tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46770033502293634982024-03-28T22:29:42.491-05:00TracfoneReviewerReviews, News, Promo Codes and Tips for Tracfone Cell Phones and Service. The Best source for information about Tracfone prepaid wireless.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-33869783926774100532024-03-15T05:30:00.000-05:002024-03-22T17:18:30.683-05:00How to Unlock a Tracfone Mobile Phone (Updated 2024)<h3>Unlock Your Tracfone Mobile Phone for Free</h3>
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Unlock your Tracfone smartphone for free with this guide so that you can use your phone with other carriers in the US or even internationally. <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/">TracfoneReviewer</a> shares the requirements and a step by step guide below!<br />
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</div>An unlocked phone makes it easy to switch between carriers, or travel to another country and insert a new SIM card to have data and service. All Tracfone smartphones are locked to Tracfone for a certain amount of time, but now it is easier than ever to get your phone unlocked!</div><div><br /></div><div>
Tracfone is well known for not allowing their phones to be unlocked (several years ago), but because of FCC rules, and a ruling against Tracfone, they are required to unlock phones from after a certain date, offer a credit towards an exchange, or offer a partial cash refund for older devices.<br />
<br />Here is the free unlocking guide, with detailed requirements below.<br />
<br /><h3>Unlock a Tracfone Cell Phone - 3 Steps:</h3>Our easy, step-by-step guide to unlocking your Tracfone cell phone. Be aware that not all Tracfone devices can be unlocked, many of the older phones are not eligible, and can only be traded for a small cash refund. Additionally, some newer Tracfone smartphones, including iPhones, automatically unlock after 60 days.<br /><br /><div><b>Step 1: Contact Tracfone for Unlock Code</b></div><div>Go to <a href="https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home" target="_blank">www.tfwunlockpolicy.com</a> and enter your phone number at the bottom of the page. You can also call 1-888-442-5102 during normal business hours, but using the web is typically much easier.</div><div><br /></div><div>You must have had the phone active with Tracfone service for 60 days or in some cases up to 12 months to be eligible for unlocking. See full requirements below.<br /><br /><b>Step 2: Get Unlock Code and Write it Down</b><br />If your phone is eligible, you will be able to continue the process to receive an unlock code for your phone. If your phone is not eligible to be unlocked, you may need to wait a little longer, or in some cases you may still qualify for a credit towards a new phone, or a cash refund.<br /><br />We tested several older Tracfone devices and while they were 'eligible' to be unlocked, Tracfone wasn't able to unlock them due to various issues, and offered instead a cash refund of $5-$15. Many of Tracfone's older devices are unable to be unlocked due to software issues.<br /><br /><b>Step 3: Insert New SIM and Enter Unlock Code When Prompted<br /></b>Once you get the unlock code from Tracfone, you can purchase a SIM card from another carrier, power off your phone, switch the SIM cards, and turn it back on. You should get a notification that your phone is locked, but there should be a place for you to enter your unlock code. After the code is entered your phone will be able to use the new SIM card. You can always switch SIM cards whenever you like, just remember to turn your phone off and back on.<br /><br />And that is all it takes to unlock a Tracfone prepaid device. It is a fairly easy process, if your phone is eligible. If you have questions or need help, connect with our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer" target="_blank">community on Facebook</a>.<br /><br /><b>NOTE:</b> Some online websites offer unlocking services for a price. We do not recommend using these, they will charge you whether or not they can unlock your phone and there is no guarantee it will work.<br /><br />Going through the process of unlocking a Tracfone device doesn't seem worthwhile in most cases with the huge number of unlocked devices available on the market at very low prices. Amazon, eBay and many other online retailers have plenty of unlocked phones, and if you buy older models, or refurbished phones, you can often get a great deal.<br /><br />Check out our list of the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2016/11/best-unlocked-phones-for-tracfone-byop.html">Best Unlocked Phones for Tracfone</a> to get some ideas about the great options already available.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2NmiygdnijvDXHCt-iyDg2R7jU3-n9iO_KqeAjh9SnaqwBLgc-XAb03rHJajsOlrSd9epoesWqHV3U0z1IfKHnPTlEbhxc3Wpaxokxhp4hNxtIVHdhToz4LDWcpEJ5qc3k8s3m0yZA1dSnIhTeXWaWM-Pp-2epaRYM-SoPR2TyrjURUjWPMc-Xfh/s660/TR%20how%20to%20unlock%20your%20tracfone.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="how to unlock a tracfone smartphone" border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="660" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2NmiygdnijvDXHCt-iyDg2R7jU3-n9iO_KqeAjh9SnaqwBLgc-XAb03rHJajsOlrSd9epoesWqHV3U0z1IfKHnPTlEbhxc3Wpaxokxhp4hNxtIVHdhToz4LDWcpEJ5qc3k8s3m0yZA1dSnIhTeXWaWM-Pp-2epaRYM-SoPR2TyrjURUjWPMc-Xfh/w640-h628/TR%20how%20to%20unlock%20your%20tracfone.jpg" title="unlock tracfone smartphone code" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three Steps to Unlock a Tracfone Smartphone</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Requirements for Unlocking a Tracfone Device</h3>
There are several key requirements that you must meet in order to get your phone unlocked. Here are the requirements:<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Unlocking Requirements for Android devices:</b> <br />TracFone will provide an unlocking code to customers who request unlocking, as long as they meet the following conditions:</div><div><ul><li>If the TracFone device was activated with TracFone service prior to November 23, 2021, then the device must have been active on TracFone Service for no fewer than 12 months with Service Plans redeemed in no fewer than 12 months, and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported.</li><li>If the TracFone device was activated with new service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, then at least 60 days must have elapsed since the device was activated.</li><li>The device must be in working condition.</li><li>The device has not been reported stolen or lost, and there are no indicators of fraud.</li>
<li>(Source - <a href="https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/</a>)<br /></li>
</ul><div><div><b>Requirements For Apple iPhone devices:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>TracFone will automatically unlock the device when it becomes eligible for unlocking.</li><li>For all Apple devices activated with TracFone prior to November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked after 12 months of active TracFone service.</li><li>For Apple devices activated with new TracFone service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked 60 days after activation in the absence of an indication of fraud.</li><li>(Source - <a href="https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/</a>)</li></ul></div></div><div>(You can also check if your phone is eligible by entering your phone number or serial number at the bottom of <a href="https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home" target="_blank">this page</a>)</div><div><br /></div>
There are a lot of requirements, but the key points are that you need to have your phone active for 12 months with Tracfone in order to unlock it unless you activated it with new service after Nov 23rd, 2021. For iPhone users, Tracfone says they will automatically unlock it when eligible, but we have not been able to confirm this.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>
If you have an unlocked phone, you can activate it with <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Tracfone BYOP</a>. Then, if you travel to another country and need to use cell phone service, simply power off the phone, switch the SIM cards, and you are ready to use your phone in the new country. Switch the SIM cards back when you return to the US.<br />
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We track and update these deals each month for our readers to save money and get great discounts!</p><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices, bundles and deals change often online and it can be hard to know where the best deal can be found. Often deals we list here include airtime bundles, and others just the phone. (The best value usually includes airtime bundles!).</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices and availability change quickly, and we update this list as often as we can. If you are looking for a new phone, also check out our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">List of the Latest Tracfone Smartphones</a>. The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, for example, has just been released this year.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We've included new smartphones just released on Tracfone last month!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Best Deals on Tracfone Smartphones - Updated for March 2024</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">These are the lowest prices from around the web on some of the latest and greatest smartphones from Tracfone.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>(New) Samsung Galaxy A15 5G - $119 (limited time deal)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" Super AMOLED screen, 128GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, triple rear camera and 5G</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-phone-w-1500-talktext-%26-15gb-data.product.E322819.html?colorId=IB5&sizeId=000&&TZ=EST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC (w/ airtime bundle)</a> $119 | <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tracfone-Samsung-Galaxy-A15-128GB-Black-Prepaid-Smartphone/2416337254?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=222222222272416337254_156759582606_18384271614&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=688822818168&wl4=pla-2273302915415&wl5=9032759&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=2416337254&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVniArFUg6rzgz1gAD-LfmOSEi-XdIX2FhaP5COa8NrHI-vF6uF0FTAaAhneEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a> $169 | <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tracfone-samsung-galaxy-a15-65-with-1500-mintextdata-an/22657377?sz=6&sf=EC0374&ac=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN (w/ airtime bundle)</a> $169</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Google Pixel 6a - $219 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.1" screen, 128GB internal storage, 6GB RAM, Tensor processor, dual 12MP cameras and 5G</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-smartphone-unlimited-talk-text-%26-access.product.E319419.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) $239 | <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-with-unlimited-talk-text-24gb-/22346101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) $219</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) - $89</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/128 GB internal storage, 5G network access, great battery life. (Read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Power 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-moto-g-power-5g-smartphone-1500-talktext-%26-128gb-data.product.E322652.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC w/ airtime bundle</a> ($89)</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-motorola-moto-g-power-5g-128gb-cdma-smartphone-blue/-/A-88685244?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000113785673&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2Ba064R0000150BN9QAM-Tracfone_SimpleMobile_Q3_2023-1019497&adgroup=PLA_Tracfone&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=c&location=1015582&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYRgWvlZAyUvmeeq4tQwnTg8qWXMn8zjyBYd0c30s-2L76nd-AzKH7kaAkPeEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target </a>(Discount available for new activations)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48HWDES" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (on sale for $99)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A03s - $49</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage, (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/10/samsung-galaxy-a03s-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Galaxy A03s Review</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3rRnL0N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-samsung-galaxy-a03s-4g-32gb-cdma-smartphone-black/-/A-86100140" target="_blank">Target</a> </div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A14 5G - $119 (sale ended)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.6" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 5G network access, NFC, newly released (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Galaxy A14 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-66-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g%2C-1500-talktextdata-w-accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=NAVLIST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-66%22-Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G%2C-1500-TalkTextData-w-Accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A54 5G - $307</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.4" Super AMOLED touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/07/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-s546vl-review.html" target="_blank">review of the A54 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-64-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-phone-w-unlimited-talk-%26-text-plan.product.E320322.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZOICC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (device only)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Play 2023 - $59</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3GB RAM/32GB storage, newly released (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/moto-g-play-2023-xt2271dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Play 2023</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-Moto-G-Play-4G-Phone-with-1500-TalkTextData-%26-Accessories.product.E319414.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC w/ airtime bundle</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 2023 - $119</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, Android 13, newly released</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/285672178325?hash=item4283638295:g:ntoAAOSwoxpltBSq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay (with airtime bundle)</a></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus (2022) - $125</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage, (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/moto-g-stylus-2022-xt2211dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Stylus</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NQHdFY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) - $145 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128, 5G network compatible, Snapdragon 695 processor</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-moto-g-stylus-ii-5g-1500-talktextdata.product.E311598.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> (limited time deal)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Top Phones and Deals on Unlocked Smartphones (For Tracfone BYOP)</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Oneplus Nord N30 5G (Unlocked) - $249 ($50 off)<br /></b>6.7" display, 108MP camera, Snapdragon 695 processor and 8GB RAM/128GB storage</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3PkLCBQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (Unlocked) $199</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" Super AMOLED screen, 128GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, triple rear camera and 5G</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3IAU5NG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) (Unlocked) - $199 ($100 off)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 6 GB RAM/256 GB storage, 5G network compatible</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/424RzqW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">That concludes our deals and sales list and hope these help you get the best price on a new smartphone!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions and also join us on <a data-blogger-escaped-target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer">Facebook</a> to connect with our growing community and get the latest info.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We just shared our thoughts on whether <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/are-alcatel-zte-or-tcl-smartphones-from.html" target="_blank">Alcatel, TCL and ZTE phones from Tracfone are any good</a>, and some of the information we share might be surprising.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">All the phones in our list above are VoLTE capable according to Tracfone, but you may want to take a look at updates to our post about <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/05/tracfone-closing-3g-cdma-network-phones.html">Tracfone Closing their 3G CDMA network</a> and how it may affect you.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Keep up with the latest in <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html">5G network access with Tracfone including 5G Coverage maps</a>! And a list of Tracfone 5G phones.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">If you're new to Tracfone, start with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide</a> which shares helpful information about how it all works or we just created, The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/tracfone-10-most-common-questions.html" target="_blank">10 Most Common Tracfone Questions Answered</a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">And finally don't miss out on our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Code list</a> with many different codes to get free minutes when adding airtime!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Thanks for visiting!</div></div></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-30019927391726154572024-02-05T06:00:00.000-06:002024-02-07T18:06:44.071-06:00Tracfone Data-Only Card and How to Reduce Data Use<h3>
Guide to Tracfone Data Cards and How to Buy Data for your Smartphone</h3>
<i>Welcome to the <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/">TracfoneReviewer </a>blog! This post will share specifics on how data works on smartphones with Tracfone.</i><div><i></i><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLJK_stdqqU/XzX0i1SkK1I/AAAAAAAAYdU/YUfPE4Q8dfoaBFRcsbOo8KsXk6whCcG7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s660/TR%2Bdata%2Bonly%2Bcards%2Bnew.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="tracfone data cards" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="425" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLJK_stdqqU/XzX0i1SkK1I/AAAAAAAAYdU/YUfPE4Q8dfoaBFRcsbOo8KsXk6whCcG7ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h425/TR%2Bdata%2Bonly%2Bcards%2Bnew.jpg" title="Guide to Data Cards from Tracfone" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How Data Works and How to Save on Data</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Note - We created a full breakdown and comparison of Tracfone airtime in this post: <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2016/07/new-priceschanges-to-tracfone.html">New Prices/Changes to Tracfone Smartphone Cards</a>.<br />
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Tracfone is a prepaid cell phone service provider that offers both phones and airtime cards. On their smartphone devices, you also get data when adding an airtime card which you can use to surf the web when not connected to WiFi.<br />
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Data is very useful on smartphones, but how does the data work on Tracfone smartphones, how can you get more, and what can you do with the data you have?<br />
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We are going to cover these questions and more in this post sharing all the details about how Tracfone Data works on smartphones.<br />
<br />Tracfone offers a number of different smartphones and you can see all the newest devices in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">List of the Latest Smartphones from Tracfone</a>.<br />
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Or you might be interested in the <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Tracfone BYOP program</a>, which allows users to bring their own smartphone. Follow the link to learn more, and see a list of the possibilities.<br />
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Both the smartphones offered by Tracfone, and the BYOP devices, use data in the same way. So let's get started looking at how data works on these phones.<br />
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What is Data on Tracfone Smartphones?</h3>
Data is the term generally used to describe the amount (usually in megabytes) you can download or upload on your smartphone via the cell phone network. So data is basically information you download or upload from the internet. This can include many different activities, like checking email, posting photos on Facebook, reading webpages, or watching videos.<br />
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Data is consumed based on the amount of megabytes you download or upload. So if you download a 20 MB image, that will use 20 MB of your data. If you visit a webpage that takes 1 MB to load, you will use 1 MB of data. (further down we will share more on estimating how much different online activities will use up your data.)<br />
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On older, non-smartphone devices, data was used at a rate determined by the amount of time you were on a website, but this is not the case for smartphones which is a nice improvement.<br />
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As you can see, data works similarly to your calling minutes, in that you are charged based on how much you use. But calling minutes are based on time, rather than megabytes. (For example, if you make a 20 minute call, you will be deducted (about) 20 minutes of talk time.)<br />
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On Tracfone Smartphones and BYOP devices, airtime is split into three pools, Talk, Text and Data. Learn more about <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-do-minutes-work-on-tracfone-android.html">How Airtime Works with Tracfone Smartphones</a> in our recent post.<br />
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How Can you Buy More Data for your Tracfone Device?</h3>
There are two ways to get more data for your smartphone:<br />
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<b>Airtime Cards</b> - You can add both Regular Airtime Cards or Smartphone Only Cards and get a certain amount of data along with talk, text and service days.<br />
<b>Data Only Card</b> - You get only Data, at 1 GB for $10<br />
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For most situations you will probably want to add an Airtime card to your phone to increase all your 'buckets' of talk/text/data.<br />
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But sometimes you may only want to add data, in which case the data only cards are useful. Let's take a closer look at Data cards to better understand how to use them.<br />
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What Are Data Only Cards?</h3>
As mentioned above, the Data only card increase the amount of data for your smartphone, without adding any additional texts or talk minutes.<br />
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This is similar to the <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-to-buy-only-texts-for-your-tracfone.html">Text only cards we recently discussed</a>.<br />
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There are some important things to be aware of the make the Data only cards unique.<br />
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First, they can only be used with smartphones, including the Android devices offered by Tracfone, and all phones offered through the BYOP program.<br />
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Second, like the Text only card, Data only cards do not triple, so you get the amount listed on the card (1 GB).<br /><br />
<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Data Amounts for Tracfone Airtime Cards (Which is the Best Deal)</h3></div><div>Tracfone offers a number of different airtime cards that include various amounts of data. Below are the list of airtime card options available.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Smartphone Airtime Cards:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>$15 - 30 service days - 500 minutes - 500 texts - 500MB data</li><li>$25 - 60 service days - 500 minutes - 1000 texts - 500MB data</li><li>$35 - 60 service days - 750 minutes - 1000 texts - 1GB data</li><li>$45 - 90 service days - 750 minutes - 1000 texts - 1.5GB data</li><li>$50 - 90 service days - 750 minutes - 1500 texts - 2GB data</li><li>$125 - 365 service days - 1500 minutes - 1500 texts - 1.5GB data</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Unlimited Airtime Cards:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>$15 - 30 service days - unlimited talk/text - 0 data</li><li>$20 - 30 service days - unlimited talk/text - 2GB data</li><li>$25 - 30 service days - unlimited talk/text - 3GB data</li><li>$30 - 30 service days - unlimited talk/text - 5GB data</li><li>$40 - 30 service days - unlimited talk/text - 10GB data</li><li>$199 - 365 service days - unlimited talk/text - 24GB data</li></ul></div><div>There are a lot of airtime card options available from Tracfone that include data. From the list above, note that the smartphone airtime cards offer 30, 60, 90 or 365 service days depending on which card you buy. Ideally, purchasing the card that includes the talk, text and data you expect to use in that service day period is the best way to go, but Tracfone also includes carryover for unused talk, text or data.<br /><br />The unlimited cards are all 30 service days, except for the $199 card which includes 365 service days. These cards are a better option for those that use a lot of talk, text and data and these cards also include data carryover.</div><div><br /></div><div>The best deal are the two 365 day airtime card options as they come out to $10.42 per month for the $125 card and $16.58 for the $199 unlimited card. The $199 unlimited card includes enough data for 2GB per month (24GB total) and you can use as much or as little throughout the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyone using more than 5GB data per month would likely save money by finding an <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-alternatives-to-tracfone.html" target="_blank">alternative to Tracfone that includes unlimited data</a>.<br />
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Where to Buy Tracfone Data Cards</h3>
Tracfone Data cards are available form a variety of sources, as is the case for Tracfone Airtime cards. You can find Data cards on the Tracfone website under Airtime.<br />
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You can also find the Tracfone Data cards in many retail stores, and even online through other retailers. We have found <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575086673&toolid=10001&campid=5337530339&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2050601.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xtracfone%2Bdata.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dtracfone%2Bdata%26_sacat%3D0" target="_blank">Data cards on eBay</a><img src="https://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575086673&toolid=10001&campid=5337530339&customid&mpt=%5BCACHEBUSTER%5D" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" /> in various amounts.<br />
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Now let's cover one more question that we see asked quite often.<br />
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How Much Can you Do Online with 300 MB of Data?</h3>
A common question we see is, what can you do online with a certain amount of data? This is a very good question, because many people tend to estimate how many airtime minutes they will need, and then buy the airtime card that suits their needs best. But if you're unfamiliar with how much data is used by smartphones, it makes it hard to estimate.<br />
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It is a little hard to give a straight answer to this question, it all depends on what you do online Take a look at this image (provided by Tracfone) to help give you a better idea:<br />
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From this table we see you can visit about 245 webpages with 300 MB of data, or send/receive about 4000 emails. Hopefully this information will help you gain a better understanding of how data is used with Tracfone, and where your data is going.<br />
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If you notice, doing certain things online, like streaming music, or even more so, streaming video, will use your data quickly, while visiting webpages or sending emails, especially those with few images, will use less of your data.<br />
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Another good resource for estimating your data usage is the <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/dataShareCalculator.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Data Calculator on Verizon's website</a>. Enter your estimated activities, and it will tell you about how much data you will use in a month.<br />
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Remember, that if you want to stop using data, you can go into the settings on your device, select data, and turn it off. <b>Using WiFi networks, like at your home or work, does not deduct from your data.</b><br />
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<b>Tips for Reducing Data Use</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vb5oSRpTPWo/XzX2LPu1NKI/AAAAAAAAYdk/gcM7tEmQCHUWqgctW-ruTO5ruP6WYOnqACLcBGAsYHQ/s660/TR%2Bdata%2Bsaving%2Btips.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tracfone data saving tips" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="427" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vb5oSRpTPWo/XzX2LPu1NKI/AAAAAAAAYdk/gcM7tEmQCHUWqgctW-ruTO5ruP6WYOnqACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h427/TR%2Bdata%2Bsaving%2Btips.jpg" title="How to Save on Tracfone Data" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b>
Here are some helpful tips to reduce the amount of data you use.<br />
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<li>Keep track of your data use and set data use warnings to help</li>
<li>Turn off background data (<a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/pro-tip-stop-android-data-from-being-gobbled-up-in-the-background/" target="_blank">learn more here</a>)</li>
<li>Download/upload large files over WiFi as much as possible</li>
<li>If you use Google Maps often in a certain area, download the map of that area over WiFi. Here is some helpful information about <a href="https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6291838?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en" target="_blank">using Google Maps without using data</a>.</li>
<li>Download songs/podcasts over WiFi instead of streaming them.</li>
<li>Set your Apps to only update over WiFi.</li>
<li>Download Images/Videos only when using WiFi</li>
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As you can see, the best way to reduce data usage is to avoid using it for large downloads or uploads, which will quickly drain your data. Using free WiFi whenever possible will go a long way in extending your data.<br />
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Here is a helpful article on what online activities use data, and some other basic details about data usage from an <a href="https://forums.att.com/t5/Data-Messaging-Features-Internet/New-to-SmartPhones-What-counts-as-data-usage/td-p/3344795" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AT&T Forum</a>.</div><div><br />
We hope you found this information helpful, and please leave a comment with any questions, or if you have something to add!<br />
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And check our recent post on <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">7 Ways to Reduce Your Airtime Usage with Tracfone</a> including some more tips for making your data last longer.<br />
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<i>Originally published 8/2015 and Updated 8/2020</i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com89tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-19360042043192735932024-02-02T12:01:00.000-06:002024-02-06T16:39:17.706-06:00How Do Minutes Work on Tracfone Smartphones?<h3>
How Airtime Cards and Adding Minutes Works on Tracfone Android Smartphones</h3>
<i>Updated on 2/24. <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/">TracfoneReviewer</a> is committed to sharing the best and most accurate information for our readers.</i><br />
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Over the years, Tracfone has switched over to mainly offering smartphones, both Android and Apple devices. And with smartphones, adding airtime works a little differently, plus Tracfone offers a variety of smartphone-only airtime cards.<br />
<br />Tracfone still has some basic devices, mostly flip phones, and they still offer basic cell phone airtime cards of 60, 120, 200 minute etc. But most users have already transitioned to a smartphone, and we'll cover all the information on adding airtime, which cards are best, and how to check your balance.<div><br />A popular feature in the past was. 'Triple Minutes for Life' but Tracfone started phasing that out in 2017, and now none of their smartphones offer it, and smartphone only cards do not get affected by it anyway. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/08/tracfone-ends-triple-minutes-for-life.html">Tracfone has made Changes to Triple Minutes for Life</a> and you can learn more by following the link.</div><div><br />
Let's start by looking at smartphone only cards.<br />
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How Smartphone Only Cards are Different than Regular Airtime Cards</h3>
Tracfone now offers three types of airtime cards - 'regular' cards 'smartphone only' cards and 'smartphone unlimited' cards.<br />
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<b>Regular Airtime Card</b> - Airtime values of 60, 120, 200 etc. and most cards come with 90 days of service. Can be added to only basic phones and can double or triple.<br />
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<b>Smartphone Only Card</b> - Each card comes with a specific amount of Talk/Text/Data such as 500 talk minutes, 1000 texts and 500 MB data on the $25 smartphone card. They also come with a certain number of service days, usually 30, 60 or 90 days. These cards can only be added to smartphones and can not double or triple. Cards range from $15 to $199.<br />
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<b>Smartphone Unlimited Card</b> - Each card comes with unlimited talk/text, a certain amount of data (1-10GB depending on card) and 30 service days (with one exception, the $199 unlimited card comes with 365 service days). These cards can only be used with smartphones and they do not double or triple. Cost ranges from $15 to $199. </div><div>
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So the main differences between these cards is that smartphone cards come with more airtime, do not triple, and can only be used with smartphones.<br />
