Before we know it the school holidays will be coming to an end and the dreaded few days of picking up new school shoes, uniforms and stationery will be upon us. Another thing that may be on parents' to-buy list is a first phone for those catching the bus or walking to school for the first time. An Apple iPhone 15 or Samsung Galaxy S24 may be a choice for some very lucky early teens, but a new launch from Motorola proves you don't have to spend hundreds without compromising on features.

Well, the new Moto e14 has been reduced after its spring launch as Carphone Warehouse is offering an iD Mobile contract for only £6.99 per month. At 6.

99 a month or £69 upfront , it could be well within budget for a first-time user either for their first secondary school or someone travelling who wants to take a cheaper phone away with them. The thin and lightweight model still has a decent-quality screen, camera, and RAM storage. READ MORE: I put Ninja's new pizza oven to the test - it's the ultimate summer gadget READ MORE: I tried 'in demand' £39 M&S summer dress - I can see why it's so popular The model may be on a budget but it doesn't scrimp on high-end qualities, the day-to-day luxuries you'd expect from a modern-day smartphone.

There's a large 6.5-inch ultra-wide display and extra features like High Brightness mode to adapt to an individual's eyes. The 64GB storage device has a refresh rate of 90Hz which actually beats the standard iPhone 15 (60Hz) to be on par with the likes of the .