Phones?

At what age were you allowed a phone? And what kind did you have! 
Let me know? Cause I see grade 6ers with nicer phones than me, and I think it's stupid. At 11, you shouldn't need a phone, or you only need a flip phone to text your parents. I don't know if that's just my opinion but i know when I have a kid, he/she won't be getting a phone until atleast grade 8/9.