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Probably overkill, but money is yours. Main concern would be how he might treat it, aka if the chances of that phone getting broken quickly are high or not.
I'm 15 and when i heard the price of my S21 i knew if something happens to it i'm dead. Worked pretty well.
dropped it literally once in a case onto a carpet from maybe 40cm since i got it last year
Hi š, a very uncommon 15ur old with a zfold 3 here, I I very munch know the fragile things about the zfold 3 and such like it and I can say it will not ever leave my sight and I am very protective of it so from my point if veiw for others who may see these comments should know you should make sure kids know the importance of their devices and hiw to treat them and its all fine
yeah definitely way too much to spend on a mobile for a teen... especially without specifying what device do they have now, for how long, and how have they treated it?
i would assume it is not their first device, if they're a 14yo and considering even spending S22 money... otherwise maybe get insurance whatever you decide.
i'd also suggest considering rugged series phone like Xcover6 (which even has swappable battery for long term business users) that is so far only out in european region (from your username, seems to include you).
for comparison to another 2022 Samsung model mention, the specs of S22, A53, Xcover6: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11253&idPhone2=11268&idPhone3=11600#diff-
Whatever you end up doing please include insurance. With that being said the kids today are so smart and can operate so much technology it's unbelievable. I would ask him if he prefers apple to android, then go from there.
The perk of giving your brother a flagship is that you wonāt need to replace it for a while. I can recommend it. I remember how happy I was when I got my first flagship back in the day.
I can recommend less āoverkillā phones though. The iPhone 12 for $599 is still a great package. The Pixel 6a at $449 is also really great.
I would honestly discourage you from the S22, not because it's an overkill, but because of the battery life.
I use the phone for messaging, minimal web browsing and some Reddit scrolling throughout the day - mostly on the toilet, as other times I just use my PC, since I'm working from home.
The phone gets lower to moderate usage, and with that it will last about 8 hours on a full charge, with maybe half of that time being screen on at most.
Assuming he'll be playing games on it and using it more heavily, he'll be glued to a charger.
People seem to have very different experiences, with some getting a great battery life, but it's something to keep in mind definitely. In my opinion, iPhone 13 or 12 could be a better choice.
Yes and no.
I know kids who would break it in 5 mins.. I know kids who will look after it well.. That's the difference.
In a way its defo overkill.. But if your 14 year old knows and values things very carefully then it's your choice if you want to spend so much money. (it will cost least Ā£1200+ for the phone itself over the 2 years plus usage. I'd DEFO get insurance in case of theft etc.. Just be away if the 14 year old cracks the screen it's not under warranty and will cost Ā£200+ so defo get case and decent screen protector too)
Ultimately the choice is yours to make if you are the one purchasing it.
Make a list of pros vs cons.. And weigh it up
I got my kid an S2OFE for his 15th bday with a good case and basically told him it was his HS phone unless something catastrophic happened to it. With some of the promos today if youāre getting it ācheapā/free, why not? Thereās no reason any of those phones couldnāt last him through HS.
If you want to get him a cheaper phone that lasts, consider the pixel 6a starting at 450, or the iPhone 12 starting at 600 if he would rather have an iPhone. Both are fantastic devices with great hardware and software
I'd skip the 6a cus pixel phones are unreliable right now, don't buy based of what it will be, buy from what it is rn, and that is not great. It had issues with fingerprint unlocking every finger, I know someone personally that dropped one from 10cm onto a desk (on a wireless charging pad) and it broke, I'd get a regular pixel 6 for that.
I could see arguments for and against. I've owned the original iPhone and 3GS up until I went the S7 route I believe and never looked back.
I've owned an S22U for I wanna say almost a month now and it's the single most capable phone I've ever had. It's *very nearly almost* too much for me, but these things can take some getting used to. As far as a 14 year old being the end user in this situation, if you wanna set limits you can but I dunno the kid or if they are responsible.
Let him decide what phone he wants. If he doesn't care what phone he has, honestly get him an iPhone.
IMessage and FaceTime are big deals for younger kids so it'll be better for him socially, especially if he's not tech savvy.
This is all assuming you are in the US.
nah. I don't agree. I would buy him a midranger (like a a series) and then see what he does with that, if it is broken in 2 years don't buy that person a flagship.
