Most modern children have their first smartphone in primary school. The criteria for choosing a children's smartphone are different from those for an adult.
In this article, we will tell you what to look for when choosing the first smartphone, as well as 5 inexpensive models from the Russian brand INOI, which are suitable for the role of the first smartphone for a child.
- Remember about age. It is not worth buying an expensive smartphone with a bunch of extra options for a child of 6-11 years old. Children are not always tidy and do not take particular care of their belongings.
- The smartphone should not be large; it should fit comfortably in the palm of a child, or at least be comfortable to operate with both hands.
- Pay attention to the screen. The screen should be bright and clear enough so as not to strain your eyes or spoil your vision.
- The charge should be enough for at least a day. So that the child does not suddenly remain without communication, it is better to immediately take care of buying a smartphone with a sufficiently capacious battery.
- Need a camera for hobbyists - A child needs a camera in a phone, but it doesn't have to be professional.
- Android is the best choice - Android is the most widely used operating system in the world, found on both expensive and budget smartphones.
- 1-2 GB of RAM, which is enough for simple tutorials, games, applications and surfing the Internet.
- The built-in memory can be expanded with a memory card in all smartphones with Android OS.
5 INOI models that are suitable for the role of the first smartphone for a child
INOI kPhone
INOI kPhone is specially designed for school and preschool children. The main feature of this model is the presence of non-removable parental control functions, with the help of which you can find out where the child is and what he is doing, control how he uses the smartphone, limit the time of use, approve or reject downloaded applications and set up a safe search on the Internet. Parents can see the battery level in the child's phone and call him even in silent mode. INOI kPhone can be connected to any iOS or Android smartphone, so it doesn't matter which smartphone your parents have. In addition, the smartphone has recommendations for useful free applications for learning and development, and the voice assistant Alice from Yandex is installed on the main screen, which can answer all questions, tell a fairy tale or sing a song.
INOI kPhone has a large, comfortable 5.5-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. Bright IPS matrix with a resolution of 1280x640 pixels provides high image quality and excellent color reproduction. The body of INOI kPhone is covered with a matte soft-touch material that protects the smartphone from slipping on a smooth surface (for example, on a desk). The battery capacity of 2850 mAh is enough to go all day without recharging. For photos, videos and selfies, the smartphone has an 8 megapixel main camera and a 5 megapixel front camera. INOI kPhone runs on the Android 8 Go operating system, has 1 GB of internal memory and 8 GB of RAM. You can install 2 SIM cards at the same time and add a memory card.
INOI 1 Lite
INOI 1 Lite is one of the smallest and most compact smartphones you can find today. The diagonal of the screen of this model is only 4 inches, and the weight is 109 grams. It is easy to carry in your backpack and in your pocket. It is also the most affordable smartphone in Russia running Android 8 Go. It costs only 2,290 rubles. Android Go is a light version of the fresh Android 8.1 Oreo OS, designed specifically for budget smartphones with up to 1GB of RAM. Android Go takes up 2x less memory than Android Oreo and improves smartphone performance.
INOI 1 Lite is suitable for the most simple, basic tasks: calls, video communication and surfing the Internet. The smartphone has a TN-matrix with a resolution of 854x480 pixels. With low specifications, the battery capacity of the 1000 mAh model is enough for a day of use. The smartphone has a 5 megapixel camera, 2 SIM card slots and a separate slot for memory cards up to 32 GB.
INOI 2
INOI 2 and its modification INOI 2 Lite became the most popular models of the brand in 2018. The smartphone has a 5-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 16: 9 and a TN matrix. Battery capacity - 2500 mAh. INOI 2 operates on 4G high-speed Internet networks and is available in 5 color options: black and gold (with a matte finish), as well as in twilight colors Twilight Blue, Twilight Pink and Twilight Green (with a premium glossy IML coating for the case, popular with leading manufacturers smartphones). Children will love this bright and unusual design. INOI 2 has 3 separate slots: for 2 SIM cards and a memory card. There is a main camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels and a front one - 2 megapixels.
INOI3
INOI 3 is also available in 5 color options, including a premium IML case with a glossy finish. The 5-inch screen has an 18: 9 aspect ratio, which makes the smartphone appear smaller and more comfortable in the hand. The model is equipped with a dual 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. You can connect wireless headphones to INOI 3 and listen to music in high quality. The model runs on the Android 8 Go operating system, has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, expandable up to 128 GB. The battery with a capacity of 2250 mAh withstands a day of work without recharging at medium loads.
INOI 6i
If you still think that your child will spend a lot of time on the phone, and he needs a smartphone with a powerful battery, pay attention to INOI 6i. The 4000 mAh battery capacity can last up to 2 days of work without recharging. INOI 6i makes it easy to read, play and watch movies. The model is equipped with a large and bright 5.5-inch IPS screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. The smartphone is available in a matte soft-touch body in two color options: black and gold. It can accommodate 2 SIM cards and a memory card up to 128 GB. For photos and selfies, the smartphone has a main 8-megapixel camera and a 5-megapixel front camera.
