№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | HUAWEI P smart Z 4/64GB | 4.68 | The optimum ratio of price and quality |
2 | Samsung Galaxy A10 | 4.52 | Inexpensive model for beginners |
3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 3/32GB | 4.51 | Reliable assembly |
4 | Blackview BV6100 | 4.30 | Waterproof case. Best price |
1 | OPPO A53 4/128GB | 4.80 | Screen refresh rate 90 Hz |
2 | HONOR 10i 4/128GB | 4.64 | The most popular |
3 | ZTE Blade 20 Smart | 4.63 | Pure Android |
1 | Realme C3 3/64GB | 4.74 | Long-lasting battery |
2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4/64GB | 4.58 | Beautiful glass body |
3 | Meizu 16 6/64GB | 4.51 | Processor with the highest performance |
Choosing an inexpensive smartphone for your child is another quest. After all, a gadget for a student of any age should be not only affordable, but also functional. So functional that the child does not have a desire to break it against the wall or suddenly lose it. We have compiled for you a selection of popular budget phones that can satisfy the needs of both a novice user and a mobile gamer. The presented models are suitable for younger students 7-8 years old, as well as teenagers 9-10 years old and older.
The best big screen smartphones for kids
The TOP includes phone models with a diagonal of 6.2″. Models are represented by HUAWEI, Samsung, Xiaomi and Blackview brands. Among the devices there are smarts with moisture protection, a display without cutouts, as well as a large battery.
Top 4. Blackview BV6100
The model is protected from moisture according to the IP68 standard. Smart is designed for immersion in water to a depth of more than 1 m.
This phone is the cheapest in the selection. At the same time, for a small price, the user gets a screen with a diagonal of 6.88 ″, an energy-intensive battery and a case protected from water.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 8299 rubles.
- Processor: MediaTek Helio A22, 2 GHz
- Display: IPS 1352x640 6.88″
- Memory capacity: 3/16 GB
- Cameras: main 8 + 0.3 MP; frontal 5 MP
- Battery: 5580 mAh, up to 25 days in standby mode
Phone with an energy-intensive 5580 mAh battery and moisture protection. It features a "shovel-shaped" screen with a diagonal of 6.88″. The resolution, of course, is not quite large, but pixels and graininess are not visible. The smartphone with active use lives up to 3 days, while there is support for fast charging. The body of the gadget withstands moisture: it can be washed, immersed in water, walking with it in the rain. This model is one of the best options for children of all ages: 7, 8, 9, 10 years old. True, a student who needs speed and good image quality will not work smart. The cameras here are just for show, and the outdated Mediatek copes only with basic tasks.
- You can install applications on the memory card
- Reliable moisture protection
- Huge screen
- Large battery with support for fast charging and Type-C
- Cameras for 3 plus
- No infrared
- Heavy
- Weak processor
Top 3. Xiaomi Redmi 7 3/32GB
According to reviews, the gadget is surprisingly tenacious: it can withstand numerous drops on tiles and asphalt. At the same time, the smart does not lose its performance for at least 1 year of operation.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 10649
- Processor: Snapdragon 632, 1.8 GHz
- Display: IPS 1520x720 6.26″
- Memory capacity: 3/32 GB
- Cameras: main 12 + 2 MP; frontal 8 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh, up to 15 hours of video playback
A smartphone with an HD+ screen and a dual camera, which is great for a budget employee. The model will allow children 7-10 years old to enjoy gaming - Snapdragon 632 pulls simple games and resource-intensive programs at minimum settings. The device is also equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, which lasts for two to three days. The phone is suitable for a child who loves to take pictures: together with the GCAM, the smart gives excellent pictures even at dusk. Small flaws in the form of a lag proximity sensor and a fading display of the model can be quite forgiven for its affordable price and wide functionality.
- Main camera with fast autofocus
- Affordable price
- big battery
- There is an infrared port
- Sometimes the proximity sensor does not work
- You need to carefully check before buying: there is a marriage
- Display fades in the sun
Top 2. Samsung Galaxy A10
The smartphone is designed for younger students. The firmware works without lags, and there is enough memory for all basic needs: from calls to simple games. At the same time, the phone costs a little more than 8,000 rubles.
- Assembly country: Vietnam
- Average cost: 8490 rubles.
- Processor: Exynos 7884, 1.6 GHz
- Display: TFT 1520x720 6.2″
- Memory capacity: 2/32 GB (22.6 GB available)
- Cameras: main 13 MP; frontal 5 MP
- Battery: 3400 mAh, up to 15 hours of work
Lightweight smartphone for schoolchildren 7-8 years old. The model is ideal for an undemanding user: it allows you to stay in touch, while looking stylish and holding a charge perfectly. In addition, the device produces quite good pictures - with the help of A10, the child will be able to try out mobile photography. A small amount of memory is fully offset by a separate slot for microSD up to 512 GB. In the reviews, there is dissatisfaction with the jittering of the device and its strong heating at low load, but such problems are relevant only for defective devices. In general, this smart is a great solution for a child without special performance requirements.
