Rating of the best inexpensive smartphones for children in 2022

The times when the phone was needed only for calls have already passed, and today this gadget is indispensable in all spheres of human life. Moreover, this device can really facilitate many tasks, as well as help in training or recreation.

In 2022, every child wants to have a phone, because it is a universal toy that is always there. And, despite all the fears of parents, there is nothing wrong with this, because modern technologies have already entered life too firmly and this trend will only intensify in the future. Therefore, even gaining banal skills in working with digital devices, not to mention the joy of a gift, is an excellent reason to study the rating of the best inexpensive smartphones for children in 2022 in order to most accurately select a device based on its advantages and disadvantages.

Simple smartphones

Buying an expensive phone for a child is pointless, even adults do not use the full functionality of their devices. However, it is impossible to consider frankly cheap options, and there are several reasons for this:

• Display. When buying a smartphone, a child needs to understand that no matter how he is forbidden to play games, he will do it. So the only thing that can help in such a situation is to choose a model with a good screen resolution, which will strain your eyes less.
• Autonomy. If the battery lasts only a few hours, then it is likely that it will be simply impossible to get through to the child - the children will definitely not save the battery.
• Screen size. It is important to find the edge here. On the one hand, a small diagonal allows a small hand to comfortably wrap around the case, on the other hand, reading from too small displays will again strain your eyes.
• performance and cameras. When purchasing a frankly weak gadget, you need to be prepared for the fact that the child will start asking for a new thing as early as next year.

Having decided on the main selection criteria, we proceed to the rating itself. For a quick reference, please use the table below:

Model	cameras	Performance	Memory	Dimensions	average price
Doogee X53	primary: 5 MP + 5 MP front camera: 2 MP	MediatTek MTK6580M (1.3 GHz)), Mali-400 MP2	1/16GB	146.3x69.8x8.6mm	5 000 rubles
Prestigio S Max 7610 Duo	primary: 13 MP + 2 MP + 0.3 MP front camera: 5 MP	Spreadtrum Shark L3 4+4 cores (1.6GHz + 1.2GHz),	3/32GB	157x74x9.5mm	8 000 rubles
Samsung Galaxy M10	primary: 13 MP + 5 MP front camera: 5 MP	Samsung Exynos 7870 (1.6 GHz), ARM Mali-T830 MP1	2/16GB	155.6.3x75.6x7.7mm	8 300 rubles
Honor 8A	primary: 13 MP front camera: 8 MP	MediaTek MT6765 (4x2.3 GHz, 4x1.8 GHz), PowerVR GE8320	2/32GB	156.28x73.5x8.22mm	10 000 rubles
Motorola Moto E6 Plus	primary: 13 MP + 2 MP front camera: 8 MP	MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 (2.0 GHz), PowerVR GE8320	2/32GB	155.6x73.1x8.6mm	8 000 rubles
Meizu M10	primary: 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP front camera: 8 MP	MediaTek Helio P25 (2.6 GHz), ARM Mali-T880 MP2	3/32GB	164.87x76.33x8.45mm	12 000 rubles

Doogee X53

Average price: 5,000 rubles.

This smartphone is the minimum you should aim for, but it's great for elementary school students or as a first phone. The smartphone has a discreet design and a plastic case, but at the same time it has an impressive 5.3-inch diagonal with a TFT matrix. The screen resolution is 960×480, and the pixel density is 201 ppi, which is low for such a display size, and therefore the picture will be quite grainy.

The device supports two SIM cards, as well as 3G networks. Instead of a SIM card, you can install an external ROM up to 64 GB.

Responsible for performance is a MediatTek MTK6580M quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz with Mali-400 MP2 graphics. It should be noted right away that the device will not pull modern games, but many popular applications from Google Play will still work.

There is a lot of internal memory (as for the cost) - 16 GB. But there are obvious problems with RAM - 1 GB in 2022 is very small, but still enough for the normal operation of the system and applications. By the way, the Doogee X53 comes with a fairly fresh Android 7.0 Nougat, so there should be no compatibility problems.

The cameras of the smartphone leave much to be desired - this is a 5 MP + 5 MP dual main sensor (100 ° wide angle) with a good f / 1.8 aperture. The front camera received a 2 MP module (f / 2.4). The maximum video quality is 1280 × 720, which corresponds to the HD format.