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When adding a smartphone only card you will get exactly the amounts listed on the card (unless you also use a <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html" target="_blank">promo code</a>!).<br />
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Learn more about smartphone cards vs regular cards with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/06/best-deal-on-prepaid-minutes-tracfone.html">Guide to the Best Deal on Tracfone Minutes</a>.<br />
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Now that we've covered smartphone only cards, we will look at some important differences for how regular airtime cards work with smartphones.<br />
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How Tracfone Minutes are Added to Android Smartphones</h3>
With Smartphones (which includes both those from Tracfone, and BYOP devices), the way minutes from regular airtime cards are credited to your account is a bit different than how things worked for older 'dumb' phones.<br />
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For basic phones, when you add a 60 minute card, you get it tripled to 180 minutes which you could then use for talk, text and surfing the web.<br />
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For smartphones, Talk, Text and Data are split up when you add the minutes. So if you add the $25 smartphone card, you get 500 talk minutes, 1000 texts, and 500 mb data, plus 60 service days.</div><div>
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So to make it clear:<br />
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<li><b>Basic phones use one 'pool' for minutes.</b></li>
<li><b>Smartphones use three separate 'pools' for talk, text and data.</b></li>
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Once the airtime is split into these different pools, you can't transfer it from one 'pool' to another.<br />
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For most people an Android phone is a great deal because a lot more airtime comes with each card for a fairly similar price to the basic airtime cards. Plus, for those that opt for the unlimited cards, it becomes more economical for those who talk and text a lot.<br />
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Related post - <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/07/Tracfone-android-differences.html">6 Key Differences between Android and non-Android Tracfone Devices</a><br />
<br />One drawback for users who have smartphones but use their device very little, is that they cannot purchase the basic airtime cards, which offer the most service days (but least number of talk/text/data).</div><div><br /></div><div>We've done a <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2016/07/new-priceschanges-to-tracfone.html">Comparison of Smartphone Airtime Cards vs. Regular Airtime Cards</a> and found some very interesting results, so take a look if you want to find what card is the best deal.<br />
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The text refill card is an easy way to reload your phone if you get low on texts. And at only $5 for 1000 texts, that's just half a penny per text, so a very good deal. Read our guide on <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-to-buy-only-texts-for-your-tracfone.html">How to Add Texts to your Tracfone Device</a> for further details.<br />
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If you are a heavy texter but want an Android phone, look into downloading apps that text for free. Simply visit the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps">Google Play Store</a> and search for 'free texting apps'.<br />
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See all the newest devices from Tracfone with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">Latest List of Tracfone Smartphones</a>.<br />
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For those who don't want to switch to this new minutes system, phones like the LG 840G we mentioned above, the <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/04/lg-306g-tracfone-review.html">LG 306G</a>, <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/06/moto-ex431g-tracfone-review.html">Moto EX431G</a>, and <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2013/03/tracfone-review-samsung-s425g.html">Samsung S425G</a> still use the one pool system for minutes (and all of these phones have Triple Minutes).<br />
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If you have further questions on how minutes work, feel free to leave a comment below. Now, we want to go over one more important point:<br />
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How Triple Minutes for Life Works on Smartphones from Tracfone (And BYOP)</h3>
We've noticed a number of readers who have questions about how Triple Minutes for Life works with the smartphones, and especially the new smartphone airtime cards.<br />
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There have been some recent changes to Triple Minutes for Life from Tracfone, and we've outlined them in our post, <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/08/tracfone-ends-triple-minutes-for-life.html">Tracfone Changes Triple Minutes for Life.</a><br />
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Tracfone Smartphones released after April 2017 may not include Triple Minutes for Life, where as older smartphones will still have triple minutes.<br />
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Newer SIM card kits also do not include Triple Minutes for Life for BYOP phones.<br />
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This is disappointing to many, but the Smartphone only airtime cards do not triple anyway, and are generally a better deal for most users.<br />
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How to Check Your Minutes Balance on Android Phones</h3>
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This is a question many are asking, because there is no automatic location on Tracfone smartphones for accessing your current minutes balance like there is on non-Android phones.<br />
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We've created a full guide with <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-check-your-tracfone-airtime.html">4 ways to Check your Airtime on a Tracfone Smartphone</a> or you can continue reading below.<br />
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But there is an easy way to check your balance. Simply sign into your account at Tracfone.com (or create one of you don't already have one) and go to your account page. You should see your phone listed there, and one of the options will be to check your current balance. Click this and after a few seconds you should see what your remaining balance looks like.<br />
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You can do this either on a computer, or from your phone. Additionally, there are two more options for checking your balance:<br />
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Enter the following URL into your browser from your phone or computer and replace the numbers at the end with your phone number: https://www.tracfone.com/direct/CheckBalance?input_phone=1234567890<br />
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Or simply download the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tracfone.tracfone.myaccount">Tracfone App</a> which allows you to see your service end date and balance.<br />
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That concludes this guide to how minutes work on Android phones. We hope you found this useful, and leave a comment with questions or thoughts.<br />
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Be aware that <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Codes</a> don't work on Android phones, so this is also a small downside of the new smartphones.<br />
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Check out the latest and greatest <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">sales, deals and discounts on Tracfone devices and minutes</a> for some huge savings we've found around the internet!<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com141tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-73357476681933861402024-02-01T18:32:00.002-06:002024-02-02T16:34:27.953-06:00Tracfone Smartphone Deals and Bundles - February 2024<h3 style="text-align: left;"> Best Tracfone Sales, Deals and Discounts for February 2024</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6WuujesgShEUc1GV9lCRduyR7ZCBokTy6lR0CXMKEAZnMeHS1HdLA6i2JlSQMyPyEiS1Vnzj1rJc6TbHdCkgGfC1qp_tVOgUNdAG_Ebsa-QD_OCWeCFdTbjV5tOCVvQ46Josg44XuL_DnkI3D5pb3tMXr7z6L2v0d7rNEdbLpBnxPEBqdRQHHXn13SY/s660/TR%20deals%20and%20sales%20february%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="cheap tracfone cell phone discounts" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="660" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6WuujesgShEUc1GV9lCRduyR7ZCBokTy6lR0CXMKEAZnMeHS1HdLA6i2JlSQMyPyEiS1Vnzj1rJc6TbHdCkgGfC1qp_tVOgUNdAG_Ebsa-QD_OCWeCFdTbjV5tOCVvQ46Josg44XuL_DnkI3D5pb3tMXr7z6L2v0d7rNEdbLpBnxPEBqdRQHHXn13SY/w640-h388/TR%20deals%20and%20sales%20february%202024.jpg" title="Tracfone deals and sales list 2024" width="640" /></a></div><p>We all want the lowest prices and best deals and to save money, and that is especially true when buying an expensive new smartphone. Plus, there are so many different places to buy Tracfone devices from these days, how do you know where to find the best deal?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin: 0px;">We are here to help! With the list of best prices on recent Tracfone smartphones and even unlocked devices! </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices, bundles and deals change often online and every month we gather the best prices on popular Tracfone smartphones and provide the updated deals to our readers below. Some of these deals include airtime bundles, and others just the phone. (The best value usually includes airtime bundles!).</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices and availability change quickly, and we update this list as often as we can. If you are looking for a new phone, also check out our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">List of the Latest Tracfone Smartphones</a>. The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, for example, has just been released.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We've included new smartphones just released on Tracfone last month!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Best Deals on Tracfone Smartphones - Updated for February 2024</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">These are the lowest prices from around the web on some of the latest and greatest smartphones from Tracfone.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>(New) Samsung Galaxy A15 5G - $169</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" Super AMOLED screen, 128GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, triple rear camera and 5G</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tracfone-Samsung-Galaxy-A15-128GB-Black-Prepaid-Smartphone/2416337254?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=222222222272416337254_156759582606_18384271614&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=688822818168&wl4=pla-2273302915415&wl5=9032759&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=2416337254&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVniArFUg6rzgz1gAD-LfmOSEi-XdIX2FhaP5COa8NrHI-vF6uF0FTAaAhneEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Google Pixel 6a - $219 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.1" screen, 128GB internal storage, 6GB RAM, Tensor processor, dual 12MP cameras and 5G</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-smartphone-unlimited-talk-text-%26-access.product.E319419.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) $239 | <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-with-unlimited-talk-text-24gb-/22346101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) $219</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) - $79</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/128 GB internal storage, 5G network access, great battery life. (Read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Power 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-moto-g-power-5g-smartphone-1500-talktext-%26-128gb-data.product.E322652.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC w/ airtime bundle</a> ($79)</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-motorola-moto-g-power-5g-128gb-cdma-smartphone-blue/-/A-88685244?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000113785673&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2Ba064R0000150BN9QAM-Tracfone_SimpleMobile_Q3_2023-1019497&adgroup=PLA_Tracfone&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=c&location=1015582&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYRgWvlZAyUvmeeq4tQwnTg8qWXMn8zjyBYd0c30s-2L76nd-AzKH7kaAkPeEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target </a>(Discount available for new activations)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48HWDES" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (on sale for $99)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A03s - $49</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage, (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/10/samsung-galaxy-a03s-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Galaxy A03s Review</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3rRnL0N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-samsung-galaxy-a03s-4g-32gb-cdma-smartphone-black/-/A-86100140" target="_blank">Target</a> </div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A14 5G - $119 (sale ended)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.6" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 5G network access, NFC, newly released (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Galaxy A14 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-66-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g%2C-1500-talktextdata-w-accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=NAVLIST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-66%22-Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G%2C-1500-TalkTextData-w-Accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A13 5G - $59 w/ airtime bundle<br /></b>6.5" touchscreen, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 5G network compatible <br /><a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung-galaxy-a13-65-hd-5g-tracfone-w1500-mintextdata3/20727027" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with airtime bundle</a> | <a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-samsung-galaxy-a13-5g%2C-1500-talktextdata-%26-acessories.product.E318576.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A54 5G - $307</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.4" Super AMOLED touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/07/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-s546vl-review.html" target="_blank">review of the A54 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-64-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-phone-w-unlimited-talk-%26-text-plan.product.E320322.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZOICC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (device only)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Play 2023 - $59</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3GB RAM/32GB storage, newly released (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/moto-g-play-2023-xt2271dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Play 2023</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-Moto-G-Play-4G-Phone-with-1500-TalkTextData-%26-Accessories.product.E319414.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC w/ airtime bundle</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 2023 - $119</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, Android 13, newly released</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/285672178325?hash=item4283638295:g:ntoAAOSwoxpltBSq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay (with airtime bundle)</a></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus (2022) - $125</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage, (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/moto-g-stylus-2022-xt2211dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Stylus</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NQHdFY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) - $145 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128, 5G network compatible, Snapdragon 695 processor</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-moto-g-stylus-ii-5g-1500-talktextdata.product.E311598.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> (limited time deal)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Deals on Unlocked Smartphones (For Tracfone BYOP)</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) (Unlocked) - $199 ($100 off)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 6 GB RAM/256 GB storage, 5G network compatible</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/424RzqW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">That concludes our deals and sales list and hope these help you get the best price on a new smartphone!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions and also join us on <a data-blogger-escaped-target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer">Facebook</a> to connect with our growing community and get the latest info.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We just shared our thoughts on whether <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/are-alcatel-zte-or-tcl-smartphones-from.html" target="_blank">Alcatel, TCL and ZTE phones from Tracfone are any good</a>, and some of the information we share might be surprising.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">All the phones in our list above are VoLTE capable according to Tracfone, but you may want to take a look at updates to our post about <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/05/tracfone-closing-3g-cdma-network-phones.html">Tracfone Closing their 3G CDMA network</a> and how it may affect you.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Keep up with the latest in <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html">5G network access with Tracfone including 5G Coverage maps</a>! And a list of Tracfone 5G phones.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">If you're new to Tracfone, start with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide</a> which shares helpful information about how it all works or we just created, The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/tracfone-10-most-common-questions.html" target="_blank">10 Most Common Tracfone Questions Answered</a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">And finally don't miss out on our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Code list</a> with many different codes to get free minutes when adding airtime!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Thanks for visiting!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-58251635696303519072024-01-24T18:25:00.005-06:002024-02-21T12:24:01.877-06:00Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (S156VL) Tracfone Review<h3 style="text-align: left;">Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (S156VL) Review, Specs and Features</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTN61gHCQGFu10MG_PXXfP4sBgViaJ4AsccSAJ7F5gluxfFvIEIerRgipJMr59KQZo2R0fVaqCnXrogFv9nqh2pTSA3MGik4cXskb2g4KxdXSeK1oq8jCLTdiWVov5ltatZVwysHGAQtlwFY9y71vNNCzpqs01pERsG-44K0mwcQQKlZo-MXp-nU_4loY/s660/TR%20samsung%20galaxy%20a15%205g%20review.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tracfone samsung galaxy a15 5g review" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTN61gHCQGFu10MG_PXXfP4sBgViaJ4AsccSAJ7F5gluxfFvIEIerRgipJMr59KQZo2R0fVaqCnXrogFv9nqh2pTSA3MGik4cXskb2g4KxdXSeK1oq8jCLTdiWVov5ltatZVwysHGAQtlwFY9y71vNNCzpqs01pERsG-44K0mwcQQKlZo-MXp-nU_4loY/w640-h426/TR%20samsung%20galaxy%20a15%205g%20review.jpg" title="Review Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A15 5G S156VL" width="640" /></a></div><br />The latest in a very popular line of budget Samsung smartphones, the Galaxy A15 5G is newly available from Tracfone for 2024 and comes with a 6.5" Super AMOLED screen, updated octa-core processor, and Android 14.<p></p><p>Along with the A15, we expect Tracfone to release the Galaxy A25 5G, which offers several similar features, and some upgrades with a higher price, sometime in the near future.</p><p>There will surly be a variety of new phones coming from Tracfone in 2024, and you can keep up in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html" target="_blank">Latest List of Tracfone Smartphones</a>.</p><p>Let's start with the best/worst features on the A15.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Pros and Cons</h4><p><b>What we Like:<br /></b>-Full HD Super AMOLED touchscreen<br />-Android 14<br />-5G and NFC<br />-Improved processor<br />-128GB storage<br />-25W fast charging</p><p><b>What we Don't Like:<br /></b>-Only 4GB RAM<br />-No dust or water resistance<br />-No screen protection technology</p><p>There are several great features and upgrades coming to the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, including a Super AMOLED screen with fast refresh rate, increased internal storage, and new processor compared to the previous model.</p><p>The A15 also comes with the latest Android OS at this time, and both 5G network compatibility and NFC for making payments with your phone. Plus, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack for those still using a wired set.</p><p>We do not get an upgrade in RAM, which is just 4GB, and the same included in the previous model. </p><p>Below is the full list of features and technical specs for the A15 5G.</p><h3>Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (S156VL) Features and Specs</h3><p><i>Below are the features followed by the technical specs</i></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Android 14</li><li>Samsung One UI 6 </li><li>5G (Verizon)</li><li>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot</li><li>Bluetooth 5.3</li><li>Alarm Clock</li><li>GPS</li><li>MP3 Player</li><li>Hearing Aid Compatible</li><li>Access to over 1 Million Apps on Google Play</li><li>Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting</li><li>SMS/MMS</li><li>USB Charger (USB Type-C 2.0)</li><li>Compatible with Samsung Gear Smartwatches</li><li>Side-mounted Fingerprint sensor</li></ul><b>Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Technical Specs</b><br /><b>Size:</b> 6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in (7.05 oz)<br /><b>Camera:</b> Triple rear camera 50+5+2MP and 13MP front camera<br /><b>Screen:</b> 6.5" HD Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits display (1080x2340 resolution)<br /><b>Processor:</b> Octa-core Mediatek Dimensity 6100+</div><div><b>Memory:</b> 4 GB<br /><b>Storage:</b> 128 GB internal storage, supports up to 1 TB MicroSD Card<br /><b>Battery:</b> 5,000 mAh battery (non-removable) with 25W fast charging</div><div><br />Most consumers are familiar with the Samsung brand as they are a global manufacture and the largest consumer electronics maker (by revenue) in the world. They are based in South Korea and have a broad lineup of smartphones with their high end device, like the <a href="https://amzn.to/47LuBHi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S24</a>, a contender for some of the best phones in the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>Samsung phones are well known for their quality, something that can't always be said for some of the other brands Tracfone offers. Samsung also offers several years of OS updates and security fixes, another benefit some other brands don't include.<br /><br />The Galaxy A15 5G does get some of the updated design elements of Samsung phones with a familiar layout for the charging port, beautiful screen, and it also features Samsung's UI changes. But a budget phone will have to cut some corners, and we will dive into that below.<br /><br />Now let's get into the details with our review of the A15.</div><div><br /></div><h3>Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Review</h3><div><b>Touchscreen</b></div><div>The 6.5" touchscreen on the A15 5G has a resolution of 1080x2340 and 90hz fast refresh rate. Even more exciting than the full HD screen is the Super AMOLED technology that gives the screen more saturated colors, better brightness in sunlight, and deeper blacks. </div><div><br /></div><div>This screen is a significant upgrade for the A15 over the previous model, and is an example of high-end features slowly getting passed down to Samsung's budget phones. </div><div><br /></div><div>The screen has 393 ppi density, which gives it good contrast and detail, and a relatively common 19.5:9 screen ratio. It also features 84.5 percent screen to body ratio, which indicates smaller bezels compared to many budget phones. Samsung has created a device with excellent media viewing potential at a very reasonable price point and it is a significant upgrade over the previous model.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMkN-pPNmEyM-1l2JKeSdsnrZNusu555O-N6GsGP0A9_WNgpcbsTM-wjR_-TK1a-dqSzsPNg0CXvSVDYrpgYB1W_7UjFAQbY86xaVVnTi2IMysNsv0ZiMuFuqPnESIkeHfhci0POk0CULYmKBFPVW6ge3kh-6F3b1cyP3-Ict-cmmrfh3HWuUENqSzYE/s660/TR%20samsung%20galaxy%20a15%205g%20review%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="samsung galaxy a15 5g review tracfone" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMkN-pPNmEyM-1l2JKeSdsnrZNusu555O-N6GsGP0A9_WNgpcbsTM-wjR_-TK1a-dqSzsPNg0CXvSVDYrpgYB1W_7UjFAQbY86xaVVnTi2IMysNsv0ZiMuFuqPnESIkeHfhci0POk0CULYmKBFPVW6ge3kh-6F3b1cyP3-Ict-cmmrfh3HWuUENqSzYE/w640-h426/TR%20samsung%20galaxy%20a15%205g%20review%202.jpg" title="samsung galaxy a15 5g s156vl tracfone review" width="640" /></a></div><br />Performance - Processor, Storage and RAM</b></div><div>Samsung includes 128GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, and a new, MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor for the internal specs on the A15 5G. </div><div><br /></div><div>While some versions of the A15 5G include more RAM, the Tracfone version has just 4GB which is adequate but not ideal, and will limit the phones ability to multitask and run more resource intensive apps or games. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is the same amount of RAM as the previous model, but the A15 5G gets double the internal storage, with 128GB, plus additional external storage with a Micro SD card slot.</div><div><br /></div><div>The MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ is an octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. It offers good efficiency with enough performance for some gaming and is a solid improvement over the processor in the previous model. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is no avoiding the fact that the A15 is a budget phone and the performance isn't as good as a more expensive device, but it is still quite capable for the price, and an improvement over the last model.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Camera</b></div><div><div>The Galaxy A15 5G offers a similar setup to the previous model when it comes to the rear camera with a 50MP main, 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro sensor. Images are actually pretty good, with nice details and colors, but start to struggle in low light. There is a night shooting mode, which offers some improvements.</div><div><br /></div><div>The front facing camera is a 13MP sensor, and very similar to the camera in the previous model. It offers adequate images.</div><div><br /></div><div>Both the front and rear sensors shoot full HD video at 30fps and it is more than good enough for social media and sharing with friends. Just don't expect too much from it or try to shoot a cinematic movie. We are a little surprised the A15 5G doesn't get 4K video recording, but at this price point, Samsung probably couldn't fit that feature.</div><div><br /></div><div>Shoot better photos with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/07/8-simple-tips-to-take-better-cell-phone.html" target="_blank">list of camera phone photo tips</a>.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Battery Performance</b></div><div>A 5,000 mAh battery comes with the A15 5G which is a very common size and offers a long life with over 40 hours talk time, and up to 16 days on standby. </div><div><br /></div><div>The power-efficient processor and screen both help to extend the battery life and we are also happy to see 25W fast charging, which is better than many budget phones offer.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Android OS and Software Experience</b></div><div>Samsung includes the latest Android version on the Galaxy A15 5G at the time of release, along with their custom software additions. </div><div><br /></div><div>Android 14 was released at the end of 2023, and offers many exciting features such as improved battery performance, more customization, better font scaling, and a variety of enhanced security features. The latest Android experience not only brings features, but also better overall security. Samsung also includes software updates for up to 4 years, which is one of the best update policies from any phone manufacturer.</div><div><br /></div><div>One UI 6 is a user interface designed by Samsung to make using their phones easier and more visually appealing. Samsung fans will likely be very familiar with the various time-saving and quick customization features included. The latest version, One UI 6, has a large list of features which can be viewed on the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/in/one-ui/features/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Grab the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/06/best-apps-for-tracfone-android-users.html">best apps for Tracfone users in our full list</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Design</b></div><div><div>The Galaxy A15 5G follows relatively close to the basic exterior design of Samsung's high-end Galaxy S24 with a similar button layout, back panel look and camera lens layout. The A15 uses cheaper, plastic materials on the side and back, but it doesn't fell too cheap. There is no dust or water protection, and we don't see any mention of Gorilla Glass protection on the front screen. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the side of the device is the dual fingerprint reader and power button, along with the volume rocker.</div><div><br /></div><div>A headphone jack is included on the A15 5G, a feature becoming more and more rare. And there is also NFC, which allows the phone to act as a credit card and scan at checkout using various virtual wallet apps. NFC is a great feature, and one we don't see at this price point very often, but is becoming increasingly noticeable when it is missing.</div><div><br /></div><div>The size of this device is on the larger end, but it still fits well in the hand for most. For those that might have small pockets, or prefer a smaller form, there are better options out there.</div><div><br /></div><div>The A15 5G has noticeably smaller bezels on the front compared to the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">A14 5G</a>, and is just a little smaller, but otherwise the two phones are pretty similar in design and weight.</div><div><br /></div><div>In general, the design is quite nice, especially for the price, and it looks like a much more expensive smartphone with the sleek lines.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Conclusion</b></div><div>Samsung has upgraded their popular budget phone from last year with a new touschreen, increased storage, updated processor and the latest Android OS experience. And while there are a few features they left out, like increasing the RAM or adding water resistance, the Galaxy A15 5G offers a lot for a budget friendly phone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tracfone is also releasing the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G sometime soon, which will feature a number of similar features, along with an improved processor and more RAM, with a higher price tag.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Bottom Line<br /></b>The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G builds on the popular budget line and offers some significant upgrades over previous models including an impressive Super AMOLED screen, improved processor, and more internal storage. While this device is not the best choice for gaming or serious phone photography, it is quite capable for most everyday smartphone tasks. With a retail price of $169 from Tracfone, this phone does have some competition from less expensive deices, but we also expect discounts and airtime bundles sometime in the future.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G</b></div><div>The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> from last year was a capable phone despite using an older processor and offering limited storage and RAM. The updated A15 5G brings more storage, and a new processor with some nice speed improvements but the same 4GB RAM.</div><div><br /></div><div>Perhaps the biggest upgrade on the A15 5G is the Super AMOLED screen which we have not seen on a phone at this price point and gives rich, vibrant colors and good brightness.</div><div><br /></div><div>The A15 5G is a nice upgrade over the A14, but with Samsung's excellent software update policy, it might be worth waiting a year or two for those that currently have the A14 5G.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Motor G Power 5G 2023 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G<br /></b>Motorola's top contender from last year was the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a>, and it offered a lot of great features at a very friendly price from Tracfone. </div><div><br /></div><div>Compared to the A15 5G, the Power has the same RAM and storage, similar camera setup, and a comparable processor, but the A15 5G offers a better touchscreen, NFC, and significantly better Android update policy. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Power does have a lower retail price at just $119 from Tracfone, but we expect the Galaxy A15 5G to be discounted sometime in the near future.</div><div><h3>Where to Buy the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G from Tracfone</h3><div>Get the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G w/ airtime bundle from <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tracfone-samsung-galaxy-a15-65-with-1500-mintextdata-an/22985098" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN</a> - $119 (limited time deal)</div><div><div>Get the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G w/ airtime bundle from <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tracfone-samsung-galaxy-a15-65-with-1500-mintextdata-an/22657377" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN</a> - $129 (limited time deal)</div></div><div>Get the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G on the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-prepaid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a> - $169</div><div>Get the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G on the <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tracfone-Samsung-Galaxy-A15-128GB-Black-Prepaid-Smartphone/2416337254?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=222222222272416337254_144893864830_18291203882&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=620762789706&wl4=pla-1743906452358&wl5=1015582&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=2416337254&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh8OtBhCQARIsAIkWb6_Ce0kEmUL-0R2AFa79ayBozgEFkDWUsZ5w6gpQKwAy2xEcj6lMLUgaAgMPEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart website</a> - $169</div><div><br /></div><div>We will update with more buying options as they become available.