A phone is more than a way to chat with friends and family, it’s also a camera, a music player, a way to access social media and more. That’s why so many families have more than one phone in the house. But which phone should you buy? It depends on what you want to do with it. Are you looking for a phone with a great camera? Do you want to access tons of games? Do you need a phone that has a huge screen to watch videos on? Are you looking for a smartphone or a simpler phone?
To help you find the best phone for you, we’ve rounded up the best phones for kids and teens, the top smartphones and the best phones for seniors.
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Our Editor’s Best Pretend Phones Smartphones Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 1
Kids Phone for Girl Toys, Kids Camera Toy Smart Phone Birthday Gifts Toddler Ages 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Year Old, Educational Learning Toys with 2.8" Touchscreen, Music Player, Video Player, Game(Pink)
- 【All-in-One Kids Phone Toys】Kid's phone designed for fun and learning! With educational learning apps for promoting creativity, dual cameras for capturing every moment, exciting games and music player to keep them entertained. Exclusive features include ABC, Story, Painting, Paino etc to enhance kid's creativity and knowledge! Plus, the parent app can ensure their gaming experience is both safe and enjoyable. Gift your child a learning toys to learn and play.
- 【Educational Kids Toys】This toddler toys phone newly added learning A-Z letters, fruits and anmials, each word combining letter pronunciation and associated animal sounds, which stimulate learning in a fun and engaging way. Moreover, with features like Story, Piano, Paint and math games, parents can ensure their kids are not only entertained but also expanding their knowledge and creativity. This makes our kids phone the perfect blend of play and education.
- 【Kids Camera & Video Recording】The 2.8" screen mini smart phone support dual cameras and video recording to capture precious memories, also the 10 adorable photo stickers will increase the fun of taking photos with friends and family, children can document their adventures and express their creativity. Equipped with an 8GB storage card, providing additional storage for photos and videos.
- 【It's Game Time】28 puzzle games for kids to challenge their minds and keep them entertained. From puzzles and strategy games that foster analytical thinking to creative gameplay that encourages imagination, every app is designed with educational value in mind. Plus, the anti-addiction mode allows parents to control the daily game time effectively. The durable design is perfect for little hands, featuring shockproof casing that withstands drops and spills.
- 【Music & Creative Tools】Kids smart phone built-in high-quality MP3 music player and story, you can pre-downlode music and storys with equipped SD card. Children can learn to play piano, or even composing their own songs! In addition, Paint provide a canvas for creative expression where kids can paint, doodle. This blend of musical and artistic opportunities makes the smartphone an excellent gifts for kids toddler, nurturing their creativity and providing a wonderful outlet for self-expression.
$28.49
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Bestseller No. 2
VTech Little Smartphone, Pink
- Pretend voicemail, music and phone buttons light up and a holographic image of a puppy and Kitty stimulate imaginations.
- Small-sized pretend phone is perfect for little hands.
- Large number and color buttons engage toddlers as they dial and learn.
- Includes two sing-along songs and eight melodies.
- Baby phone is designed for 6 month to 3 year olds and is not moisture proof; includes 2 AAA batteries and an automatic shut-off feature
$14.99
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Bestseller No. 3
Kids Smart Phone for Girls, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Girls Age 3-10,Kids Toys Cell Phone, Toddler Learning Play Toy Phone with Dual Camera, Game, Music Player
- Multifunctional Kids Smart Phone:The upgraded touchscreen kids' cell phone comes with various features, including a selfie camera, MP3 player, games, paint, voice recorder, country and daily guide, alarm, flashlight, stopwatch, calculator, theme and screensaver selection, time format, volume control, and more. It offers convenience, fun, and a new experience for kids ages 4-12.
- Educational Kids Toy:The upgraded kids' toy phone features 26 alphabet lessons, 10 storybook fables, 24 country landmarks, 5 daily activities, and 13 puzzle games to enhance logic, thinking, and reaction skills. With the drawing feature, kids can express themselves artistically anytime, without needing paper or a dedicated drawing area.