Of the wireless technologies, it is worth highlighting the presence of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, support for satellite systems A-GPS, GPS. There is also a mini-Jack 3.5 mm and an old microUSB connector.

The battery of the phone has a capacity of 2200 mAh. At first glance, it seems that this is not enough, but given the undemanding hardware and the absence of any serious sensors, the charge will last for a long time with moderate use.

• Price;
• Big screen;
• Good autonomy;
• Wide-angle camera;
• Internal memory 16 GB;
• Android 7.0 Nougat;
• 3G support.

• Screen options;
• Performance and RAM;
• Front-camera.

Conclusion: Doogee X53 is an affordable device that has all the necessary features, albeit in a stripped-down version. Perfect for children under 10 years old who play simple games and are not demanding on image quality.

Prestigio S Max 7610 Duo

Average price: 8,000 rubles.

Quite an interesting and popular model, due to the good price / quality ratio. The first thing that catches the device is, of course, a large screen with thin bezels and a stylish drop camera. The screen also has a bright IPS matrix with a resolution of 1560 x 720. The only negative is a slight defect in colors that give off cold (green shades).

It supports work with two SIM-cards, which is clear from the name, but there is also a pleasant surprise - a separate tray for external memory. That is, you do not have to choose between a SIM card and a microSD card.

But the performance is clearly not the strongest side of the Prestigio S Max 7610 Duo - the Spreadtrum Shark L3 processor, although it has eight cores, cannot boast of good power in active games. Largely due to the clock frequency of the Cortex-A55 4 + 4 cores (1.6 GHz + 1.2 GHz). But not demanding applications and the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system work without lags. By the way, the device has 3 GB of RAM, which allows it to boot quickly and show good performance. Built-in memory as for a state employee in 2022 is also quite enough - 32 GB. If desired, you can insert an external flash card up to 128 GB.

The phone supports 4G (LTE), so, given the size of the screen, watching videos and movies online will be comfortable on it.

With cameras, everything is not bad - the main one has three sensors at 13 MP + 2 MP + 0.3 MP. True, you should not expect too much - there are a lot of cameras, but the number in this case is far from a decisive indicator. The front camera received a modest 5 megapixel module, but in general it shoots well.

Wireless technology is not surprising - it's standard Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and Wi-Fi. There is an accelerometer, a light and proximity sensor, a fingerprint scanner. The face unlock function has been implemented and contrary to all expectations, it even works, although not always the first time. There is a mini-Jack 3.5 mm and a microUSB connector.

Autonomy is not bad, as for the price - a 3000 mAh battery holds a charge for about 5 hours in game mode, and a day in normal mode.

• Price quality;
• Stylish appearance;
• Big screen;
• Octa-core processor and fast RAM;
• face unlock;
• Triple camera;
• Support 4G (LTE);
• autonomy;
• Android 8.1 Oreo;
• Separate microSD slot.

• Small image defects;
• Image quality;
• Performance for modern games is not enough;
• There are problems with the OS update.

Conclusion: Prestigio S Max 7610 Duo will be a good gift both for a boy, due to its good performance, and for a girl, who cares not only for appearance, but also for a large screen with high-speed Internet access.

Samsung Galaxy M10

Average price: 8,300 rubles.

The Galaxy M10 is one of the most affordable smartphones from the Korean company. But, despite the low cost, the owners speak of it mostly positively. The secret of success is a large PLS screen with a diagonal of 6.2 inches (resolution 1520 by 720), brand recognition and, of course, a stylish appearance. The phone has very thin bezels, a waterdrop notch for the camera, and a high percentage of usable screen area. So externally the device looks more expensive than it costs.

The device supports Nano-SIM cards and 4G (LTE) networks. It is possible to further expand the internal storage capacity by 16 GB by installing microSD up to 512 GB.

In terms of performance, the device looks ambiguous. On the one hand, a rather powerful Samsung Exynos 7870 processor with eight Cortex-A53 cores (each with a frequency of 1.6 GHz) and ARM Mali-T830 MP1 graphics, on the other hand, only 2 GB of RAM, which does not allow it to reach its full potential. However, the system works without signing, and many games are played, albeit at low settings.

But the cameras of the Galaxy M10 are really good - a dual main module of 13 MP + 5 MP and a 5 MP front camera take bright and lively pictures, there is also a 120 ° wide-angle sensor.

