Best Kids’ Phones 2022

If you’re looking for a cell phone for your child, you might not want to get them a full-fledged smart phone just yet, with 24/7 fast internet access and all that that entails. A dumb phone is therefore a very good option for kids that are old enough to have their own phone, so they can call home in an emergency situation, or parents can reach them to find out their whereabouts.

For a kids’ phone, stability is a must. It shouldn’t easily break when accidentally dropped, stepped on, left outside in the rain, or whatever. Therefore, we definitely recommend getting a rugged phone for your kids.

A simple speed dial option is a plus, for kids that are too young to remember their home phone number. However most kids get the hang of using technical equipment like phones a lot faster than us older folks, so we wouldn’t be too concerned about this as long as the number is stored somewhere in the phone.

Another great feature for a kids’ phone is an MP3 player, so they can listen to music or audio programs on long rides, flights, and similar potentially boring situations.

Our favorite phone for kids is the Samsung Convoy 3. While not completely waterproof, it can take some getting wet or being dropped. It comes with an MP3 player and a speed dial function. It also has a couple of games, and the push-to-talk feature can be fun.

If you’re looking for a 100% waterproof phone for your kids, go for the Casio Ravine 2 which is fully rugged.

Samsung Intensity II SCH-U460 QWERTY Slide Phone (Verizon)

The Samsung Intensity II is a slider phone that was designed with texting and social media in mind, making it a great dumb phone especially for kids and teenagers. It has a full number and navigation keypad on the outside, just like a typical bar phone. Sliding the phone open ...
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ZTE Altair 2 Z432 QWERTY GoPhone (AT&T)

The ZTE Altair 2 Z432 is a popular low-cost GoPhone on the AT&T network. It features a full-scale QWERTY keyboard, great for typing text messages. The keys are kind of tiny though, as we would expect with a QWERTY bar phone of this size. GoPhone means this is a prepaid ...
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LG Extravert 2 QWERTY Slide Phone With Touch Screen (Verizon)

The LG Extravert 2 (VN280) is a versatile dumb phone that comes with a touch screen plus a full-blown QWERTY keyboard that slides out from underneath. The QWERTY keyboard is great for texting, while the 3.2" touch screen make it look and feel almost like a smart phone without actually ...
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Samsung a157 Non-Camera Flip Phone (AT&T)

Phones without a built-in camera are rather hard to come by these days. With all the talk about hacking going on, some may be aiming to ensure their privacy, while others may just wish to go as light as possible on technology with their phone. Whatever your reasons for desiring ...
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Samsung Convoy 3 U680 Rugged Flip Phone (Verizon)

The Samsung Convoy 3 is a great, ruggedized flip phone that can handle a lot of harsh treatment. It meets military standard MILSTD810F in terms of resistance to dust and sand, shock, vibration, and humidity. While it doesn't claim to be 100% waterproof (so you'd better not take it for a swim ...
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Casio g’zOne C781 Ravine 2: Rugged Flip Phone (Verizon)

I have no idea how Casio came up with this name, nor how to pronounce it, but the g'zOne C781 Ravine 2 (shall we just call it Ravine 2?) rugged phone can definitely stand some punishment. It is IP67 and MIL-STD-810F certified to be highly dust, shock, and water resistant ...
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Compare Technical Specs

Best Dumb Phones For Kids 2022

Phone	Casio g’zOne C781 Ravine 2	Samsung Convoy 3 U680	Samsung a157	LG Extravert 2 VN280
Approx. price	$90	$75	$80	$60
Battery	1150mAh	1300mAh	800mAh	1000mAh
Bluetooth	v3.0, A2DP	v2.1, A2DP		v3.0, A2DP
Browser	Opera Mini	Opera Mini		Opera Mini
Camera	3.2 MP	3.2 MP	No	2MP
Carrier	Verizon	Verizon	AT&T	Verizon
Dimensions	2" x 0.8" x 4.3"	2" x 0.8" x 4.1"	3.8" x 1.8" x 0.7"	4.4" x 2.15" x 0.64"
Display (ext)	1.38", 128x128px	1.3", 128x128px		3.2" Touch (240x400px)
Display (int)	2.2", 240x320px	2.4" 240x320px	1.8", 128x160px
E-mail client	Yes	No		Yes
Flashlight	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Flip	Flip	Flip	Slide
FM Radio	No	No
Games	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes		Yes
Headset jack	2.5mm	No
Hearing aid	M4/T4 compatible		M4	M4, T4
Memory (RAM)	256MB	256MB	256MB	512MB
MP3 player	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
MP3 ring tones	Yes	Yes		Yes
Rugged	IP67, 810F	810F	No	No
SIM card	Yes	No	Yes	No
SD card (max.)	32GB	32GB		32GB
Speed dial	Yes	Yes
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Standby time	21 days	19 days	10 days	16 days
Talk time	4h40m	6h30m	5h	6h
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0		MicroUSB 2.0
Vibration alarm	Yes	Yes		Yes
Voice dial		Yes		Yes
Waterproof	Yes	Not 100%		No
Weight (oz)	4.9		3.0	4.15