- Habit Tracking: The toddler toy phone includes a built-in flashlight for exploring and a timer for managing time. The habit recorder helps remind children to engage in activities like studying, eating, and exercising, promoting the development of good habits and improving self-discipline and focus.
- MP3 Music Player and Funny Photo Frames: The kids pretend phones features high-quality speakers for enjoying music without headphones. It includes an SD memory card for downloading MP3 songs, pictures, and videos. Children can take photos with 23 funny frames, capturing happy moments with family and friends.
- Great Gift for Girls and Boys Ages 3-8:The kids smartphones is small, lightweight, and made from safe materials. It's an ideal gift for birthdays and Christmas for boys and girls aged 3 - 10.
$33.99
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SaleBestseller No. 4
Smart Phone for Girls, Toddler Toys for 3-10, Touchscreen HD Dual Camera Kids Toys Phone with Music Player, Games, 16GB SD Card, Christmas Birthday Gifts, Pretend Play Smartphone
- All-in-One Toddler Phone: This kids cell phone toys for ages 8-13 offers fun apps to meet toddlers' needs. Kids can take photos and videos to capture special moments. Features like arithmetic learning, storytelling, and painting spark creativity and build empathy and logical thinking. The "Habits" feature promotes time management, boosting kids' confidence as they complete tasks in daily life.
- Fun and Learning in One: This toys for ages 5-7 phone features 8 puzzle games that help children relax while boosting logical thinking, reaction time, and hand-eye coordination. The graffiti painting feature sparks creativity, and with 5 stories plus an MP3 music player, kids can enjoy fun on the go. The 3.5mm headphone jack and 16GB SD card offer extra storage for more music and enjoyment
- Capture Special Moments with Dual Cameras: This phone girls toys age 6-8 has dual cameras for photos and videos, with easy front and rear camera switching for selfies. Kids can use 28 fun stickers to personalize their pictures and capture memories with family and friends. A durable lanyard is included for easy carrying and to prevent loss
- Exceptional Protection: This phone for girls toys age 6-8 is encased in a durable silicone shell, offering outstanding protection for everyday accidental drops. Its shock-resistant design absorbs impacts, keeping the toy safe during play. Easy access to buttons, ports, and speakers ensures endless fun for your little ones!
- Perfect Gift for Kids: This phone is ideal for 10 year old girl gifts. ideal for birthdays, back-to-school, and Christmas. Easy to use, it allows kids to capture photos and share moments safely. The 2.5'' touchscreen features 32 wallpapers and 19 backgrounds for customization. With a durable silicone case and a long-lasting 800mAh battery, this compact phone is fun and imaginative!
$19.99
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SaleBestseller No. 5
JOYIN Pretend Role Play Smart Phone, Keyfob Key Toy and Credit Cards Set, Kids Toddler Cellphone Toys, Toddler Birthday Gifts Toys for 1 2 3 4 5 Year Old, Kids Presents, Easter Basket Stuffers
- Great Value. Set includes Electronic Toy Keyfob, Electronic Toy Phone, Driver's License and Debit Card. Each Toy Accessory Provides Different Play Patterns Adding-up to Endless Hands-on Play period.
- SOUND EFFECTS. Toy Mobile Phone (Requires 3 AAA Batteries Not Included) Talks Back to Kids with14 Different Unique Phrases and Music When Touched. Electronic Toy Keyfob (Requires 3 L44 Batteries Included) Features Colorful Press Buttons with Three Different Car Sounds
- INCREDIBLE DETAILS. Driver License and Debit Cards are all Designed with Details and Fashion. It’s Handy and Perfect for Toddler Fashion Expert to Play
- PREMIUM QUALITY & SAFETY. Child Safe: Non-Toxic. Meet US toy standard. Safety test approved.
- EXCEPTIONAL CARE: We're big on the little things. That's why customer safety and satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do. Contact us if products don't meet your expectations. We look forward to ensuring every moment brings you joy.