Works under control of Android 8.1 OS with SE 9.5 shell.Among the wireless technologies are Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, A-GPS navigation, Beidou, GLONASS. MicroUSB is used as a power connector, there is a 3.5 mm jack for headphones.

A 3400 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy, which allows you to actively use an energy-efficient smartphone for more than 5 hours due to smart hardware and a low screen resolution.

• Support 4G;
• Powerful and economical processor;
• Good cameras;
• autonomy;
• 120° wide angle sensor.
• Bright screen with a diagonal of 6.2 inches;
• Design.

• Little RAM memory;
• External memory 16 GB.

Conclusion: The Samsung Galaxy M10 is a great option for a smartphone for older children, because in addition to good features, the device has an attractive appearance and high-quality cameras. In addition, this is a great option for watching movies - the PLS-matrix perfectly reproduces colors, and the large screen allows you to watch videos without straining your eyesight.

Honor 8A

Average price: 10,000 rubles.

In many ways, Honor 8A is similar to the Galaxy M10: from the big screen to the stuffing. However, the Chinese developer has relied on performance. The 6.09-inch display with an IPS matrix with a resolution of 1560 × 720 pixels reproduces colors well, and thin edges and a notch emphasize the completeness of the image.

Inside, Honor has eight Cortex-A53 cores of the MediaTek MT6765 processor (four productive cores at 2.3 GHz and four economical ones at 1.8 GHz). The PowerVR GE8320 graphics allows you to play modern games at low and medium settings, but again the problem is in the RAM - 2 GB is clearly not enough for modern applications.

The phone supports the 4G (LTE) communication standard, and works with two nano-sim cards.Internal memory is enough for a state employee - 32 GB, but it is possible to install external flash memory up to 512 GB.

In terms of cameras, the smartphone is not too surprising - a 13 MP main sensor (f / 1.8) and an 8 MP front camera (f / 2.0 aperture). However, the quality of the sensors is at a decent level and the pictures are no worse than competitors with multiple sensors. The maximum shooting quality is Full HD 1920x1080 with stereo sound.

From the unexpected - the presence in wireless technologies in addition to Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi, an NFC sensor. Not the most necessary in a smartphone for children, but still a pretty useful feature. Navigation is carried out by GPS, Beidou, GLONASS. There are sensors for lighting, position, proximity, a fingerprint scanner, and the face unlock function is also implemented. The mini jack has not disappeared anywhere, as has the microUSB power connector.

With autonomy, everything is also in order - users claim that the 3020 mAh battery is enough for a day of normal operation and network use.

• Powerful processor;
• 32 GB of internal memory;
• NFC sensor;
• autonomy;
• Stylish appearance;
• cameras;
• Price quality;
• OS Android 9.0 (Pie);
• Bright display with a diagonal of 6.09 inches.

• You will have to choose between the second SIM card and flash memory;
• 2 GB of RAM (the system does not slow down, but the potential is not fully disclosed).

Conclusion: Honor 8A is a good option for both a guy and a girl - a variety of stylish colors are great for young people. This should also include a large frameless display and a good camera for the price. Still, the device is preferable for those who want to play active games, for photos it is better to look at the Galaxy M10.

Motorola Moto E6 Plus

Average price: 8,000 rubles.

Moto E6 Plus is one of the latest models of the company, which received an elongated 6.1-inch frameless IPS display with a resolution of 1560 × 720. Not without a drop camera, so that all the popular chips are saved.

Like other models of the rating, it has a slot for two Nano-SIMs and can be equipped with microSD up to 512 GB. Built-in memory - 32 GB. There is support for 4G (LTE).

Inside, the smartphone has an advanced MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 processor with eight Cortex-A53 cores. The clock frequency of each core is 2.0 GHz, which is quite enough for modern games at low and medium graphics settings in conjunction with the PowerVR GE8320 video core. Again, the device slows down, first of all, RAM - only 2 GB of RAM is available. However, the system based on Android 9.0 (Pie) does not slow down and the device works quite quickly.

With cameras, everything is a little better than that of the Honor 8A - the main module has two sensors + 2 MP (the second depth sensor). The front camera received an 8 megapixel matrix (f / 2.0 aperture). By the way, a beauty mode has been implemented, which should appeal to selfie fans. Video recording is possible in Full HD 1920x1080.

