June 1, 2023

Best Tracfone Smartphones - 2024

List of the Best Tracfone Cell Phones for 2024

Best tracfone smartphone in 2024

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 options from Tracfone below.

As you might expect, this list is dominated by more expensive smartphones Tracfone has released over the last few years. But which one will receive the top pick? And where in the ranking do the rest of the phones fall?

If you would like to see all of our recent reviews, visit our Cell Phone Review page. Also keep up with new devices on our Latest Tracfone Cell Phone List.

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.

Here's the our picks for the top Tracfone smartphones in 2024:

Top 10 Best Tracfone Smartphone (2024):

  1. iPhone 12 MINI 64GB
  2. iPhone SE 3rd Generation
  3. Google Pixel 6a
  4. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
  5. Moto G Stylus 5G 2022
  6. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
  7. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
  8. Moto G Stylus 5G 2021
  9. iPhone 11 64GB
  10. iPhone XR 64 GB
While these top devices offer a lot of great features, most Tracfone users are more interested in budget friendly options with great value. Look for a list of the best budget devices soon.

We expect Tracfone to continue to release several new Android and Apple smartphones in 2022, and will update as needed!

Now below is a more detailed breakdown of the top 5 in our list of phones.

Best Smartphones from Tracfone in 2024 (Top 6)

#1 Apple iPhone 12 MINI 64GB

Screen: 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED touchscreen (1080 x 2340 pixels)
Camera: Dual 12 MP cameras with OIS, ultrawide angle and 4K video up to 60 fps
Storage: 64 GB
Processor: A14 Bionic Chip
Operating System: Apple iOS 14.1

The iPhone 12 MINI is our pick for the best phone from Tracfone currently available. It has some of the most advanced features and specs of any phone from Tracfone, thanks in part to the new A14 Bionic hexa-core processing chip which results in better performance compared to older iPhone models.

You also get a dual 12 MP camera with wide and ultra-wide angle photos. Plus 4K video recording, 64 GB storage, iOS 12 and IP68 dust/water resistant rating.

The iPhone 12 edges out the competition with Apple's well known performance and high quality screen, camera and app store. While it is our top pick, the iPhone 12 was released in November 2020, and there are several newer models now available (just not available though Tracfone).

The price is high for most Tracfone users, at $499 currently on the Tracfone website.

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. Apple offers a consistent experience with all their smartphones, but they also have a much higher price compared to Android offerings from Tracfone.

#2 Apple iPhone SE 3rd Generation

Screen: 4.7" Retina IPS LCD Touchscreen (750 x 1334 pixels)
Camera: 12 MP wide angle camera 
Storage: 64 GB
Processor: Apple A15 Bionic
Operating System: Apple iOS 15.4

The iPhone SE is our pick for the next best phone from Tracfone at this time. It is as close to a 'budget' smartphone as you can get with Apple but it still retains all the features and performance of an iPhone, just in a smaller size. It was released in March 2022.

The 3rd generation in the popular SE lineup brings updates and upgrades to the older iPhone models with faster processor and improved camera. It has the A15 Bionic processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage and 12MP rear camera that can shoot 4K up to 60fps. 

Apple devices are well known for the combination of a great user experience and solid design. As well as an excellent camera. For die-hard Apple fans this phone is a great option. But for the average Tracfone user, there are a number of less expensive Android smartphones that are just about as capable.

The price may be the only drawback, at $399 currently on the Tracfone website

There are newer iPhones available, including the iPhone 14 which was just released, but they are not available from Tracfone at this time.

#3 Google Pixel 6a

Screen: 6.1" full HD Display (1080 x 2400 pixels)
Camera: Dual 12MP rear cameras, 8MP selfie camera
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 6 GB
Processor: Google Tensor Octa-core processor
Operating System: Android 12 (with upgrade to 13)

The Pixel line of smartphones from Google have been an extremely popular lineup due to their excellent specs and relatively affordable price compared to high-end smartphones. The Pixel 6a 5G features all the specs of a great phone, including a full HD 6.1" screen, Google's Tensor processor, 6 GB RAM, and 128 GB internal storage. 

It also has a some impressive features on the dual 12MP rear camera, the latest Android OS (12, with future upgrades), and 5G capability. 

At a list price of $450 for the unlocked version, it is more than many Tracfone customers might want to spend, but compared to $1000 high-end devices it sacrifices very little and is half the price. 

Newly available from Tracfone at a discounted price, there is a lot to like about the Pixel 6a even if it is a year old, and it is one of our top picks for best Android Tracfone smartphones.

