Today almost all children and young people have a mobile phone, but what is worth remembering when choosing a mobile phone for children?

According to a study by the Norwegian Media Authority, most children get their first mobile phone at the age of 9, and among 11-year-olds, about 90 percent have a smartphone. In the 12-14 age group, the figure has risen to 97 percent, and from age 15-16, everyone has a mobile phone.

If you haven't decided when your child should have a mobile phone, read this guide: https://bornholm.nu/?Id=110536. We hope these tips will help you decide. And below we've put together a few things to think about before you choose a mobile phone for your child.

Smartphone for toddlers

When introducing your child to the smartphone world, it might be a good idea to get a mobile from the same manufacturer as the rest of the family. It's easier to help and control when you know the operating system and mobile brand yourself.

If the rest of the family has iPhones, it can be an advantage for the youngest ones - then you also get access to more family functions. The same goes for Android, where there are many similar solutions.

Which mobile should you choose?

One of the most expensive top models a 9-year-old probably doesn't need. Our experience shows that when you need to choose a mobile phone for very young children, it's very appropriate and not difficult to go back one or two generations and still get a great mobile experience.

Also, remember how most children use their mobile phones

Are you a little nervous about letting your child touch an advanced model in their hands? A broken mobile phone screen is unpleasant and expensive to repair. A broken iPhone screen, for example, will cost between NOK 1,500 and NOK 8,000 depending on the model and the extent of the damage. If you buy a mobile phone from SWAP, you get screen insurance together with the purchase. Then you only pay a deductible if there is an accident, so you can save many thousands of SEK.

Mobile phones for teens

When children grow up, they spend a lot of time on their mobile phones. Learning, chatting with friends, and having fun are all done on a gadget screen, and so there is a need for a fast mobile phone that can handle all the little and big things.

When much of a young person's communication takes place via social media, a good camera is important to document and share every moment.

Like new - buy a second-hand mobile phone

You don't always need a brand new mobile phone. There are plenty of services that make it easy to find a mobile phone suitable for kids at a lower price! Don't worry, it's perfectly safe to buy a second-hand mobile phone through verified special services. You'll get a mobile phone that's been thoroughly checked and restored.

The warranty is the same as when you buy a new mobile, and if you change your mind, you always have a 14-day free return.

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