</div><h3>Samsung Galaxy A15 5G User Manual</h3><div>Get the <a href="https://kms-assets.tracapis.com/assets/products/product-assets/SAM_A156_EN_UG_OS14_121423_FINAL.PDF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A15 5G User Manual</a> to learn more about the device and how to setup your phone.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>That concludes our review of the Galaxy A15 5G. Please leave a comment below with your thoughts or questions. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are new to Tracfone, <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">start with our Beginners Guide</a>!<br /><br />Join us over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for the latest news and posts or send us a message for more direct help questions.<br /><br />If you're shopping around for other plans, take a look at the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-alternatives-to-tracfone.html">Best Alternatives to Tracfone</a>. <br /><br />Take a look at some of our recent posts, including a <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">Guide for Making your Airtime Last Longer</a> and <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-data-works-on-tracfone-android.html">Everything you Need to Know about Data Cards</a>.<br /><br />And don't miss out on the best <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">Tracfone Deals, Discounts and Sales</a>!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-17399677074066570032024-01-16T19:17:00.000-06:002024-01-17T18:49:13.820-06:00The Best Alternatives to Tracfone Wireless (Is Tracfone Still the Cheapest?)<h3 style="text-align: left;">Top Cheap Alternatives to Tracfone Prepaid Service</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfsWx_bc4J6Qafw-adRSyG1FPTszQvaZJcrnEVtN4VBxhqCHmbHhbm7GTsjDmQDmFZ7kpHAsWtVZOnOylOI2owqiDUxFp-H03rgxW_eNZe16NL3Y1mEsujGS10mvuBGa_wi0xrui9JI2yj2X4JzKey9rifBT2seyerolYD17LAwvywi5eFOlO7J4b/s660/TR%20best%20alternatives%20to%20tracfone.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="best cheap cell phone carriers" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfsWx_bc4J6Qafw-adRSyG1FPTszQvaZJcrnEVtN4VBxhqCHmbHhbm7GTsjDmQDmFZ7kpHAsWtVZOnOylOI2owqiDUxFp-H03rgxW_eNZe16NL3Y1mEsujGS10mvuBGa_wi0xrui9JI2yj2X4JzKey9rifBT2seyerolYD17LAwvywi5eFOlO7J4b/w640-h426/TR%20best%20alternatives%20to%20tracfone.jpg" title="best cheap tracfone service" width="640" /></a></div><p>These are the best low-cost alternatives to Tracfone service. Most of these options are a little more expensive than the lowest-cost Tracfone options, but generally offer more for the money with unlimited talk and text, and a some with unlimited data.</p><p>Many Tracfone users have been with the company for a long time. The extremely low cost and ability to control airtime usage has made it popular for years.</p><p>But there have always been a handful of issues (mostly poor customer service), and with <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/09/verizon-to-buy-tracfone-what-you-need.html">Verizon acquiring Tracfone</a>, the problems only seem to have multiplied. Issues range from a lack of basic functionality of the Tracfone website, to some users accounts getting disconnected. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone promo codes</a> have also become much more restricted, and Tracfone really has not been handling <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/05/tracfone-closing-3g-cdma-network-phones.html">3G network closures</a> very well, leaving customers looking for answers.</p><p>We're hoping Tracfone straightens the issues out soon, and most Tracfone users are unlikely to leave, but for those who are ready to jump ship to greener grass, here are some of the best alternatives available. </p><p>One thing to remember is that most of these use T-Mobile's network. So if you don't have T-Mobile coverage in your area, your main option in this list is Visible Wireless. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRdqmUi5YrH4dVLzSqe-8_MrI_2aTYHRZpEXV3rQfC4SUh9H40oRpn3D3gVo7lDjPEpuAHhyphenhyphenGp1IfHLbeehptiVQ7pwzMszMu5gei32p8SLuP3CJGrFTG8ax3vwnjeNJ32dTy1EN9FPe64QhamIlDpUOB_D8qEUq6dCrV4gt1APDYeqDwvl-vcrBGnTk/s1000/TR%20alternatives%20to%20tracfone%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Best cheap cell phone carrier" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="660" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRdqmUi5YrH4dVLzSqe-8_MrI_2aTYHRZpEXV3rQfC4SUh9H40oRpn3D3gVo7lDjPEpuAHhyphenhyphenGp1IfHLbeehptiVQ7pwzMszMu5gei32p8SLuP3CJGrFTG8ax3vwnjeNJ32dTy1EN9FPe64QhamIlDpUOB_D8qEUq6dCrV4gt1APDYeqDwvl-vcrBGnTk/s16000/TR%20alternatives%20to%20tracfone%202024.jpg" title="Cheapest cell phone network provider" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheap Cell Phone Service Providers</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Mint Mobile</h3>Founded in 2016, Mint Mobile is a relative newcomer to the wireless industry, but they have quickly become a popular option for the simple, affordable, no-nonsense plans. <p></p><p>Mint runs on T-Mobile's network, and only offers 3, 6 or 12 month prepaid plans. All their plans come with unlimited talk and text, and varying amounts of data. Their cheapest plan is $15 a month for the first 3 months and comes with 5 GB data per month. After that, to keep the $15 a month rate, you will have to commit to 12 months at $180 upfront. This is not unlike Tracfone's 1 year airtime cards that are a popular, and inexpensive option.</p><p>Other plans from Mint offer more data, with their $20 plan featuring 10 GB data per month, their $25 plan offering 15 GB, and their $30 plan coming with unlimited data. Just remember that to get those monthly rates you have to pay for 12 months upfront. If you opt to pay for only 3 months, it will end up at $25 for their cheapest, 5 GB plan.</p><p>Tracfone's most comparable plan is $199 for 365 service days, unlimited talk and text, and 24 GB data. But that comes out to over $16 per month with only 24 GB data for all 12 months. If you do need more data, it can be purchased at $10 for 1 GB. </p><p>For those that use a lot of data, and prefer unlimited talk and text, Mint is a cheaper option to Tracfone. However, Tracfone does offer other plans without unlimited talk and text that come out to about $10 per month for 12 months.</p><p>Because Mint uses T-Mobile's network, you should check for coverage in your area, and for compatibility with your device, before switching.</p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/" target="_blank">Mint Mobile</a> on their website.</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Google Fi</h3>For certain users (mostly those ready to sign up 4+ lines), Google Fi might be a great unlimited option. <p></p><p>All of their plans offer data, calls and texts within the US, Canada and Mexico at no additional cost, and their Unlimited Plus plan offers data in more than 200 countries, and free international calling from the US to 50+ international destinations. For people who travel a lot, or have family or friends abroad, this could be a big money saver.</p><p>Google Fi's plans only become economical, however, when you add multiple lines in a 'family' plan. With 4 lines, their Simply Unlimited plan is just $20 per month per line and includes unlimited talk, text and data. </p><p>They also offer a flexible plan, which is just $20 for one line, and includes unlimited talk and text. But you have to pay $10 per GB for data on top of the $20. Tracfone offers a similar $20 unlimited talk/text card, but it also includes 1 GB data and additional data can be purchased at $10/GB.</p><p>Google Fi doesn't make sense for everyone, but for some users, and especially those looking to add a family plan of 4 lines or more, it offers a lot of great features and can be very affordable.</p><p>Fi uses combination of T-Mobile, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular's networks and only a handful of phones (such as Google Pixel devices) are designed to fully make use of all of Google Fi's features. But many other phones are still compatible. Check the <a href="https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6224695#supported_model&zippy=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full list here</a>, and learn more about <a href="https://fi.google.com/about/" target="_blank">Google Fi</a> on their website.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tello Mobile</h3><div><b>Update: Tello now offers a $10 plan for unlimited talk/text and 2 GB data, and a $25 plan for unlimited talk/text/data.</b></div><div><br /></div>Much like Mint Mobile, Tello is an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) that uses T-Mobile's network and was founded in 2016. Unlike Mint, Tello offers monthly prepaid options so you don't have to commit to more than 1 month of service at a time. They offer a number of different, flexible plans that are also quite economical. <p></p><p>For just $10/mo, Tello gives customers unlimited talk and text, and <strike>1 GB</strike> 2 GB data. Increase the data to 5 GB at just $14 per month. They also offer an unlimited data plan for just $25. (Tello recently updated their pricing, reducing the cost and increasing data for many of their plans!)</p><p>Plans can be upgraded or downgraded anytime with no extra fees. The change is instant, and your remaining balance will roll over for the next 30 days. Plans renew automatically each month, but can be cancelled at any time with no fees.</p><p>Tello also offers International calling to over 60 locations free with every plan. And they currently have 50% off your first month of service.</p><p>Compared to Tracfone, Tello offers similar amounts of data, but at a lower monthly cost. Tracfone's cheapest unlimited talk/text plan is $15 for 1 GB (with auto-refill). And their top option is $35 for 8 GB (with auto-refill). With Tello, their 10 GB data plan with unlimited talk and text is $19.</p><p>One of the drawbacks for Tello is they don't currently offer any data-only add-ons. Whereas with Tracfone, if you need more data it is just $10 per GB. And also, Tracfone offers data carryover, so your unused data is added to the next month. We couldn't find anything mentioned about data carryover for Tello.</p><p>Head over to the <a href="https://tello.com/" target="_blank">Tello website</a> to learn more, and check for compatibility.</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Visible</h3>Simple and affordable are the two words we would use to describe Visible. They have moved away from their 'party plan' pricing which required users to 'partner' with other users to get the lowest price on Visible service. Now, all users can get the lowest price without the need for a 'party plan'. <div><br /></div><div>Visible offers a $25 unlimited plan, and a $45 unlimited plan that includes various extras like 5G ultra wideband access.<br /><div><p></p><p>Visible is owned by Verizon, and operates on Verizon's network, but still maintain an independent headquarters in Colorado where they were founded. </p><p>Visible's main plan is $25 a month for unlimited talk, text and data, however, they are offering a discount to $20 a month using code Visible24, which may not last long. Refer a friend, and you each get $20 off your next bill.</p><p>Visible also comes with unlimited mobile hotspot and users can make calls to Canada, Mexico, the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico at no additional cost.</p><p>But the biggest plus is that taxes and fees are all included. And many of you know how quickly the fees and taxes can drive the price up on a 'cheap' plan. </p><p>Data on Visible is capped to certain speeds. 4G LTE data is capped to around 12 Mbps, and 5G data is capped to about 200 Mbps. These aren't the fastest speeds, but more than enough for most users. In several speed tests we conducted for Tracfone's service (on Verizon), our 4G lTE speeds averaged only 7 Mbps. </p><p>If a simple, unlimited plan with Verizon service is what you want, and you don't mind finding a party plan to join, Visible is a good option. Head over to the <a href="https://www.visible.com/" target="_blank">Visible website</a> to learn more.</p><p>Tracfone has several other brands under it, including Straight Talk and Net10 which each offer unlimited talk/text plans with 10 GB data per month for $35-$40. But users would be better off opting for Visible's unlimited plan and joining a party to get it all for $25 on the same network (Verizon).</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Which Plan is Best for You?</b></h3>Tracfone offers cheap service and a lot of flexibility with different plans. However, they are not the cheapest option for people who use a lot of data, or want an unlimited plan. And Tracfone's other brands (Straight Talk and Net10) are also more expensive than many other options.<p></p><p>For an unlimited plan, Visible and Tello are the cheapest options at $25 (with Visible requiring you to join a party plan). If you are going to have a family plan with 4+ lines, Google Fi is the cheapest unlimited plan. And if you don't want to deal with party plans or family lines, Mint Mobile is another option and has a $30/mo unlimited plan.</p><p>For the cheapest options, Tracfone is one of the better contenders, with a $125 year card that includes some airtime. But unless you are not using your phone much, you will have to spend more to get additional talk, text and data. Mint Mobile and Tello each offer plans for $10-$15 which include unlimited talk and text, and 1-5 GB data.</p><p>Tracfone does offer network coverage on all the major networks, which is very convenient. However, they do plan to migrate everyone to Verizon service in the future. Many of the other carriers in this list use T-Mobile, which may not have service in some rural areas.</p><p>The bottom line is, there are a lot of different options available and the best one is the one that fits your budget and needs best.</p><p>There are a number of other carriers that we did not include in this list, and some of them may offer great prices for certain options. But we found the list above to be the cheapest and best at this time.</p><p>If you have questions or want to share additional info, be sure to check the comments below or head over and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a> </p><p>If you're shopping for a smartphone, be sure to check out our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/03/best-tracfone-cell-phone.html">List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones</a>, which includes some of best current smartphones available from Tracfone. And for cost-conscious people, we just published the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html">Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100</a> list.<br /><br />You can also <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Bring Your Own Phone to Tracfone</a>, including devices like the Moto G Stylus, iPhone, and more<br /><br />See our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">Latest list of Deals and Discounts on Tracfone cell phones</a>, but be careful, you might find a deal too good to pass up!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and leave a comment if you have thoughts or questions to share.<br /></p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-57446426722102251792024-01-15T05:00:00.000-06:002024-01-30T14:12:45.970-06:00Tracfone Beginners Guide - New to Tracfone? Start Here!<h3>How to Get Started with Tracfone Prepaid Service</h3><div>If you're new to Tracfone, or want to know more about how it works, this is the place to begin!<br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-13nlo6XjqJE/Xzr093oVnhI/AAAAAAAAYg0/_RTKTUzVEPo6J1y2nAo0jdQPPsROvvCIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s660/TR%2Bbeginners%2Bguide%2Bnew.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="how does tracfone work" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="427" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-13nlo6XjqJE/Xzr093oVnhI/AAAAAAAAYg0/_RTKTUzVEPo6J1y2nAo0jdQPPsROvvCIwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h427/TR%2Bbeginners%2Bguide%2Bnew.jpg" title="Tracfone Beginners Guide" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How Tracfone Works - Beginners Guide<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div>Learn the basics of what Tracfone offers, the phones and airtime available, and how to get your phone up and running!</div>
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Also get a general overview of the different kinds of prepaid minutes, from add-on to unlimited, we've got all the details to get you started with Tracfone here.<br />
<br /></div><div>Update: We just shared the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/tracfone-10-most-common-questions.html" target="_blank">Top 10 Most Common Tracfone Questions and the Answers</a>, so be sure to take a look at that as well.</div><div><br /></div>
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What is Tracfone Wireless?</h3>
Tracfone Wireless is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that provides both prepaid service and a variety of branded smartphones to use with their service. They do not have any contracts and all airtime has unlimited carry over for talk, text and data.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Tracfone Wireless is the parent company of several other brands including Straight Talk, Net10, Total Wireless (now Total by Verizon), and some others. All of these brands offer prepaid service with Tracfone generally offering the most affordable options. (Learn more about <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/complete-list-of-tracfone-brands-and.html" target="_blank">all the different Tracfone brands</a>)</div><div><br /></div><div>Tracfone was recently <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/09/verizon-to-buy-tracfone-what-you-need.html">acquired by Verizon</a> which is leading to a variety of big changes, such as the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/09/verizon-revamps-total-wireless-will.html" target="_blank">rebranding of Total</a>, and will likely include Verizon phasing out the use of ATT and T-Mobile networks by Tracfone users and switching them all over to Verizon's network. All phones activated going forward will likely only be allowed to be activated on Verizon's network.</div>
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What Does Tracfone Offer and How Do Minutes Work?</h3>
Tracfone offers prepaid cell service in the form of airtime cards that can be purchased from a variety of places, including online and in stores. Below are the service options.<br />
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<b>Tracfone has four different types of cards:</b><br />
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<li><b>Regular airtime cards</b> - Can be used with regular phones or smartphones, comes with varying amounts of airtime and service days</li>
<li><b>Smartphone-only airtime cards</b> - Can only be used with smartphones, comes with a certain amount of talk, text, data and service days</li>
<li><a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/07/new-unlimited-smartphone-plans.html">Unlimited smartphone cards</a> - Only for smartphones, comes with unlimited talk and text, a certain mount of data (1-8 GB) and 30 service days (there is also a 1 year card)</li>
<li><b>Add-on cards</b> - Only for smartphones, comes with either talk, text or data in a specific amount and no service days.</li></ul>
The Smartphone airtime cards can be used with any smartphones, and offer specific amounts of talk, text and data (plus service days) on each card. Generally, the smartphone cards are a better deal than the regular airtime cards, for those that use a moderate amount of talk/text/data each month. The smartphone cards range in price for $15 to $125, with different amounts of service days and airtime on each card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Unlimited smartphone cards are somewhat new, and offer unlimited talk and text, 30 service days, and a certain amount of data (1-8 GB). These cards are between $20-40. For people that use a lot of airtime, especially calling or texting, these cards are a great deal. <br />
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Unless otherwise marked, the Regular airtime cards come with 90 days of service. So, for example, if you buy a 60 minute card (which usually costs $20), you get 60 minutes for calling and texting, and also 90 days of service time. The regular airtime cards come with either 60, 120, 200 or 450 minutes. When you add a regular airtime card to a smartphone, the airtime is automatically split into talk, text and data. With the 60 minute card, that would be 60 talk, 60 SMS texts and 60 MB Data.<br />
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If you use all the 60 minutes, you can't make any more calls or texts. And if you go beyond the 90 days without renewing, you also can't make any more calls or texts. So you don't want either to run out!<br />
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The nice thing is that minutes and service days roll over. So if you already have 100 minutes, and 10 service days, when you add a 60 minute card, you will end up with 160 minutes and 100 service days! The smartphone cards work in the same way.<br />
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It is important to keep track of your minutes/service days because you don't want to run out. Here's our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-check-your-tracfone-airtime.html" target="_blank">guide to the best ways to track your airtime</a>.<br /><b> <br /></b>
Tracfone service can be very low cost, as <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/best-tracfone-plans-2023-cheapest-plans.html" target="_blank">little as $10 a month (even less for some!)</a>. And there are prepaid plans that automatically add airtime and service days so you don't have to worry about it.<br />
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Airtime is deducted for sending or receiving calls, for sending or receiving texts, and also for using the web (when not connected to WIFI).<br />
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On Android smartphones, airtime is split into three pools, one for calling, texting and data. Learn more about how minutes work by reading our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-do-minutes-work-on-tracfone-android.html">Guide to How Minutes Work with Tracfone Smartphones</a>.<br />
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How to Get Started with Tracfone</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47PRFTB2mOapt-hPvsgql-nlpl48Smfhht5ZIEBMMj5patV7fankCb2DCejjhPYgOUNFoz1HrPJYoQRUminw208DjybcMhGdvK9bFdzsQNEVj5GQvT2kaki7t2DCh5O6EK710YOpy3BNSnBDhcRydVlelNwA3NT066_TL2xftrHO1ALQ6EXLLoMw0ElA/s660/TR%20beginners%20guide%20how%20to%20steps.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to get started with tracfone" border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="660" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47PRFTB2mOapt-hPvsgql-nlpl48Smfhht5ZIEBMMj5patV7fankCb2DCejjhPYgOUNFoz1HrPJYoQRUminw208DjybcMhGdvK9bFdzsQNEVj5GQvT2kaki7t2DCh5O6EK710YOpy3BNSnBDhcRydVlelNwA3NT066_TL2xftrHO1ALQ6EXLLoMw0ElA/w640-h484/TR%20beginners%20guide%20how%20to%20steps.jpg" title="tracfone how to guide" width="640" /></a></div>
Setting up a new Tracfone devices is very easy, and can usually be done in a few minutes, with it taking a few hours to fully activate. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">How to Get Started with Tracfone:</h4><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Get a Phone </b>- Choose a phone offered by Tracfone, or bring your own compatible unlocked phone. Check compatibility on the Tracfone website.</li><li><b>Activate Phone</b> - Start the activation process on the Tracfone website, or text 'activate' to 611611. Follow the steps to get your phone activated. You can choose to use your existing phone number, or get a new one. For unlocked phones, you may need get a SIM card (or have one mailed to you).</li><li><b>Select an Airtime Card</b> - Choose an airtime card to fit your needs, and add it during the activation process. Tracfone offers many different airtime cards, including unlimited options, and some with up to a year of service.</li></ol><div>When you finish the activation process, be sure to follow any additional steps, including restarting your phone and testing the calling/texting functions.</div>
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Each Tracfone device should come with a small red card that includes instructions, and the phones serial number which you will need to register the phone. For BYOP phones, you will need a BYOP SIM card kit which Tracfone will mail to you.<br />
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You can activate your phone by following the directions, and either calling Tracfone or going online to their website. You can choose to either activate your phone with a new number, or transfer your number from your old phone.<br />
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The process for activating phones with Tracfone is usually very easy, and doesn't take much time. But occasionally, and especially with <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">BYOP phones</a> or some smartphones, you might run into problems that cause it to take longer. The key is to be persistent and patient.<br />
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Once your phone is activated, you will be able to manage your minutes on the home screen (except for the smartphones, where you can use the Tracfone My Account App). You can also check your minutes by signing in to the Tracfone website and going to your account page. Learn <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-check-your-tracfone-airtime.html">4 Ways to Check your Tracfone Airtime</a> for some additional methods!<br />
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Visit our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2016/08/guide-to-activating-or-switching-to.html">Guide to Activating Smartphones and BYOP devices</a> for more information on these newer phones.<br />
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Now that your phone is all set, you can add minutes to it, and start enjoying the freedom and flexibility of a no-contract phone.<br />
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What Phones Can I use with Tracfone?</h3>
As we mentioned above, Tracfone sells locked devices for use on their cell phone network. They get these phones through partnerships with many major cell phone makers like Motorola, Samsung, Apple and others and offers them at often discounted prices. Tracfone also allows users to bring almost any unlocked phone that is compatible with their network.<br />
<br />Tracfone offers a lot of different phones, and it releases new options frequently. see all new phones on our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">List of the Latest Tracfone Smartphones. </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Visit the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/03/best-tracfone-cell-phone.html" target="_blank">Best Tracfone Smartphone List</a> for our top picks, or also see our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html" target="_blank">Best Budget Picks (under $100).</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Tracfone cell phones are locked to Tracfone for a certain amount of time, but they can be unlocked in most cases. <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/04/unlock-your-tracfone-cell-phone.html">Check if your Tracfone can be Unlocked in our recent guide</a>.<br /></div><div><br />
See more smartphones options on our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/cell-phone-reviews.html">Cell Phone Reviews</a> page. Also learn <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-to-buy-only-texts-for-your-tracfone.html">How to Add Texts to your Smartphone</a> and <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-data-works-on-tracfone-android.html">How Data Works on Tracfone Smartphones</a> for more in depth information.<br /><b><br /></b>
<b>'Bring Your Own Phone' or BYOP, </b>is a program Tracfone offers that allows users to bring their own device to use with Tracfone service. In general, an unlocked phone is required, but some locked devices will also work. There are a wide variety of unlocked smartphones available that offer great performance at a reasonable cost. Take a look at our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2016/11/best-unlocked-phones-for-tracfone-byop.html" target="_blank">list of the best unlocked smartphones to use with Tracfone</a>.<br />
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To activate a phone with the BYOP program you just need your device and a BYOP SIM kit. Learn more about what phones will work and the activation process on our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">BYOP page</a>.<br />
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The BYOP program is great for users who want to get the most out of their phone or enjoy shopping for bargains on unlocked phones.<br />
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Tracfone Promo Codes</h3>
If you are new to Tracfone, you might not know about Tracfone Codes! These are codes provided by Tracfone which will give you extra minutes or discounts for free whenever you add a new prepaid minutes card. There are certain codes that work for different Cards. Tracfone hasn't been updating these codes as much in the last few years, but there are still some discounts available.<br />
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Visit our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Codes</a> page for all the codes, and more details.<br />
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Additional Tracfone Resources and Helpful Links</h3>
We want to share a few more additional resources for learning more about Tracfone, and getting the most from your device. So browse the following links and take advantage of the information.<br />
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For the latest deals and sales on Tracfone devices, head over to our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">Deals and Discounts category</a> which features periodically updated blog posts that share the lowest prices on Tracfone devices and minutes.<br />
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If you have a new smartphone, two posts which are great resources are <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/06/best-apps-for-tracfone-android-users.html">The Best Android Apps for Tracfone</a>, and <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/tracfone-smartphone-covers-and-cases.html">Tracfone Smartphone Cases and Covers</a>.<br />
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But how do you know if you are getting the best deal? And what if you just want the cheapest plan?<p></p><p>In this post we will cover:<br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ultimate Cheapest Tracfone Plans</li><li>Best Tracfone Plan with Unlimited Talk and Text</li></ul><p></p><p>For those wondering about 5G network coverage, Tracfone includes coverage with all of their plans, where available. Check <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html" target="_blank">Tracfone's 5G network coverage map</a> for more information. </p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Ultimate Cheapest Tracfone Plans</h3>Are you looking for the cheapest way to have a cell phone with calling, texting and data capabilities? Maybe you don't use your phone often, or perhaps you just need a backup device. Here are several options that are all under $10/mo.<p></p><p><b>1. Buy a Phone with Airtime Bundle ($5/mo plus free smartphone)<br /></b>This surprising deal might not work for everyone, but if you are willing to buy and activate a new phone every year, there are options for as low as $5/mo. This deal from retailers like <a href="https://www.hsn.com/shop/tracfone/10962?query=tracfone&isSuggested=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN</a> and <a href="https://www.qvc.com/electronics/phones/tracfone/_/N-mlt0Z1z1393y/c.html?redirectTerm=tracfone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC</a> (and sometimes eBay) offers a budget smartphone like the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/10/samsung-galaxy-a03s-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A03s</a> or <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/06/moto-g-power-2022-xt2165dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 2022</a> bundled with 1500 talk, 1500 text and 1.5GB data plus 365 service days. Prices change often, and there are a variety of phone options available, including 5G capable smartphones for a little higher price. This is the cheapest service plan, and you get a brand new phone.</p><p><b>2. $20 Airtime Card for Basic Phones ($7/mo) <br /></b>The <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/plans/basic-phones-3-month-plan-60-minutes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">60 minute card from Tracfone</a> comes with 90 service days and 60 minutes to use for talk, text and data. It costs $6.67 per month, not including taxes or other fees and is a simple, cheap way to keep a phone activated. If you already have a basic phone, this is a great option.</p><p><b>3. Buy the $125 Smartphone Card and use promo code 44282 for $15 off ($9/mo)<br /></b>If you already have a smartphone, and just want to add more service days and some airtime, the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/plans/smartphone-full-year-plan-1500-minutes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$125 smartphone card</a> comes with 365 days and 1500 talk, text and data to use during the year. With a promo code, it comes down to just $110 not including taxes and fees. While this isn't the cheapest method, it is an easy way to add a plan for under $10/mp.</p><p>Got a tip or other cheap service plan? Share it on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or in the comments below.</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Best Tracfone Plans with Unlimited Talk and Text</h3>For consumers that use their phone often for calling, texting and more, an unlimited plan may make the most sense. Tracfone only offers unlimited talk and text. There's no unlimited data at this time. Below are the best Tracfone plans that offer unlimited talk and text and some data. If you use more than 4-5GB per month, consider switching to another company that offers unlimited data options.<p></p><p><b>1. $199 Unlimited Smartphone Plan with 1/year service and 24GB Data ($16.60/mo)<br /></b>This unlimited plan comes out to about $16.60 per month for 2GB data and unlimited talk and text. What is great about this option is that you get 24GB data upfront, so you can choose to use more of it some months, less of it others. This could be great for those who travel, or just want some flexibility. If the data does run out, a data card can be added, or other unlimited cards.</p><p><b>2. Don't Need Data? $15/mo Unlimited Talk/Text ($15/mo)<br /></b>If, for some reason, no data is required, then the $15 unlimited card is the cheapest option. It offers 30 services, but comes with zero data. If you already have a lot of data, or don't use it, this is a great option.</p><p>There are a lot of different plans and options from Tracfone that can be selected to suit your specific usage. Share what plan you prefer in the comments below.</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">About Tracfone (For anyone who might be new to Tracfone)</h3>Tracfone is an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) which basically means they don't own any networks, but operate on other companies networks including Verizon, ATT and T-Mobile. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/09/verizon-to-buy-tracfone-what-you-need.html" target="_blank">Tracfone is now owned by Verizon</a>, but they still offer service on other networks as well (for now).<p></p><p>All Tracfone service is prepaid, and comes with a specific number of service days, and a certain number of talk, text and data minutes. Some plans come with unlimited talk and text.</p><p>Tracfone offers locked smartphones at often subsidized prices, but their selection can be limited. It is also possible to bring most unlocked smartphones and use them with Tracfone service.</p><p>For more on the basics of Tracfone, visit our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Beginners Guide</a>.</p><p>Also take a look at our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html">List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100!</a></p><p>Take a look at the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">Latest Deals and Sales on Tracfone devices</a> and also our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Code</a> page!<br /><br />Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> where we post the latest news, deals and other information. Plus, if you have specific questions you can send us a message.<br /><br />Finally, learn how to <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">Make your Airtime Last Longer</a> and also check out our recent post on <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-data-works-on-tracfone-android.html">How Data works with Tracfone</a>.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-86173200046249140982024-01-04T10:17:00.001-06:002024-01-05T19:18:59.466-06:00Tracfone GSM Vs. CDMA Phones (What You Need To Know in 2024)<h3>
