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Five tips for parents when buying a smartphone this season for their teens. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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All kids want a cellphone \u2013 they\u2019re cool \u2013 and most parents acknowledge that the convenience and peace of mind of a teen with a phone more than balances out the downsides. But which one of the many on the market should you buy? While it\u2019s a good idea to let your teen have a say, we also offer 5 tips for parents looking for reliability and value for money.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Look for a device that\u2019s affordable and<\/em> good quality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Smartphone penetration has reached an all-time high in South Africa (91%), which means that the market has become quite competitive, with numerous brands offering excellent handsets at an affordable price. Most phones in the R1 500-R4 800 price range are of decent quality, with good specs and cameras, and they look good too. TECNO\u2019s recently launched Spark 5, for example, which sells for R2 999, has four cameras on the back and one on the front, artificial intelligence (AI) lenses, and wireless earphones, among other features.<\/p>\n

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    2. The camera is everything<\/strong><\/p>\n

    For teens, a great camera is a prerequisite for an awesome selfie or that special Instagram moment. You can assess a camera\u2019s quality on the size of the phone\u2019s screen, the camera\u2019s lenses and zoom functionality, and how well it shoots a video. Having five cameras in one handset, for instance, allows for awesome new angles, excellent light (whether it\u2019s night or day), and an all-round better finish with no blurry edges.<\/p>\n

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    3. Battery life is important<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Smartphones are notorious for poor-performing batteries, but a long-lasting battery is vital for taking pics and videos, WhatsApping and using various other apps, and browsing social media. A decent battery should offer at least a day\u2019s use before needing recharging. TECNO\u2019s Spark 5 handset offers 16 hours of calling, 8 hours of camera work or at least 14 hours of continuous video playback.<\/p>\n

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    4. Size matters<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Capetonian dance sensation Matthew Power, one of South Africa\u2019s biggest TikTok stars with 261 300 followers, says, \u201cI\u2019m continually on the go, creating stuff for both my TikTok and Instagram feeds, so the camera, the size of the smartphone\u2019s screen, and then of course its overall style are things that I look out for.\u201d For teens who spend a large portion of their time watching videos on their phones, playing games and browsing social-media feeds, the size of a screen and the phone\u2019s overall appearance matter. A phone that offers a razor-sharp, bright screen display, with a +90% screen-to-body ratio is a winner.<\/p>\n

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    5. Accessories are the cherry on the top<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Dress up your teen\u2019s phone to add to its functionality and aesthetic appeal. Things like a protective case or cover, screen protectors (if you don\u2019t have a case or cover) and a portable charger are the most useful items. And while all phones come with headphones, your teen would love a Bluetooth set: Hipods H2 wireless earphones are water-resistant and can play up to 24 hours of nonstop music.<\/p>\n

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