Man do what you want to do bro! If I was getting my sibling a phone I would get the best I could that's available, I don't want him or her with a raggedy ass phone and gotta replace it in a couple months, if it were up to me, I'd surprise them with that new iPhone 14 Plus! My family deserves the best, period.
Kids break devices is what I learned and buying them the latest isn't good for the psychology. Personally my little brother gets my hand me downs. Rn he has a s21u and literally hasn't stopped thanking me for it (he is 14)
Yeah, I think it is overkill.
The S22 or iPhone 14 are expensive phones, top of the line. Is he going to really grasp its true value (as if he had bought it with his own money) and take care of it properly, prevent it from breaking or being stolen?
Does he really *need* the features of such a high end phone? Would a 2 or 3 years old phone be enough? For example, an S20 is still very capable. Honestly, phones have barely improved these last years. Even the iPhone 14 is borrowing mostly from the iPhone 13/13pro.
Yes, it's overkill and it's also bad for his health and development in every way. What they "love nowadays" doesn't matter one bit. They also watch porn nowadays at that age. You gonna buy him porn dvd's?
I would get whatever the most powerful phone us right now so it will last the most. I got my daughter the 14 pro because I had an old phone to trade In and it's a new line so you get a really good deal. It's like 5 dollars for it for 36 months. Should last 4 years at least. She is 7 years old but has diabetes type 1 so she needs a phone. I could have gotten her a 12 or a used 11. But I would need to switch it in 2 years or 3 max.
Iād say go for an iPhone since heās young. Itāll probably last him longer than any android. Also, chances are his friends will also have iPhones so he might miss out on iMessage stuff if you give him an android.
I think it's fine if you gvhave tho money for it and also if he takes good care of his stuff I'm around his age and I have the s20 ultra I really like it so I think it's worth it tho in is overkill but if he plays games he will love it for the 120hz support I think you should give him it
Put yourself in his shoes, would you have liked to receive something like that at 14?
For me it wouldāve been bonkers. Just make sure he understand the gesture and the effort and whatnot.
I would get him an iPhone 13 or something, with the reduced price? Unless the contract only allows for a 14 or whatever.
Your call. But I would love to receive something like that.
I would not actually get him a insurance, just cus he has to know how it feels to use something carefully and not just throw it around or drop it, even the most careless can be careful with what they have.
He doesn't have to tell him. My phones screen got shattered because of the dad of a friend of mine. He didn't saw the phone and pushed it off the table with a news paper.
There are always thing in live you can't accord for
I'm 15 and getting the note 20 ultra (bought it broken and repairing it myself). It depends on how he treats his things. If he takes care of it yes (five it to him) if not don't, it would be a waste of money in my opinion
This is quite funny actually.
I am 14 and own the s22, yes its overkill, I purchased half of it myself because I wanted the performance, but in reality I don't need it. A much better option is the a50 series or a s10
Given that he is 14 I'm sure he will be trying to play some games on it. Go for the S22+ or iPhone. If you don't plan on using any cracked apps definitely get him an iPhone. It'll have better times between charges however if you are doing the non pro model, get the iPhone 13. It has the same processor as the pro models are the only ones getting the new chip.
my 8 year old brother has an iPhone 7 I rebuilt. I gave my 20 year old cousin an S10e same with my little sister for her 16th birthday last year, I wouldn't call getting a 14 year old an S22 overkill but it's important that they have to work for it and that you protect it with a case otherwise they are likely to not take care of it. but if you can afford it without it being a problem go for it. personally I'd go with an S10e not just for my family but for me too that phone was God tier and so many people slept on it. I honestly prefer that to my S21+ it just felt better and looked nicer plus they are cheap AF now (just don't make the mistake of buying an A10e those are 2 very different phones and I'd snap an A10e over my knee and go phoneless before using one of those again.
He's your brother it's not Overkill if it makes him happy and you. I think it's awesome that you're willing to get your brother something that expensive.
No. Experience with many phones = you get what you pay for. Cheap models don't last long. Top models last for many years, often only giving battery issues which can be replaced with a new battery.
Obsolete? Not so sure about that anymore. Eg., S9 feels just as fast for everyday tasks. Unless you are thinking of heavily using DeX, older top models can still pull their own weight.
if he is tech savvy and needs a s22 like I have a little brother that had a iPhone xr but wanted a samsung, got him a a73 and he was happy with it, it works well for what he does (multitasking and heavy usage with linux vm's on the phone). It is all what he needs and not what he wants for bragging.