What is the Difference Between GSM and CDMA Tracfones?</h3>
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<br />Tracfone Wireless offers prepaid cell phone service but does not actually have any cell networks of their own. Instead they use other major service provider networks including Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. <br />
<br />Many things have changed in the last few years, including Verizon acquiring Tracfone in 2021, and newer cell phone technologies (4G and 5G) moving away from the distinction of GSM and CDMA. In the past, Tracfone offered two general types of phones, GSM and CDMA, which determined what network you would use. But now, that doesn't really matter, and we'll explain why.<div><br /></div><div>Let's jump straight into our updated information, and start with a little backstory.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Why GSM and CDMA Don't Matter Anymore</h3><div>GSM and CDMA are technologies that only had to do with 2G and 3G cell phone networks. And as these infrastructures are decommissioned, that distinction will become irrelevant. We now have widespread 4G LTE, and growing 5G technology beginning to emerge.</div><div><br /></div><div>4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) has a standardized framework across all carriers (as does 5G). But until recently, 2G and 3G networks were still used for voice calls, leading to a distinction between GSM or CDMA for certain providers, still being relevant. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/05/tracfone-closing-3g-cdma-network-phones.html">Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are all closing their 3G networks in 2022</a> and will switch users to VoLTE compatible devices.</div><div><br /></div><div>CDMA and GSM are still sometimes incorrectly (even by us) used to refer to Verizon and AT&T's networks, but as they transition to 4G LTE and 5G, that distinction doesn't matter, and what is more important is which bands your phone is capable of using.</div><div><br /></div><div>A band is a range of frequencies within a specific signal, and Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile each have some of their own bands, but also share some of the same ones. Some phones are compatible with enough bands to be capable of working on any network, while other phones only can access bands from a specific provider.<br />
<br />To summarize, GSM and CDMA are technologies that are nearly obsolete, and current and future technologies are standardized, but different networks still use different bands, which not all phones are configured to access. Most mid-to-high-end smartphones are compatible with bands for any major carrier, but many budget phones don't include that, and are only capable with certain networks and bands.</div><div><br /></div><div>With that all covered, for those who are still interested, here is additional information about CDMA and GSM.<br />
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What Are GSM and CDMA Cell Phones?</h3>
Let's start by giving a little more information about GSM and CDMA:<br />
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GSM, which stands for Global System for Mobile communication, is the more popular cell phone standard worldwide, but not as much here in the United States. AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM networks for all their cell phone service, and Tracfone cell phones that use GSM run off of one of those two major carriers (mostly AT&T).<br />
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CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access and is less popular world wide, but more popular in America. It is used by Sprint and Verizon for their cell phone service, and any Tracfone devices that use CDMA typically is using Verizon's networks..<br />
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So, GSM or CDMA cell phones are simply cell phones that run on one of those two networks.<br />
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For more general details on the differences between GSM and CDMA networks visit <a href="http://www.diffen.com/difference/CDMA_vs_GSM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GSM vs CDMA on Diffen</a><br />
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How to Tell If You Have a GSM or CDMA Tracfone:</h3>
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This is a common question with Tracfone users that has a very simple answer.<br />
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<b>For Older Tracfone Devices:</b><br />
If your cell phone ends with a 'C' it uses the CDMA Network. An example is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BL8FI4?ie=UTF8&camp=213733&creative=393185&creativeASIN=B008BL8FI4&linkCode=shr&tag=tracfoner-20" target="_blank">LG 505C</a>. Notice the 'C' at the end of the name. All Tracfone mobile devices that end with "C' use either Verizon or sometimes other CDMA networks.<br />
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If your cell phone ends with a 'G' it used the GSM Network. An example is the <a href="http://www.tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/12/tracfone-review-lg-840g.html" target="_blank">LG 840G</a>. All Tracfone cell phones that end with this 'G' use the GSM network, which is either T-Mobile or AT&T. GSM phones have been very popular with Tracfone, but recently there has been a wave of Android smartphones for Tracfone and they all use Verizon CDMA service.<br />
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<b>For Newer Smartphones</b>:<br />
Tracfone has also started using 'VL' at the end of some of their smartphones, which indicates it is Verizon - LTE. The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/09/tracfone-samsung-galaxy-luna-pro-s327vl.html">Samsung Galaxy Luna Pro (S327VL)</a> is an example.<br />
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Some Tracfone GSM smartphones also use 'AL' or 'BL' to indicate LTE service with either AT&T or T-Mobile.<br />
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<b>Check your SIM Number:</b><br />
Another way to check what carrier you are using is to check your SIM number and compare the first 6 numbers with those below:<br />
890141 + AT&T (GSM)<br />
890126 + T-Mobile (GSM)<br />
891480 + Verizon (CDMA)<br />
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On most smartphones you can find the SIM number on the SIM card, or with the packaging. Here is a <a href="http://tracfone.devicebits.com/tracfone/tutorial.seam?tutorialId=1602004&name=Find+SIM+Number&custId=TFLGL15G&phoneId=23633&locale=en_us&phone_name=LG+L15G&ttype=f" target="_blank">tutorial from Tracfone</a> that walks through finding and checking your SIM card number.<br />
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For more on these smartphones, visit our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/cell-phone-reviews.html">Cell Phone Reviews</a> page where we have a full list including all of the recent Android smartphones.<br />
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Should I Buy a GSM or CDMA Tracfone?</h3>
This is also a question we get here at TracfoneReviewer quite often. Many people are unsure which type of phone to get, those ending with 'C' or 'G'?<br />
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Here is what it comes down to: As mentioned above, Tracfone cell phones ending with 'C' or 'VL' use the CDMA networks of Verizon and phones ending in 'G' or 'AL'/'BL' use AT&T and T-Mobile. Thus, you should get the phone that will use the network that has the best coverage in your area.<br />
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This may take a little research to discover, you may want to talk with friends or look up information online, but when you have found which major cell phone provider works best in your area, use the cell phone from Tracfone that will use that network.<br />
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Many cities have either GSM or CDMA as the more dominant provider for a variety of reasons, so be sure to find out which will work better. You can go on the Tracfone website and shop for cell phones there, where they will ask for your zip and determine which type of phone you should get.<br />
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Many of the Android smartphones Tracfone has released use CDMA (Verizon) cell service. There are a few that also use GSM service. Check before you buy that you are getting the right one for your area.<br />
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In some cases, Tracfone may indicate that only GSM or CDMA works in your area, but in reality both may work.<br />
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And remember, you can always buy an unlocked smartphone and bring it to <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Tracfones BYOP</a> program using either CDMA or GSM service. We just <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/03/moto-g7-unlocked-review-tracfone-byop.html" target="">reviewed the Unlocked Moto G7</a> which can be used with either either network.<br />
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In the end, do a little research and you should find which type of phone will work best in your area.<br />
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Tracfone Cell Phones for GSM and CDMA Networks</h3>
Tracfone cell phones use either GSM or CDMA. Below we will share a list of cell phones from Tracfone organized by which type of network they use. This list does not include all of Tracfone's devices, but many of the most popular ones with newer devices listed first.<br />
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Additionally, you can visit the Tracfone website and go to 'Shop' and they will ask for your ZIP code, and then show you currently available phones for your area.<br />
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<b><u>GSM phones - AT&T and T-Mobile</u></b><br />
(Limited Android smartphones use GSM)<br />
ZTE ZFIVE 2 (Available on Tracfone website)<br />
LG Rebel<br />
<a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/07/lg-sunset-review-tracfone-gsm-4g-lte.html">LG Sunset</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/04/lg-306g-tracfone-review.html">LG 306G</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/06/moto-ex431g-tracfone-review.html">Motorola EX431G</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2013/03/tracfone-review-samsung-s425g.html">Samsung S425G</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/12/tracfone-review-lg-840g.html">LG 840G</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/11/tracfone-review-lg-530g.html">LG 530G</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/review-of-tracfone-lg-500g-prepaid-cell.html">LG 500G</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2013/02/tracfone-review-samsung-s390g.html">Samsung S390G</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2013/04/tracfone-lg-440g-review.html">LG 440G</a><br />
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<b><u>CDMA phones - Verizon and Sprint</u></b><br />
(Most Android smartphones use CDMA)<br />
<a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/10/moto-g6-xt1925dl-review-tracfone.html">Motorola Moto G6</a><br />
<a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/10/samsung-galaxy-j7-crown-s767vl-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy J7 Crown</a><br />
<a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/11/samsung-galaxy-j3-orbit-s367-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit</a><br />
LG Fiesta<br />
<a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/09/tracfone-samsung-galaxy-luna-pro-s327vl.html">Samsung Galaxy Luna Pro</a><br />
<a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/03/samsung-galaxy-j7-sky-pro-s727vl.html">Samsung Galaxy Sky Pro</a><br />
<a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/08/zte-zfive-z862vl-tracfone-smartphone.html">ZTE ZFIVE</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2013/10/samsung-galaxy-centura-review-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy Centura</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2013/11/huawei-glory-review-android-tracfone.html">Huawei Glory</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2013/10/zte-valet-review-tracfone-smartphone.html">ZTE Valet</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2013/11/lg-optimus-dynamic-review-tracfone.html">LG Optimus Dynamic</a><br />
<a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/04/lg-optimus-dynamic-ii-review.html">LG Optimus Dynamic II</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BL8FI4?ie=UTF8&camp=213733&creative=393185&creativeASIN=B008BL8FI4&linkCode=shr&tag=tracfoner-20">LG 505C</a><br />
Samsung R455C<br />
LG 501C<br />
LG 290C<br />
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Tracfone allows users to bring GSM or CDMA smartphones (usually unlocked) to use with their BYOP 4G LTE service. Visit our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Tracfone BYOP</a> page to learn more.<br />
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There are many more cell phone options from Tracfone besides these, but this is just a sample of cell phones categorized by which network they use.<br />
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Take a look at our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">Latest Tracfone Cell Phones List</a> to keep up with the newest releases.<br />
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New Tracfone Smartphones - List of New Phones from Tracfone in 2024</h3>
<i>Welcome to <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/">TracfoneReviewer</a>, a blog about prepaid cell phones from Tracfone!</i><br />Tracfone releases a lot of new phones every year, and it can be hard to keep track of what is new, and what has already been around for a while.<br />
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When shopping for a new phone, we all want to know which phones were recently released, as these usually have the best features.<br />
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This list contains the latest phones released by Tracfone and we will continue to update as new phones are released each month as we get into 2024.<br />
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We will include brief descriptions of each new phone, and links to additional information. You can also visit our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/cell-phone-reviews.html">Cell Phone Reviews page</a> for our latest reviews of new phones..<br />
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New Phones Coming in 2024</h3>
Several new high end phones may be coming to Tracfone including the iPhone 15, Samsung S23 5G, and more. We will be adding any information as soon as it is confirmed! See our recent post on <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html">5G Coverage Maps and Compatible Phones</a>.<br />
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Here are some of the possibilities we might see this year:<ul><li>Moto G Play 2024</li><li>Moto G Power 2024</li><li>iPhone 14 Pro Max (5G)</li><li>iPhone 14 Pro (5G)</li><li>iPhone 14 Plus (5G)</li><li>iPhone 14 (5G)</li><li>Nokia G400 5G (N1530DL)</li><li>Reliance Orbic Journey V (RC2200L)</li></ul>We don't always know when some of these phones will be released, but will share as soon as they are. Now let's look at the phones Tracfone has recently released.<br /><div><div><h3>Tracfone Latest Phones for 2024</h3>Below are the latest phones released by Tracfone to use on their prepaid network. This list has the newest phones first, followed by older devices.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>TCL 40 XE 5G (T609DL)<br /></b>This affordable smartphone comes with a 6.56" HD touchscreen, 64GB internal storage, 4GB RAM and the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor (the same processor as the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G). The TCL 40 XE comes with 5G network capability and runs on Android 13. There is also a triple rear camera setup, and a large, 5,000 mAh battery with 18W wired charging. TCL's 40 XE 5G is available for $99 from <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/tcl-40-xe-5g-prepaid" target="_blank">Tracfone</a>. We would also suggest considering the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G which is just a little more, but includes a much better software and security update policy.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (S156VL)</b></div><div>The A15 follows the popular Samsung A14 from last year, and has plenty of new features including a 6.5" full HD super AMOLED 90hz screen. It also comes with 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, triple rear camera setup and the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor which is a nice improvement over the previous model. It has a retail price of $169 and includes NFC and 5G network compatibility. See the full features and specs in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2024/01/samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-s156vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A15 5G review</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A25 5G (S256VL)</b></div><div>The Galaxy A25 brings a 6.5" full HD super AMOLED screen with 120hz refresh rate to Samsung's 2024 budget phone lineup that will be available from Tracfone. It also features the Exynos 1280 processor (the same processor as the Galaxy A53), 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and triple rear camera setup. It shares a number of similarities to the Galaxy A15 5G, with a few upgrades. The Galaxy A25 5G includes NFC, Android 14, and Bluetooth 5.3. This device will retail for $219, and is available from <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tracfone-Samsung-Galaxy-A25-5G-128GB-8GB-Ram-Black-Prepaid-Smartphone/5193166635?wmlspartner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a> and coming soon to the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-a25-5g-prepaid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><h3>Tracfone Smartphones Released in 2023</h3></div><div><b>TCL 40 T (T608DL)</b></div><div>Newly available from Tracfone in late 2023, the TCL 40 T offers a balance of features and price. It comes with a large, 6.75" screen, 13MP triple rear camera setup, 4GB RAM, and Octa-core processor. It has just 32GB internal storage, and uses the same processor as the Moto G Power 2022, and Moto G Play 2023 (both are available for a lower price). The 40 T retails for $119, and view more information on it on the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/tcl-40-t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>TCL Ion V (T607DL)</b></div><div>The ION V from TCL, also known as Alcatel, brings a 6" display, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and runs Android 12. A single 8MP rear camera with flash on the back, and 3,000 mAH battery are not the most exciting features. The Ion V does have a rather low retail price, which might be the biggest selling point. View the TCL Ion V on the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/tcl-ion-v" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>BLU View 4 (B135DL)</b></div><div>With a 6" screen, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and quad-core processor, the View 4 is an ultra budget phone that has a few modest upgrades over the View 2. The main feature on the View 4 is the low retail price, just $30 from Tracfone. See the full list of specs in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/11/blu-view-4-b135dl-tracfone-smartphone.html" target="_blank">Review of the BLU View 4</a>.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>BLU View Speed 5G (B1550VL)</b></div><div>A budget smartphone with 5G network capability, the Blu View Speed 5 is newly available from Tracfone in late 2023 and features a 6.5" HD screen, 64GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, 13MP rear camera and Android 12. It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, which is a little outdated, but the same processor in the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G. Find out more in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/10/blu-view-speed-5g-b1550vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Review of the Blu View Speed 5G</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (S546VL)</b></div><div>Featuring a stunning 6.4" full HD Super AMOLED touchscreen with rich, vibrant colors, the Galaxy A54 5G brings several high-end specs to a mid-priced phone. It also has 128GB storage, 6GB RAM, an octa-core processor and triple rear camera setup. Samsung has included Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back of the phone, and IP67 water and dust rating for up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes. The A54 is a great replacement from the previous model, the A53, and has a upgraded processor. Get all the new features and more in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/07/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-s546vl-review.html" target="_blank">review of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Moto G Power 5G 2023 (XT2311DL)<br /></b>The last in a trio of Motorola devices, the Moto G Power 5G has a 6.5" full HD 120hz screen, Dimensity 930 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage and runs Android 13. It also comes with a triple rear camera setup and large, 5,000 mAh battery. What's most impressive about the 2023 Power is the $119 price on the Tracfone website at this time, especially considering the solid features on this phone. The Power outperforms both the Stylus and Play, and even offers 5G network capability. Learn more in our Review of the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G</a>.<br /><div><br /></div></div></div><div><b>Moto G Stylus 2023</b></div><div>Newly Available from Tracfone in mid 2023, the Moto G Stylus 2023 is a budget focused smartphone marketed as 'the cheapest phone with a stylus'. It features a 6.5" screen with 90hz refresh rate that is just 720x1600 resolution, a downgrade from previous models. For performance, there is 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and the MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor. There is no 5G network capability, or NFC on this phone (a version with 5G is expected soon) and it has just a dual-rear camera setup with a main, 50MP camera. While the 2023 Stylus is a downgrade in features and specs compared to previous models, it also comes at a lower retail price of $150. Shop the Moto G Stylus 2023 on the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/moto-g-stylus-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone Website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Google Pixel 6a</b></div><div>One of the best unlocked smartphones for under $500 when it was first released in 2022, the Pixel 6a is now available from Tracfone at less than $300 and offers a number of high-end features for a very reasonable price. On the front is a full HD 6.1" screen that lends to a slightly smaller, but more comfortable form factor compared to many larger devices. The phone also has dual 12MP rear cameras, 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and uses Google's Tensor processor. Find the Google Pixel 6a on the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/google-pixel-6a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone Website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</b></div><div>Just released in mid-2023, the A14 is one of the best budget devices (around $100) available and comes with a 6.6" full HD screen, 50MP rear camera, octa-core processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It also features NFC, a headphone jack, and runs Android 13. The Dimensity 700 processor it comes with is a few years old, but still offers enough performance for most games and activities, plus it supports 5G network capability. Learn more in our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Moto G Play 2023 (XT2271DL)</b></div><div>Newly available from Tracfone in mid 2023, the Play offers a 6.5" screen, octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, Android 12 and triple rear camera setup. Maybe the best feature on the updated Moto G Play is the sub $100 price. While it is not the most powerful phone, it is enough to handle typical tasks and actions. Learn more in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/moto-g-play-2023-xt2271dl-tracfone.html">Moto G Play 2023 Review</a>.</div><div><br /></div>
<h3>Tracfone Smartphones Released in 2022</h3><div><b>Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) (XT2215DL)</b></div><div>The updated and upgraded Moto G Stylus 5G 2022 brings a large number of great features at a moderate price point. It has a 6.8" full HD touchscreen with 120hz fast refresh rate, Snapdragon octa-core processor, 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. It also comes with a 50MP rear camera, stylus, and, of course, 5G network capability. The Stylus 5G is most comparable in price and features to the Galaxy A53 5G. Shop the Moto G Stylus 5G 2022 on the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-prepaid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone Website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Moto G 5G (2022) (XT2213DL)</b></div><div>While we're not sure where Motorola is going with the confusing variety of names for their devices, they have produced a budget 5G capable device in the Motor G 5G (2022). It comes with a 6.5" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage and the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor. While the processor is not particularly powerful, it does provide 5G network capability. The Moto G also has a triple rear camera and 5,000 mAh battery. The features are most similar to the Galaxy A13 5G, but the price is that of the A23 5G that is also available from Tracfone. Learn more about the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/11/moto-g-5g-2022-xt2213dl-tracfone-review.html" target="_blank">Moto G 5G in our full review</a> (and see the lowest prices).</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (S236DL)<br /></b>The A23 from Samsung is a mid-level budget phone with some surprisingly great features. It comes with a 6.6" full HD touchscreen (with 120hz refresh rate), 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage and Android 12. It also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G octa-core processor which provides not only great performance, but 5G network capability (and is the same processor in the Moto G Stylus 5G 2022). With a price tag of just over $200, the Galaxy A23 5G is great option and you can learn more in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/10/samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G</a>.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (S536DL)</b><div>The top of the line for Samsung's budget devices, the Galaxy A53 5G is newly released on Tracfone mid 2022 and comes with an Octa-core processor, 128 GB internal storage and quad rear camera. It is loaded with a variety of other great features as well including 6.5" super AMOLED 120hz touchscreen, 25w fast charging, and Android 12. Learn more about purchase form the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-prepaid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Moto G Stylus 2022 (XT2211DL)</b></div></div><div>The next generation of a popular lineup from Motorola is now available on Tracfone in mid 2022. The Moto G Stylus 2022 offers a large, 6.8" screen, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage and runs Android 11. It also features an octa-core processor and 50 MP rear camera. Overall it is a solid device, but the processor isn't the most powerful. Learn more with our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/moto-g-stylus-2022-xt2211dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Review of the Moto G Stylus 2022</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (S136DL)</b></div><div><div>The Galaxy A13 features a 6.5" touchscreen, Android 11 and has 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It also comes with a MediaTek Dimensity Octa-core processor which gives it 5G network capability. It was first released at the end of 2021 but is newly available on Tracfone mid 2022. Find out all the info and where to buy in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-s136dl-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Review</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A03s (S134DL)</b></div><div>The latest ultra-budget option from Samsung, the Galaxy A03s comes with a 6.5" screen, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage and MediaTek Octa-core processor (Helio P35). It has a triple rear camera with a 13MP main shooter and 8 MP selfie camera on the front. The A03s runs Android 11 and has a long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery. Shop the <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung-galaxy-a03s-65-hd-tracfone-bundle-with-1500-min/20502929" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A03s with airtime bundle on HSN.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Moto G Power (2022) (XT2165DL)</b></div><div>The Moto G Power line of smartphones from Motorola have been exceedingly popular for Tracfone users because of their excellent performance and price. Now the 2022 model version is just released and brings a 6.5" HD touchscreen, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage and 50 MP rear camera. It also features a MediaTek processor and runs Android 11. The Power is available on <a href="https://amzn.to/3utRS0f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (although it is listed as the '2021' model, the specs and images are all for the 2022 version).</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A42 5G</b></div><div>The A42 packs quite a lot of great features, including a 6.6" super AMOLED screen, Snapdragon Octa-core processor 128 GB storage and 48 MP triple rear camera setup. It also comes with 5G network compatibility. All this is at a fairly expensive price tag of around $500. Shop the <a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-66%22-Samsung-Galaxy-A42-5G-Phone-with-1500-TalkTextData.product.E240147.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Galaxy A42 5G on HSN with airtime bundle</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>iPhone 12 Mini</b></div><div>While it was originally released at the end of 2020, the iPhone 12 Mini is newly available for Tracfone. The device features a small, 5.4" screen, 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM and a dual 12 MP rear camera sensor. This device packs in the high-end features Apple's smartphones are known for and also includes 5G connectivity. View the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/apple-iphone-12-mini-64gb-prepaid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iPhone 12 Mini on the Tracfone website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Alcatel TCL 4X 5G (T601DL)</b></div><div>Another 5G capable device released at the beginning of 2022, the Alcatel TCL 4X 5G brings a 6.52" screen, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage and triple rear camera system. It also has a octa-core processor and all day battery life thanks to a 4,500 mAh battery. Shop the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/tcl-4x-prepaid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TCL 4X 5G on the Tracfone website</a>.</div><div><br /><div><div><b>Moto G Stylus 5G (2131DL)</b></div></div><div>Newly available for Tracfone at the beginning of 2022, the Moto G Stylus 5G offers a lot of performance and 5G connectivity at under $300. It comes with a 6.8" screen, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, quad rear camera setup and Android 11. For those that like a large screen and want the fastest 5G speeds, the Moto G Stylus 5G might be a great option. Shop it now on the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/moto-g-stylus-5g-prepaid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>. Review coming soon.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tracfone Smartphones Released in 2021:</h3><div><b>Moto G Pure (XT2163DL)</b></div><div>Just released at the end of 2021, this budget device packs all the basic necessities for a decent smartphone with a large 6.5" screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. It also features Android 11. View our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/02/moto-g-pure-xt2163dl-tracfone-review.html">full review of the Moto G Pure</a> to learn more.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Nokia G300 5G (N1374DL)</b></div><div>Another affordable 5G device, the Nokia G300 has a 6.5" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage and 16 MP rear camera. It comes with Android 11 and boasts all-day battery life thanks to the 5,000 mAh battery. For those who want 5G connectivity but don't want to pay top dollar, this $200 device may be a good option. View it on the <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-nokia-g300-5g-n1374dl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A02s (S124DL)</b></div><div>A very budget friendly Samsung smartphone, the A02s has a 6.5" touchscreen, triple rear camera, octa-core processor and runs Android 10. It cuts a few corners with just 2 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, but otherwise is a great option at under $100. Learn more about the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/10/samsung-galaxy-a02s-s124dl-tracfone.html">Galaxy A02s in our Review</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Orbic Magic 5G (R678EL)</b></div><div>Not much is known about the brand behind this phone (Reliance) but the device features a 6.7" screen, 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM and octa-core processor. It also comes with Android 10 and 5G connectivity. More information on this phone and brand coming soon. View on the <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-orbic-magic-5g-r678el" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>.</div>