#4 Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Screen: 6.4" FHD+ Super AMOLED 120hz display (1080 x 2400 pixels)
Camera: Triple rear camera (50 + 12 + 5MP cameras)
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 6 GB
Processor: Exynos 1380 Octa-core processor
Operating System: Android 13

The Galaxy A54 5G is one of our top picks for best Android powered device from Tracfone and lands in 4th place in this list for the high-end features and good performance it offers. Made available in mid-2023 for Tracfone, it has a stunning, 6.4" full HD super AMOLED screen with 120hz fast refresh rate that far exceeds most phone sin the price range.

The A54 also has the Exynos 1380 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and triple rear camera setup. For software, it runs Android 13 and Samsung One UI 5.1. 

This line of Samsung phones has been popular, with the A54 replacing the A53 from last year and offering a little more performance while maintaining many of the other excellent features.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G retails for just under $300 and take a look at our Galaxy A54 Review for more details and where to buy.

For a less expensive phone that is still quite capable, consider the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G.

#5 Moto G Stylus 5G 2022

Screen: 6.8" FHD+ touchscreen (1080 x 2400 resolution)
Camera: Triple rear camera (50 + 8 + 2MP cameras)
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 6 GB
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Octa-core processor
Operating System: Android 12

Just released for Tracfone at the end of 2022, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) brings the familiarity of the Moto G brand but with 5G capabilities. It replaces the 2021 Stylus 5G and offers modest improvements in a variety of areas including better processor, faster screen refresh rate, and more RAM.

The Moto G Stylus 5G shares many of the same features as the Moto G Stylus 2022 which is also available from Tracfone. They both share one of the largest screens available (6.8" full HD display) and a detachable stylus to use on it. They also have the same RAM (6 GB) and storage (128 GB). 

The Stylus 5G, however, offers the upgraded Snapdragon 695 5G processor which includes greater performance and 5G network capabilities. The phone also has a faster screen refresh rate, and newer Android OS.

Shop for the Moto G Stylus 5G 2022 on the Tracfone Website where it has a price tag of $219.

#6 Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Screen: 6.5'' full HD PLS LCD display (1080 x 2408 pixels)
Camera: Quad rear camera (50 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP cameras)
Storage: 64 GB
RAM: 4 GB
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Octa-core processor
Operating System: Android 12 (with upgrade to 13 in the future)

Rounding out our Top 5 list is the very capable Samsung Galaxy A23 5G which is newly available from Tracfone at the end of 2022 and priced at just over $200 (but now discounted closer to $150!).

The Galaxy A23 5G has a large 6.6" screen with Gorilla Glass 5 for extra protection and 120hz fast refresh rate. But it is not made from Samsung's higher-end Super AMOLED technology (like what you get on the A53 5G). The A23 also comes with a quad-rear camera setup, 64 GB internal storage, 4 GB RAM and Snapdragon octa-core processor. 

With the same processor as the Moto G Stylus 5G 2022 but a lower retail price, there's no doubt the A23 is a capable phone and features 5G network access.

Read up on our full review of the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and be on the lookout for more 5G devices in the near future to give this phone a run for its money, such as the Galaxy A14 5G coming sometime in 2023.

For more options, visit the Latest List of Tracfone Smartphones.

That concludes our list of the Best Tracfone Cell Phones. For many, buying the expensive phones, like the iPhone 12, would be impractical because of the high cost. Most Tracfone users are looking for a good balance of price and features, which includes the majority of the phones from 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.

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We also want to share that Tracfone continues to add new phones to their lineup, and we will work to update this post as needed.

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50 comments :

Andy Freeman said...

Any idea when/if the ZTE Majesty, z796c, might become available? It's CDMA, has a bigger screen, faster processor, and is Android 4.1. However, it's a bit more expensive.

Anonymous said...

Do you think any of these will compare to the LG L39?

Unknown said...

I got the ZTE Valet in a holiday bundle. Wifi strength is abysmal. Makes it practically useless. I'm 15 feet from the router now, line of sight, and i get 1 bar. Seriously bad. Also, the mic stopped working so i had to send it back for replacement on Jan 8th. Today is Jan 31, and I'm STILL waiting for the replacement. Over 3 weeks later! Called multiple times. Tracfone is fine until you need service, then forget it. English is not their first language. I wish i would have gotten the Huawei Glory.

Unknown said...

