Vodafone adds HMD Fusion X1 — a “kids” smartphone to its lineup

Vodafone has added the HMD Fusion X1 — marketed as a smartphone for children and teens — to its device portfolio, offering the handset with its mobile plans. The Fusion X1 is an Android-based device co-developed with Xplora and prioritises parental control and safe-first digital habits.

Key points

• Designed for children/teens: strong built-in parental controls and safety features (GPS tracking, SOS, school mode, screen-time limits).
• Ships without preinstalled apps by default — parents can add and approve apps.
• Parental features managed through an Xplora Guardian subscription (reported around €4.99/£4.99 per month for extended control features).
• Hardware highlights: 6.56″ HD+ display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, 50MP front camera / 108MP main (reported variants), 5,000 mAh battery, Android 14, and modular “Outfits” accessories.
• Availability & pricing: reported price around £229 in some markets; Vodafone will offer it with contracts while the device is also listed via HMD and major retailers.

Where to read more / buy

• HMD official page: https://www.hmd.com/en_int/hmd-fusion-x1
• Search on Amazon (US affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=HMD+Fusion+X1&tag=f1rede-20

Notes: This post excludes links to the original RSS news source. The Fusion X1 aims to be a safer first smartphone for young users by giving parents control over apps, contacts and usage while keeping the handset looking and feeling like a regular smartphone.