<br /><b>Samsung Galaxy A32 (S326DL)</b><div>One of the most affordable 5G capable devices (and one of the only available from Tracfone at this time), the Galaxy A32 has a 6.5" touchscreen, 4GB RAM, 64 GB internal memory and a 5 lens camera system. While 5G service coverage is still limited, for those who want to get the fastest speeds on Tracfone the Galaxy A32 is one of the only options. Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/09/samsung-galaxy-a32-5g-tracfone-review.html">full review of the Galaxy A32 5G</a> to learn more and see the best prices on this new device.<br /><br /><br /><b>Samsung Galaxy A12 (S127DL)</b></div><div>The Galaxy A12 has a large, 6.5" screen, 32 GB internal storage, 3 GB RAM and an octa-core processor. It also features a quad-rear camera setup. Learn more about the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/11/samsung-galaxy-a12-s127dl-tracfone.html">A12 in our Review</a>.<br /><br /><b>Alcatel TCL A3X (A600DL)</b><div>The A3X has a big, 6" display, triple rear cameras and runs Android 11. It packs a lot of great features in for the price, but the brand isn't known for the best reliability. Shop the <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tcl-ax3-60-hd-tracfone-with-1500-mintextdata/20164521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TCL A3X on HSN</a>.<br /><br /><b>Moto G Play (XT2093DL)</b><div>With a 6.5" touchscreen, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, the updated Moto G Play has great features at a low price. It also comes with a dual rear camera and octa-core processor. See the full specs and more in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/06/moto-g-play-2021-xt2093dl-tracfone.html">Moto G Play Review</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Moto G Stylus (XT2115DL)<br /></b>Think big with the Moto G Stylus that features a 6.8" FHD+ screen, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage and a 48 MP rear camera. The phone comes with a built in stylus and also features Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 678 processor and 4,000 mAh battery. For those that want a large screen and plenty of storage space, the Moto G Stylus is a great option and reasonably priced at $199 on the Tracfone website.<br /><br /><b>iPhone 11</b><div>Featuring a 6.1" HD screen, 64 GB internal storage and dual rear camera setup, the iPhone 11 offers a lot of updated features in the familiar Apple package. It also comes with iOS 15, which is the latest at this time. Currently available on the <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-iphone-11-64gb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website for $429</a>.</div><div><b><br /></b><div><b>iPhone XR</b></div><div>The iPhone XR has a 6.1" screen and comes with 64 GB storage, and a 12 MP rear camera sensor. The XR is available on the Tracfone website for $350.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Samsung A21 (S215DL)</b></div><div>The Galaxy A21 is newly updated with a 6.5" screen, 32 GB internal storage, 3 GB RAM and Android 10. It also features a 4,000 mAh battery and a quad rear camera setup. This device is newly available in 2021 and comes as the replacement to the Galaxy A20. Find the Samsung Galaxy A21 on <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung-galaxy-a21-65-hd-tracfone-with-1500-mintextdata/9915338" target="_blank">HSN</a>.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A11 (S115DL)<br /></b>A mid-level smartphone from Samsung with a large, 6.4" touchscreen, the A11 also features a 13MP camera, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage and Android 10. Read our Review of the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/02/samsung-galaxy-a11-s115dl-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy A11</a> to learn more about what it offers. It became available on <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung-galaxy-a11-64-hd-tracfone-with-1500-mintextdata/9840942" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN</a> and the Tracfone website at the end of 2020.<br /><br /><b>LG K31 Rebel (LG L355DL)<br /></b>Following the popular Rebel line, the new K31 Rebel from LG comes with a 5.7" touchscreen, 32 GB internal storage, Octa-core processor and Android 10. It is a great budget option that still has a number of updated features. LG has released a trio of devices recently with varying screen sizes and price points - the LG Reflect, LG Premier Pro Plus, and now the LG K31 Rebel. View the <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/lg-k31-rebel-57-hd-tracfone-w1500-minutestextsdata/9781462" target="_blank">Rebel on HSN</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/36U1S5K" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and take a look at our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/12/lg-k31-rebel-review-l355dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Full Review of the LG K31 Rebel</a>.<br /><br /><b>Motorola Moto E (XT2052DL)<br /></b>The Moto E, newly available for late 2020, has a 6.2" screen, Android 10, 32 GB storage and Octa-core processor. It replaces the previous model, the Moto E6, and is a budget friendly phone that still packs some great features. View the <a href="https://amzn.to/3pVDf1u" target="_blank">Moto E on Amazon</a>.<br /><br /><b>Apple iPhone SE (2020)<br /></b>An updated iPhone SE that features the internal specs of an iPhone 11 Pro. The SE features a 4.7" screen, 12MP camera and 64 GB internal storage. It is a great option for anyone who enjoys the Apple iOS but prefers the smaller form factor. Find the iPhone SE (2020) on the <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-iphone-se-2-64gb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>.<div><br /><b>Samsung Galaxy A50<br /></b>While the unlocked A50 has been available for a few months now, Tracfone has newly released the Galaxy A50 for the fall 2020 and it features a 6.4" screen, triple rear cameras, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It packs a lot of great features and performance in and is available for $269 on the <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-samsung-galaxy-a50-s506dl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a>. Review coming soon.<div><br /><b>LG Reflect (L555DL)</b><div>With a large, 6.5" screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB Storage, the LG Reflect packs some great features. It also comes with triple rear cameras and runs Android 9 Pie. Review coming soon, take a look at the <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/lg-reflect-65-hd-tracfone-with-1500-mintextdata-for-365/1856259" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reflect on HSN for $149</a>.<br /><br /><b>Moto G Power (XT2041DL)</b><div>The next generation in the Moto G line, the Moto G Power was released for Tracfone in the Fall of 2020 and really brings the power with a 6.4" touchscreen, octa-core processor, 64 GB internal storage and 4 GB RAM. It also features triple rear cameras and runs Android 10. Visit our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/10/moto-g-power-xt2041dl-tracfone-review.html">Moto G Power Review</a> for all the details and where to buy. The Moto G Power is one of our top picks for 2020.<br /><br /><b>LG Stylo 5 (L722DL)<br /></b>The long awaited next generation in the popular Stylo lineup, the LG Stylo 5 comes with a 6.2" full HD touchscreen, Octa-core processor, 32 GB internal storage and Android 9 Pie. We also see an excellent 13 MP rear camera along with a built in stylus. It does only come with 2 GB RAM, which is on the low end for most new phones, and the price tag starts at $199. The <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/lg-stylo-5-62-fhd-32gb-tracfone-with-1500-mintextdata/9712780" target="_blank">LG Stylo 5 is available on HSN</a>.<div><br /><b>TCL (Alcatel) A2 (A507DL)</b><div>The A2 is a budget smartphone from TCL with a handful of nice specs including a 5.5" touchscreen, Android 10, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. It became available on Tracfone in mid 2020 with a retail price of $60. Get all the details and where to buy in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/08/tcl-a2-a507dl-tracfone-review.html">TCL A2 Review</a>.</div><div><br /><b>LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL)<br /></b>Just released on Tracfone in July 2020, the Premier Pro Plus has a 6.1" HD screen, 32 GB storage, 2 GB RAM, dual rear cameras and runs Android 9. It also comes with a Bluetooth 5 and a sleek, all metal design. Find out all the details and where to buy in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/07/lg-premier-pro-plus-l455dl-tracfone.html">LG Premier Pro Plus Review</a>.<div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Samsung Galaxy A20 (S205DL)</b><br />
Newly available in mid 2020, the Galaxy A20 has a number of similar features to the Galaxy A10e already available from Tracfone, but also brings a large, 6.4" screen, 4,000 mAh battery, 3 GB RAM and dual rear cameras. For Samsung fans, it will be a good option to upgrade to and you can learn more about the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/06/samsung-galaxy-a20-s205dl-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy A20 in the Review</a>.<br />
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<b>Samsung Galaxy A01 (S111DL)</b><br />
A budget friendly option from Samsung, the A01 has a 5.7" screen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage and a 13 MP camera. The most interesting feature is that the A01 comes with Android 10, the latest OS, and is priced under $100. Learn more about the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/06/samsng-galaxy-a01-s111dl-tracfone-review.html">Galaxy A01 in our Review</a>.<br />
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<b>LG Classic Flip (L125DL)</b><br />
A new flip phone option is now available for those looking for the simplicity and durability of these classic devices. The LG Classic Flip is a basic phone but comes with 4G LTE service on CDMA networks. It also has MMS/SMS and T9 text input. See all the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/05/tracfone-lg-classic-flip-phone-l125dl.html">Features and Specs on the LG Classic Flip</a> to learn more.<br />
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<b>Moto G7 Optimo MAXX (XT1955DL)</b><br />
The Optimo MAXX has a large, 6.2" touchscreen, 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM, Android 9 Pie and Octa-core processor. It also features a huge, 5,000 mAh battery for all-day, and even multi-day, performance on a single charge. First available for Tracfone in April 2020, it shares a number of features with the G7 Optimo (listed below) but brings the larger screen, more RAM and bigger battery at about the same price. Get all the details, including where to buy, in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/04/moto-g7-optimo-maxx-xt1955dl-tracfone.html">Moto G7 Optimo MAXX review</a>.<br />
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<b>iPhone 8 and 8 Plus</b><br />
Featuring a 4.7" retina display, 12 MP camera with 4k recording, 64 GB internal storage and wireless charging, the iPhone 8 is a powerful and durable device built by Apple. First released in late 2017, it is now newly available from Tracfone in early 2020. It can be used with either GSM or CDMA service and runs Apple's iOS. Currently available on the Tracfone website.<br />
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<b>Moto G7 Optimo (XT1952DL)</b><br />
Released March 2020, the G7 Optimo has a 5.7" HD touchscreen, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, 13 MP camera, Android 9 Pie and much more. It is one of the better budget smartphones available from Tracfone at this time and you can get all the details in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/03/moto-g7-optimo-xt1952dl-tracfone-review.html">Moto G7 Optimo Review</a>. The Moto G7 Optimo MAXX was also just released, and it shares many of the same features while also giving a larger screen and bigger battery.<br />
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<b>Moto E6 (XT2005DL)</b><br />
The little brother to the G7, this Android 9.0 powered smartphone has a 5.5" HD screen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, 13 MP camera and more. The Moto E6 was released in March 2020 and can be found on several retail sites including HSN and the Tracfone website. Look for our review soon.<br />
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<b>BLU View 1 (B100DL)</b><br />
With a large, 5.5" screen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage and a quad-core processor, the BLU View 1 is a very affordable smartphone at just $49. It also runs Android 9.0 Pie and has a 5 MP rear camera, 2 MP front. Most of the features on this phone are not overly impressive compared to other devices, but for light users who like a large screen, the price might be right. View the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/02/blu-view-1-b100dl-tracfone-review.html">BLU View 1 full review</a> to learn more.<br />
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<b>LG Solo LTE</b><br />
The Solo from LG has a large, 5.7" HD touchscreen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Storage, Octa-core processor and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Released in late 2019, it shares several similarities in terms of specs to the older, LG Rebel 4, and you can see full details in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/11/lg-solo-lte-l423dl-tracfone-review.html">LG Solo LTE Review</a>.<br />
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<b>LG Journey</b><br />
Released in late 2019, the Journey comes with some nice updated features including Android 9.0 Pie and Bluetooth 5. It also has a 5.45" screen, quad-core processor, 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM. Get the full details on this phone and where to buy in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/11/lg-journey-l322dl-tracfone-review.html">LG Journey Review</a> page.<br />
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<b>Samsung Galaxy J2 (S260DL)</b><br />
The Galaxy J2 has a 5" touchscreen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, Android 8.1 Oreo and a quad-core processor. It is a fairly basic smartphone available at a reasonable price (last check $79 with airtime bundle on <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung-galaxy-5-hd-16gb-tracfone-w1500-minutestextsdat/9203496" target="_blank">HSN</a>). It appears there may be two versions, one for CDMA and the other GSM. We will confirm this as soon as we can.<br />
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<b>Samsung Galaxy A10e (S102DL)</b><br />
The latest in budget smartphones from Samsung and released in the fall of 2019, the A10e replaces the Galaxy J7 Crown with a larger, 5.83" touchscreen, 32 GB internal storage and runs Android 9.0 Pie. The additional storage space compared to most of Tracfone's other devices, plus the large, beautiful display, will certainly make the A10e a popular options. The Galaxy A10e runs on CDMA networks with Tracfone. See all the details in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/10/samsung-galaxy-a10e-s102dl-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy A10e review</a>.<br />
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<b>Alcatel TCL A1X (A503DL)</b><br />
Released in the fall 2019, the A1X has a 5.5" touchscreen, Quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. It is not the most impressive phone based on the specs, but a large screen at a reasonable price (last check, $79 with airtime bundle via <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/alcatel-55-hd-android-tracfone-with-1500-minutes-texts-/9213436" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN</a>). Look for more details in our review, coming soon. The Alcatel AiX runs on CDMA networks with Tracfone.<br />
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<b>DORO (D7050TL)</b><br />
The DORO is another recent flip phone release that uses 4G LTE but is not a smartphone. It has a 2.8" internal screen plus an additional 1.4" external screen. This flip phone runs on its own proprietary software and includes a 2 MP rear camera. It has a removable battery and is capable of up to 16 days on standby. Overall the DORO is best suited as a backup or emergency phone for most users. Learn more on the <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-doro-d7050tl#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone Website</a>.<br />
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<b>Alcatel MyFlip A405DL</b><br />
The MyFlip is, as the name suggest, a basic flip phone released by Tracfone for use on CDMA networks. It has 4G connectivity and basic features one would expect on a flip phone such as a 2 MP camera and a 2.8" screen. The phone will last about 18 days on standby, and is probably best suited for those looking for a backup phone. The Alcatel MyFlip is on the <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-alcatel-my-flip-a405dl#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a> for $20.<br />
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<b>Alcatel TCL LX A502DL</b><br />
This Alcatel brand device features a 5.43" touchscreen with 18:9 ratio and 480x960 resolution along with 1.1Ghz processor and 16 GB Storage/2 GB RAM. It is relatively inexpensive for the features, at just $49 retail and often available for less, but this Android 8.1 smartphone doesn't pack a lot of performance and might be best suited to low to moderate users. Find the Alcatel TCL LX A502DL from several retailers including <a href="https://amzn.to/2M0C6lA" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-alcatel-tcl-lx-a502dl" target="_blank">Tracfone</a> and <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tcl-lx-a502dl-54-16gb-tracfone-with-case-car-charger-an/8800215" target="_blank">HSN</a>.<br />
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<b>Motorola Moto G6</b><br />
The latest budget smartphone from Motorola is now available directly through Tracfone. The Moto G6 features a 5.7" Full HD touchscreen, Octa-core processor with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal memory. It also has dual rear cameras and runs Android 8.0. Unlocked versions of the Moto G6 have been available for use with Tracfone BYOP since the phone was released but now the Tracfone version is available.<br />
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The Moto G6 is a very attractive phone at a reasonable price and visit our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/10/moto-g6-xt1925dl-review-tracfone.html">Moto G6 Review</a> for full specs and features.<br />
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<b>Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit</b><br />
Tracfone continues to update their cell phone lineup with the Galaxy J3 Orbit which has a 5" touchscreen, runs Android 8.0 Oreo and has 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM. It runs on CDMA networks (Verizon).<br />
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On paper the J3 Orbit looks a little overpriced compared to other options, and you can see the full details and specs in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/11/samsung-galaxy-j3-orbit-s367-tracfone.html">Review of the J3 Orbit</a>.<br />
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<b>Samsung Galaxy J7 Crown</b><br />
The latest phone in the Galaxy J7 lineup, the Crown features a 5.5" HD touchscreen, Android 8.0 Oreo and 13 MP camera. It also comes with an octa-core processor, 16 GB internal storage and 2 GB RAM.<br />
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It has a variety of improvements over the previous version, but also has a slightly higher price. Learn more and find out where to buy in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/10/samsung-galaxy-j7-crown-s767vl-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy J7 Crown Review</a>.<br />
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<b>LG Rebel 4 (L212VL/L211BL)</b><br />
The latest version of the LG Rebel comes with a 5" screen, 1.4 Ghz quad-core processor, 8 MP rear camera, and most notably, Android 8.1 Oreo. It also features a removable battery and 2 GB RAM with 16 GB Storage.<br />
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The Rebel 4 brings modest upgrades compared to the previous version (Rebel 3) and is expected to have two versions, one for GSM and another for CDMA networks.<br />
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Learn more in our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/09/lg-rebel-4-l212vl211bl-tracfone-review.html">Review of the LG Rebel 4</a><br />
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<b>Moto E5 (XT1920DL)</b><br />
The Moto E5 has a 5.7" screen with 18:9 screen ratio, 4000 mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The unlocked version was only just released in May, 2018, and now Tracfone is offering a slightly modified version as well.<br />
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The Moto E line is known for good battery life and dependable performance at a very budget friendly price.<br />
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See our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/09/tracfone-moto-e5-xt1920dl-review.html">review of the Moto E5</a> to learn more!<br />
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<b>LG Stylo 4 (L713DL)</b><br />
Featuring the largest screen of any Tracfone device, the LG Stylo 4 has a 6.2" FHD touchscreen, 13 MP camera, octa-core processor, 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM. It also comes with Android 8.1 Oreo which has access to over a million apps on Google Play.<br />
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It is currently available for CDMA networks.<br />
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Learn more and see where to buy, with our Full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/08/lg-stylo-4-l713dl-tracfone-review.html">Review of the LG Stylo 4 from Tracfone</a><br />
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<b>iPhone 7/ iPhone 6S Plus</b><br />
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 6S Plus are both available on the Tracfone website and offer high-end features at a hefty price. The iPhone 7 comes with a 4.7" screen, iOS 10, 32 GB storage and a 12 MP camera. The iPhone 6S Plus features a larger, 5.5" touchscreen, iOS 9, 32 GB Storage and 12 MP camera. Apple smartphones are well known for their impressive camera performance, and these two iPhones are no exception, with the capability of capturing excellent photos and video.<br />
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The <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-iphone-7-32gb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iPhone 7</a> is available form Tracfone for $<strike>599</strike> now $324<br />
the <a href="https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-iphone-6s-plus-32GB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iPhone 6S Plus</a> is available form Tracfone for $<strike>399</strike> now $174<br />
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<b>LG Premier Pro (L413DL)</b><br />
Stepping in right between the Rebel 3 and Fiesta 2, the LG Premier Pro has a 5.3" screen, Android 7.1, 16 GB internal storage, 2 GB RAM and a quad core processor. It shares a number of similarities with other recent phones from LG but offers a middle ground in screen size.<br />
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Learn more in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/05/lg-premier-pro-l413dl-tracfone-review.html">Review of the LG Premier Pro</a><br />
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<b>LG Stylo 3 (L84VL)</b><br />
With a lot of similar specs to the LG Rebel 3 and Fiesta 2, the Stylo 3 does stand out with a large, 5.7" touchscreen. This phone also has 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM, a 13 MP camera, and runs Android 7.0.<br />
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Learn more in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/03/lg-stylo-3-l84vl-tracfone-review.html">Review of the LG Stylo 3</a><br />
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<b>LG Rebel 3 (L158VL/157BL)</b><br />
The LG Rebel 3 brings several updates to the popular Rebel lineup and is also one of the first new phones from Tracfone in 2018. With a 5" touchscreen, Android 7.0.1, 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM, it offers great specs for the price - which is currently <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/lg-rebel-3-5-16gb-android-tracfone-with-1500-minutestex/8589615" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$59 on HSN</a> with an airtime bundle.<br />
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Tracfone now offers both a GSM and CDMA version of this phone. The GSM version is only available from the Tracfone Website at this time and we include a link in our review. Learn more about the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/02/lg-rebel-3-l58vl-review-for-tracfone.html">LG Rebel 3 in our Review</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JcBk0MI6wh_qVBvWUUggDdrk-FrqY2aPt3g1U7wr7BpWn2IG7C8TlJXBsJF4qYTrcQEfl97L-NZu8fjITFKKJzAdyzoNqOp1BVCL7IddxEW40eLB9iWYsaiVkS0-Bx5vM4bqPSkM31n5VewNQ5rWkQPRVMDVCilSJxcs8NhAQTnhmTn5BVZoOY_V6Dc/s660/TR%20best%20smartphone%20byop%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="what phones to use with tracfone byop" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="660" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JcBk0MI6wh_qVBvWUUggDdrk-FrqY2aPt3g1U7wr7BpWn2IG7C8TlJXBsJF4qYTrcQEfl97L-NZu8fjITFKKJzAdyzoNqOp1BVCL7IddxEW40eLB9iWYsaiVkS0-Bx5vM4bqPSkM31n5VewNQ5rWkQPRVMDVCilSJxcs8NhAQTnhmTn5BVZoOY_V6Dc/w640-h388/TR%20best%20smartphone%20byop%202024.jpg" title="List of best unlocked smartphone to use with Tracfone" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>The best unlocked phone list by TracfoneReviewer </i><br /><br />Tracfone offers a good selection of smartphones to use with their prepaid cell service, including Apple devices, Samsung, and many other <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html" target="_blank">smartphones</a> (including several <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html" target="_blank">options under $100</a>). However, consumers can also bring almost any unlocked phone to use with Tracfone BYOP program and that means more options, more freedom, and newer phones!<div><br />So what's the best phone to bring to Tracfone's BYOP (Bring Your Own Phone) program? There are many different options, but the phones we have listed below are some of the latest smartphones that offer an excellent balance of value and performance while staying under $500.<br />
<br />For specific details on the requirements for activating a phone with Tracfone, see our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2016/08/guide-to-activating-or-switching-to.html">Guide to Transferring/Activating a Smartphone with Tracfone</a> or visit our <a href="http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Tracfone BYOP page</a> (which also has a large list of phone options).<br />
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We are choosing these phones based on a variety of factors including popularity, value, cost and performance. These are some of our best suggestions of phones that will fit most user's needs. In the end, each person needs to understand what they want out of a phone, and choose a phone according to that.<br />
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Most Tracfone users decide to use BYOP because they want a phone with the latest features and more performance compared to most Tracfone smartphones, plus a wider selection of devices. In our list, we only include phones priced between $100-$499 as the majority of our readers are looking for a phone in that price range.<br />
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Now let's take a look at the list!<br />
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Best Unlocked Smartphones to use with Tracfone<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Organized by pr</i></span><i style="font-weight: normal;">ice</i></h3>
<p><b>Google Pixel 7a - $399 (list price $499)</b><br />Competition in the mid-range market is heating up with Google's latest in their 'budget' smartphone lineup. The Pixel 7a offers a 6.1" full HD screen, 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, 64MP rear camera and Android 13. The device comes unlocked with 5G network capability and both eSIM and NanoSIM options. The Pixel 7a offers many of the features of the more expensive Pixel 7, but comes in at a list price just under $500. There is a lot to like about the phone, and it is a close competitor to the Galaxy A54 listed below.</p><p>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/41XgNZc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Pixel 7a on Amazon</a></p><p><b>Samsung Galaxy A54 5G - $399 (list price $449)</b><br />Offering several high-end features and looks while staying moderately priced, the A54 5G will be a popular option for Samsung fans. Released in early 2023, it replaces the Galaxy A53, and offers a stunning, super AMOLED display, solid performance, and 5G network capability. It comes with either 128 or 256 GB storage, IP67 waterproof rating, Android 13 with several years of updates, and 25W fast charging for the 5,000 mAh battery. While the cameras are not at the level of a flagship phone, they are more than adequate in most lighting conditions. Tracfone will also be offering this device, but locked to their network.</p><p>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3NR3zbp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A54 5G on Amazon</a></p><p><b>Google Pixel 6a - $299<br /></b>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 Google 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. It is compatible on all the major networks, including Tracfone (Verizon). At a list price of $450, 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. It is one of our top picks for those willing to spend the money.</p><p>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3QzJBjy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Pixel 6a 5G on Amazon</a> <strike>$450</strike> now $299</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaYEGHJV_GEeHBnoQC7UUq7H_DIl_tQZwfc9TDdHPIzgZECxJuScq1oNSo-jUiDz-RdK45hcUpoFBqJa_TyXYAQD3PYf60igtWlnuUQ9ubmA8lKlTS72_dyL_E9qCU9JSSQ-CdWpiSw_hwISqXTwlLx8x0AM3JT9rxq2rxV-OG2qMNB5mit07lGqy/s660/TR%20pixel%206a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="best unlocked smartphones for tracfone pixal 6a" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaYEGHJV_GEeHBnoQC7UUq7H_DIl_tQZwfc9TDdHPIzgZECxJuScq1oNSo-jUiDz-RdK45hcUpoFBqJa_TyXYAQD3PYf60igtWlnuUQ9ubmA8lKlTS72_dyL_E9qCU9JSSQ-CdWpiSw_hwISqXTwlLx8x0AM3JT9rxq2rxV-OG2qMNB5mit07lGqy/w640-h426/TR%20pixel%206a.jpg" title="Google Pixel 6a best unlocked tracfone" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023) - $279 (list price $299)</b><br />The latest device in Motorola's popular budget phone line, the Moto G Power 5G (2023) offers several great upgrades over the previous model, while missing the mark in some other areas. It has solid performance thanks to a Mediatek Dimensity 930 which is a big improvement over the 2022 model, and comes with 256 GB internal storage, 6 GB RAM, and an external MicroSD slot. The 5,000 mAh battery provides up to 2 days of use, and the phone comes with a headphone jack, charger, and Android 13. The 50MP rear camera is okay, but there is no wide-angle shooter, and there is also no waterproof rating. At the $200-$300 price point, there are many different great options such as the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Google Pixel 6a 5G (often on sale at $299) which may be a good consideration.</p><p>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3M7hSqU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G (2023) on Amazon</a></p><p><b>Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) - $199</b><br />The lowest retail price on a Stylus yet, the 2023 version doesn't have 5G network capability, but it does have a big battery, large screen, and $200 price tag. Unfortunately, the previous model can be found for $169, and offers more storage, more RAM, better processor, bigger screen, and otherwise similar features. The Stylus 2023 has just 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM, a 6.5" HD screen and no waterproof rating. It does have a 50MP camera and runs Android 13, but is that enough to make this phone worth it? Probably not. We do expect a price drop sometime in the future. </p><p>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/41fkdVi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 2023 on Amazon</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><b>Moto G Stylus (2022) - $169<br /></b>A big screen and long battery life are standard for the Moto G line of phones, and the Stylus (2022) offers that plus lots of updated features. It has a 6.8" full HD screen, 128 GB internal storage, 6 GB RAM and triple rear camera setup. The MediaTek Octa-core processor it comes with is good, but a downgrade from the Snapdragon processor in the 2021 model (for a more powerful processor, consider the Pixel 6a or Samsung Galaxy A54 5G) For those that like the huge screen (with improved refresh rate), latest Android OS updates, and other new features, the Stylus 2022 is a good option. With a recently reduced price of under $200, it is still an attractive option in 2023.</p><p>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/35MskBV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus (2022) on Amazon</a> $179</p><p>Get the <a href="https://www.motorola.com/us/smartphones-moto-g-stylus-gen-3/p?skuId=723" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G stylus (2022) on Motorola</a> $179</p><p><b>Samsung Galaxy A14 5G - $199<br /></b>The budget option from Samsung has a few modest updates over the previous model, but also has some of the same offerings. There is NFC, something we don't see on many budget phones. The phone comes with either 64 or 128 GB storage, and has a microSD card slot. Performance is okay with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, which is the same as in the previous model. The phone has a nice 50 MP camera, comes with Android 13 and Samsung's One UI 5, and gets long battery life with the 5,000 mAh battery. The 6.6" full HD screen is also a great feature. For those that like Samsung devices and are looking for a low-cost device with NFC, the A14 5G is a good option. But for a little more money, there are several much more powerful unlocked phones available.</p><p>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3VR8qeD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G on Amazon</a></p>
That concludes our list of the the best smartphones to use with Tracfone. We hope this list serves to provide some ideas of different phones available to use with Tracfone BYOP.<br />
