A:AnswerI'm not sure about activation fee. Upgrade fee (existing customer changing phone) is $40. Call Verizon and ask about fees. BTW, if you buy monthly, you get hit with all sorts of taxes and surcharges - Best Buy will charge you tax on the full price of the device, and Verizon adds monthly county and state sales taxes. You are essentially paying taxes twice!
A:AnswerI got a couple of iPhone XR for my parents about one month ago. They still had flip phones until I got them the iPhone.
I have assisted them by showing them how to use the iPhone and so far they have been able to use the new phones.
I never had or used an android so I am not familiar with them, but I would think if you have used a smartphone and make the switch to the iPhone you should be able to use it with ease.
Check out a few YouTube videos on using the iPhone.
Good luck with your shopping.