But NFC is no longer here, there is only Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi and GPS, Beidou, GLONASS navigation. Built-in fingerprint scanner (rear), accelerometer, light and proximity sensors. There is also face unlock, microUSB slot and 3.5mm headphone jack.

The 3000 mAh battery is enough for a day of normal use. Playing games, the phone sits down in less than 4 hours.

• Attractive appearance;
• Android 9.0 (Pie);
• IPS display at 6.1 inches;
• Price;
• cameras;
• CPU;
• 32 GB internal storage.

• 2 GB RAM;
• The battery drains quite quickly when using the network and games.

Conclusion: Motorola Moto E6 Plus is an interesting modern smartphone, which in fact is a cross between the two previous models of Samsung and Honor. However, a significant advantage of the model is the balance between cameras and performance, given the price of 8,000 rubles.

Meizu M10

Average price: 12,000 rubles.

This smartphone is already suitable for adult children due to the large 6.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1600 x 720. Of all the smartphones listed above, it is the M10 that has the narrowest bezels and the smallest chin. The front camera is made, embedded in the screen in the form of a drop. But the main external advantage of the phone is a stylish glass cover. It is not often possible to meet such a solution in budget smartphones, so Meizu has a slight advantage. Also on the back is a triple camera and a fingerprint scanner, making the device look much more expensive than it costs.

The device works without problems with a 4G network, and also has slots for two SIM cards. The pre-installed system is Android 9 (Pie).

But what really pleases the model is its performance. The MediaTek Helio P25 processor has eight high-performance Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 2.6 GHz. And the modern graphics ARM Mali-T880 MP2 provides good performance even in demanding games. The RAM is a little let down - 3 GB is enough for comfortable work, but this is clearly not the limit of the smartphone's capabilities. By the way, 32 GB of built-in memory is available, which also reminds of the budget of the smartphone. Of the minuses - a slot for a microSD memory card combined (up to 128 GB), which means you have to choose between a SIM card and a drive.

Surprisingly, everything is also good with cameras - 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP takes excellent pictures in good lighting, but is expectedly “noisy” in the dark. You can record video in Full HD, resolution 1920x1080 (stereo sound). The front camera does not stand out in any way - just a good 8 megapixel sensor without any bells and whistles.

Unfortunately, the phone lacks NFC, but it does have Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi. Navigation is provided by GPS and GLONASS. There is a microUSB port and a 3.5mm mini jack. Of the sensors, it is worth highlighting the presence of a fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, compass, lighting and proximity. And the last surprise is a 4000 mAh battery. Yes, the autonomy of the device is all right, but do not forget about the screen size and the lack of energy-efficient cores in the processor. As a result, the operating time of the device is approximately the same as that of competitors - 5-7 hours of active use.

• Stylish design;
• Triple camera;
• Productive processor;
• 3 GB RAM;
• Android 9 (Pie);
• autonomy;
• Screen size 6.5 inches.

• Dimensions (small children will certainly like the phone, but it will be very inconvenient to use it in everyday life);
• Very few accessories on the market;
• Combined memory slot.

Conclusion: Meizu M10 is a smartphone that combines good performance, stylish design, and good cameras. In addition to this, it has a large battery and a large screen. And looking at the price and the number of positive reviews on the network, it becomes clear that the cons are simply lost against the background of the merits.

Advanced smartphones

This section will collect the most powerful smartphones available that absolutely any child will love, due to their excellent performance and stylish appearance. The price range on average ranges from 14 to 16 thousand rubles.

Table:

Model	cameras	Performance	Memory	Dimensions	average price
Motorola One Macro	main: 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 front camera: 8 MP	MediaTek Helio P70 (2.0 GHz), ARM Mali-G72 MP3	4/64GB	157.6x75.41x8.99mm	13 800 rubles
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T	primary: 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP front camera: 13 MP	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (2 GHz)	4/64GB	161.15x75.4x8.6 mm	15 200 rubles
Samsung Galaxy A30s	primary: 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP front camera: 16 MP	Samsung Exynos 7904 (2x 1.8 GHz and 6x 1.6 GHz), ARM Mali-G71 MP2	3/32GB	158.5,x74.7x7.8mm	16 300 rubles
Meizu X8	primary: 12 MP + 5 MP front camera: 20 MP	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (2.2 GHz, Qualcomm Adreno 616	6/128GB	151.2x74.6x7.8mm	13 000 rubles

Motorola One Macro

Average price: 13,800 rubles.

