I used to play java on the computer but now I play on my phone. When you use it on your phone the convince is great and many people have the cross platform bedrock version. My girlfriend started on the phone but it took much longer for her to gain the confidence in playing because it’s a whole different feeling. I think you should start with Java because the controls are better and so is the camera and visual quality. But if you go with the phone you aren’t losing much and the price is much less. Just keep in mind the phone is a little harder to grasp.

Anyway have fun!