{"id":211,"date":"2021-12-13T08:21:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T07:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rwp.codeseed.io\/?p=211"},"modified":"2023-01-26T15:43:52","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T14:43:52","slug":"best-phones-for-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-gb\/ie\/best-phones-for-teens","title":{"rendered":"The best phones for teens: All you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
The day has come. Your teenager wants his or her own phone. And not just a phone, a smartphone. How do you go about choosing an appropriate age to give your child a smartphone for teenagers with which they can stay in touch, chat, or browse the internet and social media? What are the best mobile phones for teens? <\/span><\/div>\n
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In this article, we\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know about phones for teens – from picking the right moment to get one, to choosing the right model and phone plan, as well as discussing phone rules with your teen. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Deciding to get your teen a mobile phone<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Children can be pretty adamant about wanting and needing their own phone \u2013 and about the type of phone they want. You know your child best. Take your time when it comes to deciding if you feel the time is right for a <\/span>mobile phone for your child<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Importantly, don\u2019t think that smartphones are the only phones for teens. Based on your preferences, there are plenty of options for cheap phones for teenagers without internet access, or with internet access. <\/span><\/div>\n
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After all, you\u2019ll be picking up the phone bill. So you have the full right to consider phones for teens that are easily affordable. You don\u2019t have to start your teen off with an iPhone, especially not a brand new one. Instead, you may want to look into a cheaper type of mobile phone, or a previous phone from a friend or relative. Before you look into choosing phones for teens, remember that the device is also an opportunity to teach your child responsibility. It’s not uncommon to agree with your child that a newer phone might be given in the future, when a trial period has been completed. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Ask yourself if your teenager can act responsibly with their phone, keep it safe, guard the cost of texting and calling and browsing, and more. Do you think it\u2019s time to get a mobile phone for your teen? Let\u2019s dive in. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Preparing your teen for safe phone use<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Before picking phones for teens, prepare them and talk to them about the internet and mobile safety for teens. Ideally, this conversation should start before they start at their secondary school, but it\u2019s never too late. Make sure to watch some educational content together online, about using your phone safely.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Using social media on phones for teens<\/span><\/h2>\n
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If you feel comfortable enough to allow your teen to start using a smartphone, it’s time to sit down and have a couple of chats about the use of social media. For teens under the age of 16 parents can create a co-account on social media. You can keep an eye on what’s communicated and set up parental control filters for browsing and social media with a free Parental Control app. Monitor your teens on social media and help them stay safe online. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Tip: setting a limit on screen time (and ending screen time at least 3 hours before bed time) is a must with most teenagers. As a parent you have every right to be picky about the apps that your teenager can use on their phone. Make sure to discuss which apps are allowed and have an ongoing open conversation about apps, the use of their phone and what goes on online.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Phones for teens: Choosing the device<\/span><\/h2>\n
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One of the first questions to ask yourself when researching phones for teens is whether you need a new one? <\/span><\/div>\n
If your old phone still works, why not give that to your teen? It\u2019s a good way to save money. Do bear in mind, however, that the operating system of old phones is often no longer updated. <\/span><\/div>\n
Do you prefer a brand new phone for your teen? An Android phone is often the cheapest option. Brands such as Huawei make Android phones in an affordable price range.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Choosing cheap new phones for teens<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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It’s possible to buy your teenager a good quality phone from around \u00a3200. Cheaper phones often have less storage space, ranging around 16 or 32 GB. Also, the camera is often of lower quality. This should not be a problem, unless your teenager is an aspiring professional photographer!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Android phones for teens<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Of course you don’t want to pay too much for your son or daughter’s (first) smartphone. And yet your son or daughter will probably think it’s important to look good with his\/her new smartphone. Fortunately there are many excellent entry-level phones for teens available for a small price nowadays. Make the most of re-sale platforms or shops, or buy a second hand phone or a cheaper new phone. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Some examples of good and affordable Android phones for teens are: <\/span><\/div>\n