As the start of the school year approaches, the mobile phone occupies a prominent place among the most requested devices by middle and high school students, or even earlier. while a recent study indicates that 46% of children from 6 to 10 years old are already terminal ownersthe question of giving your first mobile phone to your tween can calm down.
The device, whose use becomes widespread when entering university, allows you to communicate with it at any time. It can also serve as an educational tool by establishing controlled access to the Internet and, especially, supporting its first uses.
Depending on the age of your child, you will have to distinguish three types of models: those specifically for younger children, mobile phones that only offer basic options (SMS, photos, music player, etc.) and smartphones that allow you surf in the Internet. Internet and access to applications and multimedia content.
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SPC Discovery
The SCP Discovery is aimed at parents who want a smartphone that covers the essentials at a reasonable price. The device has a normal design and features a well-made 6.5-inch IPS LCD display. It is also a purely 4G device, supporting Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi 5.
We note the presence of a fingerprint sensor on the edge that allows the device to be unlocked, which is also possible through facial recognition, in addition to support for NFC. The modern features are welcome given its limited technical sheet.
The terminal runs Android 13 and performs standard tasks. It really won’t be made for playing demanding games. In terms of photography and video, it is also an honest minimum service with a dual HDR camera on the rear (13 Mpx wide-angle sensor, 2 Mpx macro) with autofocus and a 5 Mpx selfie sensor on the back. Its battery offers a good day of autonomy. It comes with 64 or 128 GB of storage, expandable up to 256 GB with a microSD card.
Available from 99 euros on the SPC website and partner resellers.
VTech KidiCom Advance 3.0
The VTech KidiCom Advance 3.0 is a very complete subscription-free robust smartphone with a 5-inch touch screen. This tool allows your child to exchange voice messages, written messages, photos and videos with you using KidiCom Chat, one of 20 built-in applications. Among them, edutainment games. Your child will be able to unleash her imagination with “Créa Studio”, a game to learn to draw and color with virtual colored pencils or even read stories using the electronic books included in the phone.
If that’s not enough, you can always download additional content at Explora Park, which has more than 2,000 apps dedicated to reading, writing, and even science. In addition to an MP3 player, the device has a 10 Mpx camera and a secure Internet browser. To ensure your child’s safety, you can configure your child and define the sites they will have access to using the parental control system.
Available in black or white and pink, this laptop has 8 GB of memory expandable up to 40 GB and its battery life is estimated at 7 hours of use. Additionally, the product seems robust. Its anti-shock contours effectively preserve its physical integrity by cushioning the most severe falls. An advantage for parents of restless children.
Nokia 3310
Suitable for children and tweens, the Nokia 3310 is an effective mobile phone if you want to give a basic device as a gift. Its functionalities are limited to calls, SMS and some practical options such as FM Radio, a camera or even an MP3 music player that will allow your child to entertain themselves.
The essential is elsewhere. In addition to its iconic design, the Nokia 3310, available in four colors (red, yellow, dark blue, gray) and in a 3G or 4G version, stands out for its robustness that allows it to withstand bumps and falls.
Its compact size (13 mm thick and 79 g) takes up little space in a pocket or school backpack. It’s also very easy to navigate its refined interface, displayed on a simple but effective 2.4-inch, 256-color screen. The autonomy is there since it is possible to use the 3310 for a week without going through the recharging box. Cherries on the cake: the extremely attractive price of this cell phone and the presence of the cult game Snake in an updated version.
Samsung A13
In the category of smartphones aimed at young teenagers, the Samsung Galaxy A13 presents an interesting solution. We appreciate its low price that in no way sacrifices quality. The 5G terminal sports a large 6.5-inch, 90 Hz Full HD screen protected by shock- and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 5.
Its basic design is not exceptional, but the device is quite stylish. Its performance is modest, but sufficient to perform everyday tasks (Internet browsing, multimedia content, etc.) without problems. Additionally, it supports the Android 13 update and all security updates.
With an announced autonomy of Two extra days, the Galaxy A13 can delight a teenager by also offering photographs of satisfactory quality with its three photo sensors on the back, including a 50 Mpx main one. The A13 has 64 GB of storage expandable via microSD up to 1 TB, headphone jack and can carry two SIMs at the same time. If you want the top range, there is also the Galaxy A14 launched at the beginning of the year in 4G or 5G version.
Source: BFM TV