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Plus, there are so many different places to buy Tracfone devices from these days, how do you know where to find the best deal?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin: 0px;">We are here to help! With the list of best prices on recent Tracfone smartphones and even unlocked devices! </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices, bundles and deals change often online and every month we gather the best prices on popular Tracfone smartphones and provide the updated deals to our readers below. Some of these deals include airtime bundles, and others just the phone. (The best value usually includes airtime bundles!).</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices and availability change quickly, and we update this list as often as we can. If you are looking for a new phone, also check out our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">List of the Latest Tracfone Smartphones</a>. The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, for example, is coming to Tracfone vey soon.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We've included several smartphones just released on Tracfone last month!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Best Deals on Tracfone Smartphones - Updated for January 2024</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">These are the lowest prices from around the web on some of the latest and greatest smartphones from Tracfone.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A13 5G - $59 w/ airtime bundle<br /></b>6.5" touchscreen, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 5G network compatible <br /><a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung-galaxy-a13-65-hd-5g-tracfone-w1500-mintextdata3/20727027" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with airtime bundle</a> | <a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-samsung-galaxy-a13-5g%2C-1500-talktextdata-%26-acessories.product.E318576.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) - $145 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128, 5G network compatible, Snapdragon 695 processor</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-moto-g-stylus-ii-5g-1500-talktextdata.product.E311598.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> (limited time deal)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Google Pixel 6a - $219 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.1" screen, 128GB internal storage, 6GB RAM, Tensor processor, dual 12MP cameras and 5G</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-smartphone-unlimited-talk-text-%26-access.product.E319419.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) $239 | <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-with-unlimited-talk-text-24gb-/22346101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) $219</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus (2022) - $125</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage, (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/moto-g-stylus-2022-xt2211dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Stylus</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NQHdFY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) - $79</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/128 GB internal storage, 5G network access, great battery life. (Read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Power 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-moto-g-power-5g-smartphone-1500-talktext-%26-128gb-data.product.E322652.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC w/ airtime bundle</a> ($79)</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-motorola-moto-g-power-5g-128gb-cdma-smartphone-blue/-/A-88685244?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000113785673&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2Ba064R0000150BN9QAM-Tracfone_SimpleMobile_Q3_2023-1019497&adgroup=PLA_Tracfone&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=c&location=1015582&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYRgWvlZAyUvmeeq4tQwnTg8qWXMn8zjyBYd0c30s-2L76nd-AzKH7kaAkPeEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target </a>(Discount available for new activations)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48HWDES" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (on sale for $99)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A14 5G - $119 (sale ended)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.6" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 5G network access, NFC, newly released (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Galaxy A14 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-66-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g%2C-1500-talktextdata-w-accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=NAVLIST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-66%22-Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G%2C-1500-TalkTextData-w-Accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power (2022) - $69</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage, (Read our full review of the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/06/moto-g-power-2022-xt2165dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 2022</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48m0WFN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A03s - $49</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage, (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/10/samsung-galaxy-a03s-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Galaxy A03s Review</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3rRnL0N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-samsung-galaxy-a03s-4g-32gb-cdma-smartphone-black/-/A-86100140" target="_blank">Target</a> | <a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-samsung-galaxy-a03-smartphone-2-pack-w-1500-talktextdata.product.E311594.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN 2-pack w/ airtime bundle $99</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A54 5G - $307</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.4" Super AMOLED touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/07/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-s546vl-review.html" target="_blank">review of the A54 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-64-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-phone-w-unlimited-talk-%26-text-plan.product.E320322.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZOICC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (device only)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Play 2023 - $73</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3GB RAM/32GB storage, newly released (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/moto-g-play-2023-xt2271dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Play 2023</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-Moto-G-Play-4G-Phone-with-1500-TalkTextData-%26-Accessories.product.E319414.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC w/ airtime bundle</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 2023 - $99 (price drop)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, Android 13, newly released</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/moto-g-stylus-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone Website</a></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Deals on Unlocked Smartphones (For Tracfone BYOP)</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) (Unlocked) - $199 ($100 off)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 6 GB RAM/256 GB storage, 5G network compatible</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/424RzqW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">That concludes our deals and sales list and hope these help you get the best price on a new smartphone!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions and also join us on <a data-blogger-escaped-target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer">Facebook</a> to connect with our growing community and get the latest info.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We just shared our thoughts on whether <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/are-alcatel-zte-or-tcl-smartphones-from.html" target="_blank">Alcatel, TCL and ZTE phones from Tracfone are any good</a>, and some of the information we share might be surprising.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">All the phones in our list above are VoLTE capable according to Tracfone, but you may want to take a look at updates to our post about <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/05/tracfone-closing-3g-cdma-network-phones.html">Tracfone Closing their 3G CDMA network</a> and how it may affect you.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Keep up with the latest in <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html">5G network access with Tracfone including 5G Coverage maps</a>! And a list of Tracfone 5G phones.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">If you're new to Tracfone, start with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide</a> which shares helpful information about how it all works or we just created, The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/tracfone-10-most-common-questions.html" target="_blank">10 Most Common Tracfone Questions Answered</a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">And finally don't miss out on our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Code list</a> with many different codes to get free minutes when adding airtime!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Thanks for visiting!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-31360660128149081082024-01-02T09:30:00.001-06:002024-03-26T14:52:12.829-05:00Tracfone Review: 24 Pros and Cons of Tracfone in 2024<h3 style="text-align: left;">Is Tracfone a Good Deal? Is it Worth It? - Top Pros and Cons for 2024</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NrdsHHXzA4ZU_xZF7fdrtkBf5-vv4AoM7rHt59Ha9lpxUN0Ob74B0eH39lqgC79r8dy9dC01HI3YvuHV6kQI-0MkKnZBa6j76Jvi0d-SxRWF5AzmFCqVNohn24c2f0GBkFM5gpjNh9__cyYOHLvfhJbmG22Qkqx8TL-UyziS7CVS6iJPsWNv8regxQk/s660/TR%2024%20pros%20and%20cons%20tracfone.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="24 pros and cons of tracfone" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="660" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NrdsHHXzA4ZU_xZF7fdrtkBf5-vv4AoM7rHt59Ha9lpxUN0Ob74B0eH39lqgC79r8dy9dC01HI3YvuHV6kQI-0MkKnZBa6j76Jvi0d-SxRWF5AzmFCqVNohn24c2f0GBkFM5gpjNh9__cyYOHLvfhJbmG22Qkqx8TL-UyziS7CVS6iJPsWNv8regxQk/w640-h388/TR%2024%20pros%20and%20cons%20tracfone.jpg" title="tracfone pros and cons 2024" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tracfone Wireless has been around for more than 25 years and while plenty of things have changed about the company, they generally have always been focused on low-cost cell phone service.<p></p><p>But how do things look for Tracfone in 2024 and what are some of the potential drawbacks users might want to know about before signing up for their service? We've compiled a list of our top 24 pros and cons of Tracfone Wireless. </p><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Pros of Tracfone Wireless Prepaid Service:</h3><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>No contracts required</li><li>Very affordable plans starting at just $10 per month (and even $99 for a year of service) (see our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/best-tracfone-plans-2023-cheapest-plans.html" target="_blank">Cheapest and Best Tracfone Plans</a>)</li><li>Nationwide coverage on major networks (Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile)</li><li>5G network access at no additional charge (where available - <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html" target="_blank">See coverage maps and more details</a>)</li><li>Flexible plan options and the ability to add airtime/data as needed</li><li>Variety of Tracfone branded (locked) phones available at subsidized prices (<a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html" target="_blank">List of Best Phones Under $100</a>)</li><li>Option to use almost any unlocked phone with Tracfone service</li><li>Manage your account online or on the app </li><li>No credit check required for activation</li><li>Option to purchase international calling time</li><li>Buy airtime and phones from many major retailers or a variety of online sources (Walmart, Amazon, etc.)</li><li>Unlimited carry-over for talk, text and data</li></ol><b>Bonus</b>: Get free airtime with <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/04/what-is-tracfone-rewards-get-free.html" target="_blank">Tracfone Rewards</a> (Sign up using our code and get 7,000 points!)</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The main benefit of Tracfone is that it is affordable and flexible. Plans are available for as low as $99/year, or even $15/mo for unlimited talk and text, and you can always switch to different airtime plans depending on your usage. Plus, airtime has unlimited carry-over, so what you don't use is automatically added to the next month.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tracfone is also very easy to get started using - just buy a phone (or bring your phone), buy an airtime card, and activate it. There are no contracts, credit checks or forms to fill out.</div><div><br /></div><div>But there are some drawbacks to Tracfone that we'll share now:</div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Cons of Tracfone Wireless Prepaid Service:</h3><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Poor customer service - often inconsistent, difficult to access and hard to understand sometimes</li><li>No unlimited data plans available and extra data is $10 per 1GB</li><li>Must purchase a year of service to get the best deal on new unlimited talk/text plans (prices range from $144 w/ no data, to $384 w/ 10GB per month)</li><li>Reduced network speeds during times of heavy network congestion</li><li>Few premium phone options compared to postpaid carriers</li><li>No international roaming options </li><li>Customers using AT&T or T-Mobile networks will likely have to <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-future-of-tracfone-in-2024.html" target="_blank">switch to Verizon's network</a> by the end of 2024.</li><li>Limited mobile hotspot capability.</li><li>Uncertain future due to Verizon acquiring Tracfone in 2021 (Verizon is working on consolidating the Tracfone family of brands)</li><li>Tracfone website can be buggy and hard to use</li><li>Must keep track of your airtime - if you run out, you will lose service until more airtime is added</li><li>Few new <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html" target="_blank">Tracfone promo codes</a> in recent years for customers to use when adding an airtime card to get free airtime. Tracfone seems to be phasing them out.</li></ol><div>One of the biggest complaints about Tracfone is their poor customers service. And while they have made a variety of changes and different ways to get support, there are still countless stories from customers spending hours, days or even weeks trying to fix a problem.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Additionally, with <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/09/verizon-to-buy-tracfone-what-you-need.html" target="_blank">Verizon acquiring Tracfone in 2021</a>, they will likely be shifting customers who are currently using AT&T or T-Mobile networks to Verizon's network by the end of 2024. And, Verizon is also planning to consolidate some of the Tracfone brands (such as Net10) in 2024 as well. We're not sure what this means for Tracfone yet.</div><div><br /></div><div>While Tracfone service can be very cheap, it can quickly get expensive for anyone who uses a lot of data. There is no unlimited data option, and additional data is $10 per 1GB. For those that use more than a couple GB per month, there might be some better options, like some of the ones we list in our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-alternatives-to-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Best Alternatives to Tracfone</a> post.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Is Tracfone a Good Deal in 2024?</h3><div>For light users who don't use a lot of data, or just need a phone as a backup, Tracfone can be an excellent deal and is the cheapest option we can find. For some moderate users who are good at keeping track of airtime usage, it can also be a great deal, especially with some of their unlimited talk/text cards.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tracfone recently updated their primary airtime options to offer a larger discount for those purchasing a year of service at a time. The $15/mo plan comes with unlimited talk/text but no data. If users purchase a year of that plan, it costs just $144, or $12/mo. To get any data, users have to bump up to $20/mo for 2GB data, $25 for 3GB, $30 for 5GB or $40 for 10GB per month. There are discounted prices for these plans when purchasing 3, 6 or 12 months at a time. This pricing model is very similar to Mint Mobile, but more expensive for the large amount of data.</div><div><br /></div><div>For those that use their phone more regularly, or especially use a lot of data, there are <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-alternatives-to-tracfone.html" target="_blank">alternatives to Tracfone</a> that offer a better deal for more data or even unlimited data. </div><div><br /></div><div>The bottom line is that Tracfone is a good deal for some people that learn to make it work for them, and are okay with the lack of good customer service. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">***</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="margin: 0px;">That's it for our Pros and Cons list. Leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions and also join us on <a data-blogger-escaped-target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer">Facebook</a> to connect with our growing community and get the latest info.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Don't miss out on our monthly list of <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">Tracfone Deals, Discounts and Sales</a> which also include unlocked phones and Tracfone smartphones.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Keep up with the latest in <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html">5G network access with Tracfone including 5G Coverage maps</a>! And a list of Tracfone 5G phones.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">If you're new to Tracfone, start with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide</a> which shares helpful information about how it all works.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">And finally view our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Code list</a> with codes to get discounts or free minutes when adding airtime!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Thanks for visiting!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-3465383752936131202023-12-28T16:35:00.003-06:002023-12-29T14:19:41.511-06:00The Future of Tracfone in 2024<h3 style="text-align: left;">Changes and Updates Coming to Tracfone in 2024</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmKFuQOxwBYXVEuLv3tcdWyTw6-bUPZkMj2fdEfo5rIUo7gUWyv1ZTYP32QlmFwb21Bigbqb-N3hWCIOsbUK05k3Z1pgClEtLN_VriHjU-NTWQtVse6MLYSdrgo21rDcOW_QhBq55jj9ynPyX4FC4ra6CKnVWJ5SR7fQCj97ifgOFohJLtlBVAcMAFGI/s660/TR%20future%20of%20tracfone%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tracfone updates and news 2024" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmKFuQOxwBYXVEuLv3tcdWyTw6-bUPZkMj2fdEfo5rIUo7gUWyv1ZTYP32QlmFwb21Bigbqb-N3hWCIOsbUK05k3Z1pgClEtLN_VriHjU-NTWQtVse6MLYSdrgo21rDcOW_QhBq55jj9ynPyX4FC4ra6CKnVWJ5SR7fQCj97ifgOFohJLtlBVAcMAFGI/w640-h426/TR%20future%20of%20tracfone%202024.jpg" title="changes to tracfone in 2024" width="640" /></a></div><br />A new year is here and 2024 is shaping up to be a year with big changes coming to Tracfone and other Tracfone brands now owned by Verizon. We will cover details on network changes, possible airtime card changes, and which brands Verizon may be shutting down.<p></p><p>Let's start with our top picks of best phones from Tracfone in 2023. These phones are still great picks in the new year, but we also expect Tracfone to offer newer options in the coming months. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Top Tracfone Smartphones of 2023:</h3><p>1. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a><br /></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-phone-1500-talktextdata-%26-accessories.product.E318451.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Pixel 6a</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a></p><p>Each of these top picks offer a good balance of performance, features and value. The Galaxy A14 5G is one of the cheapest options, and is often available for under $100 with an airtime bundle. </p><p>The Google Pixel 6a has the best processor and cameras, but comes at a higher price just over $200.</p><p>And finally the Moto G Power 5G 2023 brings a variety of great features at a surprisingly low price just over $100.</p><p>2023 saw quite a few good phones available from Tracfone, and we expect them to continue this trend in 2024 with more good options, and likely more phones available with <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/best-tracfone-plans-2023-cheapest-plans.html" target="_blank">airtime bundles which is the best deal on Tracfone</a>.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">What to Expect from Tracfone in 2024</h3><p><i><b><u>Network Changes Coming in 2024 for AT&T/T-Mobile Customers</u></b></i></p><p>When <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/09/verizon-to-buy-tracfone-what-you-need.html" target="_blank">Tracfone was acquired by Verizon</a> in 2021, many users worried that Verizon would quickly stop using AT&T and T-Mobile networks, forcing customers to switch to Verizon's network. However, an <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-approves-verizon-tracfone-transaction-conditions" target="_blank">agreement was made</a> at the time to maintain the current offering for at least 3 years. </p><p>That agreement ends in November 2024, meaning it is possible that Verizon will require any Tracfone customers who currently use AT&T or T-Mobile networks to switch to Verizon's network. For many users, this has already started, with Tracfone contacting users directly to offer Verizon SIM cards, or in some cases, service slowly getting shut off. </p><p>If you use Tracfone on either AT&T or T-Mobile networks, be aware that you may have to switch to using Verizon cell towers at the end of the year, either switching to a new SIM card if your phone is compatible, or switching to a new phone. Tracfone may offer devices to users who do not have a compatible phone. </p><p>We will share more information about this when it is available.</p><p><b><i><u>Airtime Cards and Service Plan Changes in 2024<br /></u></i></b></p><p>We may see changes to Tracfone's service plans in late 2024, as that is the end of a 3 year agreement to maintain existing plans made by Verizon. </p><p>It is hard to say what the changes would look like, as any drastic price increases would lead to a significant loss of customers. But looking at Verizon's rebranding of Total, we see they added more features, but increased the cost of all plans.</p><p>Tracfone has made small changes to some of their airtime cards - actually increasing the data for certain cards by a little in 2023, but otherwise has left them mostly alone. </p><p><u><b><i>Are Tracfone Promo Codes Going Away?</i></b></u></p><p>Tracfone Promo Codes are one of the most popular parts of Tracfone for many users as it is an easy way to get additional airtime for free with a simple promo code. However, since Verizon acquired Tracfone, few new promo codes have been available and they are mostly limited to basic airtime cards.</p><p>We don't know if Tracfone is completely phasing out promotional codes, or if they are just reducing the number of codes to help bring more focus to their rewards program.</p><p>It is disappointing that Tracfone has cut back so drastically on new promo codes, but we will continue to update the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html" target="_blank">promo code list</a> as long as there are available codes.</p><p><u><i><b>Verizon to Close or Rebrand Several Companies in the Tracfone Family of Brands in 2024<br /></b></i></u></p><p>We expect some major changes to some of the brands under Tracfone Net10 is one example, which is no longer allowing new activations and is actively promoting customers switch to Simple Mobile from the homepage of their website. It seems likely Verizon will shut down Net10 sometime after November 2024. </p><p>Page Plus and GoSmart also appear to be on the chopping block and don't seem to be allowing new users.</p><p>We don't expect Verizon to close Tracfone, but it also doesn't seem like any steps are being taken to improve Tracfone. In 2023 we noticed a wide range of customer complaints, from issues with the website and app not working, to rewards points going missing, and even losing service unexpectedly. </p><p>There are a lot of things we don't know, but we will continue to share information on any changes to Tracfone as they become available.</p><p>Tracfone is still one of the cheapest options for cell service, but there are <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-alternatives-to-tracfone.html" target="_blank">several alternatives</a> that may be worth checking out, especially for those that use a lot of data.</p><p>That concludes our look at TracFone in 2024. Leave a comment or head over to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> to share your thoughts or questions.</p><p>Don't miss out on the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">latest Deals and Discounts on Tracfone smartphones</a>.<br /><br />Also check out our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide to Tracfone</a> if you're new or just want to understand some of the basics of how it all works.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and Happy New Year!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-33383286463791549822023-12-13T19:57:00.000-06:002023-12-13T19:57:17.470-06:00Motorola Pros and Cons | Top 5 Motorola Phones on Tracfone<h3 style="text-align: left;">Motorola Smartphone Pros and Cons - Best Tracfone Moto Devices 2023</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9_7DlKFPQW08IwqCewiBPuZwBFMH6OS4WfpxjxMZFLVNF6LmCnLN0WFhEjh0wKgzabNkUJQRFVAdTLkEFRxzmHqzjeJrqqCQS8UyDnSHKNlAvSlxiczL6DcSM-yhMj0jQ_QeOw3fHXGAWzzW0pnhyphenhyphenMFN5SfPVOYjAdWg_YaPYUNWv3czfqIwuE6JVfU/s660/TR%20motorola%20pros%20and%20cons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best motorola smartphones from Tracfone" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9_7DlKFPQW08IwqCewiBPuZwBFMH6OS4WfpxjxMZFLVNF6LmCnLN0WFhEjh0wKgzabNkUJQRFVAdTLkEFRxzmHqzjeJrqqCQS8UyDnSHKNlAvSlxiczL6DcSM-yhMj0jQ_QeOw3fHXGAWzzW0pnhyphenhyphenMFN5SfPVOYjAdWg_YaPYUNWv3czfqIwuE6JVfU/w640-h426/TR%20motorola%20pros%20and%20cons.jpg" title="Tracfone motorola pros and cons list" width="640" /></a></div><br />Motorola smartphones have been a staple for many Tracfone users starting years ago when the first unlocked Moto G phones could be used on Tracfone BYOP, and continuing as Tracfone started offering subsidized Motorola phones directly.<p></p><p>Tracfone has released almost 20 different Motorola smartphones to use on their prepaid network and they continue to be a popular option for both locked and unlocked devices.</p><p>The phones offered by Tracfone tend to be less expensive and geared to budget-conscious consumers. Let's start with our pros and cons for these devices.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tracfone Motorola Smartphone Pros and Cons</h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Motorola Smartphone Pros:</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Inexpensive</li><li>Good Value</li><li>Long Battery life</li><li>Near stock Android experience</li><li>Good durability and build quality</li><li>Moto Actions and Gestures</li><li>Typically generous storage and expandable storage options</li><li>Standard 3.5mm headphone jack still included</li></ul><p></p><p>One of the main benefits of Motorola smartphones is the balance of cost with features, and they generally do a great job delivering excellent value. The versions released by Tracfone often come with a significant price discount compared to unlocked phones, helping keep the price below $200 for most new phones. Motorola phones also typically have a stock Android experience which many users prefer, and have good durability and build quality.</p><p>While the amount of storage varies from one phone model to another, their latest device in the Power line comes with 128GB internal storage plus expandable storage. Many of the phones in the Stylus lineup also feature 128GB storage. </p><p>Now for some of the drawbacks to Motorola phones from Tracfone.</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Motorola Smartphone Cons:</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Most phones lack NFC</li><li>Increase in bloatware in recent phones</li><li>Limited software update policy</li><li>Camera quality is mediocre in most cheaper phones</li><li>Slow battery charging speeds</li><li>Many Motorola phones are Tracfone come with only 4GB RAM</li></ul>To keep prices low, Motorola's budget phones often come with less powerful processors, lower resolution screens and mediocre cameras. This has led to some users purchasing Motorola's more mid-level devices (which come with better features) a year or two after they are released, when the price drops significantly. <p></p><p>Other drawbacks of Motorola include a lack of NFC on most of the phones released by Tracfone, limited Android update policy, and rather slow battery charging speeds.</p><p>We generally consider Motorola phones to be a great option, especially some of the devices that have a good balance of performance and price. However, some recent phones from Samsung, like the A14 5G, as well as Tracfone offering the Pixel 6a, have brought some good competition.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Top 5 Motorola Smartphones from Tracfone</h3><p>The best Motorola phones offer a good balance of price and performance, and should handle common tasks such as web browsing, social media apps, and even some gaming. Below are the best of Motorola for 2023 and follow the links for more information.</p><p><b>1. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a><br />2. <a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-moto-g-stylus-ii-5g-1500-talktextdata.product.E311598.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 5G 2022</a><br />3. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/moto-g-stylus-2022-xt2211dl-tracfone.html" target="">Moto G Stylus 2022</a><br />4. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/06/moto-g-power-2022-xt2165dl-tracfone.html" target="">Moto G Power 2022</a><br />5. <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/11/moto-g-stylus-2023-xt2317dl-tracfone.html" target="">Moto G Stylus 2023</a></b></p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Top 5 Unlocked Motorola Smartphones</h3>Using unlocked phones on Tracfone is very popular and these are the top phones.<p></p><p><b>1. <a href="https://amzn.to/3ToP8OK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motorola Edge 2023</a> </b>(unlocked)<br /><b>2. </b><a href="https://amzn.to/3v56yW9" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 5G 2023</a><b> </b>(unlocked)<br /><b>3. </b><a href="https://amzn.to/3uTY7Nn" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a> (unlocked)<br /><b>4. </b><a href="https://amzn.to/3tq9iwV" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 2022</a> (unlocked)<br /><b>5. </b><a href="https://amzn.to/47TWCxy" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 2023</a> (unlocked)</p><p>With unlocked phones from Motorola, there are a few more options, and many of them come with more RAM, of 6GB or more, which will help with multitasking.</p><p>That concludes our pros and cons and top Motorola smartphone picks. We hope this information was helpful.</p><p>Leave a comment or join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" rel="" target="">Facebook</a> to share our thoughts and keep up with all the latest posts, news and other info.<br /><br />Looking for more smartphone options? Check out the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/10/10-best-android-smartphones-from.html">10 Best Tracfone Android smartphones</a> or have a look at our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html">Top Smartphones under $100 from Tracfone</a>.<br /><br />Don't miss out on the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">latest Deals and Discounts on Tracfone smartphones</a>.<br /><br />Also check out our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide to Tracfone</a> if you're new or just want to understand some of the basics of how it all works.</p><p>Thanks for visiting!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-61319285375315934642023-12-07T18:01:00.003-06:002024-01-03T19:54:53.183-06:00Tracfone Smartphone Deals List - December 2023<h3 style="text-align: left;">Best Sales and Deals for Tracfone Smartphones December 2023</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RG4cEiOTKqb15ovt-xA1CU5cS1OzPfGY-wfLO3VkVZigG7CumJ0HCQKHC8o0tz41ivI1yQmE1FZL3t6x3z0NAHoIx4odAkaWG0MsZT9WGbmPsGy3RbVgEwRydf1td7HAP4CssbVyIuyvo-FDEsL25BKEhEAXeyivqOwHT8VB6s9VjZ0zSlcIrEObueQ/s660/TR%20deals%20and%20sales%20december%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="best tracfone deals 2023" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="660" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RG4cEiOTKqb15ovt-xA1CU5cS1OzPfGY-wfLO3VkVZigG7CumJ0HCQKHC8o0tz41ivI1yQmE1FZL3t6x3z0NAHoIx4odAkaWG0MsZT9WGbmPsGy3RbVgEwRydf1td7HAP4CssbVyIuyvo-FDEsL25BKEhEAXeyivqOwHT8VB6s9VjZ0zSlcIrEObueQ/w640-h388/TR%20deals%20and%20sales%20december%202023.jpg" title="Tracfone smartphone deals and sales 2023" width="640" /></a></div><br />We all want the biggest deals and to save money, and that is especially true when buying an expensive new smartphone. Plus, there are so many different places to buy Tracfone devices from these days, how do you know where to find the best deal?<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin: 0px;">We are here to help! With the list of best prices on recent Tracfone smartphones and even unlocked devices! </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices, bundles and deals change often online and every month we gather the best prices on popular Tracfone smartphones and provide the updated deals to our readers below. Some of these deals include airtime bundles, and others just the phone. (The best value usually includes airtime bundles!).</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices and availability change quickly, and we update this list as often as we can. If you are looking for a new phone, also check out our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">List of the Latest Tracfone Smartphones</a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We've included several smartphones just released on Tracfone last month!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Best Deals on Tracfone Smartphones - Updated for December 2023</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">These are the lowest prices from around the web on some of the latest and greatest smartphones from Tracfone.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) - $145 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128, 5G network compatible, Snapdragon 695 processor</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-moto-g-stylus-ii-5g-1500-talktextdata.product.E311598.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> (limited time deal)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Google Pixel 6a - $219 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.1" screen, 128GB internal storage, 6GB RAM, Tensor processor, dual 12MP cameras and 5G</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-smartphone-unlimited-talk-text-%26-access.product.E319419.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> ($200 value) ($239)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/285401907980?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&mkcid=1&mkscid=101&itemid=285401907980&targetid=1530885249328&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9032759&poi=&campaignid=20394031610&mkgroupid=150251235486&rlsatarget=pla-1530885249328&abcId=9317245&merchantid=114739549&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA__IrlGnytL0w6KBittU0kdv2jzXtRTpsah0JAl5QqGiKqb3E1aUNyEBoCCV4QAvD_BwE&siteid=0&campid=5337599678&toolid=20008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus (2022) - $125</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage, (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/moto-g-stylus-2022-xt2211dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Stylus</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NQHdFY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) - $119</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/128 GB internal storage, 5G network access, great battery life. (Read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Power 5G</a>)</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-motorola-moto-g-power-5g-128gb-cdma-smartphone-blue/-/A-88685244?