Taking the plunge and giving your child a handset? Here’s all you need to know –
from the best models to the tariffs and networks (and how to use parental
controls)
As the schools go back, pressure mounts on parents to give their children their
first phone. If you’ve decided the time has come, there are many options to
choose from, whether it’s a smartphone, a basic handset, or an upgrade to
something newer.
From the handset to the mobile service that goes with it, and from key parental
controls to how well the phone fits with the devices you already use, here are
some of the things you should know before taking the plunge – including which
models are the best.
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Using the reissued 3210 model left our reporter very frustrated – but less
mobile-obsessed and in awe of its battery life
After about 10 minutes of furious tapping on the tiny buttons to write a still
unfinished text the anger I’m feeling towards the “retro” Nokia 3210 I’m toiling
over is mounting.
It is one of a new wave of “detox” or “dumb” phones aimed at techno-stressed
individuals who want to escape the thrall of apps and notifications but, in this
moment, I really want to smash it.
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The most ethical, sustainable and repairable handset gets a big upgrade with
even longer support
The Dutch smartphone company Fairphone has achieved something remarkable – a
handset that could last a decade.
The ethical pioneer, which leads the way in repairable devices, has just
released the Fairphone 5. It is a thinner, lighter and more refined device
compared with its predecessors and one that makes leaps and bounds in terms of
longevity, repairability and quality.
Screen: 6.46in QHD+ OLED (460ppi)
Processor: Qualcomm QCM6490
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB + microSD card slot
Operating system: Fairphone OS based on Android 13
Camera: dual 50MP rear, 50MP selfie camera
Connectivity: 5G, esim + nanosim, wifi6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 and GPS
Water resistance: IP55 (spray/splash)
Dimensions: 161.6 x 75.83 x 9.6mm
Weight: 212g
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