Back-to-school time is here, and with buying new uniforms, and school equipment and ensuring your child’s tech is up to date for the new academic year, it can be a struggle to afford everything. But we have a way to help leave your pockets slightly less empty.

We have provided a list of the best budget smartphones that would be perfect for your child attending their school year or secondary school. And even better… they are all available at Envirofone, so take a look now!

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iPhone SE 2022:

First up we have the iPhone SE 2022, the 2-year-old model cheaper than any other iPhone model. Although it lacks some features like 5G connectivity and offers the Apple A15 Bionic processor over the A16 Bionic processor, it is so much cheaper, available in 3 gorgeous colours and is a lot smaller. Many people over the years have complained about Apple’s larger phone models being too big, so it’s refreshing to see the classic iPhone design has returned for this model.

The SE has a smaller screen overall, at 4.7”, while also offering the iconic home button at the bottom of the iPhone, which we lost back in 2017 with the debut of the iPhone X.

Is the iPhone SE good for students?

This phone is perfect for school because it is much smaller and can easily be stored in a school blazer pocket or the bottom of a bag. Its retina IPS LCD ensures the phone will be scratch-proof despite being a lower-quality screen build meaning it’s the perfect device for your child to use on the way to and home from school.

Pros:	Cons:
Strong battery life Frequent software updates	Lacks night mode

 

Samsung Galaxy A53:

Next up is the Samsung Galaxy A53, part of Samsungs iconic budget A-Series lineup. This phone is a great choice when it comes to saving money in general. As we mentioned, the A-Series is a mid-range price level series popular amongst tech fans for offering both advanced features and a reasonable price.

What is special about the Samsung Galaxy A53?

One thing we love about this phone is the phone's durable features, IP67 waterproof resistance, completely dustproof, and strong Super AMOLED display screen. If your child or teenager is prone to dropping their phone frequently, using it during the rain or cold conditions or is just clumsy in general, the Galaxy A53 will stay protected.

Pros:	Cons:
Variety of cameras Good screen quality	No wireless charging options

 

Samsung FE phones:

Samsung have another series within their brand which is the perfect budget option and that’s the Samsung FE phones. FE means Fan Edition, meaning that after each new phone is released, Samsung takes all the positive feedback and favourite fan features of the phone and incorporates it into another, cheaper version. This means you get the top-of-the-range features at a lower price.

What’s best is that almost all the current Samsung phones have an FE edition, like the Galaxy S23 FE on Envirofone. This phone has a stunning matte finish metal frame and triple-lens camera layout and is available in a selection of colours.

Are Samsung FE phones good?

This phone is perfect for schools as we know teenagers are focused on getting the best of the best when it comes to tech to impress their friends. With these phones, you can ensure your child has a top-tier smartphone without worrying about the amount it will cost. Get the latest and greatest phones minus the price!

Pros:	Cons:
Colour selection Strong battery life	Poor camera quality

 

Motorola:

Motorola in general is one of the best budget Android phones. The G Series is very popular (and cheap) with the Motorola Moto G50 being a standout. One of its standout features is its battery life, with the Moto G50 battery lasting up to 2 days according to Motorola's official website.

Why are Motorola phones so good?

This is perfect because as we mentioned, the Motorola phones have incredible battery life. So if your child is constantly using their phone for researching, trying to contact parents or for use between lesson time, these phones ensure their device will never die throughout the day.

Pros:	Cons:
Reasonably priced Good selection of features	No frequent updates

 

Refurbished phones from Envirofone:

And finally, a great place to search for budget phones for your back-to-school needs is using Envirofone. We have a multitude of refurbished phones waiting for you, which have been carefully repaired, checked and tested to ensure they are working like new.  No longer considered brand new, these phones are sold at a much lower price. This means you could have a barely used phone which is priced at half of its original price!

Check out our selection, we don’t just offer smartphones either, there are tablets, laptops and more waiting for you!

Pros:	Cons:
Cheaper Professionally checked	Not ‘brand new’

Related blog: Best Smartphones At Envirofone

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Conclusion:

Remember, we also offer a trading system at Envirofone Trade. Where you can hand in your old devices in return for cash! No matter the brand, condition or age of your tech, we will take it off your hands and you can get some extra coins for your pocket! Have a look at our website now.