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000113785673&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2Ba064R0000150BN9QAM-Tracfone_SimpleMobile_Q3_2023-1019497&adgroup=PLA_Tracfone&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=c&location=1015582&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYRgWvlZAyUvmeeq4tQwnTg8qWXMn8zjyBYd0c30s-2L76nd-AzKH7kaAkPeEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target </a>(Discount available for new activations)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48HWDES" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (on sale for $99)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A14 5G - $89</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.6" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 5G network access, NFC, newly released (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Galaxy A14 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-66-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g%2C-1500-talktextdata-w-accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=NAVLIST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-66%22-Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G%2C-1500-TalkTextData-w-Accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power (2022) - $69</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage, (Read our full review of the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/06/moto-g-power-2022-xt2165dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 2022</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48m0WFN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A03s - $49</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage, (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/10/samsung-galaxy-a03s-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Galaxy A03s Review</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3rRnL0N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-samsung-galaxy-a03s-4g-32gb-cdma-smartphone-black/-/A-86100140" target="_blank">Target</a> | <a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-samsung-galaxy-a03-smartphone-2-pack-w-1500-talktextdata.product.E311594.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN 2-pack w/ airtime bundle $99</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A54 5G - $279</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.4" Super AMOLED touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/07/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-s546vl-review.html" target="_blank">review of the A54 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-64-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-phone-w-unlimited-talk-%26-text-plan.product.E320322.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZOICC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Play 2023 - $73</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3GB RAM/32GB storage, newly released (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/moto-g-play-2023-xt2271dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Play 2023</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-Moto-G-Play-4G-Phone-with-1500-TalkTextData-%26-Accessories.product.E319414.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC w/ airtime bundle</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 2023 - $99 (price drop)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, Android 13, newly released</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/moto-g-stylus-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone Website</a></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Deals on Unlocked Smartphones (For Tracfone BYOP)</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) (Unlocked) - $199 ($100 off)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 6 GB RAM/256 GB storage, 5G network compatible</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/424RzqW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">That concludes our deals and sales list and hope these help you get the best price on a new smartphone!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions and also join us on <a data-blogger-escaped-target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer">Facebook</a> to connect with our growing community and get the latest info.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We just shared our thoughts on whether <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/are-alcatel-zte-or-tcl-smartphones-from.html" target="_blank">Alcatel, TCL and ZTE phones from Tracfone are any good</a>, and some of the information we share might be surprising.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">All the phones in our list above are VoLTE capable according to Tracfone, but you may want to take a look at updates to our post about <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/05/tracfone-closing-3g-cdma-network-phones.html">Tracfone Closing their 3G CDMA network</a> and how it may affect you.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Keep up with the latest in <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html">5G network access with Tracfone including 5G Coverage maps</a>! And a list of Tracfone 5G phones.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">If you're new to Tracfone, start with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide</a> which shares helpful information about how it all works or we just created, The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/tracfone-10-most-common-questions.html" target="_blank">10 Most Common Tracfone Questions Answered</a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">And finally don't miss out on our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Code list</a> with many different codes to get free minutes when adding airtime!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Thanks for visiting!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-36896686622136473912023-12-06T18:51:00.001-06:002023-12-06T18:51:56.831-06:00BLU Smartphones from Tracfone - Pros and Cons<h3 style="text-align: left;"> List of BLU Smartphones from Tracfone</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKY6B0h9op7aFcfNr3WuOk8RqD4-qMbQbqmb6EMLCb_dcEzjpG2muSnZ_4c2kCMvE2q4pGE3rS-jAyX6qGliyhnFXSAfNkUtYsoVvJjRvcjWNOetxR_8L-UZ7tH7IjCqkA7xE59NdDur4puxQ0M6dVi_dcGKnHD0usvRXzAmxU8VCH8-_SZuxsg4vzM5Y/s660/TR%20blu%20smartphones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLU smartphones tracfone" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKY6B0h9op7aFcfNr3WuOk8RqD4-qMbQbqmb6EMLCb_dcEzjpG2muSnZ_4c2kCMvE2q4pGE3rS-jAyX6qGliyhnFXSAfNkUtYsoVvJjRvcjWNOetxR_8L-UZ7tH7IjCqkA7xE59NdDur4puxQ0M6dVi_dcGKnHD0usvRXzAmxU8VCH8-_SZuxsg4vzM5Y/w640-h426/TR%20blu%20smartphones.jpg" title="BLU Smartphones pros and cons" width="640" /></a></div><br />BLU smartphones are an affordable option for a cell phone and Tracfone Wireless offers a variety of their phones at subsidized prices while also allowing unlocked BLU phones to be used on their prepaid network as well.<p></p><p>The phones from BLU have gained more popularity recently as they have become more widely available and are offered by more carriers. Are they worth it? Are they a good deal? And which phones does Tracfone offer? We'll share all that information here. Let's start with the pros and cons.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">BLU Smartphones from Tracfone Pros and Cons</h3><p><b>BLU Smartphone Pros:<br /></b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Very inexpensive</li><li>Smaller size than many budget phones</li></ul><p></p><p><b>BLU Smartphone Cons:<br /></b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Specs are not very impressive (for Tracfone locked devices)</li><li>Cheap screen</li><li>Poor camera quality</li><li>Older design aesthetic </li><li>Performance is often slow and laggy</li><li>Limited software updates</li></ul><p></p><p>If you are looking for a basic smartphone, BLU offers several from Tracfone at very affordable prices. But the phones come with few exciting features and limited performance that tend to make them suitable to only calling, texting and some limited other activities. </p><p>There are quite a few more capable smartphones from Tracfone that are still reasonably priced. Take a look at our list of the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html" target="_blank">best cheap phones from Tracfone under $100</a> for more options.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">About BLU Smartphones</h3><div>BLU Products is a private American company based out of Miami, FL that specializes in affordable mobile devices. They were founded in 2009, and have sold more than 60 million devices since then. The name BLU, stands for Bold Like Us, and they generally have bright, bold styles and colors.</div><div><br /></div><div>BLU phones have been very popular in Latin America, and have been gaining more popularity in the US. Their business model focuses on keeping phones at the most affordable price points possible for the specs of the device. </div><div><br /></div><div>BLU has faced a variety of privacy concerns over the years, culminating with a settlement with the FTC in 2018 over <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/04/mobile-phone-maker-blu-reaches-settlement-ftc-over-deceptive-privacy-data-security-claims" target="_blank">Deceptive Privacy and Data Security Claims</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>The issues that plagued the company in earlier years seem to have been straightened out, as there haven't been any big issues in recent years. </div><div><br /></div><div>Some of BLU's popular devices include the <a href="https://amzn.to/3PtnrjK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bold N2</a> and the <a href="https://amzn.to/3W6WUuu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLU F91 5G</a> that offer some higher-end specs and features at only about $200. Tracfone only offers a few of BLU's smartphones, but many of their phones can also be used unlocked with the Tracfone 'Bring Your Own Phone' program.</div><div><br /></div><div>(Learn more about <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/08/tracfone-smartphone-vs-unlocked.html" target="_blank">Unlocked phones vs Tracfone locked phones</a>)</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">List of BLU Smartphones</h3><div>The BLU smartphones available from Tracfone are primarily the cheapest of BLU's lineup, and range in price from $29 to $119. </div><div><br /></div><div>This list is organized with the most recent BLU phones listed first.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>BLU Smartphones from Tracfone:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/11/blu-view-4-b135dl-tracfone-smartphone.html" target="_blank">BLU View 4</a></li><li><a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/10/blu-view-speed-5g-b1550vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">BLU View Speed 5G</a></li><li><a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/blu-view-3-b140dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">BLU View 3</a></li><li><a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/12/blu-view-2-b131dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">BLU View 2</a></li><li>BLU View Mega</li><li>BLU View 1</li></ul><div>Follow the links for our reviews of each phone.</div></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Are BLU Smartphones Worth It?</h3>While the BLU phones available from Tracfone lack exciting features, they are very affordable. The BLU View 4 has Android 12, and is just $29, but we wouldn't suggest using it for more than occasional calling and texting, because the processor,, RAM and storage are rather limited.</div><div><br /></div><div>The BLU View Speed 5G also offers Android 12, and comes with more RAM, storage and an improved processor, as well as 5G network connectivity. But the retail price is over $100 and there are a number of better smartphones available from Tracfone at similar or lower prices.</div><div><br /></div><div>BLU's unlocked smartphones are a little more enticing, with a variety of newer features, large screens, powerful processors and a price tag much lower than many comparable devices. However, BLU offers limited software updates, meaning whatever Android version the phone comes with, it likely won't get any new updates. </div><div><br /></div><div>Additionally, some users still complain about issues with laggy performance and buggy software with the unlocked phones from BLU and it seems that they have not done enough to produce a quality product.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bottom line is, if you don't mind some potential issues, or just want a cheap phone, the affordability of BLU smartphones is a huge plus and may be worth it for some users.</div><div><br /></div><div><h3><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Got questions? share it down in the comments or head over to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page to join the conversation!</p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more on the basics of Tracfone, visit our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Beginners Guide</a>.</p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Also take a look at our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html">List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100!</a></p><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><p>Finally, learn how to <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">Make your Airtime Last Longer</a> and also check out our recent post on <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-data-works-on-tracfone-android.html">How Data works with Tracfone</a>.<br /></p><p>Thanks for visiting!</p></div></h3></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-56580795999079470422023-11-22T11:00:00.002-06:002023-11-27T14:17:53.460-06:00Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals List for Tracfone 2023<h3 style="text-align: left;">Tracfone Black Friday Deals for 2023 - Save on New Smartphones and Unlocked Devices</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBY5SE6y-vPZHCSjmPHe_OOY1aeNwB2XwMDiLQzFYJj11LEcrJOsuMcHXY2i_QPApY6O8uGrVH8uv1zWtZadQNkcKt7S0Rj73sdPXYy3JBZ5nplxPCvFc_6KDf4Bv4SCIujea72P0_izCtTpmSKTTrVXMPPy7QDG6baA9mAtfstOlgRDRDUrTnyKFm5Kg/s660/TR%20Black%20friday%20deals%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tracfone black friday deals 2023" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="660" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBY5SE6y-vPZHCSjmPHe_OOY1aeNwB2XwMDiLQzFYJj11LEcrJOsuMcHXY2i_QPApY6O8uGrVH8uv1zWtZadQNkcKt7S0Rj73sdPXYy3JBZ5nplxPCvFc_6KDf4Bv4SCIujea72P0_izCtTpmSKTTrVXMPPy7QDG6baA9mAtfstOlgRDRDUrTnyKFm5Kg/w640-h388/TR%20Black%20friday%20deals%202023.jpg" title="Tracfone Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>Black Friday has become not only the biggest shopping and discount time in America with huge deals on many products but especially electronics, it's also now a month long sales event! The deals don't just last for a day anymore, all major retail stores start offering sales weeks before, and continuing beyond Cyber Monday in some cases!</p><p>We are gathering the best Black Friday deals for Tracfone with discounts on smartphones, airtime bundles, unlocked phones and more! Plus we're including the cyber Monday deals which also showcase some special online discounts.<br /><br />More and more deals are available online and you can shop from the comfort of your home. We're tracking down and sharing all the best prices for Tracfone devices, unlocked phones, and related products!</p><p>If you're looking for the latest phones from Tracfone, see our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">Latest List of Tracfone Smartphones</a>. And if you want to learn more about how Tracfone prepaid service works, take a look at our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide to Tracfone</a>.<br /><br />Now for the deals!</p><h3>Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2023 Tracfone Deals</h3><p><b>Tracfone.com<br /></b><a href="https://www.tracfone.com/deals/black-friday" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Ad</a><br /><a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/moto-g-play" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Play</a> - $49<br /><a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> - $89<br /><a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-a03s-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A03s</a> - $29<br /></p><p><b>Amazon<br /></b><a href="https://amzn.to/3gSRDrg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Ad</a> <br /><a href="https://amzn.to/40QuwQV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a> (Tracfone) - $79 ($40 off)<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3sGZH4F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> (Tracfone) - $89<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3sR35K9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a> (unlocked) - $100 off<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/40KpgOQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 5G 2023</a> (unlocked) - $149 off<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/49HNe1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Pixel Phones (Unlocked)</a> up to 25% off</p><p><b>eBay<br /></b><a href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Black-Friday/bn_7114025973?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337599678&toolid=20008&mkevt=1" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Deals</a><br /><a href="https://ebay.us/v8ewN4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 2022</a> w/ airtime bundle - $99</p><p><b>HSN<br /></b><a href="https://www.hsn.com/shop/black-friday/19594" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Deals</a><br /><a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/motorola-moto-g-stylus-ii-68-fhd-tracfone-with-1500-min/20492435" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 2022</a> w/ airtime bundle - $99<br /><a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/tracfone-moto-g-stylus-5g-68-max-vision-w1500-min-talk-/20576563" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 5G 2021</a> w/ airtime bundle - $59<br /><a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung-galaxy-a13-65-hd-5g-tracfone-w1500-mintextdata3/20727027" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A13 5G</a> w/ airtime bundle - $59<br /><a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung-galaxy-tracfone-2-pack-a03s-65-hd-bundle/21038364" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A03s 2-pack</a> w/ airtime bundle - $99<br /><a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/motorola-moto-g-power-ii-65-hd-tracfone-with-1500-minte/20492399" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Power 2022</a> w/ airtime bundle - $59</p><p><b>QVC</b><br /><a href="https://www.qvc.com/content/holiday/black-friday-sale.html" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Deals</a><br /><a href="https://www.qvc.com/qvc.product.E311598.html?colorId=012&sizeId=000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 5G 2022</a> w/ airtime bundle - $132<br /><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-phone-1500-talktextdata-%26-accessories.product.E318451.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Pixel 6a</a> w/ airtime bundle - $219<br /><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-682-tcl-30-xl-smartphone-1500-talktextdata.product.E308493.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TCL 30XL</a> w/ airtime bundle - $169<br /><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-66-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g%2C-1500-talktextdata-w-accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=NAVLIST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> w/ airtime bundle - $99<br /><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-64-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-phone-w-unlimited-talk-%26-text-plan.product.E320322.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A54 5G</a> w/ airtime bundle - $279</p><p><b>Walmart</b><br /><a href="https://www.walmart.com/shop/deals/black-friday" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Ad</a> (sneak peak available)<br /><a href="https://www.walmart.com/shop/deals/cell-phones-and-wearable-tech/all-cell-phones?povid=APP_browse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop all Cell Phone Deals</a> (Straight Talk, Total and More)</p><p><b>Target</b><br /><a href="https://www.target.com/c/target-black-friday/-/N-5q0f2" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Ad</a><br /><a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-64gb-cdma-smartphone-black/-/A-88685243#lnk=sametab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> - $89<br /><a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-samsung-galaxy-a03s-4g-32gb-cdma-smartphone-black/-/A-86100140#lnk=sametab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A03s</a> - $49<br /><a href="https://www.target.com/p/google-pixel-7a-5g-unlocked-128gb-smartphone/-/A-89148485?preselect=88503713#lnk=sametab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Pixel 7a 5G (Unlocked)</a> - $374<br /><a href="https://www.target.com/p/motorola-moto-g-5g-2023-unlocked-128gb/-/A-89457939?preselect=88685011#lnk=sametab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G 5G 2023 (Unlocked)</a> - $199</p><p><b>BestBuy</b><br /><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/electronics/black-friday/pcmcat225600050002.c" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Ad</a><br /><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-pixel-7a-5g-128gb-unlocked-sea/6539925.p?skuId=6539925" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Pixel 7a 5G (Unlocked)</a> - $374</p><p><b>Costco</b><br /><a href="https://www.costco.com/black-friday.html" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Ad</a></p><p><b>Newegg</b><br /><a href="https://www.newegg.com/Black-Friday-Price-Protection/EventSaleStore/ID-10475" target="_blank">Link to Black Friday Ad</a> </p><p>We will be constantly updating this list through Black Friday and Cyber Monday so check back often. Also join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for deal updates, news and if you have questions, send us a message there.</p><p>Get all the best <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html" target="">Tracfone Promo Codes</a> for free airtime when adding a regular or smartphone card to your phone.<br /><br />For more helpful posts by us see <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-check-your-tracfone-airtime.html">Four Ways to Check your Tracfone Airtime</a> (including several bonus options) or learn how to <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">Make your Airtime Last Longer!</a></p><p>Thanks for visiting!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-78105442846406178142023-11-21T15:31:00.000-06:002023-11-21T15:31:02.689-06:00Moto G Stylus 2023 (XT2317DL) Tracfone Review<h3 style="text-align: left;">Tracfone Moto G Stylus 2023 Review, Specs and Features</h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRCq2YuMZaLPW431k_KmRh4yAwNBiszoMKRPijTE7NY3Ayq4syAR1k5I71xcp_drjVB3XxhJUyY1FOtR1KOUlfNN8INmeSfi2hHL289okOIu-g2uiraJv9dLoA5n0U2vjEU0JwC-dOalYTJTVThpyBSuCA5NuPlw28EwoKzUGWIrRaLRTmJSmKrs_0Yg/s660/TR%20moto%20g%20stylus%202023%20review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tracfone moto g stylus 2023" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRCq2YuMZaLPW431k_KmRh4yAwNBiszoMKRPijTE7NY3Ayq4syAR1k5I71xcp_drjVB3XxhJUyY1FOtR1KOUlfNN8INmeSfi2hHL289okOIu-g2uiraJv9dLoA5n0U2vjEU0JwC-dOalYTJTVThpyBSuCA5NuPlw28EwoKzUGWIrRaLRTmJSmKrs_0Yg/w640-h426/TR%20moto%20g%20stylus%202023%20review.jpg" title="Tracfone Moto G Stylus 2023 Review" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Stylus offers a 6.5" HD screen with 90hrz refresh rate, 64GB storage, 4GB RAM, Octa-core processor and Android 13. It also features 2 day battery life thanks to the 5,000 mAh battery, and a water repellant design.<p></p><p>Motorola released the 2023 Stylus about mid way through the year, with Tracfone offering a locked version at subsidized pricing not long after. The Stylus line of phones have been a popular choice for many users, typically offering a large touchscreen, long battery life and detachable stylus.</p><p>Tracfone offers a number of Motorola phones, including the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a>, Moto G Play 2023 and quite a few models from past years. </p><p>Before we get any farther, here are the quick facts for the 2023 Stylus.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Moto G Stylus 2023 Pros and Cons</h4><p><u><i>What we Like:<br /></i></u>-Under $100 from Tracfone<br />-Android 13<br />-90hrz screen refresh rate<br />-Headphone jack</p><p><i><u>What we Don't Like:<br /></u></i>-Sluggish processor<br />-No NFC or 5G<br />-Mediocre cameras<br />-Mediocre screen</p><p>This years' Stylus angles more towards affordability, and less towards performance and features. It lacks NFC and 5G network capability, features we are seeing included in many phones at this price, and the processor is a little underpowered for gaming. The 2023 Stylus does still include a handful of great features, like a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, fingerprint reader, fast screen refresh rate and latest Android OS. </p><p>In the past, the Stylus phones have been more performance oriented compared to the popular Moto G Power line, which were more budget focused. That has flipped in 2023, with the Power getting the better processor (and 5G capability), but the Stylus offering a lower price. </p><p>There is a <a href="https://amzn.to/49Q3EF0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5G version of the 2023 Stylus</a>, but it is not available from Tracfone at this time and does have a much higher price. </p><p>Let's see full list of features from the new Power below.</p><h3>Tracfone Moto G Stylus 2023 (XT2317DL) Features and Specs</h3><p><i>Below are the features followed by the technical specs</i><br /></p><ul><li>Android 13</li><li>4G LTE compatible (Verizon)</li><li>Access to the Google Play Store with over 1 Million Apps</li><li>WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac</li><li>GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO</li><li>Bluetooth 5</li><li>Alarm Clock</li><li>MP3 Player</li><li>Standard 3.5mm headphone jack</li><li>Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting</li><li>SMS/MMS</li><li>USB Type-C 2.0 connection</li><li>USB Charger (15W charging speed)</li><li>Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass</li><li>Water-repellent design</li><li>Hearing Aid Compatible</li></ul><p><b>Moto G Stylus 2023 (XT2317DL) Specs</b><br /><b>Size:</b> 6.41 x 2.92 x 0.36 in (6.88 oz)<br /><b>Camera:</b> Dual Rear Camera: 50MP, 2MP (macro) and 8MP front camera<br /><b>Screen:</b> 6.5" HD IPS LCD screen with 720x1600 resolution (288 ppi) and 90hz refresh rate<br /><b>Processor:</b> Octa-core (MediaTek Helio G85) Processor<br /><b>Memory:</b> 4 GB<br /><b>Storage:</b> 64 GB and dedicated MicroSDXC card slot<br /><b>Battery:</b> 5,000 mAh with about 36 hrs usage time (non-removable)</p><p><b>About Motorola<br /></b>Motorola has a long history and was originally founded as an American telecommunications company back in 1928. In 2011, after several years of significant losses and challenges, the company was split and the mobile phone segment of the company was sold to Google. Two years later, the Motorola mobile phone segment was sold again, this time to Lenovo.</p><p>During the ownership by Google, the popular Moto G line was first released, as an unlocked, budget smartphone that still packed features to keep up with all the daily needs of users. Since transitioning to Lenovo, the Moto G line has continued with a number of variations released each year.<br /><br />Many <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Tracfone BYOP</a> users are very familiar with the Motorola brand as it has released a number of low cost unlocked phones capable of being used with Tracfone going back to the original Moto G. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3NdJaeL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moto G Power 2023 is available unlocked</a> and can be used with any service provider.<br /></p><p>The 2023 Stylus is lowering the retail price, but keeping the large battery, detachable stylus, and classic Motorola experience. Is this enough for consumers to buy? Let's get to the full review.</p><h3>Tracfone Moto G Stylus 2023 Review</h3><div><b>Touschreen</b><br />Motorola offers a 6.5" HD IPS LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate on the 2023 Stylus. This size screen is quite common on many phones, but the screen resolution of 720x1600 is a little disappointing The 2022 Stylus had a larger, 6.8" screen with full HD resolution (and also a $100 higher retail price).</div><div><br /></div><div>The pixel density is about 270ppi, meaning images and text are not as sharp as on a higher resolution screen. A pixel density closer to 400ppi would help improve the sharpness, and this would also come with a higher price tag. The screen ratio is a relatively common 20:9, and the screen to body ratio of about 85%, which is about average, and indicates the bezels on the front of the phone are not too significant. </div><div><br /></div><div>The screen on the Stylus lineup has generally been a big selling point, with previous generations offering large, full HD screens. But Motorola is trimming costs with the 2023 model, and the touchscreen suffers a little. It is not a bad screen at all, but the brightness is not the best in sunlight, and the resolution is on the low end.</div><div><br /></div><div>For a better screen, consider the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a>, or the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> which each offer full HD screens.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtrpnhrLSqWbYQ-lC7qX1j8c0bq5yZ3jaL2vSPVBFYpELDUrYTWgpoSHYTehtP29TVVD9tqDHDx3mgeQhrI-KguRE1fSRuBBVfN8-RZ4zHtaINaERyCVvLg94JKZZk79bbv_XPNOGNL83RNfOepjJg3lKXcpZB8o3llbEP_O1tayBs55rzb0g9al4yvc/s660/TR%20moto%20g%20stylus%202023%20review%20front%20side%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tracfone review motorola stylus 2023" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtrpnhrLSqWbYQ-lC7qX1j8c0bq5yZ3jaL2vSPVBFYpELDUrYTWgpoSHYTehtP29TVVD9tqDHDx3mgeQhrI-KguRE1fSRuBBVfN8-RZ4zHtaINaERyCVvLg94JKZZk79bbv_XPNOGNL83RNfOepjJg3lKXcpZB8o3llbEP_O1tayBs55rzb0g9al4yvc/w640-h426/TR%20moto%20g%20stylus%202023%20review%20front%20side%20back.jpg" title="Moto G Stylus 2023 Tracfone Review XT2317DL" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Performance - Storage, RAM and Processor<br /></b>64GB internal storage, 4GB RAM and a Mediatek Helio G85 octa-core processor provide the performance specifications on the Moto G Stylus. There is also a dedicated MicroSD card slot for additional external storage, which is a great feature on budget phones. </div><div><br /></div><div>The performance on the 2023 Stylus is just okay. The G85 processor it comes with is a few years old, and actually older than the processor (G88) on the 2022 Stylus, which doesn't seem to make any sense other than Motorola really trying to keep the price down. The G85 processor does have similar performance to the G88 processor in the 2022 Stylus. </div><div><br /></div><div>If we compare the G85 to the Mediatek Dimensity 700 processor in the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> (which is also an older processor), however, the G85 is less powerful and does not include 5G network capability. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Moto G Stylus 2023 is not intended for serious gaming or resource intensive apps. The performance is adequate for most activities, such as texting, social media apps, and browsing the web, but it will feel a little leggy at times and multiple applications running simultaneously. </div><div><br /></div><div>For better performance, consider the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a> or the Google Pixel 6a.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Camera</b></div><div>A dual rear camera setup featuring a 50MP main sensor, and 2MP macro lens comes with the 2023 stylus. And while Motorola is not known for their camera performance, the main camera is pretty good in daylight and offers the standard variety of features such as HDR, panorama and LED flash.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the front is a single, 8MP selfie cam that captures adequate images and video. </div><div><br /></div><div>These cameras do not 'wow' like those on a Google Pixel device or an iPhone, but for a phone at this price, they get the job done.</div><div><br /></div><div>Both the front and rear cameras can shoot 1080p video at 30fps, while the rear camera can also shoot 60fps. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Battery Life</b></div><div>Motorola's budget phones are well known for their excellent battery performance and the 2023 Stylus continues that trend with up to 2 days on a single charge thanks to a 5,000mAh battery. Recharging speeds of up to 15W are capable via a USB Type C 2.0 connection and there is no wireless charging available.</div><div><br /></div><div>The advertised talk time is 20 hours with standby about 15 days. The Stylus does not have the most power efficient processor, and as a result the battery life does suffer slightly.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Android OS<br /></b>It is nice to see Android 13 included with the Stylus and it offers a number of performance and security updates over the previous versions. Motorola's update policy is not the best, with just one major update (to Android 14) planned for somewhere down the road when it becomes available. Samsung has a much better update policy, for those planning to keep the phone for more than a few years.</div><div><p>Android 13 builds on Android 12's major 'material you' update with several additional features including auto-theming icons, expanded color theming options, and some alternative lock screen options. There are also some increased privacy and security controls.</p><div>Motorola generally keeps the Android OS clean and close to stock, something most users prefer. There is, however, some bloatware included, that will take a little time to uninstall and we're not thrilled to see it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Most devices getting released in 2023 have Android 13, with the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/moto-g-play-2023-xt2271dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Play</a> a notable exception, offering the older, Android 12.</div><div><br /></div><div>Grab the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/06/best-apps-for-tracfone-android-users.html">best apps for Tracfone users in our full list</a>.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Design</b></div><div>The look and feel of the Moto G Stylus 2023 is more polished than the price point would indicate, and despite the plastic exterior, it has a solid construction and looks sleek and modern. </div><div><br /></div><div>All of the connection ports are located on the bottom of the phone, with the standard 3.5mm headphone jack, USB charging port, and detachable stylus. There is also a single speaker located at the bottom, which produces mediocre sound at best. On the right side of the phone is the power and volume rockers, and the power button doubles as the fingerprint sensor very effectively. </div><div><br /></div><div>Much of the design will be familiar to those who have had a recent Motorola device, and while a case or cover would be recommended, the phone does come with a water repellent design for casual splashes.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Conclusion</b></div><div>The 2023 Moto G Stylus brings basic but capable features along with an updated Android OS experience into a price point with a lot of competition. Lacking features such as NFC and 5G network capability will cause some potential buyers to look elsewhere. Possibly at the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> which includes both features and a similar price.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Tracfone version of the Stylus does come at a very enticing retail price of $99 (originally released at $149), but again, there is plenty of competition from not only other brands, but also from other more capable Motorola phones. Both the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Motor G Power 5G 2023</a> and the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/moto-g-stylus-2022-xt2211dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus 2022</a> are available for a little over $100, and offer some significant improvements in the screen and storage. Plus the Power has 5G network capability and a much more powerful processor.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bottom line:</b> With so much competition, the only reason to choose the 2023 Stylus over the other options we have mentioned would be if the detachable stylus is a top feature. And even then, there are several other options to choose from, specifically the 2022 Stylus.</div><div><br /></div><div><h3>Where to Buy the Moto G Stylus 2023 from Tracfone</h3><p>Find the Moto G Power online from the retailers below:</p><p>Get the Tracfone Moto G Stylus (2023) from <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tracfone-Motorola-Moto-G-Stylus-4G-2023-64GB-Blue-Prepaid-Smartphone-Locked-to-Tracfone-Wireless/2766303989" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a> - $99</p><p>Get the Tracfone Moto G Stylus (2023) from <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/moto-g-stylus-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone</a> list price $99</p><p>Unlocked Moto G Stylus (2023) available on <a href="https://amzn.to/3Rbuxfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p><b>Moto G Power 5G User Manual and Device Tutorials</b></p><p>Get the most from your phone with the <a href="https://kms-assets.tracapis.com/assets/products/product-assets/moto%20g%20stylus%20-%202023.NA%20Retail.UG.en-US.SSC8D80690-A.pdf" target="_blank">Moto G Stylus User Manual</a> and <a href="https://kms-assets.tracapis.com/assets/products/product-assets/MTXT2317DL_Eng_F.pdf" target="_blank">Device Tutorials</a> from Tracfone.</p><p>If you are new to Tracfone, <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Start with our Beginners Guide</a>!<br /><br />Join us over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for the latest news and posts or send us a message for more direct help questions.<br /><br />Take a look at some of our recent posts, including a <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">Guide for Making your Airtime Last Longer</a> and <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-data-works-on-tracfone-android.html">Everything you Need to Know about Data Cards</a>.<br /><br />And don't miss out on the best <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">Tracfone Deals, Discounts and Sales</a>!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=byop-tr-20&language=en_US&l=li3&o=1&a=B07Y5R5W3J" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-73866744942056692402023-11-09T19:57:00.002-06:002023-11-14T15:53:48.437-06:00Tracfone My Account App - How To Guide and Troubleshooting Tips<h3>Track your Airtime and More with Tracfone's My Account App</h3>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nX8puQCYB7a_YgpKnf6tvc7VLNb3Qp9S56-RLv8XtX3Ha6V9Aud1dieod0iJPR5EZLW-NkEUsNOogRT8om1sWMTCfgG52-BayRT64Snl2rdomN8RKSUnkx7XIMzpEdFs4vsRR4LIbhzQpA381ewzbX7K2kgvpizbfQH8GWlATSIXYZpk1ggf020N5Z0/s660/TR%20tracfone%20my%20account%20app%20how%20to%20guide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="How to Use the Tracfone My Account App" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="660" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nX8puQCYB7a_YgpKnf6tvc7VLNb3Qp9S56-RLv8XtX3Ha6V9Aud1dieod0iJPR5EZLW-NkEUsNOogRT8om1sWMTCfgG52-BayRT64Snl2rdomN8RKSUnkx7XIMzpEdFs4vsRR4LIbhzQpA381ewzbX7K2kgvpizbfQH8GWlATSIXYZpk1ggf020N5Z0/w640-h388/TR%20tracfone%20my%20account%20app%20how%20to%20guide.jpg" title="Tracfone My Account App not working troubleshooting tips" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guide to the My Account App from Tracfone</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Looking for an easy way to keep track of your airtime on your phone? Or looking to add more airtime while on the go? The My Account app from Tracfone can do these things and more and we will go over what it offers, and how it works in this post!<br />
