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2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
No-frills gadgets that your child will love and help you keep in touch with.
What should be the ideal phone for kids? Not very expensive to lose or break. Moderately compact to fit in a child's hand or on it. Compatible with all popular applications, as durable and attractive as possible.
These phones meet, if not all, then at least most of the listed criteria.
Watch phones for the smallest children
1. Elari Fixitime 3
This watch with telephone function can be purchased for the little ones instead of a smartphone. They allow you to call your child and track his location by GPS on your mobile using a special application. And the baby, if necessary, will be able to quickly send you an SOS signal in case of danger.
The watch supports Wi-Fi and mobile internet.
Specifications
- Display: 1.3 inches.
- Battery: 480 mAh.
- OS compatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 7+.
- Communication: Wi-Fi, GPS, 2G, GSM.
- Sensors: accelerometer.
Buy Elari Fixitime 3 for 4,990 rubles →
2. "Lighthouse A20"
Another watch, due to a more strict design, is suitable for older children. "Mayak A20" can also be used as a phone, if you insert a SIM card inside. In addition, the watch supports the function of sending an SOS signal and can notify parents if the child leaves the safe area.
Mayak A20 can be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi and 2G network.
Specifications
- Display: 1.4 inches.
- Battery: 500 mAh.
- OS compatibility: Android 4.4+, iOS 8+.
- Communication: Wi-Fi, GPS, 2G, GSM.
- Sensors: accelerometer.
Buy "Mayak A20" for 5 500 rubles →
Phones for older children
1. Xiaomi Redmi 4X
The iconic budget employee from Xiaomi, which has remained popular for the second year due to its excellent balance of features, design and cost. Your child will be able to run all applications and most modern games without any problems. With an average load, the smartphone can do without charging for up to two days. And the durable case with aluminum inserts is not easy to damage even without a case.
Specifications
- Display: 5 inches (1 280 × 720).
- Processor: Snapdragon 435.
- Memory: from 2 GB of RAM, from 16 GB of ROM + microSD card.
- Cameras: main - 13 Mp, front - 5 Mp.
- Battery: 4 100 mAh.
- OS: Android 6.0.
Buy Xiaomi Redmi 4X for 7 967 rubles →
2. Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Xiaomi Redmi 4A is the younger brother of the previous model. Slightly less productive, not as autonomous and with a plastic case. But it is cheaper.
This is a good phone for a kid if the Xiaomi Redmi 4X doesn't fit into your budget.
Specifications
- Display: 5 inches (1 280 × 720).
- Processor: Snapdragon 425.
- Memory: 2 GB of RAM, from 16 GB of ROM + microSD card.
- Cameras: main - 13 Mp, front - 5 Mp.
- Battery: 3 120 mAh.
- OS: Android 6.0.
Buy Xiaomi Redmi 4A for 5 895 rubles →
3. Elephone P8 Mini
The device is bright, stylish and very well-equipped for its price tag. The advantages of Elephone P8 Mini include a high-resolution screen, an impressive amount of internal memory and a powerful filling, which is enough even for demanding games.
Children are as passionate about selfies as adults, so a good Elephone P8 Mini front camera will also be a plus for a young user.
Specifications
- Display: 5 inches (1,920 x 1,080).
- Processor: MediaTek MTK6750T.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM + microSD card.
- Cameras: main - 13 + 2 Mp (double), front - 16 Mp.
- Battery: 2 680 mAh.
- OS: Android 7.0.
Buy Elephone P8 Mini for 8 110 rubles →
4. Blackview BV7000 Pro
Children are energetic and not always careful, so they often break fragile things. If you are afraid that your child will break or drown the phone, pay attention to the Blackview BV7000 Pro. It is shockproof and waterproof.
The manufacturer took care not only of the case, but also of the filling: from most other protected smartphones, the BV7000 Pro differs in an extended memory reserve and high performance.
Specifications
- Display: 5 inches (1,920 x 1,080).
- Processor: MediaTek MTK6750Т.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM + microSD card.
- Cameras: main - 13 Mp, front - 8 Mp.
- Battery: 3,500 mAh.
- OS: Android 6.0.
Buy Blackview BV7000 Pro for 13 123 rubles →
5. Lenovo K6 Power
This phone, like the Redmi 4X, will appeal to parents who do not want to lose touch with their children for a minute. A capacious battery allows you to use the K6 Power without daily recharging. So, if the child goes on a hike, for example, you will not worry about a dead battery. If used economically, the K6 Power will work for several days.
Specifications
- Display: 5 inches (1,920 x 1,080).
- Processor: Snapdragon 430.
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM + microSD card.
- Cameras: main - 13 Mp, front - 8 Mp.
- Battery: 4000 mAh.
- OS: Android 6.0.
Buy Lenovo K6 Power for 8 990 rubles →
6. Huawei Nova Lite
This stylish device in a thin plastic case is as if it was created for the small hands of a girl or a child. In addition to the ergonomic design, the advantages of Huawei Nova Lite include good autonomy, build quality, decent performance and the presence of a fingerprint scanner. And all of this is available at a bargain price.
Specifications
- Display: 5 inches (1 280 × 720).
- Processor: Snapdragon 425.
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM + microSD card.
- Cameras: main - 13 Mp, front - 5 Mp.
- Battery: 3,020 mAh.
- OS: Android 7.0.
Buy Huawei Nova Lite for 7 537 rubles →
7. Motorola Moto E4
The Motorola Moto E4 is a good economy option. This device cannot boast of high power or any non-trivial features. Nevertheless, it is great for communication, watching videos and other basic functions that a child needs from a smartphone.
For little money, you can buy a simple but high-quality gadget that is not ashamed to show to your peers.
Specifications
- Display: 5 inches (1 280 × 720).
- Processor: MediaTek MT6737T.
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM + microSD card.
- Cameras: main - 8 Mp, front - 5 Mp.
- Battery: 2 800 mAh.
- OS: Android 7.1.
Buy Motorola Moto E4 for 4 890 rubles →
8. Meizu M5s
The second decent option for those on a tight budget. The M5s lacks stars from the sky, too, but offers a basic set of features at a bargain price. What's more, compared to the Moto E4, the M5s has a slightly larger (but still compact) display, more RAM and a bigger battery. Moreover, the cost of both models is approximately the same.
Specifications
- Display: 5.2 inches (1 280 × 720).
- Processor: MediaTek MT6753.
- Memory: 3 GB RAM, from 16 GB ROM + microSD card.
- Cameras: main - 13 Mp, front - 5 Mp.
- Battery: 3000 mAh.
- OS: Android 6.0.
Buy Meizu M5s for 6 329 rubles →
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