UPDATE: Got the new replacement Valet on Feb. 7th. WIFI is still horrible, but at least they extended my service date the 30 days I was out of a phone. BEWARE their service department...super slow! Would NOT buy the Valet, if I had a do over.

Anonymous said...

I'm looking for a phone that I could use with a SIM card when traveling in Europe or Asia, as well as with my home TracFone account. Can any of these phones do this?

Anonymous said...

Any tracfone works oversees apparently. Here is what is says on their website and the url.
Connect
From your TracFone, DIAL 1-800-706-3839.
From Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands please dial 305-938-5673.

Select
Select your language (1-English, 2-Spanish). Listen to dialing instructions.
(Instructions can be interrupted at any time and you can skip to step 3).

Dial
DIAL 011 + country code + city code + telephone number.
(For Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, and Dominican Republic just dial: 1 + city code + telephone number).
Note: Please wait to be connected; DO NOT press any other key on your TracFone or you might be disconnected.

http://www.tracfoneild.com/howtocall.aspx

G and C Todd said...

I am pretty sure the answer is no. You can call overseas from the US, but you cannot call FROM overseas.

Anonymous said...

Agree completely, the headset went out on mine, so all my calls are speakerphone now. Really cheap piece of junk, and soooooo slow. I'm going to have to buy something different, this was a waste of money.

Anonymous said...

This sucks! Not the review. I want an Iphone 5s but tracfone doesnt have a plan for it! I mean, I like the pay as you go plan but still...

Anonymous said...

I got the LG Ultimate 2 a couple weeks ago based on your review and through one of your Ebay links. It is really great! Thanks for recommending it!

Anonymous said...

Any particular reason the LG Fuel didn't make the list? Way better on modernity and performance than anything from #4-#8 plus beats them on price if you shop right. Generally competitive with #2&3 except for screen size & ram (but wins on price there & easier to root as well.).

Anonymous said...

I have the Samsung Galaxy Centura. Wifi connectivity is very reliable. Phone audio clarity is good on calls with people 400 miles away...it sounds like a land line. Basic email and texting is adequate. That's where the features stop. Load up any apps, and the thing will slow to a crawl. Most of the loaded apps will crash randomly, probably due to Android 4.0 and the processor. Photos taken indoors are useless. Photos outdoors are decent.. For $30 it is a decent for phone calls, texting and email. I paid $99 at the time, not a good phone for that price. But it was the best, I could get then. I do love the value of tracfone service in general and I'm willing to sacrifice bells and whistles to meet the monthly budget. Now I want the best there is for tracfone. Thanks for the review.

Anonymous said...

It appears a new LG phone called "Power" is available for TracFone. Will you be reviewing it soon? LG Power 4.5" Android 5.0 Smartphone - 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Power-4-5-Android-5-0-Smartphone-w-1200-Minute-Te-xt-Data-Included-Tracfone-/151701302555?customid=16f4e30530cd40858b3a6342d36ff922&pub=5574652453&afepn=5337259887&campid=5337259887&icep_id=117&ipn=icep&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23521a2d1b&afepn=5337259887&rmvSB=true

Anonymous said...

LG's website lists a new GSM LTE enabled phone for Tracfone. It is the LG Access LTE (L31L). Here is a link to the product
:
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-L31L-access-lte

When I click their "Where to Buy' button, it states 'Coming soon'. I've tried all the typical online retailers (eBay, Amazon, BestBuy) with no luck. Anyone know where, when this phone might be available? Also any details on how LTE works with Tracfone (cost, speed)?

Anonymous said...

HSN.com on sale for the day 7/24/2015.

Anonymous said...

I would really appreciate someone giving a review of the best sounding tracfone. That is, a tracfone where you can hear a person very clearly who is calling. I have owned the LG Optimus Dynamic and the LG Optimus Fuel and they are both horrible. Thank you.

Bambang said...

Good reviews for best smartphone. Thanks to You.

LONE WOLF said...

I've got the LG L39 & have maxed the memory in nothing flat. Anybody care to suggest a TracFone with bigger memory please? LEO1WOLF@MSN.COM

MamaCapri said...

I have an iphone 4s. Rolled over to BYOP. It would be awesome if it worked. Had busy signal calling in and out. After 8 hours of tech support, I looked at my account at the tracfone website and saw how to check minutes. After checking found out none had rolled over like Cust svc said they had. But before this someone in cust svc had the great idea of cancelling my old phone number that I had for years (fun letting everyone know). Finally got up and running, added the 1000 text, 500 talk, and 400 data, but last week noticed it wasn't working again. Busy signal. Checked balance and EVERYTHING was 0. I counted 25 text messages in and out on my phone. Cust svc said all they saw was 0, so the best they could do was 300 min.....but it still is not working. If they could get it to work, it would be great, but it is sure a bummer when you have over 1000 min/text/data and it is all of a sudden gone and you get no help.