Another representative of Motorola with a large 6.2-inch IPS screen (resolution 1520 x 720) and excellent color solutions. The body of the smartphone can be purple or blue with gradient transitions, which, together with a triple vertical camera and a frameless display, looks very attractive.

There is support for 4G (LTE), as well as a combined SIM card slot (you can insert a microSD up to 512 GB into one of them). The operating system from the box is Android 9.0 (Pie).

MediaTek Helio P70 is responsible for performance. This processor has eight cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. Graphics ARM Mali-G72 MP3 shows good results in tests, and runs modern games at low-medium settings, which is very good for a budget employee.There is enough RAM and internal memory - 4/64 GB, which is already acceptable for middle-class devices.

The main triple camera has a resolution of modules 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP, and the front camera is 8 MP. An interesting solution that is used in many devices, achieving good results due to additional depth sensors and macro photography.

There are standard Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi, navigation via GLONASS and GPS. Of the unusual - the degree of dust and moisture protection IPx2 and the presence of a Type-C connector. Sensors: fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, lighting, gyroscope.

The 4000 mAh battery provides long battery life, however, the lack of energy-efficient cores and the display at maximum brightness can land a charge in less than 6 hours.

• Colors;
• CPU;
• Degree of dust and moisture protection IPx2;
• Triple camera;
• Type-C connector;
• IPS screen 6.2 inches;
• Memory 4/64 GB;
• Autonomy.

• Combined SIM slot.

Conclusion: A bright and stylish smartphone with good performance and cameras - considering the cost, one of the most interesting options in its price category.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T

Average price: 15,200 rubles.

One of the most interesting budget phones of 2022 due to perfectly matched colors and gradient transitions, a large 6.3-inch IPS screen with a high resolution of 2340 × 1080 and, of course, an incredibly attractive price.

There is support for 4G, it works with two Nano-SIMs, the memory card slot is not combined, support for microSD up to 256 GB. Android 9.0 (Pie) is preinstalled out of the box.

Inside, Xiaomi has a well-established Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 with 8 Kryo 260 cores (2 GHz).And the Qualcomm Adreno 610 graphics accelerator, along with 4 GB of RAM, perfectly pulls the most modern applications at medium graphics settings.

The main camera has four sensors - 48 MP + 8 MP (ultra wide-angle 120 °) + 2 (macro) MP + 2 MP (depth). The front camera has a 13 megapixel matrix. Needless to say, having such indicators, the device shoots much better than its competitors and is not in vain called a “budget camera phone”. By the way, the device is capable of shooting video in 4K (3840 × 2160), which is a huge plus for a state employee.

Also Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T has:

• Wireless technologies: Bluetooth 5.0, IRDA, NFC, Wi-Fi;
• Sensors: accelerometer, compass, lighting, proximity, gyroscope, fingerprint scanner;
• Interfaces: mini-Jack, Type-C.

It also has face unlock technology.

Autonomy at a decent level - a 4000 mAh battery is in no way inferior to its main competitors and holds about 6 hours in productive mode.

• Stylish design;
• Price;
• Quadruple chamber;
• Performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 665;
• Recording 4K (3840×2160);
• NFC, IRDA;
• Memory 4/64 GB;
• Type-C connector;
• IPS screen 6.3 inches;
• autonomy;
• Separate slot for a flash card.

• There are problems finding the network (the second SIM card can sometimes lose connection).

Conclusion: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T is the smartphone that has everything at a low price. You can describe its advantages for a long time, but you just have to look at the number of positive reviews and all questions immediately disappear.

Samsung Galaxy A30s

Average price: 16,300 rubles.

Another budget "camera phone", but this time from the world famous Korean manufacturer.A large frameless screen, an excellent display-to-body ratio and an attractive design - all this is about the Galaxy A30s.

The screen diagonal is 6.4 inches with a relatively small resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels, but the picture still looks bright and vibrant thanks to the Super AMOLED matrix.

4G (LTE) and two Nano-SIMs are supported. The slot is not combined (microSD up to 512 GB). OS version - Android 9.0 (Pie). The memory of the device was a bit disappointing - 3/32GB is still not what I wanted to see for this price.

