List of the Best Tracfone Cell Phones for 2025
Everyone wants to know, what is the best Tracfone device? Which cell phones are the best options from Tracfone? There are a lot of phones available from Tracfone and we have collected our top options from the prepaid service provider below.
As you might expect, this list mostly more expensive smartphones that 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. These phones are all available directly from Tracfone at typically subsidized prices, but they do come locked for at least the first few months of use.
Here's the our picks for the top Tracfone smartphones in 2025:
Top 10 Best Tracfone Smartphone (2025):
- iPhone 16e
- Motorola Edge (2024)
- iPhone 13 128GB
- Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
- iPhone SE 3rd Generation
- Google Pixel 6a
- Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- Moto G Stylus 2024
- Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
- Moto G Power 2025
While these top devices offer a lot of great features, most Tracfone users are more interested in budget friendly options with great value. Take a look at the Best Tracfone Devices Under $100 for some options.
Now below is a more detailed breakdown of the top five phones from our list.
Best Smartphones from Tracfone in 2025 (Top 5)
#1 iPhone 16e
Screen: 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display (2532 x 1170 pixels)
Camera: 48MP Fusion rear camera with 2x telephoto; 12MP front camera
Storage: 128GB
RAM: 8GB
Processor: A18 chip with 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU
Operating System: iOS 18
The iPhone 16e combines the design of the iPhone 14 with the performance of the latest A18 chip, offering a 6.1-inch OLED display and a durable aluminum body. It comes with a 48MP Fusion camera system capable of capturing high-resolution photos and 4K Dolby Vision videos, along with a 12MP front-facing camera. Beyond the superiors photos and videos this device also supports 5G connectivity, eSIM, and includes safety features like Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite. Battery life is good, with up to 26 hours of video playback. The iPhone 16e is available in black and white, starting at $599 for the 128GB model on the Tracfone Website.
#2 Motorola Edge (2024)
Screen: 6.6" FHD+ pOLED Endless Edge display, 144Hz refresh rate (1080 x 2400 pixels)Camera: Dual rear cameras (50MP main + 13MP ultrawide); 32MP front cameraStorage: 256GBRAM: 8GBProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Octa-core processorOperating System: Android 14
Newly available from Tracfone in 2025, the Motorola Edge (2024) offers a premium design with a curved pOLED display and vegan leather back. Its 144Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor provides efficient performance.
The device features a versatile camera system with a 50MP main sensor and a 13MP ultrawide lens, complemented by a 32MP front camera for high-quality selfies. With 256GB of storage and 8GB RAM, it handles multitasking and storage needs effectively.
Additional features include 68W TurboPower fast charging, 15W wireless charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, and NFC support. Running on Android 14, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a compelling option for those seeking a feature-rich smartphone.
The Edge has a retail price of $249 and is available on the Tracfone website.
#3 Apple iPhone 13 128GB
Screen: 5.1" 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: A15 Bionic Chip
Operating System: Apple iOS 15
The iPhone 13 has some of the most advanced features and specs of any phone available from Tracfone, thanks in part to the A15 Bionic hexa-core processing chip. Yet it is also now several years old, and that should be a factor when considering this phone.
Photos are a major feature due to a dual 12 MP camera with wide and ultra-wide angle lenses that capture excellent images even with limited light. Video recording capabilities reach up to 4K, and are good enough for casual video production. Also included in this device are 128GB storage, iOS 15 and IP68 dust/water resistant rating.
The iPhone 13 has Apple's well known performance and high quality screen, camera and app store. While it is a top pick, the iPhone 13 was released in September 2021, and it might not be the best option for most users who may want to go with a newer device. We are expecting the iPhone 16e to be available form Tracfone soon.
The price is high for most Tracfone users, at $399 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.
#4 Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Screen: 6.6" FHD+ Super AMOLED 120hz display (1080 x 2340 pixels)
Camera: Triple rear camera (50 + 8 + 5MP cameras)
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 6 GBProcessor: Exynos 1380 Octa-core processor
Operating System: Android 14
Samsung offers the A35 with a host of solid features, and a number of similarities to last year's Galaxy A54. The A35 has a stunning 6.6" touchscreen with Super AMOLED technology for plenty of brightness and color vibrancy. It has 5G network compatibility, NFC, and runs Android 14 OS with 4 updates and 5 years of support from Samsung.
The A35 also has the Exynos 1380 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and triple rear camera setup. These are all just about the same features as the Galaxy A54 5G from last year, and it looks like Samsung has taken some of the best features from that phone and added it to the A35 with a few updates.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G retails for around $300 and take a look at our Galaxy A35 Review for more details and where to buy.
For a less expensive phone that is still quite capable, consider the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.
Camera: Triple rear camera (50 + 8 + 5MP cameras)
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 6 GB
Operating System: Android 14
#5 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 on our list as a top pick from Tracfone for the good balance of performance and price. 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.
Storage: 64 GB
Processor: Apple A15 Bionic
Operating System: Apple iOS 15.4
The iPhone SE is on our list as a top pick from Tracfone for the good balance of performance and price. 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.
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 16 which was just released, but they are not available from Tracfone at this time.
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.
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50 comments :
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.
Do you think any of these will compare to the LG L39?
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.
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.
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?
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
I am pretty sure the answer is no. You can call overseas from the US, but you cannot call FROM overseas.
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.
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...
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!
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.).
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.
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
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)?
HSN.com on sale for the day 7/24/2015.
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.
Good reviews for best smartphone. Thanks to You.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
thanks, thinking of buying one, this review helped
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.
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.
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
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.
If your rich, then those listed are number 1 through 5. Gimme a break!
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!
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???
I have a Moto G4 Play on the BYOP thing & I could not be any more happier!
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.
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!
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.
My wife and I have a LG V20 each on the BYOP plan and we love it.
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.
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.
I had the valet 3 phones ago was good but only for calling not for internet or that no texting just too slow.
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.
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.
Any idea when the s motoroloa moto g6 (xt 1925dl) on their website will be coming out?
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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...
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.
Ihave the LG Premier Pro Plus..love love it.looking for another new one..LG is my fav tracfone.
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