$18.99
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Bestseller No. 6
Kids Toy Smartphone, Gifts and Toys for Girls Boys Ages 3-8 Years Old, Fake Play Dinosaur Toy Phone Music Dual Camera Games, Birthday
- [Multi-functional Kids Toy Phone] The kids phone toy is equipped with a 2.8-inch IPS touch screen and has multiple functions just like an actual phone. Kids can take pictures and videos, listen to music and stories, and play games. The pretend phone toy can also use as a torch, alarm, calculator and calendar. This play phone is a non-toxic, BPA-free, radiation-free and safe toddler toys for kids aged 3-7 years old who always want to use your phone.
- [A Useful Toddler Learning Toy] With 13 fun puzzle games, kids can have fun when bored. Puzzle games also stimulate kids' creative thinking and improve their hand-eye coordination. In addition, the alarm function helps kids get up for school on time. There also have 26 beautiful wallpapers for kids to choose with fun. The pretend cell phone is a good toy loved by kids ages 3-8 years old but also a practical tool for kids' daily life.
- [Dual Camera with MP3 Player] The toy phone features front and rear cameras with 23 cute cartoon frames and is a good camera toys for 3 4 5 6 7 years old boys and girls. It's easy for kids to take photos, video record and self-timer anytime and anywhere. It also has a built-in music player. With the micro SD card, you can download music or stories for child. Screen-free listen experience will help your kids' imagination as well as concentration.
- [Ideal Gift for Boys and Girls Age 3-7] Kids always like to be treated as adults and have the same thing as their parents, especially a phone. This kids toy phone is an ideal gift for kids ages 3 4 5 6 7 years old when choosing boys or girls gift on birthday, Children's day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year. The built-in 600mAh rechargeable battery allows 4-5 hours of daily use for kids.
- [Portable for Kids Travel Activity] The lightweight and durable kids fake phone is super convenient for kids travel activity when in the car, airplane, restaurant or party. And kids can listen to their own bedtime stories without their parents' accompany. It's also a popular toy to keep kids' hands busy when camping without the internet. Young girls and boys can use it to play games, listen to music and take photos with their friends on travel.
$33.99
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SaleBestseller No. 7
Kids Smart Phone Gifts for Girls 6-8 Year Old,Touchscreen Toy Cell Phone with Multi APPs 8G TF Card for Learning Play Christmas Birthday Gifts for Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- 【ALL IN ONE KID'S SMART PHONE】: With 23 entertainment, educational, and practical functions including games, drawing, music, taking photos, letter cards, habit tracking, audio books, calendars, etc., this smart cell phone meets all kids’ needs. School mode allows parents to control playtime. Kids can customize the phone from 31 wallpapers and 11 themes.
- 【FRONT AND REAR HD CAMERAS】: This toy smart phone features 8.5MP autofocus cameras on both front and back, allowing kids to capture exciting and unforgettable moments in high-quality images or videos.19 cartoon stickers add fun to taking photos, and an 8 GB memory card provides additional storage for photos and videos.
- 【IPS HD SCREEN & FULL-FREQUENCY SPEAKER】：The play phone features a 2.8” IPS HD screen that provides clear visuals and intuitive touch response, making it easy for kids to use. The upgraded full-frequency speaker delivers high-quality sound with adjustable volume. The 3.5mm jack offers private listening with earphones.
- 【DURABLE AND SAFE】：It includes a USB-C cable for charging, and the 600mAh battery can be fully charged in 2h, providing up to 5h of continuous use. This kid's smartphone is made of ABS safety material. The unicorn thick silicone phone case offers protection against drops. The lanyard allows for easy carrying and helps prevent loss.
- 【PERFECT GIFTS】- The mini size（4.3×2.3×0.5In) of the phone is perfect for little hands, and the rich functions keep kids entertained without having to give up your own phone. This non-internet-connected fake phone is the ideal gift for girls aged 3-8 on birthdays, Christmas, parties, and more.
