cell phones for teens
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for cell phones for teens.
Teenagers are a finicky lot when it comes to cell phones. They want them for safety, but they don't want their parents to know what they're doing online. They want to use their phones for social media, but not for long conversations. And they don't want to pay a fortune for the privilege of doing so. Here are some cell phones that will meet the needs of most teenagers without breaking the bank.
Google - Pixel 7a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Sea
Model: GA04275-USSKU: 6539925Top comment"This is a great phone. It’s a good size for my teen. Great photos and easy setup....Features though this phone is great and the build is sleek and stylish...Decent phone but...Great phone"
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Meet Pixel 7a, engineered by Google. The Google Tensor G2 chip makes it fast. The Pixel Camera takes amazing photos and video. VPN by Google One protects your online activity. Pixel 7a features are rated highest in security. [1] And the battery lasts all day. [2] All for less than you think.Top comment"This is a great phone. It’s a good size for my teen. Great photos and easy setup....Features though this phone is great and the build is sleek and stylish...Decent phone but...Great phone"
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Meet Pixel 7a, engineered by Google. The Google Tensor G2 chip makes it fast. The Pixel Camera takes amazing photos and video. VPN by Google One protects your online activity. Pixel 7a features are rated highest in security. [1] And the battery lasts all day. [2] All for less than you think.See all All Unlocked Cell Phones
Motorola - razr+ 2023 256GB (Unlocked) - Infinite Black
Model: PAX60000USSKU: 6544832Top comment"This the best Flip phone I've ever used! It's like having two phones! ...I was a teen when the original Razr was released but never got the opportunity to buy one. "
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Introducing the ultra-modern, ultra-pocketable motorola razr+, which bends over backwards to do things never before possible. Thanks to the largest external display of any flip phone*, you can view more at a glance—and do more with it. Use Flex View to stand your phone on its own at multiple angles, giving you new ways to interact, capture, and create. Capture high-quality photos and videos hands-free, and preview them on the external display. Or fit more friends into that selfie using the ultrawide lens. Then flip open motorola razr+ for an ultra-smooth, incredibly vivid 6.9" pOLED screen. Either way, go all day and night on a single battery charge**, so nothing gets in the way of the fun. Reimagine the possibilities with motorola razr+.Top comment"This the best Flip phone I've ever used! It's like having two phones! ...I was a teen when the original Razr was released but never got the opportunity to buy one. "
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Introducing the ultra-modern, ultra-pocketable motorola razr+, which bends over backwards to do things never before possible. Thanks to the largest external display of any flip phone*, you can view more at a glance—and do more with it. Use Flex View to stand your phone on its own at multiple angles, giving you new ways to interact, capture, and create. Capture high-quality photos and videos hands-free, and preview them on the external display. Or fit more friends into that selfie using the ultrawide lens. Then flip open motorola razr+ for an ultra-smooth, incredibly vivid 6.9" pOLED screen. Either way, go all day and night on a single battery charge**, so nothing gets in the way of the fun. Reimagine the possibilities with motorola razr+.See all All Unlocked Cell Phones
Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip5 256GB (Unlocked) - Cream
Model: SM-F731UZEAXAASKU: 6548840Top comment"The nostalgia of flipping open and flipping closed the phone bring back memories of my teen years while making me excited for the future of phone tech the speakers on the device or amazing for a foldable the cameras are pretty impressive all around I'm very happy with the Galaxy Z flip 5...She absolutely loves the flip design and the cute little screen when you close it. This phone is perfect for a pre-teen just learning to use a smartphone."
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Meet the phone that’s tiny, trendy and totally flex worthy. With a full cover screen, you can reply to texts, preview photos and access even more widgets than before with your Galaxy Z Flip5 folded shut. And with Flex Mode, you can capture hands free selfies and videos from any angle. A compact, durable design makes this pocket sized phone perfect for life on the go. Plus, personalize your phone from the outside in with a customizable cover screen and four stylish covers to show off your style. Flex a phone as bold as you are with Galaxy Z Flip5.Top comment"The nostalgia of flipping open and flipping closed the phone bring back memories of my teen years while making me excited for the future of phone tech the speakers on the device or amazing for a foldable the cameras are pretty impressive all around I'm very happy with the Galaxy Z flip 5...She absolutely loves the flip design and the cute little screen when you close it. This phone is perfect for a pre-teen just learning to use a smartphone."
