It's not about the features of the phone. Not having the right tech is the modern equivalent to not wearing the latest trendy sneakers (or whatever). Kids can

It's not about the features of the phone. Not having the right tech is the modern equivalent to not wearing the latest trendy sneakers (or whatever). Kids can be incredibly unrelenting and mean, so it might be best to just get him the phone he needs to fit in. Part of me wonders if that sets a really poor example for how to handle social pressure though. On the other hand, if you think the bullying is light enough that your son won't be traumatized by standing up to it, teaching him that it's okay to not follow trends would be a big win and probably serve him well in life. I have no idea how best to solve this, but I wish you the best of luck!