$25.19
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Bestseller No. 8
Kids Smart Phone for Girls, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Girls Age 3-10 Kids Toys Cell Phone, 2.8" Touchscreen Toddler Learning Play Toy Phone with Dual Camera, Game, Music Player, 8GB Card Purple
- Multifunctional Kids Smart Phone - 2.8" Touchscreen kids phone rich features, easy to use. Wide range of entertainment and learning options, such as 13 puzzle games, music, ABC learning themes, etc, and equipped with useful gadgets that children need, such as recorder, calculator, calendar, alarm clock, torch, countdown timer, stopwatch, etc. Kids toy cell phones, all in entertainment and learning, are designed for kids aged 3-12 years old
- New Upgrade Kids Phone Learning Toys - Luoba toddler phone newly added learning A-Z letter, ABC learning is easy and fun by combining letter pronunciation and associated animal sounds. 24 iconic buildings from different countries to enrich children's knowledge and inspire automatic exploration of learning. 5 daily learning and 12 habit tracker time alarm management helper, can maintain your child's good daily habits and develop a sense of time
- Joy and Relaxation Time - Kids toys phone has 13 fun puzzle games, it can help children relax and release stress, exercising their logical thinking, reaction skills, and hand-eye coordination. Graffiti painting function can let children give full play to their imagination and creativity. Kids smartphone built-in 10 fun stories, high-quality MP3 music player, support 3.5mm headphone jack, Make child enjoy music on the go. The included 8GB card can store more music
- Dual Camera Recording Good Times- kids smartphones support dual cameras to take pictures and video recording, just like a real smartphone, and quickly switch between front and rear, easy selfies. With 23 cute stickers. Kids choose their favorite stickers to take photos and record the beautiful moments and interesting experiences in their lives with family or friends. To prevent the loss, kids phone for girls boys comes with a durable lanyard for easy carrying
- Great Gifts for Girls Boys - Kids play phones, the touch screen is sensitive, and han 31 styles of wallpaper and 10 desktop background wallpapers to choose from. Comes with a cute pattern design silicone phone case, it can be drop-proof and more durable. Small and exquisite phone, easy to carry, with a 600mAh battery, it offers more usage time. This fake phone is a popular kids toy for girls boys age 3-12, the great surprise Christmas birthday travel gift for kids
$35.90
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SaleBestseller No. 9
Luyiilo Kids Smart Phone Toys for Girls,Unicorn Gift Toys for Girls Ages 3-9 Christmas Birthday Gifts Mini Smart Phone Toys With 2.8" Touchscreen 16 Learning Games Dual Camera Music Player, 8G SD Card
- 🦄[Kids Smart Realistic Cell Phone Toy] - Luyiilo smartphone toy for kids has a HD touch screen that allows kids to experience real smartphone fun. There is no SIM card (no calling or texting), but the entertainment is endless.
- 🦄[16 Fun Learning Games] - The real cell phone toy for little ones has 16 built-in educational games that enhance your baby's cognitive skills. They stimulate the brain, fuel early education, and make learning fun and interactive.
- 🦄[Camera Phone for Kids] - Kids toy cell phone has 10MP and 1080P camera so that kids can record every moment they like. The phone comes with dual cameras for stress-free front and back photos. You can also add a variety of popular photo stickers to make photos more interesting while stimulating kids' creativity and imagination.
- 🦄[Drop Protection]- A unicorn toy for 4-6 year old girls with a durable silicone shell, this toy phone can withstand accidental drops. The cushioned, shock-resistant shell ensures protection and comes with a tempered film to protect the screen and extend its life. Its versatility allows your child to engage in a variety of activities, making it a durable toy.
- 🦄[Unicorn Gift for Little Girls] - This age group of girl toys will be especially enjoyed by little girls between the ages of five and seven. This pocket-sized toy phone is an excellent gift choice for birthdays, Easter, Christmas or any other holiday. It gives kids their own fake cell phone without the need for a real smartphone. Let your child follow this unicorn and dinosaur themed toy on a magical journey that will inspire their imagination and is guaranteed to be a lot of fun.