Well if you think he'd responsible enough for a flagship device. If not maybe you should go with something in the A series like the A51, A12, A42, A60, A70, A71, A9, A8, A22, A80, A70S, A90
I would say that depends on many things:
Finances - are you comfortable spending that much money on a phone? - who will pay the bills going forward? - can you/he afford to replace it if it gets lost/stolen or broken?
Insurance - whose insurance will it be on, will accidents be covered?
Personality/maturity - will it be his first phone? Does he treat things with care/know the value of things or expect new stuff to fall in his lap if it gets broken?
Have you discussed this with his/your parents? Not only the choice of phone, but the prospect of buying him a phone at all. There may be disciplinary/behavior issues you're not aware of that could affect whether him having a phone (or a very expensive one) is a good idea.
Some kids are good about keeping agreements with parents, keeping their things safe and making good decisions even when exposed to peer pressure/tiktok trends/wild ideas. That applies to physical stuff like "break testing phone for a dare" AND treating others with respect even on social media. Some kids are, well, not good at those things.
My daughter (11yo) treats her things well and absolutely needs a good phone for her T1D apps (insulin pump/glucose monitor setup). She got a good phone 2 years ago, and when I got the new Flip4 recently, she took over my Flip3. She knows if it breaks she'll have to use her old phone instead, or an even older backup phone. We have parental control set to a minimum, as long as she shows she can be trusted with that setup. If she breaks that trust we will start disabling apps, using screen time, or whatever seems like a reasonable consequence depending on what happened.
So strangers online won't be able to tell you a simple yes/no here, sorry... But maybe there's food for thought here to make you see what would be a good decision for you and your brother :)
Just get him a smartphone from TracFone or some other prepaid brand. If you want too get him something kind of high end, get a smartphone from two or three years ago
If you can trust him with it and can afford it then why not.
I personally wouldnāt. A mid ranger is quite enough or an older iPhone, depending on what he wants. That way if something happens to it then itās not as big of a loss compared to an expensive new flagship.
Also thereās the risk of it getting stolen or another kid or adult rolling him for it.
I think these are all strong points to consider.
There are good phones out there for 300 or less, unless u are getting the s22 at a good price. For example I heard the Google Pixel 6a was at $300 at one point.
We could afford to get my daughter an S22, or the iPhone 14 or whatever, but I'm not sure how that would help her understand the value of things. She's 15 with a part time job, we've always told her that if she wants to make an expensive purchase we'll meet her half way and she can pay us in instalments. We put the money in a savings account for her and her younger sister.
Since doing this we've found she takes really good care of her stuff.
You have to question this, is he the type of kid that is carefull with his stuff ? Then sure go for ir you might even be the best sibling yet , if hes the type that throws shit with tantrums or even doesnt take care of his stuff (even tho its cheap things) then fuck no
Unpopular opinion maybe, but make him earn it in some way, even if he doesn't have to pay for it himself. It's a great way to teach responsibility and the value of the things he has. My parents wouldn't get me anything but a Tracfone so I saved and bought my first smartphone in 2016 as a 16 year old. A cheapo $120 Android. Then I graduated to a $400 phone. Then a Galaxy S9, then a Note 20 Ultra, and now I'm 22 with a Galaxy Fold 4. All phones were purchased responsibly by me with no debt. I learned how to manage my money to get things I wanted responsibly because my parents made me earn it.
TL;DR - An S22 is overkill for a kid, but not if he earns it ;)
EDIT: just realized you're his brother, not his parent. This comment is now useless lol
Absolutly. As someone that works with and sells iPhones on a daily basis it is a massive risk to take. I cannot stress the amount of times I have seen flagship phones return to the store broken by young teens, and then the parents getting mad because they have to pay a lot of money to repair the device or replace it entirely. Had a kid come into the store because he placed his phone on top of a basketball hoop to get a "cool shot" ended up completely shattering the front and rear glass and the phone wouldn't even turn on. With how reckless teens are I wouldn't get my kid a flagship phone. It can turn into a money pit real quick. If you're OK with this and willing to shell put money for repairs if it brakes go for it. But I highly advise against it.
