It seems like there are quite a few people with the same problem that you're having. There doesn't seem to be a very easy solution that is super easy. It would probably be easy if your contacts were stored on a memory card like a MicroSD card and then transfer this to the new phone. This does assume, however, that they would be able to use the same type of memory card.
In the past, my contacts were stored on the SIM card somehow if I remember correctly. This wouldn't really work, however, unless you are keeping the same provider (like T-mobile, etc.).
It would be much easier to see what we're dealing with by having your devices here in front of me. Wish I could help more and I hope you find the answer!
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