Top 5 Amplified Mobile Phones for the Hard of Hearing 2024

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Modern mobile phones can be difficult to hear for many people, and difficult to use at all for many others. Whether your problem is the quiet volume of most phones, or the complicated touchscreens that seem impossible to navigate, here at Health and Care, we know there's an alternative.

Every phone in our Top 5 Amplified Mobile Phones for the Hard of Hearing guide features loud volumes suitable for the hard of hearing, simplified designs for easier operation and SOS functionality, for greater peace of mind. We'll go over each phone in detail, including who we think they'd be best for, to make sure you find the perfect amplified phone for you.


Best All-Round Amplified Mobile Phone

Winner: Geemarc CL8600 Amplified 4G Mobile Phone

Geemarc CL8600 Amplified 4G Mobile Phone

Why We Love It...

Clearly amplifies your calls up to 40dB (8x louder than a regular phone)
SOS button can send emergency calls and texts if user is unable 
 Large easy-to-use buttons with three one-touch speed dial keys

Ideal For...

 People with vision impairment and memory issues, as well as hearing loss
 Users who still want modern features like internet access and a camera
 M4/T4 hearing aid users who want to sync their devices to their phones

Not the Best For...

 People who want a flip phone (See our solution)

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Best Amplified Smartphone for the Elderly

Winner: Emporia Smart 6 Simple Smartphone for the Elderly

Emporia Smart 6 Simple Smartphone for the Elderly

Why We Love It...

 Features modern apps like WhatsApp, but with receiver volume up to 88dB
 Included Smartcase simplifies the interface to just 4 buttons when closed
 Crisp, 50 megapixel camera on back and 8 megapixel selfie camera on front

Ideal For...

 Those who want the features of a high-tech, modern smartphone
 Keen photographers and people who want to capture memories in HD
 People looking for a smartphone, but still want SOS features

Not the Best For...

 Those who want a simpler amplified mobile (See our solution)

We spoke to Emporia, who said: "This smartphone is a winner when it comes to features and user-friendliness...thanks to the proven Emporia menu-driven operation and large, easy-to-read buttons, this phone is intuitive and easy to use."

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Best Amplified Clamshell Mobile Phone

Winner: Geemarc CL8700 Amplified 4G Clamshell Mobile Phone

Geemarc CL8700 Amplified 4G Clamshell Mobile Phone

Why We Love It...

 Combines the classic flip phone with modern smartphone features
 Speed dial and SOS function can be activated with just one touch
 Clamshell design is protective compared to fragile smartphones 

Ideal For...

 People with limited hand function, who could drop their phone
 Users who have found smartphones too complicated in the past
 Having a simple, easy to use phone, but still with internet access

Not the Best For...

 People who want an amplified phone with a touchscreen (See our solution)

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Best Value Amplified Telephone

Winner: TTfone Mercury 2 TT200 Big Button Loud Volume Mobile Phone with SOS Button

TTfone Mercury 2 TT200 Loud Volume Mobile

Why We Love It...

 All the essentials of a hard-of-hearing mobile, at a fantastic price
Large, easy-to-read buttons, despite the small pocket-size build
 Includes a desktop charging cradle, so no need for fiddly wires

Ideal For...

 People looking for an incredibly simple amplified mobile phone
Vision impaired people who have trouble seeing smaller buttons
 Those with smaller hands or those who just want a compact phone

Not the Best For...

 People who want a phone with internet access (See our solution)

We spoke to TTfone, who said: "The large keys and easy to read display make it the ideal phone for people with dexterity problems and the loud volume and ringtone make it great for people with hearing issues"

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Best Simple Amplified Mobile Phone

Winner: Emporia Simplicity Glam Amplified Flip Mobile Phone

Emporia Simplicity Glam Amplified Flip Mobile Phone

Why We Love It...

 Styled as, "the simplest flip phone in the world" due to its easy interface
Includes charging cradle for convenience, as well as handsfree functionality
 Really long battery life with 160 hours standby and 900 minutes of talking

Ideal For...

 People who want a no frills, no fuss phone, without any complicated extras
 Those who want a lightweight flip phone, with a bright, easy-read screen
 Users with limited mobility in their hands or vision impairment 

Not the Best For...

 People who don't want a flip phone (See our solution)

We spoke to Emporia, who said: "Designed with simplicity at the core, easy to use 2G clamshell style phone. NO camera, NO recording functions, just all the essentials for Talk and Text."

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Can You Hear Me Now?

Whether you're looking for a barebones phone for emergencies only, or you'd prefer a souped-up smartphone to keep up with the grandkids, we have the phone for you. No matter what end of the tech spectrum you fall, the amplified mobiles we've gone over are extra-loud, with simplified designs and SOS functionality. All that's left is to choose the best phone for you!

Looking for Something Else?

The amplified phones we've talked about are some of our favourites, but we know it's important to find the right mobile for you. If you would like to see all of the options we carry, have a look at our Amplified Mobile Telephones selection.

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