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Meet the phone that’s tiny, trendy and totally flex worthy. With a full cover screen, you can reply to texts, preview photos and access even more widgets than before with your Galaxy Z Flip5 folded shut. And with Flex Mode, you can capture hands free selfies and videos from any angle. A compact, durable design makes this pocket sized phone perfect for life on the go. Plus, personalize your phone from the outside in with a customizable cover screen and four stylish covers to show off your style. Flex a phone as bold as you are with Galaxy Z Flip5.See all All Unlocked Cell Phones
Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
Model: GA03923-USSKU: 6519950Top comment"Great for a teen boy...My son loves his new phone! Its super user friendly and easy to personalize. ...I got what I needed on the cell phone. The best cell I ever got."
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Meet Pixel 7. Powered by Google Tensor G2, it’s fast and secure, with amazing battery life and the advanced Pixel Camera. Take beautifully authentic, accurate photos with Real Tone and stunning video with Cinematic Blur. And with the certified Titan M2 security chip and a built-in VPN, Pixel helps protect your personal data.₁Top comment"Great for a teen boy...My son loves his new phone! Its super user friendly and easy to personalize. ...I got what I needed on the cell phone. The best cell I ever got."
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Meet Pixel 7. Powered by Google Tensor G2, it’s fast and secure, with amazing battery life and the advanced Pixel Camera. Take beautifully authentic, accurate photos with Real Tone and stunning video with Cinematic Blur. And with the certified Titan M2 security chip and a built-in VPN, Pixel helps protect your personal data.₁See all All Unlocked Cell Phones
Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone 8 256GB (Unlocked) - Silver
Model: 8 256GB SILVER RBSKU: 6351950Top comment"Good phone...Phone is working well so far. Sound quality is good....I phone 8...I purchased a unlocked I phone 8 and I’m very happy with my purchase. I was able to use the phone with my carrier with no problem."
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Keep in contact with family and friends with this Apple iPhone 8. An A11 Bionic chip ensures the smooth running of programs and apps, while 256GB of internal memory offers enough storage. This Apple iPhone 8 features a 12.0MP rear camera and a 7.0MP front camera for capturing quality videos and photos.Top comment"Good phone...Phone is working well so far. Sound quality is good....I phone 8...I purchased a unlocked I phone 8 and I’m very happy with my purchase. I was able to use the phone with my carrier with no problem."
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Keep in contact with family and friends with this Apple iPhone 8. An A11 Bionic chip ensures the smooth running of programs and apps, while 256GB of internal memory offers enough storage. This Apple iPhone 8 features a 12.0MP rear camera and a 7.0MP front camera for capturing quality videos and photos.See all All iPhone
Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone XS 256GB (Unlocked) - Silver
Model: XS-256GB-SLVSKU: 6461011Top comment"my new iPhone 10 is a much better phone than my iPhone 6S...Great Starter Phone...This is a great first phone for a teenager or pre-teen. Has more than enough storage."
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An all-screen design gives you a large, beautiful canvas for everything you love to do. The custom-built OLED panels in iPhone XS allow for an HDR display with the industry's best color accuracy, true blacks, and remarkable brightness and contrast. They're the sharpest displays, with the highest pixel density, on any Apple device. The A12 Bionic, with our next-generation Neural Engine, delivers incredible performance. It uses real-time machine learning to transform the way you experience photos, gaming, augmented reality, and more. An innovative dual-camera system integrates the ISP, the Neural Engine, and advanced algorithms to unlock new creative possibilities and help you capture incredible photos. The iPhone XS dual-camera system harnesses the unprecedented power of the Neural Engine and its ability to perform five trillion operations per second. Together with the Apple-designed ISP, it works like the world's fastest photographer's assistant to help turn your pictures into showstoppers.Top comment"my new iPhone 10 is a much better phone than my iPhone 6S...Great Starter Phone...This is a great first phone for a teenager or pre-teen. Has more than enough storage."