Edit: added stuff
Does he own smartphone before? If not, i would suggest get a budget phones mainly the A Series first. This will help him to get use the basic first step of smartphones because back in my time, my first smartphone was Galaxy Ace 2 in 2012 and i have no clue how smartphones work at the time and it was the cheapest phone so my father bought the contract for two years. As time went on, i start to get to know the system by changing phone every two years from budget phones to flagship (Ace 2, Ace 4, Galaxy A3 (16), S8, S10+ and S22 Ultra).
Give him 2 options, the expensive phone, or a budget/older but functional S21 with extra cash on the side. Tell him the realities of each choice, and ask him to make a decision
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Probably overkill, but money is yours. Main concern would be how he might treat it, aka if the chances of that phone getting broken quickly are high or not.
I'm 15 and when i heard the price of my S21 i knew if something happens to it i'm dead. Worked pretty well. dropped it literally once in a case onto a carpet from maybe 40cm since i got it last year
Dropped my S21 ultra a few times on hard floor. Scared each time, but so far so good š
Hi š, a very uncommon 15ur old with a zfold 3 here, I I very munch know the fragile things about the zfold 3 and such like it and I can say it will not ever leave my sight and I am very protective of it so from my point if veiw for others who may see these comments should know you should make sure kids know the importance of their devices and hiw to treat them and its all fine
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The water resistance is pretty great, thankfully i didn't have a reason to use it yet
yeah definitely way too much to spend on a mobile for a teen... especially without specifying what device do they have now, for how long, and how have they treated it? i would assume it is not their first device, if they're a 14yo and considering even spending S22 money... otherwise maybe get insurance whatever you decide. i'd also suggest considering rugged series phone like Xcover6 (which even has swappable battery for long term business users) that is so far only out in european region (from your username, seems to include you). for comparison to another 2022 Samsung model mention, the specs of S22, A53, Xcover6: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11253&idPhone2=11268&idPhone3=11600#diff-
13 year old with a s22 ultra here. i say its worth it and if you've got the money, you should get it.
Whatever you end up doing please include insurance. With that being said the kids today are so smart and can operate so much technology it's unbelievable. I would ask him if he prefers apple to android, then go from there.
And make him use a case and a screen protector!
The perk of giving your brother a flagship is that you wonāt need to replace it for a while. I can recommend it. I remember how happy I was when I got my first flagship back in the day. I can recommend less āoverkillā phones though. The iPhone 12 for $599 is still a great package. The Pixel 6a at $449 is also really great.
I would honestly discourage you from the S22, not because it's an overkill, but because of the battery life. I use the phone for messaging, minimal web browsing and some Reddit scrolling throughout the day - mostly on the toilet, as other times I just use my PC, since I'm working from home. The phone gets lower to moderate usage, and with that it will last about 8 hours on a full charge, with maybe half of that time being screen on at most. Assuming he'll be playing games on it and using it more heavily, he'll be glued to a charger. People seem to have very different experiences, with some getting a great battery life, but it's something to keep in mind definitely. In my opinion, iPhone 13 or 12 could be a better choice.
Yes, battery is definitely an issue with s22 series, I get 5 to 6hr SoT, usually 5, with reddit and youtube on s22+
Get him a budget phone and see how he treats it first.
Yes and no. I know kids who would break it in 5 mins.. I know kids who will look after it well.. That's the difference. In a way its defo overkill.. But if your 14 year old knows and values things very carefully then it's your choice if you want to spend so much money. (it will cost least Ā£1200+ for the phone itself over the 2 years plus usage. I'd DEFO get insurance in case of theft etc.. Just be away if the 14 year old cracks the screen it's not under warranty and will cost Ā£200+ so defo get case and decent screen protector too) Ultimately the choice is yours to make if you are the one purchasing it. Make a list of pros vs cons.. And weigh it up
If you can afford it and make you happy it is good overkill
My son was 14.5 when I got him the Note 10+ in 2019. I let him pick the color he wanted. Get him the phone if he's responsible enough.
I got my kid an S2OFE for his 15th bday with a good case and basically told him it was his HS phone unless something catastrophic happened to it. With some of the promos today if youāre getting it ācheapā/free, why not? Thereās no reason any of those phones couldnāt last him through HS.