- Bright and readable screen
- Supports undemanding games and programs
- Shoots at 4-ku + in good lighting
- There is a separate slot for a memory card
- There is a small percentage of marriage
- Little RAM
- Weak processor
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Top 1. HUAWEI P smart Z 4/64GB
The phone combines good functionality and affordable price. For a little more than 13,000 rubles, the user gets a frameless FHD + screen, a durable battery and an original design.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 13590 rubles.
- Processor: Kirin 710F, 2.2 GHz
- Display: IPS 2340x1080 6.59″
- Memory capacity: 4/64 GB
- Cameras: main 16 + 2 MP; frontal 16 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh, up to 11 hours of video playback
A smartphone with a large FHD + screen without bangs, cutouts and frames. The colors of the display are bright and juicy, the detailing is at a high level.Batteries last for two to three days with moderate-active use. An interesting feature of the model is that the front camera is hidden in the body. She leaves the upper side face if necessary. This solution will surely appeal to schoolchildren who like to shoot, because the quality of the shots of the gadget is quite acceptable for its price segment. The phone is suitable for older children: 8-9-10 years old and teenagers. For younger students, it’s better to look at something more secure, without a front-facing camera.
- Large screen without cutouts
- Economical charge consumption
- Interesting design
- There are Google services
- Sometimes it messes up the proximity sensor
- There are defective copies
- Quickly scratched case: need protection
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The best smartphones for kids with lots of storage
The TOP includes phone models with a storage capacity of 128 GB. The selection includes gadgets from OPPO, HONOR, ZTE.
Top 3. ZTE Blade 20 Smart
The gadget works without a proprietary shell, which significantly increases the performance of the entire system. And it’s easier to get rid of pre-installed garbage here than on other devices.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 12490 rubles.
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P60, 2 GHz
- Display: IPS 1560x720 6.49″
- Memory capacity: 4/128 GB
- Cameras: main 16 + 8 + 2 MP; frontal 8 MP
- Battery: 5000 mAh, up to 2 days of work
Phone with a large stock of built-in memory and reverse charging. This model is a good option for younger students.Children aged 10 and over can get a little bored with the Blade 20 Smart: it does not support heavy games and looks rustic. But with basic tasks and undemanding programs, smart copes with a solid 5-ku. In addition to the basic functionality, there are some nice “goodies” here: support for LDAC, aptX / aptXHD and AAC codecs, which are responsible for good sound, an energy-intensive battery, Type-C, a miniJack connector at the top of the case, and a bright HD + screen. Even despite the shortcomings, the smartphone definitely deserves attention.
- High autonomy
- Headphone jack on the top of the case
- loud speaker
- Support reverse charging of other devices
- Fast contactless payment
- Slippery back panel
- Occasional marriage occurs
- Difficult to find accessories and protection
- Mediocre video quality
Top 2. HONOR 10i 4/128GB
The phone scored the maximum number of reviews in the selection. Smart has become popular thanks to a large supply of memory, a beautiful appearance and a 32 MP front camera.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 14990 rubles.
- Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 710, 2.2 GHz
- Display: IPS 2340x1080 6.21″
- Memory capacity: 4/128 GB
- Cameras: main 24 + 8 + 2 MP; frontal 32 MP
- Battery: 3400 mAh, up to 10 hours of video playback
This smartphone is simply created for children who are fond of mobile photography. The quality of photos, videos here on the main and front cameras are excellent. Plus, the device has a good wide-angle lens. Also, the smart is equipped with a fairly powerful processor, which excels in performance and supports some resource-intensive games.The model has an NFC module, as well as a quick-response fingerprint scanner. This is one of the most progressive smartphones that will suit both children from 7 to 10 years old and adults. The phone is presented in 3 colors, so that both girls and boys will be able to choose the right option for themselves.
- High quality photo
- Good speaker with clear sound
- Comfortable shell
- Excellent screen color reproduction
- Fast charge consumption
- Doesn't support some games
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Top 1. OPPO A53 4/128GB
The model is characterized by a particularly smooth operation of the display. Not only other budget devices, but also some models from the mid-budget segment cannot boast of having a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 14990 rubles.