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An all-screen design gives you a large, beautiful canvas for everything you love to do. The custom-built OLED panels in iPhone XS allow for an HDR display with the industry's best color accuracy, true blacks, and remarkable brightness and contrast. They're the sharpest displays, with the highest pixel density, on any Apple device. The A12 Bionic, with our next-generation Neural Engine, delivers incredible performance. It uses real-time machine learning to transform the way you experience photos, gaming, augmented reality, and more. An innovative dual-camera system integrates the ISP, the Neural Engine, and advanced algorithms to unlock new creative possibilities and help you capture incredible photos. The iPhone XS dual-camera system harnesses the unprecedented power of the Neural Engine and its ability to perform five trillion operations per second. Together with the Apple-designed ISP, it works like the world's fastest photographer's assistant to help turn your pictures into showstoppers.See all All Unlocked Cell Phones
Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone 7 256GB (Unlocked) - Rose Gold
Model: 7 256GB ROSE GOLD RBSKU: 6305088Top comment"Great replacement for my older cell phone! Love all the storage and it’s the perfect size for me. ...Perfect first I-phone...This phone is a great entry-level I-phone purchase for my teen. "
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Keep in touch with this unlocked Apple iPhone 7. Its 12-MP rear camera with quad-LED true tone flash lets you capture clear night shots, and it’s IP67-rated for splash and dust resistance. Save plenty of high-resolution media files thanks to the 256GB of storage on this refurbished Apple iPhone 7.Top comment"Great replacement for my older cell phone! Love all the storage and it’s the perfect size for me. ...Perfect first I-phone...This phone is a great entry-level I-phone purchase for my teen. "
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Keep in touch with this unlocked Apple iPhone 7. Its 12-MP rear camera with quad-LED true tone flash lets you capture clear night shots, and it’s IP67-rated for splash and dust resistance. Save plenty of high-resolution media files thanks to the 256GB of storage on this refurbished Apple iPhone 7.See all All iPhone
Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone 8 64GB (Unlocked) - Gray
Model: 8 64GB GRAY CRBSKU: 6305068Top comment"The teen buys her own iPhone...So far, so good says the Android-averse teen. The phone is in very good shape for its age says the non-paying parent....I got this phone for my sister, she needed an unlocked cell phone. "
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Take 8.0-MP still photos while recording 4K video with this Apple iPhone 8. Its FaceTime HD camera lets you keep in contact with family and friends, and the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is built into the home button to prevent unauthorized access. This Apple iPhone 8 has 64GB of memory for storing photo albums and music.Top comment"The teen buys her own iPhone...So far, so good says the Android-averse teen. The phone is in very good shape for its age says the non-paying parent....I got this phone for my sister, she needed an unlocked cell phone. "
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Take 8.0-MP still photos while recording 4K video with this Apple iPhone 8. Its FaceTime HD camera lets you keep in contact with family and friends, and the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is built into the home button to prevent unauthorized access. This Apple iPhone 8 has 64GB of memory for storing photo albums and music.See all All iPhone
Google - Pixel 6a 128GB - Charcoal (Verizon)
Model: GA03327-USSKU: 6509963Top comment"Great started phone...The phone is straightforward to use and it is effortless to hold. ...We switched from an apple, this phone is much more user friendly. Why pay their ridiculous prices for phones that are hard to use??"
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Meet Pixel 6a, the more affordable Google phone that adapts to you. Powered by Google Tensor, it’s super fast and secure. The battery lasts up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver.***** The Pixel Camera captures the moment just how you experienced it. And with TitanM2 security, protection is built right in.Top comment"Great started phone...The phone is straightforward to use and it is effortless to hold. ...We switched from an apple, this phone is much more user friendly. Why pay their ridiculous prices for phones that are hard to use??"
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Meet Pixel 6a, the more affordable Google phone that adapts to you. Powered by Google Tensor, it’s super fast and secure. The battery lasts up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver.***** The Pixel Camera captures the moment just how you experienced it. And with TitanM2 security, protection is built right in.See all All Cell Phones with Plans
Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone 8 64GB (Unlocked) - Matte Red
Model: 8 64GB RED RBSKU: 6334400Top comment"cell phone...Best purchase ever. Bought for my teen son and he loves it he thought it was brand new!!!! "
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Enjoy fast internet speeds with this preowned Apple iPhone 8 smartphone. The 4.7-inch Retina HD display delivers crisp text and images, while the two cameras capture high-quality videos and photos. This Apple iPhone 8 smartphone comes with 64GB of memory for plenty of storage and is unlocked for use with various networks.Top comment"cell phone...Best purchase ever. Bought for my teen son and he loves it he thought it was brand new!!!! "
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Enjoy fast internet speeds with this preowned Apple iPhone 8 smartphone. The 4.7-inch Retina HD display delivers crisp text and images, while the two cameras capture high-quality videos and photos. This Apple iPhone 8 smartphone comes with 64GB of memory for plenty of storage and is unlocked for use with various networks.See all All iPhone
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