Top 6 Tracfone Prepaid Cell Phones for 2018
(Updated on 11/2018)
Everyone wants to know, what is the best Tracfone device? Which cell phones are the best options from Tracfone? We have collected the information and now share the top 6 options from Tracfone below.
As you might expect, this list is dominated by smartphones Tracfone has released over the last year or two. But which one will receive the top pick? And where in the ranking do the rest of the phones fall?
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| Best Tracfone Cell Phones in 2018 |
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We are judging this list of the best cell phones based primarily on features, specifications, and performance as well as feedback from consumers. Price and availability will only be small factors, as both of these variables change often.
We will provide a short description of each phone in the list, and a link to our full review if available. This list is written as a helpful guide, that can give you an idea of which phones are generally better than others. However, each phone has certain features which are more important to some people, thus making that phone the best choice, even if it isn't at the top of our list.
For most users, the top phones in our list are impractical due to their high cost. So a good option is to purchase an unlocked phone and use with the the
Tracfone BYOP program. The
Moto G6 (and now also in our list) is a newly released smartphone that might be a great option as it blends a number of premium features at a more reasonable price.
Now let's see the list!
6 Best Cell Phones from Tracfone (2018)
The best phones available from Tracfone as of November 2018:
#1 Apple iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 is our pick for the best phone from Tracfone at this time. It brings updates and upgrades to older iPhone models including the A10 fusion quad core processing chip which results in around 2x better performance compared to the iPhone 6.
You also get a 12 MP camera with 4K video recording, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, iOS 10 and a 4.7" retina display.
The iPhone 7 edges out the competition with Apple's well known performance and high quality screen, camera and app store.
The price may be the only drawback, at $599 currently on the
Tracfone website. Note that there are newer models of the iPhone available, including the iPhone 8 and iPhone X but they are not available from Tracfone at this time.
Choosing between Apple and Android is usually a matter of personal preference, as the operating systems differ quote a lot, and many users prefer to stick with one or the other.
#2 Samsung Galaxy S7
The second best phone from Tracfone is the Samsung Galaxy S7. It beats almost all of the competition with incredible features and performance.
The S7 features a 5.1" quad HD screen, Android 6.0, 32 GB internal memory, octa-core processor and 12 MP camera with dual pixel technology.
The Galaxy S7 brings a handful of improvements and updates from the S6. It isn't the most recent Galaxy model, but the price has also been reduced accordingly, at
$380 on the Tracfone website.
As with several of the other options in this list, finding an
unlocked S7 and using it on Tracfone BYOP is a cheaper option.
#3 Apple iPhone 6S Plus
In third place in this list is the iPhone 6 Plus which is larger and more powerful compared to the iPhone 6, but also has a higher price. The iPhone SE has the same camera, but a much smaller screen.
The 6S Plus comes with Apple iOS, a 5.5" HD touchscreen, 32 GB internal memory, dual core processor, 2 GB RAM and 12 MP camera.
While the specs are not impressive on paper, Apple devices are well known for their great performance due to their unique operating system and tailored processors. The 12 MP rear camera has excellent image quality and can record 4K footage at 30 FPS for high resolution videos.
The iPhone 6S Plus is currently listed on the
Tracfone website for $399 which is a pretty good deal. There are also unlocked refurbished options available on
Amazon for $280 (GSM compatible)
#4 Moto G6
Newly available from Tracfone at the end of 2018, the Moto G6 is a very popular budget smartphone that packs a number of great features into a reasonable price, and now it is available from Tracfone!
With a 5.7" full HD touchscreen, Android 8.0 Oreo, 32 GB Storage, 3 GB RAM and Dual Rear Cameras, the G6 has a lot to like about it.
The Moto G6 is one of only a few smartphones from Tracfone that offer 32 GB storage, and certainly the least expensive at this time. For more details on this device, see the Full
Tracfone Moto G6 Review.
There are several online retailers offering the Moto G6, including Tracfone and HSN, with the HSN deal
including an airtime bundle for $199.
The Moto G6 is a great value for the money and it can also be found unlocked and used with either GSM or CDMA service on Tracfone BYOP.
#5 Samsung Galaxy S6
The Samsung Galaxy S6 comes in at number five on our list of the best Tracfone cell phones with a great list of features and specs that sets it apart from budget smartphone options.
It has a 5.1" quad HD touchscreen, octa core processor, 32 GB internal memory and 3 GB RAM. You also get a 16 MP camera with excellent video and photo capabilities.
Perhaps the only drawback (besides the price) for the Galaxy S6 is that it only has Android 5.0, a somewhat older version of the operating system, and it is not possible to upgrade it.
See more of the features in our
Samsung Galaxy S6 Review which also includes how much you will have to pay to get one.
For those seriously interested in the Galaxy S6, you may want to consider
buying an unlocked S6 and bringing it to the BYOP program. We've created a helpful
Guide to Activating with Tracfone BYOP to make it as easy as possible.
In general, we would suggest users consider some of the newer phone options further down this list.
#6 iPhone SE 32GB
Even though the iPhone SE has a small, 4" screen, it packs some powerful features and specs into the small phone body including an excellent 12 MP camera, 32 GB storage and a fingerprint reader.
The iPhone SE actually has the same internal specs as the larger, iPhone 6S, and they were both released at the same time. The iPhone SE originally retailed for $399, but the Tracfone website has it available for around $200.
Many people like the iPhone SE for the sleek design and smooth operating system and great camera. Just be aware that the screen is much smaller than most phones these days, and newer options are available (further down our list...)
The iPhone SE can be found on the
Tracfone website and in some retail stores. Additionally, you can buy your own iPhone and bring it to the
Tracfone BYOP program. Follow the link to learn more.
That concludes our list of the Best Tracfone Cell Phones. For many, buying the S6, iPhone 6 Plus or S7 would be impractical because of the high cost, but these are the best options available through Tracfone. Leave a comment with your thoughts, and if you enjoyed this list, take a look at our List of the
Best Phones for Tracfone BYOP.
Honorable Mentions - Unlocked Smartphones on Tracfone BYOP
The BYOP program from Tracfone makes it easy for consumers to have the phone they want at a reasonable price on Tracfone's prepaid service. Visit our main,
Tracfone BYOP page for all the details.
The
Moto G6 is an example of a popular unlocked smartphone that can be used with either GSM or CDMA service and is available for around $220.
We hope you found this article useful, leave a comment with your pick for the best Tracfone device. Also be sure to share this with your friends.
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That concludes our gift guide for 2018! We created this to offer inspiration and ideas for popular gifts in 2018 and we hope it was useful to you!