Anonymous said...

I have a Samsung Centura that has been replaced twice and I still have the same problems--slow opening files, type several letters before one appears, freezes up, returns to home screen randomly, time randomly displays 5 hours previous, name of contact does not appear when ringing. Would not recommend this phone.

Unknown said...

I have owned the Alcatel Onetouch Icon Pop for about a 1 yr now. I can not believe you rated it second. This phone is crappy. Read the reviews on it. Your internal memory is gone with adding a couple apps. You can put and SD card in which I have one. There is no way to save to the SD card .. You can not even back up the phone to the SD card. The camera is okay. All this phone is good for is making calls. Google puts so much of their stuff on it too. Alcatel says that it is tracfone's fault because they mess with the programming of the phone to put their stuff on it.. Meanwhile I spent a nice some on the phone.. If you want a calendar you have to download one. Then Google sinks all your contacts you have in google. Which for me was a lot of one time contacts.. I would not recommend this phone to anyone.

Unknown said...

You can get it on AMAZON right now for around $40 and already on Tracfone. Sounds like it's not such a good buy even at $40. Sorry that you spent all that dough on a crappy phone

Rounak said...

thanks, thinking of buying one, this review helped

Anonymous said...

I was given an iPhone 6 (I believe it's a 6s or 6+, not sure) from a relative who was upgrading, so I bought the SIM card kit for $1 at Best Buy, transferred my service over using my tracfone on-line account, and within 15 minutes, my new phone had been activated, ready for use! It was easy, and it's so much better. Stronger signal, clearer reception, and far more functionality. The iPhone was originally designed for the Verizon network, so i didn't need to have it unlocked, just slid in the new SIM card. Yes, all my unused minutes rolled right over too.

RobynFrance said...

Can anyone comment on the LG Fiesta 5.5" 16GB TracFone GPS capability. Does anyone know if it has location service and can be used withgoogle gps on maps. That is the only thing I am unsure of and I'd like to order due to screen size, 16 gb and camera. Thanks for you help.

Anonymous said...

RobynFrance - Here is a link (couldn't find it online and finally contacted LG for the user manual) to the L64VL (Tracfone Fiesta): http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LGL64VL

RobynFrance said...

Thank you for the link to the user manual--I'll check it out!--the phone is great--only issue I have is trying to get the microphone permanently on the keyboard--I have been forced to go thru a 2 step process to get to mike each time I use in messages and emails--is there a way to make a dedicated mike key on keyboard--have tried all I know to do.

utahman1971 said...

If your rich, then those listed are number 1 through 5. Gimme a break!

Anonymous said...

Hello... Wondering what, in your opinion, gave the Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro the #5-spot on this "List of Top 5 Tracfones" over others like the LG Fiesta or even the LG Fiesta 2. I'm not insinuating I disagree with your assessments in any way. I'm just interested in your conclusions and reasoning, Peter, along with everyone else's "two cents"... Thanks!

Richard Baratta said...

Why was I charged an additional $1.20 for buying a 60 minute replenishment card? At $19.99 plus tax, it always came out to $21.71. Explain the additional charge???

fgermaine said...

I have a Moto G4 Play on the BYOP thing & I could not be any more happier!

Dave Jenkins said...

I just bought a refurbished Galaxy S7 with a 90 day warranty from Amazon for less than $300.00. I added the $1.00 SIM from Tracfone which they sent via Fed-EX next day and was up and running in just a few minutes. The phone has been running perfectly and I use it for work. If you do a little research, you can find quality refurbished phones for a fraction of the price.

Anonymous said...

I'm enjoying my Samsung Galaxy Sky. My 3rd smartphone under Tracfone. Last one with triple minutes and 16gb so I could use more apps when we travel!

Unknown said...

I second what fgermaine said,same set-up for a year now and life is good thankx to the group over at HOFO. I did purchase and unlock the motoE4 on impulse, but why mess with a good thing? The E4 is always there if I need it.

Anonymous said...

My wife and I have a LG V20 each on the BYOP plan and we love it.

Anonymous said...

Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro has been fantastic.
And at less than $100 ypu cant go wrong.
Best Buy has them on sale occasionally for about half off.

Anonymous said...

The Sky Pro S727VL is quad-core CPU. There is even Sky Pro S737TL too, but not sure on it's CPU too. From what I read, it is an octa-core core.

Anonymous said...

I had the valet 3 phones ago was good but only for calling not for internet or that no texting just too slow.

Anonymous said...

Had it 2 phones ago loved the look and how it worked at first. Then it just started doing weird stuff and I sent it back after a month and got a different LG power had that over a year til last year I got a samsung galaxy sky. The LG power wouldn't do pictures in text. Now love my samsung but want a newer one with more memory than 16G if possible but so far none at cheap price.

Mara said...

I know this is an old post, but for anyone who may not know how this works, all the contacts from your Google account get created in your smartphone when you activate it, so it's a good idea to clean up your contacts before activating.
First, to avoid those "one time contacts" change your Google account settings. Then delete any contacts that you don't want and while you are at it, you can add any missing addresses, phone numbers, etc. to the ones you are keeping.
Once your contacts are the way you want them, activate your new smartphone and you will see that good contact list on your phone.

Anonymous said...

Any idea when the s motoroloa moto g6 (xt 1925dl) on their website will be coming out?

Anonymous said...

You can purchase an unlocked Motorola G6 Play from Amazon for $190 and take it to Tracfone using BYOP. You also need a Tracfone SIM card for the service that works best in your area.

Samsung Galaxy S7 is the best mobile phone I have ever used. said...

Samsung Galaxy S7 is the best mobile phone I have ever used.

rjejr said...

Maybe it's time to have 2 lists, "Budget phones" and "Top phones", as that $100 J7 Sky Pro at #6 looks very out of place w/ those top of the line Galaxys and iPhones. Samsung naming everything "Galaxy" with a number rafter it doens't help either. My wife and I have the J3 Luna Pro now which is ok, but I had the Samsung Galaxy Core before it and it was garbage. Getting my son the J7 Sky Pro now for $68 on Amazon w/ the $40 bonus, I've never spent more than $100 on a smartphone.

Unknown said...

Peter, your blogs and information about new phone releases and other tips has been invaluable throughout the years.
I have never had a need (nor the $) to buy an Iphone. That being said it would be nice to hear your thoughts on previously released regular Tracfones by naming the best 10 lower cost androids.

My personal choice would be the Rebel which I have switched back to many times in order to try out other models. I'm not even sure which model of the 4 that I own...It's probably the 1 or 2. I know it does have TMFL which 2 of that model do not have. The Rebel has never failed me in any way. It is light to handle and the 4'5" screen is not too big or too small. Esy to carry in your pocket!!!!

Anyway, thank you so much for all your promo codes for those of us can still use those precious TMFL codes!
Mike/DiscoGenre@gmail.com/Neenah, WI

Unknown said...

Alot of ppl including myself have enjoyed the Lg Ultimate 2. I kept mine as it would make a good back up. But I found when others would send me a pic or othr SMS it would never "come through" on this model. Other than that I had no problems with the phone. I have found that the LG Rebel is slightly a better model at around the same price of the Ultimate 2. The Rebel will let SMS come through n.p. though sometimes there seems to be a slight delay!Same size as the Ultimate and vey light when carrying around! Some Rebels still carry the TMFL!
Mike/NeenahGuy

Unknown said...

If this review was posted in Feb, 2019, what the heck are reviews and comments from 2014/2015/etc doing here? Since they're based on completely different reviews, they don't seem very useful.

It wouldn't bother me however, if I could figure out how to get them to display in REVERSE chronological order (most recent first), rather than straight chronological order, so I could skip over the irrelevant old crap.
Is there any way to do this?

Unknown said...

Hey, I notice that you rate the Samsung Galaxy S7 very highly.
I thought very highly of mine too (BYOP, refurbished) until visiting my sister in Maine.
Her husband has a cheap ZTE Tracfone, and he's getting 4-5 bars on his phone, while I'm getting 0-2 bars on mine. What's up with THAT??? I went out and bought a signal booster before I realized this. The signal booster cost more than his phone!
It seems there's a very important aspect of smartphone performance which you never mention in your reviews...

Unknown said...

i have the LG Premier Plus..had it a long time..wanting to buy another new one.best tracfone ive used..and not a samsung fan.

Unknown said...

Ihave the LG Premier Pro Plus..love love it.looking for another new one..LG is my fav tracfone.