- Processor: Snapdragon 460, 1.8 GHz
- Display: IPS 1600x720 6.5″
- Memory capacity: 4/128 GB
- Cameras: main 13 + 2 + 2 MP; frontal 8 MP
- Battery: 5000 mAh, up to 2 days of work at an average load
The novelty of the end of 2020 is considered the best solution among budget devices. For a child, there is everything you need here: a productive, albeit a bit old, processor, a block of mid-range cameras, a beautiful design and a large HD + display with 90 Hz (settings and menus). The smartphone is sharpened for basic needs: surfing, watching videos, playing games. It does not heat up during operation, it is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, NFC and a good GPS module. This, of course, is not so important for younger children, but for older students such a set of functions is quite interesting. The gadget shoots at 4-ku, but the main camera is very mediocre: there are problems with detailing.If we discard this minus, then the A53 may well become a good "friend" for a child of 8-10 years old.
- Runs demanding games on the lowest settings
- Does not overheat
- Smooth screen operation
- Good sound quality
- Mark Corps
- Mediocre main camera
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The best smartphones for kids with a powerful processor
The selection includes phones that play modern mobile games and are distinguished by the smoothness of the system. The TOP is represented by devices from Chinese brands: Realme, Xiaomi, Meizu.
Top 3. Meizu 16 6/64GB
In the synthetic test of the AnTuTu benchmark, the smartphone scores 206137 points. This is the largest figure in the collection.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 13490 rubles.
- Processor: Snapdragon 710, 2.2 GHz
- Display: AMOLED 2160x1080 6″
- Memory capacity: 6/64 GB
- Cameras: main 12 + 20 MP; frontal 20 MP
- Battery: 3100 mAh, up to 15 hours of work at an average load
The smartphone, which won the hearts of many adult users, is also ideal for children from 10 years old. It combines a stylish appearance with a powerful processor, good cameras and a bright AMOLED screen. The child will be comfortable not only making calls from this gadget, but also watching videos, playing demanding games and taking pictures. Yes, the phone is already considered slightly outdated, but this does not prevent it from remaining in demand. Compact dimensions, coupled with a comfortable diagonal of 6 inches, allow you to control the gadget with one hand. In its price segment, this model is the best solution for a teenager.True, choosing Meizu 16, you have to put up with the lack of updates and a weak battery.
- Draws without drawdown all modern mobile games
- Beautiful AMOLED display with in-display fingerprint scanner
- Optical stabilization
- High quality metal/ceramic body
- Great sound
- Fingerprint scanner sometimes not working
- No new firmware updates
- Weak battery
Top 2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4/64GB
The model is protected on both sides by 5th generation Corning Gorilla Glass. Smart looks expensive and presentable.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 12338 rubles.
- Processor: Snapdragon 660, 2.2 GHz
- Display: IPS 2340x1080 6.3″
- Memory capacity: 4/64 GB
- Cameras: main 48 + 5 MP; frontal 13 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh, up to 17 hours of video playback
A smartphone that allows you to enjoy graphics in modern games. In AnTuTu, it gives good performance: 166147 points. The 4000 mAh battery resignedly withstands long gaming times, the screen and body are protected from scratches by Gorilla Glass 5. Another advantage of the smartphone is a 48 MP camera. True, the pictures here are not always successful: it is better to take pictures only on the street and from a tripod. In other scenarios, photo quality is reduced due to poor stabilization. The gadget is not bad for novice users: even despite the oldish processor, it is still suitable for mobile gaming. Smart is suitable not only for children 9-10 years old and older, but also for younger students 7-8 years old due to ease of setup and control.
- Scratch resistant screen
- Good quality outdoor shots
- Holds a charge in standby mode + calls + social networks up to 2 days
- Beautiful scratch-resistant glass body
- Heats up in some resource-intensive games
- Poor stabilization in photos and videos
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Top 1. Realme C3 3/64GB
The smartphone is able to live up to 30 days in standby mode and up to 3 days with an average / minimum load. In the TOP, this is one of the highest indicators.
- Assembly country: China
- Average cost: 10490 rubles.
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G70, 2 GHz
- Display: IPS 1600x720 6.52″
- Memory capacity: 3/64 GB
- Cameras: main 12 + 2 + 2 MP; frontal 5 MP
- Battery: 5000 mAh, up to 30 days standby
A budget phone with a durable battery and a gaming processor. The gadget can withstand up to 3 days of moderate use, and with games, active video viewing, the battery lasts about a day due to the voracity of the screen. The smartphone is suitable for younger students 7-8 years old, and older children from 10 years old. Teenagers will like the model thanks to the support of resource-intensive games, and younger kids will like the smart with an interesting design and a large display. True, even despite the installed MediaTek Helio G70, the model still sometimes lags. This is due to the small amount of RAM. But if you do not overload the smart with serious tasks, then its performance will be more than enough for both speed and games.
- Up to 3 days without charging
- Gaining 194170 points in the AnTuTu benchmark
- Bright display
- Supports modern games
- There is a module for contactless payment
- Not enough RAM for complex tasks
- In some instances, the sensor lags and the speaker beeps slightly
- Single Band WiFi
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