Do I need to buy a smart phone for my Sec 1 or a normal phone will do? I am worried whether he will get addicted to games and texting.

maybe you can ask her/ him what they want see as you can afford? Cos nowadays children are bring smartphone everywhere if he/her is ok for 2G is mean he/she is helping you to save money.. If he/her is asking for 4G phone now LG and OPPO is affordable price.