this phone as a present to their mother who is severely disabled with rheumatoid arthritis has said that she found it very easy to use. The phone also comes with a GPS positioning mechanism where it sends a text message to the contacts in the number list when the assistance button is activated with the date, time, and location of the Doro user.

This smartphone version from Doro comes with Google Assistant built-in with Maps, Gmail, YouTube etc. The phone also has a torch, high-speed Wi-Fi and a touchscreen. The audio boost function allows you to increase in-call volume by 20 per cent. Plus, you have the option to download other apps too. A customer who has been using this phone said, “I am recommending this to all my friends. Although it is not a cheap phone, it is worth every penny. The phone is very intuitive, responsive, has great battery life and excellent features in terms of sound, font size and brightness.”

It is a good phone for internet browsing, banking and music streaming as well. This would be a great option if you're used to an Android device, or if you're looking for something highly intuitive and a little more simple than most smartphones.

The Doro 780X is designed to be as simple as possible for an elderly user. It has loud and clear sound, is hearing aid compatible and has a simplified three-button keypad to instantly call three contacts you rely on. While you can't send messages, you can receive them. The phone is also equipped with the Response by Doro service which enables 'responders' to be alerted to your needs, location and safety. 

A customer who bought this phone for an aged family member who is developing dementia and lives by herself said, “She needed something for when the landline phone goes down, where you can make phone calls by pushing one button, or two at the most. Although it is expensive, this phone does the job brilliantly.”

You can press two buttons to call and one button to signal an emergency. One can also log on to the My Doro website and check the location of the phone remotely and whether it's charged. This phone would be a great option if you're worried about your own wellbeing or that of an elderly family member, especially if they live alone.

This Doro 1370 camera phone is ideal for anyone who requires a wider screen to message or view photos. It is very easy to use and comes with three keys to take you right to texting, a handy torch and a little camera. A customer who bought this phone for a parent who is anti-mobile following a health scare mentioned that you can set up simple, single key-press shortcuts, and the emergency feature can call up to five numbers and text them as well. The phone also ensures easier use with the widely spaced, convex keys. Plus, it has an FM radio for your entertainment.