Buy Doro feature phones

What should you look for in a Doro feature phone?

A Doro feature phone is a phone for making calls and sending text messages, with a few extras like a camera, a radio, and an emergency button. No Android, no app store, no WhatsApp, and no online banking. That’s exactly the point, but it’s also the question you need to answer beforehand: can the user live with that? You can see the current models and prices in the overview above.

If you’re actually looking for apps on a device that stays easy to use, check out the Doro smartphones. If you’re not sure what kind of phone you’re looking for, go through our selection guide.

Flip phone or bar phone?

Doro makes both styles, and the difference is greater than it seems.

• Flip phone: opening it answers the call; closing it hangs up. The screen and keys are protected in your pocket, and some models have a second small screen on the outside so you can see who’s calling without opening the phone.
• Straight phone: always ready to use and faster to dial a number. Handy for those who find it difficult to flip it open, but the keys can be pressed accidentally in your pocket.
• Dumbphone: the most basic model, intentionally free of distractions. Popular for a digital detox or as a backup phone.
• Phones for seniors: all brands side by side, including smartphones with a customized interface.

Note about 4G: the old networks are being phased out

Always check whether a basic phone supports 4G. KPN and VodafoneZiggo have already shut down their 3G networks, Odido will do so in August 2026 at the earliest, and 2G is also on its way out: Odido has already discontinued it, VodafoneZiggo won’t do so until the end of 2026, and KPN in December 2027 (ACM). As a result, an old phone that only supports 2G or 3G will become unusable for making calls. The 4G models listed above do not have this problem.

The emergency button is handy, but it’s not an emergency dispatch center

On the back of a Doro, there’s a separate emergency button. A single press sends an emergency message with your GPS location to contacts you’ve set up in advance. It’s reassuring, but be honest about what it is: the alert goes to family or neighbors, not to a professional emergency response center. If you want round-the-clock monitoring, you’ll need a separate subscription service for that.

What you pay and what you get

A new Doro feature phone costs roughly 85 to 135 euros. That’s the honest caveat with this category: for the same amount, you can buy a phone priced up to 100 euros with a full-fledged Android system—and thus with apps, navigation, and a better camera. Here, you’re not paying for technology, but for simplicity: large buttons, a loud earpiece, a battery that lasts for days, and a menu where nothing can get lost. For those for whom a smartphone is nothing but a source of stress, it’s worth the money. For those who can handle it, it’s a waste.

Even basic phones are subject to the new EU rules

As of June 20, 2025, EU ecodesign rules apply to both smartphones and non-smartphones, including an energy label, battery requirements, and a repairability score (EU regulation). Components such as batteries and screens must remain available for longer. Devices that were placed on the market before that date are exempt from the regulation.