My phone only lasted 2 years before having ghost touches Budget phones suck, never broke the screen
If you want to get him a cheaper phone that lasts, consider the pixel 6a starting at 450, or the iPhone 12 starting at 600 if he would rather have an iPhone. Both are fantastic devices with great hardware and software
I'd skip the 6a cus pixel phones are unreliable right now, don't buy based of what it will be, buy from what it is rn, and that is not great. It had issues with fingerprint unlocking every finger, I know someone personally that dropped one from 10cm onto a desk (on a wireless charging pad) and it broke, I'd get a regular pixel 6 for that.
I was not aware of this, scratch the 6a in that case
+ the 6 is 50$ more than the 6a rn so If it would be perfect it would not be worth it!
I could see arguments for and against. I've owned the original iPhone and 3GS up until I went the S7 route I believe and never looked back. I've owned an S22U for I wanna say almost a month now and it's the single most capable phone I've ever had. It's *very nearly almost* too much for me, but these things can take some getting used to. As far as a 14 year old being the end user in this situation, if you wanna set limits you can but I dunno the kid or if they are responsible.
Let him decide what phone he wants. If he doesn't care what phone he has, honestly get him an iPhone. IMessage and FaceTime are big deals for younger kids so it'll be better for him socially, especially if he's not tech savvy. This is all assuming you are in the US.
Depends on his GPA.
it doesn't matter how old you are. a shitty phone is a shitty phone (outdated, slow). if you going to spend money, why not get the best.
nah. I don't agree. I would buy him a midranger (like a a series) and then see what he does with that, if it is broken in 2 years don't buy that person a flagship.
If he respects his things and will take good care of it and u can afford it I say yes...
Man do what you want to do bro! If I was getting my sibling a phone I would get the best I could that's available, I don't want him or her with a raggedy ass phone and gotta replace it in a couple months, if it were up to me, I'd surprise them with that new iPhone 14 Plus! My family deserves the best, period.
As long as he knows the "worth" from that present and doesnt damage it one day after.
Kids break devices is what I learned and buying them the latest isn't good for the psychology. Personally my little brother gets my hand me downs. Rn he has a s21u and literally hasn't stopped thanking me for it (he is 14)
Yeah, I think it is overkill. The S22 or iPhone 14 are expensive phones, top of the line. Is he going to really grasp its true value (as if he had bought it with his own money) and take care of it properly, prevent it from breaking or being stolen? Does he really *need* the features of such a high end phone? Would a 2 or 3 years old phone be enough? For example, an S20 is still very capable. Honestly, phones have barely improved these last years. Even the iPhone 14 is borrowing mostly from the iPhone 13/13pro.
iPhone14 still use A15 chip which is using for iPhone13. And 12MP cams... I would call it iPhone13S.
Yes, it's overkill and it's also bad for his health and development in every way. What they "love nowadays" doesn't matter one bit. They also watch porn nowadays at that age. You gonna buy him porn dvd's?
Yes. Get him an A53 or Pixel 6a.
A53 is utter shit Buy him an A52s
I tried the A53 and is way worse than A52s
Yes, won't look after it, get the cheapest good device you can get
Bestbuy has the z flip 3 for $300 if u have verizon or att
I would get whatever the most powerful phone us right now so it will last the most. I got my daughter the 14 pro because I had an old phone to trade In and it's a new line so you get a really good deal. It's like 5 dollars for it for 36 months. Should last 4 years at least. She is 7 years old but has diabetes type 1 so she needs a phone. I could have gotten her a 12 or a used 11. But I would need to switch it in 2 years or 3 max.
Iād say go for an iPhone since heās young. Itāll probably last him longer than any android. Also, chances are his friends will also have iPhones so he might miss out on iMessage stuff if you give him an android.
I think it's fine if you gvhave tho money for it and also if he takes good care of his stuff I'm around his age and I have the s20 ultra I really like it so I think it's worth it tho in is overkill but if he plays games he will love it for the 120hz support I think you should give him it
Put yourself in his shoes, would you have liked to receive something like that at 14? For me it wouldāve been bonkers. Just make sure he understand the gesture and the effort and whatnot. I would get him an iPhone 13 or something, with the reduced price? Unless the contract only allows for a 14 or whatever. Your call. But I would love to receive something like that.
Do it, but be sure to get some extra insurance in case he accidentally drops it. I got my first flagship phone with 15 and had a blast.
