Honestly, I don’t think 12 is automatically too young. I gave my 11-year-old a smartphone and, so far, he’s doing pretty well with it. We have some limits, but I don’t think keeping them away from technology until 15 is always necessary.
I’ve read a lot of the answers here saying they waited until 14–15, and honestly, that’s also a pretty good thing. Kids are growing up with technology, so I think it’s more about teaching them how to use it responsibly than just the age.
If the main reason he wants it is PUBG, though, I’d probably be a little careful with that part 😅