The Samsung Exynos 7904 CPU has Cortex-A73 + Cortex-A53 cores (distributed at 2x 1.8 GHz and 6x 1.6 GHz). The ARM Mali-G71 MP2 video core is used. In games, not too good performance is shown (mostly new items are at minimum), but given the 4000 mAh battery, this solution provides good autonomy.

The triple vertical camera has 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP modules, the front camera is 16 MP. The phone shoots very well, given that it is a state employee, but there is no shooting in 4K - Full HD (1920x1080) is the ceiling of possibilities.

Navigation is represented by A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS systems. There are Type-C and mini jack interfaces, as well as Bluetoot 5.0, NFC and Wi-Fi technologies and face unlock.

List of sensors: Hola, lighting, proximity, geomagnetic, accelerometer, gyroscope.

• Triple camera;
• Economical processor;
• autonomy;
• NFC
• Super AMOLED screen 6.4 inches;
• Separate slot for a flash card;
• Android0 (Pie);
• Many sensors;
• Design.

• Memory 3/32GB;
• Processor power;
• Dimensions (may be too big for a child's hand).

Conclusion: The Samsung Galaxy A30s is a great option for those who want an inexpensive phone with a good camera and at the same time from a well-known brand. The performance is a little disappointing, but the smartphone is not positioned by the manufacturer as a gaming one.

Meizu X8

Average price: 13,000 rubles.

Perhaps the most interesting smartphone rating. Having a price of about 13,000 rubles (for aliexpress, the cost goes up to 10,000), the model offers a 6.15-inch display with a screen resolution of 2220 × 1080. It is worth highlighting the very thin frames and the almost complete absence of the "chin" and "eyebrows". The usual back cover spoils the impression a little, but the manufacturer had to sacrifice something in order to maintain an attractive cost.

As expected, the phone supports 4G (LTE) networks, and also accommodates two Nano-SIM cards. Of the minuses - the lack of a slot for flash memory as such (you will have to be content with 128 GB of internal memory, which is actually an unimaginable luxury for a state employee). Also, outdated Android 8.1 (Oreo) comes out of the box, but it is possible to update the device (Android is not clean, but with Meizu Flyme's proprietary shell).

And the strongest point of this model is performance. The eight Kryo 360 cores of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor have an operating frequency of 2.2 GHz, which, in conjunction with the Qualcomm Adreno 616 video core and 6 GB of RAM, provides excellent performance even in demanding games at medium and high graphics settings.

The main camera is dual 12 MP + 5 MP, however, this is a high-quality Sony sensor, so the photos are unexpectedly good. And for selfie lovers, it’s a real holiday at all - 20 megapixels at the front camera, it’s hard to find even in middle-class devices, not to mention budget ones.By the way, the phone records video in 4K (3840×2160) without any problems, which is also very unusual for this price category.

There are all the necessary sensors (gyroscope, lighting, proximity, Hall, compass), interfaces (Type-C, mini-Jack), A-GPS navigation, Beidou, GLONASS, as well as modern Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi technologies, recognition function faces. Among the shortcomings is the lack of an NFC module.

The battery capacity is 3210 mAh, but the owners claim that the smartphone holds a charge all day with normal use and even games (about 6 hours).

• cameras;
• Performance;
• Memory 6/128 GB;
• Price;
• Screen 6.15 inches;
• Shooting video in 4K (3840×2160);
• autonomy;
• Frameless screen.

• No microSD slot
• No NFC
• Android 8.1 (Oreo);
• Accessories will have to be bought on aliexpress;
• The design is simple.

Conclusion: Meizu X8 is an affordable smartphone that will appeal to both gamers, thanks to its amazing performance, and selfie fans - the modules have good resolution and high-quality assembly. However, there are also small problems, but looking at the characteristics of the device, I don’t want to mention them.

Summing up

Finding a smartphone for a child in 2022 will not be a problem, because manufacturers produce a lot of models of very different directions, costs and positioning. First of all, it is worth determining for what purposes the device is bought:

• As a first phone for a small child, the inexpensive and relatively compact Doogee X53 is perfect;
• For older children - Prestigio S Max 7610 Duo if the brand is not important and Samsung Galaxy M10 if the appearance and "name" of the device matter;
• As a universal game / photo / autonomy smartphone - Meizu X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T as more affordable options and Samsung Galaxy A30s as a status one.

And yet, before buying a gift, it is better to find out directly or indirectly which phone the child likes best, because sometimes the preferences of children can turn out to be completely non-obvious.