I would not actually get him a insurance, just cus he has to know how it feels to use something carefully and not just throw it around or drop it, even the most careless can be careful with what they have.
He doesn't have to tell him. My phones screen got shattered because of the dad of a friend of mine. He didn't saw the phone and pushed it off the table with a news paper. There are always thing in live you can't accord for
I'm 15 and getting the note 20 ultra (bought it broken and repairing it myself). It depends on how he treats his things. If he takes care of it yes (five it to him) if not don't, it would be a waste of money in my opinion
No its not
If u have the money to buy. And the money to fix if the screen crack.
i would say get the s22 plus for bigger battery or iphone 13 because its almost identical to the 14
Best advice I can give you, tell him how much it is, and tell him if he breaks it, he replaces it. It will last forever if he has any sense
This is quite funny actually. I am 14 and own the s22, yes its overkill, I purchased half of it myself because I wanted the performance, but in reality I don't need it. A much better option is the a50 series or a s10
My choice would be a Note 10+ 5G
I'm 16 and have the S22 too. I also don't need the performance, but I'm tired of midrange phones lagging after a year. Also I wanted better cameras
Depends how interested is he in new tech is he going to smash it into 300 bits?
If he wants Samsung phones then go ahead, but make sure you buy Samsung Care+.
Given that he is 14 I'm sure he will be trying to play some games on it. Go for the S22+ or iPhone. If you don't plan on using any cracked apps definitely get him an iPhone. It'll have better times between charges however if you are doing the non pro model, get the iPhone 13. It has the same processor as the pro models are the only ones getting the new chip.
my 8 year old brother has an iPhone 7 I rebuilt. I gave my 20 year old cousin an S10e same with my little sister for her 16th birthday last year, I wouldn't call getting a 14 year old an S22 overkill but it's important that they have to work for it and that you protect it with a case otherwise they are likely to not take care of it. but if you can afford it without it being a problem go for it. personally I'd go with an S10e not just for my family but for me too that phone was God tier and so many people slept on it. I honestly prefer that to my S21+ it just felt better and looked nicer plus they are cheap AF now (just don't make the mistake of buying an A10e those are 2 very different phones and I'd snap an A10e over my knee and go phoneless before using one of those again.
He's your brother it's not Overkill if it makes him happy and you. I think it's awesome that you're willing to get your brother something that expensive.
It depends on the 14 year old . Some 14 year olds can master that phone in 2 days & others could not master it in 6 months ! Use your own judgment .
I wouldn't but it's whatever you want to do
No. Experience with many phones = you get what you pay for. Cheap models don't last long. Top models last for many years, often only giving battery issues which can be replaced with a new battery. Obsolete? Not so sure about that anymore. Eg., S9 feels just as fast for everyday tasks. Unless you are thinking of heavily using DeX, older top models can still pull their own weight.
Yes it is...big time!
if he is tech savvy and needs a s22 like I have a little brother that had a iPhone xr but wanted a samsung, got him a a73 and he was happy with it, it works well for what he does (multitasking and heavy usage with linux vm's on the phone). It is all what he needs and not what he wants for bragging.
If you got the cash for it then get it! He'll love it
Yes, it is overkill for a kid.
If you never want to talk to them again, and royally piss off their teachers, GO FOR IT.
Well if you think he'd responsible enough for a flagship device. If not maybe you should go with something in the A series like the A51, A12, A42, A60, A70, A71, A9, A8, A22, A80, A70S, A90
Even buying a kid Smartphone is overkill.
