Teenager First Phone

g0g

Any recommendations on a first phone for a kid finishing primary school? Our first is hitting that age, and although I'm into my tech I haven't had a new to look at this part of the market.

1) Budget - I'm thinking € 150ish

2) Size - This is killing me. Everything seems to be 6.4"+ screen!? Is there nothing in the market for a reasonable price?

3) Common - Ideally something relatively common so it's not impossible to find cases etc

4) Usage - I'm assuming whatever messaging apps kids use (Snapchat?), browsing (football scores) and gaming ( doesn't have to be cutting edge, but don't wanna buy a complete heap of junk

5) OS - Android, and not that annoying basic version of Android you get on some really cheap phones

6) Connectivity - not fussed on 4G vs 5G

7) Other - being a kids phone the more rugged the better I guess!

I came across the Cubot KingKong Mini 3 on AliExpress which seemed like an interesting spec and small screen, but kinda breaks rule 3

riclad

https://n.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/xiaomi/redmi-a2.html?gallery=payg

most phones are 6 inch, 6.2, or 6.5 ,just buy a case in a phone shop, moore street, or the vodafone shop.also get screen protector cover cost 10 euros ,

https://n.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/nokia/c22.html?gallery=payg

https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/nokia-c-22?sku=SP01Z01Z3045Y

https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_c22-12138.php

i think 120euro is a good price for a 6.5 inch phone 64gig storage , 5000ma battery

i think 4g or 5g doesnt make much difference to 95 per cent of users as long as you can get a signal where you live

iony8852

Hi, we're at that stage now with our eldest, do you mind me asking what phone you went for please?

g0g

We got him a Doogee S51 on Amazon. It's a bit of a brick but I suspect it would survive a nuclear bomb.

Excellent battery life, ruggedised design, performance grand for what he wants, screen protector on it when delivered, not too pricey. Perfect for a first phone I reckon.