A Parent's Guide to the Best Phones for Kids
Kids are a brainy bunch these days, so it’s never too early to welcome your children to the world of technology. Looking for a super cheap smartphone for snapping selfies and playing tunes? We’ve got you covered. Prefer to pick up a more budget phone with games and fun ringtones? We’ve got those too. So why not sit down and grab a cuppa while we take you through our parents’ guide to the best mobile phones for kids.
Nokia 105
Believe it or not, the Nokia 105 is still one of the best selling phones around thanks to its simplistic design which represents a real blast from the past.
Because of its sturdy old school build, the handset can withstand the odd bump and drop without shattering into a thousand pieces, which is great for those with butter fingers. Plus the 105’s battery can last for days on end on a single charge, which leaves the kids plenty of time to play games and listen to the phone’s in-built FM radio.
So if you’re looking for a basic phone for your little one, the Nokia 105 could be the perfect buy!
Nokia Lumia 530
Next on the list is another Nokia- this time in the form of the Lumia 530. Unlike the Nokia 105, the Lumia 530 is a smartphone, which might be more suited to an older child.
Despite its budget, parent-friendly price tag, the Nokia Lumia 530 offers shed loads in the way of features, games and apps. You can pick the phone up in a variety of colours including orange and lime green, and with a built-in 5 megapixel camera on board, your kids will have hours of fun taking perfectly timed snapshots and selfies.
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LG L20
If you’re looking for a phone that offers everything that the Lumia 530 does but on an even tighter budget, the LG L20 is your best bet. With offers starting from just over a fiver, you really can’t go wrong with the L20.
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It has a dinky design available in both pink and blue, and even offers a 2 megapixel camera. Plus, thanks to LG serving up the KitKat version of Android, there’s even a sweet selection of apps for your little ‘uns to choose from.
Samsung E1200
If you’re looking a phone that doesn’t require a monthly contract, then the Samsung E1200 could well be your turn to handset. Similar to the Nokia 105, this handset screams of the good old days with its bar design and teeny tiny buttons.
No, the E1200 might not sport all the same colourful backgrounds and high tech cameras as the others on the market, but as a play phone with built-in games, polyphonic ringtones and a never ending battery life, the Samsung E1200 is a solid mobile phone.
Huawei Ascend Y330
Fancy something a bit more modern? The Huawei Y330 is the perfect device for first-time smartphone users, mainly due to the super easy Simple Mode which can be activated at the touch of a button.
Like the others, the Y330 from Huawei comes raring to go with Android Jelly Bean on board, bringing with it tonnes of games, apps and music tracks ready to download.
Sony Xperia E1
If your child or teen is big on their music, then a Sony smartphone is definitely the way to go. The Xperia E1 boasts pumping speakers set to get any party started, and with Sony’s Walkman feature on board, they can stay bang up to date with the latest chart.
The E1 also has a smooth plastic design with bumper edges, meaning it will stand up to the occasional bump and bash!
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Best mobile phones for kids
So if you’re looking for a mobile phone for kids- whether it’s for a music loving teen or just the basics for a youngster – these are our top picks to suit all your needs. They’re all sturdy, dinky, and best of all, affordable – don’t say we don’t look after you!
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