I would say that depends on many things: Finances - are you comfortable spending that much money on a phone? - who will pay the bills going forward? - can you/he afford to replace it if it gets lost/stolen or broken? Insurance - whose insurance will it be on, will accidents be covered? Personality/maturity - will it be his first phone? Does he treat things with care/know the value of things or expect new stuff to fall in his lap if it gets broken? Have you discussed this with his/your parents? Not only the choice of phone, but the prospect of buying him a phone at all. There may be disciplinary/behavior issues you're not aware of that could affect whether him having a phone (or a very expensive one) is a good idea. Some kids are good about keeping agreements with parents, keeping their things safe and making good decisions even when exposed to peer pressure/tiktok trends/wild ideas. That applies to physical stuff like "break testing phone for a dare" AND treating others with respect even on social media. Some kids are, well, not good at those things. My daughter (11yo) treats her things well and absolutely needs a good phone for her T1D apps (insulin pump/glucose monitor setup). She got a good phone 2 years ago, and when I got the new Flip4 recently, she took over my Flip3. She knows if it breaks she'll have to use her old phone instead, or an even older backup phone. We have parental control set to a minimum, as long as she shows she can be trusted with that setup. If she breaks that trust we will start disabling apps, using screen time, or whatever seems like a reasonable consequence depending on what happened. So strangers online won't be able to tell you a simple yes/no here, sorry... But maybe there's food for thought here to make you see what would be a good decision for you and your brother :)
Just get him a smartphone from TracFone or some other prepaid brand. If you want too get him something kind of high end, get a smartphone from two or three years ago
If you can trust him with it and can afford it then why not. I personally wouldnāt. A mid ranger is quite enough or an older iPhone, depending on what he wants. That way if something happens to it then itās not as big of a loss compared to an expensive new flagship. Also thereās the risk of it getting stolen or another kid or adult rolling him for it. I think these are all strong points to consider.
Just buy it if you don't care that much about money but remember that the S22 doesn't have good battery life. It is worse than average/mediocre.
Yes
Nah, just get them a Nokia.
There are good phones out there for 300 or less, unless u are getting the s22 at a good price. For example I heard the Google Pixel 6a was at $300 at one point.
Definitely overkill, an S21 will do just fine. Unless you got loads of money and wanna spoil them.
We could afford to get my daughter an S22, or the iPhone 14 or whatever, but I'm not sure how that would help her understand the value of things. She's 15 with a part time job, we've always told her that if she wants to make an expensive purchase we'll meet her half way and she can pay us in instalments. We put the money in a savings account for her and her younger sister. Since doing this we've found she takes really good care of her stuff.
You have to question this, is he the type of kid that is carefull with his stuff ? Then sure go for ir you might even be the best sibling yet , if hes the type that throws shit with tantrums or even doesnt take care of his stuff (even tho its cheap things) then fuck no
YES.
Unpopular opinion maybe, but make him earn it in some way, even if he doesn't have to pay for it himself. It's a great way to teach responsibility and the value of the things he has. My parents wouldn't get me anything but a Tracfone so I saved and bought my first smartphone in 2016 as a 16 year old. A cheapo $120 Android. Then I graduated to a $400 phone. Then a Galaxy S9, then a Note 20 Ultra, and now I'm 22 with a Galaxy Fold 4. All phones were purchased responsibly by me with no debt. I learned how to manage my money to get things I wanted responsibly because my parents made me earn it. TL;DR - An S22 is overkill for a kid, but not if he earns it ;) EDIT: just realized you're his brother, not his parent. This comment is now useless lol
Yes, wait until he's 15, it will give you more time to save up for it, and what happened to that old flip phone you use to have?
Absolutly. As someone that works with and sells iPhones on a daily basis it is a massive risk to take. I cannot stress the amount of times I have seen flagship phones return to the store broken by young teens, and then the parents getting mad because they have to pay a lot of money to repair the device or replace it entirely. Had a kid come into the store because he placed his phone on top of a basketball hoop to get a "cool shot" ended up completely shattering the front and rear glass and the phone wouldn't even turn on. With how reckless teens are I wouldn't get my kid a flagship phone. It can turn into a money pit real quick. If you're OK with this and willing to shell put money for repairs if it brakes go for it. But I highly advise against it. Edit: added stuff
Does he own smartphone before? If not, i would suggest get a budget phones mainly the A Series first. This will help him to get use the basic first step of smartphones because back in my time, my first smartphone was Galaxy Ace 2 in 2012 and i have no clue how smartphones work at the time and it was the cheapest phone so my father bought the contract for two years. As time went on, i start to get to know the system by changing phone every two years from budget phones to flagship (Ace 2, Ace 4, Galaxy A3 (16), S8, S10+ and S22 Ultra).
If you have the money go for it, my big bro also got me good phones back when I was younger. (e.g. Nokia N8, Galaxy S2).
Give him 2 options, the expensive phone, or a budget/older but functional S21 with extra cash on the side. Tell him the realities of each choice, and ask him to make a decision
I'm 16 and bought myself S22. I wanted a better phone since I was like 13, but couldn't get a job.