$28.79
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Bestseller No. 10
B. toys- Hi!! Phone - Silver- Pretend Play Smartphone – Interactive Kids' Cellphone – Sounds & Songs – Toy Phone for Toddlers – 18 Months +
- Toy Smartphone: Play, learn, and have fun on-the-go with a colorful and realistic cellphone.
- Fun Features: Press the buttons to hear numbers 0 through 9, record messages, then play them back.
- Songs & Sounds: Listen to 4 fun songs, true-to-life sounds, and a ringtone. (3 AAA batteries are included.)
- Educational Play: The Hi.. Phone sparks creativity and helps kids learn about numbers.
- Age: This toy cellphone is recommended for toddlers 18 months plus
$13.51
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Best Pretend Phones Smartphones Buying Guide
Before choosing the best pretend phone you should consider following options:
1. Selection of the Screen: The screen of the phone plays the most important role in determining how a phone looks and feels. A phone’s screen can be made of glass or plastic.
The main difference between the two is that glass screens are more durable. On the other hand, plastic screens are lighter and cheaper.
2. Size of the Screen: It is quite important to choose a phone with a screen that you will be comfortable using. This means that you should consider the size of the screen as well as your eye-to-screen distance.
You will have to hold your phone further away from your eyes when watching videos. You can calculate the appropriate screen size by dividing your arm’s length by 2.5 to get an estimation of the screen size.
3. Screen Resolution: Screen resolution refers to the number of pixels on a screen. Higher resolution means that a phone will be more detailed and it will be easier to read texts.
4. Screen Quality: The quality of the screen is determined by its brightness, contrast, and viewing angles.
The higher the screen quality, the more realistic and pleasing the phone will seem. It is also easier for users to distinguish between the screen and the background.
5. Battery Life: Batteries found in smartphones are more advanced than traditional batteries and can be charged in different ways.
Depending on the type of battery, the phone can be used for longer periods of time before needing a recharge.
6. Security: The type of security a phone has depends on the operating system it has and the features it offers.
For example, iPhones have TouchID to authenticate users, while Android phones have fingerprint scanners, too.
7. Storage and RAM: RAM refers to the memory that a phone uses to perform different tasks. Having more RAM allows the phone to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Storage is crucial because it is the place where all the data is stored. When choosing a phone, it is important to consider the amount of storage and RAM that it has.
8. Camera Quality: Nowadays, almost every smartphone has a camera, even if it is only a single-lens camera.
The quality of the camera depends on the number of pixels, aperture, and the stabilization system that it has.
9. Features: Features are what set each phone apart from the rest. Depending on the features, the phone can be more or less expensive.
Depending on the features that a phone has, it can be more or less expensive.
What else you should know about pretend phones smartphones
1. What are the best pretend phones on the market?
There is no definitive answer to this question since there are many different types of pretend phones on the market and what may be the best for one person may not be the best for another. Some factors to consider when choosing a pretend phone include the age of the child, the child’s interests, and the price.
2. What are the differences between pretend phones and smartphones?
Pretend phones are usually much simpler than smartphones. They may have fewer features and functions, and may be designed for younger children.
3. What are the benefits of having a pretend phone?
Some benefits of having a pretend phone are that it can help children learn how to use a real phone, develop communication skills, and learn about responsibility. Pretend phones can also help children stay calm and occupied in situations where they might otherwise be bored or restless.
4. How do pretend phones work?
Pretend phones work by simulating the experience of using a real phone. They usually have buttons that make sounds or light up, and some may even have displays that show basic images.
5. What are the most popular features of pretend phones?
Some of the most popular features of pretend phones include the ability to make phone calls, send text messages, and take pictures.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best pretend phones smartphones. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best pretend phones smartphones will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.