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<b>What is the Tracfone My Account App?</b></h4>
The My Account App from Tracfone is a convenient tool for tracking your airtime balance whether you have a Tracfone device or unlocked phone. The app is also available for both Android and iPhone users, and can be used to purchase airtime, add new lines, and more.<br />
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How to Install the My Account App</h4>
Start by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tracfone.tracfone.myaccount&hl=en_US" target="_blank">downloading the Tracfone My Account app</a> to your Android powered device. Once it is downloaded, you can sign in using your online account credentials.<br />
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If you have trouble signing in, or you don't have an online account, contact Tracfone for help or go on their website to create an account and link your phone to it.<br />
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Once you are logged in on the app, you should be on the dashboard where you can see the phones, both active and inactive, on your account.<br />
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Now that you have the app, let's look at what you can do with it.<br />
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What can you do with the Tracfone My Account App?</h4>
There are actually quite a few things that can be done from the Tracfone app including buy airtime, start auto-refill, manage your profile, and contact customer service.<br />
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Here is the full list of features from the app:<br />
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<li>Purchase Airtime</li>
<li>Add Airtime with a PIN Card</li>
<li>View Service End Date</li>
<li>Enroll in Auto-Refill</li>
<li>Use a Widget to track your Balance</li>
<li>Chat with Customer Support</li>
<li>Create an Account and log in</li>
<li>Edit your Profile</li>
<li>View Transaction history</li>
<li>Manage credit cards</li>
<li>Find and connect to nearby available Wi-Fi networks with the Wi-Fi Optimizer based on your current location</li>
<li>Find nearby Retailer locations based on your current location or zip code</li>
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Adding a widget to your home screen to always have your airtime visible for you is one of the more popular features for Tracfone customers who were accustomed to the old Tracfone devices that always had your airtime amount listed on the homescreen. To do this, navigate to your widgets and look for the Tracfone app. On many smartphones, pressing on the homescreen will bring up several options, including your widgets.<br />
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Keeping track of your airtime and service end date is by far the most useful part of the app, but as you can see from this list there are a number of other good tools available as well.<br />
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If you're looking for other ways to check your airtime, be sure to read our post on <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-check-your-tracfone-airtime.html">4 Ways to Check your Tracfone Airtime</a>.<br />
<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tracfone My Account App Won't Work - Troubleshooting Tips </h3><div>The app from Tracfone sometimes has a variety of issues, and recently some users are reporting the app freezing, or not loading at all. Here are some troubleshooting tips to get the app working again on your phone.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tracfone My Account App Troubleshooting Tips:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>If the app is freezing or not loading, try restarting your phone.</li><li>If the app is still not working, uninstall it, restart your phone, and then reinstall the Tracfone My Account App. Follow the steps to login.</li><li>If the app still does not work , try contacting Tracfone customer support.</li></ul></div><div>Sometimes the Tracfone app may stop working temporarily (this has happened in the past) and trying it after a few days may also work.<br /><br />
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7 Different Ways to Buy Tracfone Prepaid Airtime Cards</h3>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXe5FVQ7hLvUebIO7GnOUjA3IODaEYlpw8klrdwgzxG6cnPVQqSrfctei2mIp-SsE8rmxh62YsMOZuYxcE82h7J26pFWqMMBTQgMzjyx9pv_ryAZzku-oivsnz2E543-CAJGWtXBe7eZwXKqyfdSzxbDDolza2TL-vF09zI6QEERe7qSQ3szLi08bF/s660/TR%20where%20to%20buy%20tracfone%20airtime.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="whats the best way to buy tracfone airtime" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXe5FVQ7hLvUebIO7GnOUjA3IODaEYlpw8klrdwgzxG6cnPVQqSrfctei2mIp-SsE8rmxh62YsMOZuYxcE82h7J26pFWqMMBTQgMzjyx9pv_ryAZzku-oivsnz2E543-CAJGWtXBe7eZwXKqyfdSzxbDDolza2TL-vF09zI6QEERe7qSQ3szLi08bF/w640-h426/TR%20where%20to%20buy%20tracfone%20airtime.jpg" title="where to find tracfone prepaid airtime cards" width="640" /></a></div><br />Tracfone prepaid minute cards, which is what you use to add minutes to your Tracfone prepaid cell phone, are available at a wide variety of locations. But when you need more prepaid minutes, sometimes it is nice to know all the different options where you can refill the prepaid minutes. <br />
<br />New Tracfone customers might not know all the different ways to buy airtime, and even long time customers might be surprised at some of these options. Plus, some of these options are actually cheaper than others.<div><br /><div>
So provided below are 7 different options, both in stores and online, where you can find a Tracfone prepaid minute card to refill service.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Where to Buy Tracfone Airtime Cards (And the Best Way...):</h3><div><b>1. Tracfone Website</b> - Purchase airtime cards directly on the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone-service-plans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone website</a> using a credit card. If you already have a Tracfone account, it is usually very quick and easy, but their website is known to have some issues which occasionally make it unusable. It is best to have some additional options for adding airtime in case you are about to run out of airtime. Also, we've found that the taxes collected on the Tracfone website are slightly higher than some of the other retailers.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. From Your Phone</b> - Text 'Buy' to 611611, or call Tracfone's customer service (1(800) 867-7183) and follow the prompts to purchase airtime. Like the Tracfone website, these options also sometimes don't work as intended, and you may use some of your airtime to actually purchase more. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Tracfone My Account App</b> - The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2020/01/tracfone-my-account-app-how-to-use-it.html" target="_blank">Tracfone app</a> can be used to not only track and manage your account and airtime balance, but also purchase additional airtime. However, some users have reported recent issues with the app. In our own testing, even after reinstalling the app, it was not loading. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. Online Retailers such as eBay, Target, Walmart and Amazon</b> - Most major online retailers offer Tracfone airtime cards, but aware of some differences. Currently, <a href="https://www.ebay.com/str/tracfonewireless/Tracfone-Service-Plans/_i.html?store_cat=37472776017&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337599678&toolid=20008&mkevt=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay</a>, <a href="https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=tracfone+airtime&tref=typeahead%7Cterm%7Ctracfone+airtime%7C%7C%7Chistory" target="_blank">Target</a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/search?q=tracfone+airtime" target="_blank">Walmart</a> all offer Tracfone airtime cards at the same prices as Tracfone, and with free, email delivery. Some other retailers, like <a href="https://amzn.to/49t2AGI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, have higher prices than those on the Tracfone website, and charge additional fees for a physical delivery. Get an even better deal by using a store credit card (like the Target Red Card) for additional discounts, plus we have found the taxes collected by these retailers are less than those collected on the Tracfone website.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. In-store retailers including Dollar General, Walmart, Target and more</b> - Walk in to many of these retail stores and purchase Tracfone airtime cards using any accepted method at the store, including cash, which is not possible using most of other methods listed here. Note that these retail stores do not always carry a wide selection of cards, so you may only have a few option to choose from.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>6. Convenience Stores</b> - These vary significantly across the US, but many convenience stores do carry Tracfone airtime cards. These include 7-Eleven, Circle K, Speedway and others.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>7. Airtime Bundles from HSN, QVC and eBay</b> - Buy a new smartphone and get it with up to a year of service from <a href="https://www.hsn.com/shop/tracfone/10962?query=tracfone&isSuggested=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN</a>, <a href="https://www.qvc.com/electronics/phones/tracfone/_/N-mlt0Z1z1393y/c.html?redirectTerm=tracfone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC</a> or <a href="https://www.ebay.com/str/tracfonewireless?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337599678&toolid=20008&mkevt=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay</a>. These are the best deals on a phone and service, and there are often phones on sale for under $100 that include 1 Year of service and 1500 talk/text/data (a $99 value). Learn more in our guide to the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/best-tracfone-plans-2023-cheapest-plans.html" target="_blank">cheapest way to buy airtime</a> or view the latest <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals" target="_blank">Tracfone deals</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tracfone airtime cards have very standardized prices, but we have seen some online third-party retailers charging more than they should. Just be sure to double check prices with the Tracfone website if you are buying elsewhere. </div><div><br /></div><div>For those wondering about the best way to buy airtime, it just depends on what is most convenient for you. But as we outlined above, buying phone and airtime bundles together is the best deal, followed by purchasing from online retailers like eBay, Target and Walmart, where there are ways to get a small discount.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for the seven different ways to buy Tracfone airtime. But you can continue learning more useful tips with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/04/7-tips-and-tricks-to-save-money-with.html">List of Tracfone Money Saving Tricks and Tips</a>!</div><h3><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Got questions? share it down in the comments or head over to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page to join the conversation!</p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more on the basics of Tracfone, visit our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Beginners Guide</a>.</p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Also take a look at our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html">List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100!</a></p><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><p>Finally, learn how to <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">Make your Airtime Last Longer</a> and also check out our recent post on <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-data-works-on-tracfone-android.html">How Data works with Tracfone</a>.<br /></p><p>Thanks for visiting! </p></div></h3></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-30652090329261265122023-11-01T16:46:00.000-05:002023-11-01T16:46:12.502-05:00BLU View 4 (B135DL) Tracfone Smartphone Review<h3 style="text-align: left;">Tracfone BLU View 4 Specs, Features and Review</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtLV-uKS9EbgZ30S0EqtjE-Ae5dXRQL5d3qhr0wVMbs9Hem4_E7GRownc_lWYWRTKkyjJYFY0bQXM5Cgz5m6ZJupwJ5gImYsJYTz5u6YpyX5CZ7QZFchXHOTb_RU93VllciB6tJjHBNxI11_RWO6dhBOQOZvgJEmfKdUBt9O4HOPccEbyqLOwrXPIHl8/s660/TR%20BLU%20view%204%20review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLU View 4 features specs review" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtLV-uKS9EbgZ30S0EqtjE-Ae5dXRQL5d3qhr0wVMbs9Hem4_E7GRownc_lWYWRTKkyjJYFY0bQXM5Cgz5m6ZJupwJ5gImYsJYTz5u6YpyX5CZ7QZFchXHOTb_RU93VllciB6tJjHBNxI11_RWO6dhBOQOZvgJEmfKdUBt9O4HOPccEbyqLOwrXPIHl8/w640-h426/TR%20BLU%20view%204%20review.jpg" title="Tracfone BLU View 4 Review" width="640" /></a></div><p>A 6.09" HD screen, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and Android 12 are some of the main features for the ultra-budget BLU View 4 from Tracfone. This device was released in late 2023, along with the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/10/blu-view-speed-5g-b1550vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">BLU View Speed 5G</a>.</p><p>The BLU View line of phones have specialized in no-frills budget options available for under $50 and the View 4 continues that trend while offering a few small updates and changes, but mostly similar features to the past models, the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/blu-view-3-b140dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">View 3</a> and <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/12/blu-view-2-b131dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">View 2</a>.</p><p>Let's get right to the pros and cons for this budget phone.</p><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">BLU View 4 Pros and Cons</h4><b><u>Pros:<br /></u></b>-Very low retail price ($30)<br />-Small form factor<br />-Expandable storage option<p></p><p><b><u>Cons:<br /></u></b>-Same sluggish processor as View 2<br />-No fingerprint sensor<br />-Poor camera performance<br /></p><p>The View 4 offers a low price and Android 12, but little else as far as exciting features. And even Android 12 was first available in October 2021, making it somewhat outdated at this point for those who are vigilant on phone security.</p><p>It does have a small size, making it easier to hold in one hand, or slip in a small pocket compared to most phones available.</p><p>Now for the complete list of what the BLU View 4 offers. </p><h3>Tracfone BLU View 4 (B135DL) Features and Specs</h3><p><i>Below are the features followed by the technical specs</i></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Android 12</li><li>4G LTE (Verizon)</li><li>Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac</li><li>Bluetooth 5</li><li>Alarm Clock</li><li>GPS </li><li>MP3 Player</li><li>Standard 3.5mm Headphone Jack</li><li>Hearing Aid Compatible</li><li>Access to over 1 Million Apps on Google Play</li><li>Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting</li><li>SMS/MMS</li><li>USB Charger (USB Type-C 2.0)</li><li>Face ID</li></ul><b>BLU View 2 Technical Specs</b><br /><b>Size:</b> 2.88'' x 6.159'' x 0.357'' (5,82 oz)<br /><b>Camera:</b> 13MP main camera and 8MP front camera<br /><b>Screen:</b> 6.09’’ HD+ IPS In-cell Display (720x1600 resolution)<br /><b>Processor:</b> MediaTek 6761 Helio A22 2.0GHz Quad-Core</div><div><b>Memory:</b> 3 GB<br /><b>Storage:</b> 32 GB internal storage, supports a MicroSD Card (up to 128GB)<br /><b>Battery:</b> 4000 mAh battery (non-removable) with 10W fast charging</div><div><br /></div><div>BLU Products is a private American company based out of Miami, FL that specializes in affordable mobile devices. They were founded in 2009, and have sold more than 60 million devices since then. The name BLU, stands for Bold Like Us, and they generally have bright, bold styles and colors.</div><div><br /></div><div>BLU phones have been very popular in Latin America, and have been gaining more popularity in the US. Their business model focuses on keeping phones at the most affordable price points possible for the specs of the device. </div><div><br /></div><div>BLU has faced a variety of privacy concerns over the years, culminating with a settlement with the FTC in 2018 over <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/04/mobile-phone-maker-blu-reaches-settlement-ftc-over-deceptive-privacy-data-security-claims" target="_blank">Deceptive Privacy and Data Security Claims</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>The issues that plagued the company in earlier years seem to have been straightened out, as there haven't been any big issues in recent years. </div><div><br /></div><div>Some of BLU's popular devices include the <a href="https://amzn.to/3PtnrjK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bold N2</a> and the <a href="https://amzn.to/3W6WUuu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLU F91 5G</a> that offer some higher-end specs and features at only about $200. </div><div><br /></div><div>Let's get into all the details of the BLU View 4 from Tracfone with our full review.</div><div><br /></div><h3>Tracfone BLU View 4 (B135DL) Review</h3><div><b>Touchscreen</b></div><div>With a 6.09" HD screen, resolution of 720x1600, and 20:9 screen ratio, the View 4 offers a slightly larger screen compared to the View 3, while still coming in a bit smaller than the common 6.5" screens most budget phones feature. That is a big plus for some users, who don't prefer larger devices.</div><div><br /></div><div>This device has a pixel density of 288, which is about average for low cost phones. </div><div><br /></div><div>The screen is made from in-cell LCD technology, which has been available for some time, and even was used in older versions of the iPhone, and offers a good balance between performance and price. However, it does not have the same brightness or durability as some newer technologies, particularly OLED.</div><div><br /></div><div>In general, the screen is nothing too exciting, but at this price point, it isn't bad either. Outdoors in the sunshine, it will be hard to see, but that is the case for almost all phones under $100.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHOgSIeNnfJIDE6Lh4QbC_WgglvwOV05mkmp6hVsTSdk7bt8WOeZP5lmiJttX_2vz4avvBwjuhpZ7geGQwA9PJiH3vTx_5K8mUsifD9Ork1VMLOIkT9OW9j5YS-PpIc0o1w1765NrWnx4qx9dd8NZWq1p5l5X_VfEu41IFKeBFDoWyln2_0SGPpwlOeI/s660/TR%20BLU%20View%204%20front%20side%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tracfone B135DL BLU View 4" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHOgSIeNnfJIDE6Lh4QbC_WgglvwOV05mkmp6hVsTSdk7bt8WOeZP5lmiJttX_2vz4avvBwjuhpZ7geGQwA9PJiH3vTx_5K8mUsifD9Ork1VMLOIkT9OW9j5YS-PpIc0o1w1765NrWnx4qx9dd8NZWq1p5l5X_VfEu41IFKeBFDoWyln2_0SGPpwlOeI/w640-h426/TR%20BLU%20View%204%20front%20side%20back.jpg" title="BLU View 4 Tracfone Review" width="640" /></a></div><br />Performance - Processor, Ram and Storage</b></div><div>To power this device there is a 2.0Ghz quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. This will not be enough performance to handle games very well, and only basic tasks like calling and texting are suited for the View 4.</div><div><br /></div><div>Rather surprisingly, the View 4 offers the same, cheap processor as the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/12/blu-view-2-b131dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">View 2</a>, but the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/blu-view-3-b140dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">View 3</a> has an upgraded P22 Octa-core processor. The main reason the View 4 users the older, A22 processor is to cut costs.</div><div><br /></div><div>As for the memory and storage, these are both the minimal amount we would recommend for the phone to function with basic apps and tasks. For those that don't need much out of a phone beyond basic tasks, the View 4 will work for that. But for only a little more, there are a number of much more powerful phones available. See our list of the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html" target="_blank">best phones from Tracfone under $100</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Camera</b></div><div>The main camera on the View 4 is a 13MP lens with LED flash while the front camera is an 8MP selfie shooter. These are the same cameras as the View 2 and View 3, so no upgrade over those models.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>The performance of the cameras is okay, with acceptable images in good lighting conditions. For good images from a smartphone, expect to spend several hundred dollars as just about all budget options leave a lot to be desired. </div><div><br /></div><div>For video, the main camera does capture full HD at 30fps. It is useable, but don't expect much from it in low light conditions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Get the most from the camera with <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2018/07/8-simple-tips-to-take-better-cell-phone.html" target="_blank">our top 8 cell phone camera tips</a>.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Battery Life</b></div><div>We do get a nice upgrade when it comes to the battery on the View 4 which is a 4,000 mAh non-removable pack offering about 30hrs talk time, and 34 days on standby.</div><div><br /></div><div>Previous versions of the View had much smaller battery sizes, so this larger battery for the View 4 is a great feature. To recharge the battery there is a USB-C connection and 10W fast charging, which is pretty slow.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Android OS</b></div><div><div>BLU includes Android 12 with the View 4, and it offers a host of updates over previous versions including dynamic color capabilities, and a new material inspired design. This is an improvement compared to the View 2 and 3, which only offered Android 11.</div><div><br /></div><div>Android 12 was released in 2022, and there is now Android 13 available on many devices, which is the newer version. It is generally better to get a phone with the latest software for security fixes. Many phone manufactures also offer security updates and OS upgrades, but we don't have any information from BLU about their plans to provide updates.</div><div><br /></div><div>Several of Tracfone's other smartphones in this price range already offer Android 13.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Check out the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/06/best-apps-for-tracfone-android-users.html" target="_blank">Best Android Apps for Tracfone users</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Design</b></div><div><div>The View 4 is a fairly chunky, and nothing fancy, smartphone, but most users probably won't be too worried about the aesthetics for the price. This phone does have a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the USB Type-C charging port on the bottom. Power and volume rockers are located on the side. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is no fingerprint sensor for unlocking, but it does offer Face ID.</div><div><br /></div><div>For those that like a smaller phone size, the View 4 is a noticeably smaller, and lighter, device compared to most other smartphones. And, it is only a little larger than the View 2, even with a larger screen, due to reduced bezels on the front screen. </div><div><br /></div><div>The odd pattern on the plastic back does not do anything to make the phone look modern, and we would have preferred the textured back on the View 3.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>For a more sleek device, that also comes with a higher price tag, consider the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Conclusion</b></div><div>BLU offers a phone with basic features that is best suited for use as a backup device or for those just looking for a cheap option. </div><div><br /></div><div>The View 4 is a slight upgrade over the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/12/blu-view-2-b131dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">View 2</a>, and not really an upgrade over the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/blu-view-3-b140dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">View 3</a>, which has a more powerful processor, but smaller battery. </div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/10/blu-view-speed-5g-b1550vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">BLU View Speed 5G</a> which was also recently released, has a more powerful processor, more RAM, storage and other updated features, but comes with a $100 retail price At that price, there are a number of other better options than the View Speed 5G.</div><div><br /></div><div>While the price for this BLU View 4 is really low, most users would be better off spending a little more to get a more powerful processor, better camera, and more RAM and storage.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are quite a few options from Samsung and Motorola that we would suggest over BLU devices. For about $100 the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> offers way more features. There is also the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/06/moto-g-power-2022-xt2165dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 2022</a>, which is often around $60-70 and has enough performance to make it a nice upgrade over this phone.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bottom Line:</b> if you just want a cheap phone that can call and text, and does have Android OS, the BLU View 4 will accomplish that and is a modest upgrade over the View 2, while still the same price.</div><div><h3>Best Prices on the BLU View 4</h3>These are the lowest prices from around the web, but price can change quickly. The BLU View 4 is retailing for $30.<p></p><p>Get the <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tracfone-BLU-View-4-32GB-Black-Prepaid-Smartphone-Locked-to-Tracfone/3705751812?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=222222222273705751812_14069003552_202077872&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-295289030566&wl5=9032759&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=3705751812&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM7api2jaMtiDMsh6t-2lVcy2g9lNNTsn_1v74WaEZ0yVAkaHrj0qRRoCuocQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLU View 4 on Walmart</a><br />Get the <a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-blu-view-4-4g-32gb-cdma-lte-smartphone-black/-/A-89278760?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012807845&CPNG=PLA_Electronics%2BShopping_Local%7CElectronics_Ecomm_Hardlines&adgroup=SC_Electronics&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9032759&targetid=pla-322016753759&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM5iO7UBmLshyFsyBz4gmsDWtWQKveKgjQvEb2a9usBouMO18ytk46xoCAXkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLU View 4 at Target</a><br />Get the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/blu-view-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLU View 4 from Tracfone.com</a></p><h3>BLU View 4 (B135DL) User Manual and Device Detailed Information</h3><p>View the <a href="https://kms-assets.tracapis.com/assets/products/product-assets/Tracfone_View_4_B135DL_Manual-EN-F.pdf" target="_blank">BLU View 4 User Manual</a></p><p>View the <a href="https://kms-assets.tracapis.com/assets/products/product-assets/BLB135DL_Eng_F.pdf" target="_blank">BLU View 4 About Phone PDF</a></p><div>That concludes our review of the BLU View 4. Please leave a comment below with your thoughts or questions. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are new to Tracfone, <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">start with our Beginners Guide</a>!<br /><br />Join us over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for the latest news and posts or send us a message for more direct help questions.<br /><br />If you're shopping around for other plans, take a look at the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-alternatives-to-tracfone.html">Best Alternatives to Tracfone</a>. <br /><br />Take a look at some of our recent posts, including a <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">Guide for Making your Airtime Last Longer</a> and <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-data-works-on-tracfone-android.html">Everything you Need to Know about Data Cards</a>.<br /><br />And don't miss out on the best <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">Tracfone Deals, Discounts and Sales</a>!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-30420313493968583782023-10-12T14:33:00.004-05:002023-12-13T18:42:35.511-06:00BLU View Speed 5G (B1550VL) Tracfone Review<h3 style="text-align: left;">Tracfone BLU View Speed 5G Features, Specs and Review</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPqkRJPDME4PHiI6fd2daNNhwk_fhfvGwq59B2-qc3UyX2VLSBzUSKn97A_qyNsaRfL1H1j0nIadcTW637M3RwlgHhMqHXjFFRpr7JfhyLBg0etbJ04borDsQXo8HSamua4uz2UNwUP32v0iJqddShInBmBDp-5xs-SJ1DU3BADEwuEFFxVmkWZ0TTr0/s660/TR%20blu%20view%20speed%205g%20review.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tracfone blu view speed 5G B1550VL" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPqkRJPDME4PHiI6fd2daNNhwk_fhfvGwq59B2-qc3UyX2VLSBzUSKn97A_qyNsaRfL1H1j0nIadcTW637M3RwlgHhMqHXjFFRpr7JfhyLBg0etbJ04borDsQXo8HSamua4uz2UNwUP32v0iJqddShInBmBDp-5xs-SJ1DU3BADEwuEFFxVmkWZ0TTr0/w640-h426/TR%20blu%20view%20speed%205g%20review.jpg" title="BLU View Speed 5G Tracfone Review" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tracfone BLU View Speed 5G Review</td></tr></tbody></table><p>With a 6.5" HD touchscreen, 64GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, and Android 12, the BLU View Speed 5G is a budget smartphone option that offers 5G network capability. But are there better options at this price point?</p><p>The Speed 5G is the latest smartphone from BLU, and released by Tracfone towards the end of 2023. It offers some of the best performance in BLU's lineup of View smartphones, which include the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/12/blu-view-2-b131dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">View 2</a> and <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/blu-view-3-b140dl-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">View 3</a>.</p><p>All of BLU's smartphones are focused on low cost, and as a result, are not very powerful or feature rich, but the View Speed 5G actually includes a handful of upgraded features, which also increases the price.</p><p>Let's start with our pros and cons for the Speed 5G.</p><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">BLU View Speed 5G Pros and Cons:</h4><u><i>Pros:<br /></i></u>5G Network Compatibility<br />Budget price (around $100)<br />IP52 waterproof rating<br /><p></p><p><u><i>Cons:<br /></i></u>Mediocre performance and camera<br />Many other smartphones at this price<br /></p><p>The 5G network compatibility at around $100 retail price is a great feature, but as we mentioned in the cons, there are quite a few smartphones that share a similar price, but offer additional features. This includes the Moto G Power 5G, and the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G. We will compare these with the Speed 5G later in this review. </p><p>Let's get to the full list of features and specs.</p><h3>BLU View Speed 5G (B1550VL) Features and Specs</h3><p><i>Below are the features followed by the technical specs</i></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Android 12</li><li>5G (Verizon)</li><li>Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n</li><li>Bluetooth 5.1</li><li>Alarm Clock</li><li>GPS</li><li>Hearing Aid Compatible</li><li>Access to over 1 Million Apps on Google Play</li><li>Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting</li><li>SMS/MMS</li><li>USB Charging Port (USB Type-C 2.0)</li><li>Fingerprint sensor</li><li>IP52 rating</li></ul><b>BLU View Speed 5G Technical Specs</b><br /><b>Size:</b> w 3.02'' x 6.61'' x 0.35'' (6.7 oz)<br /><b>Camera:</b> Dual rear camera 13MP + depth sensor and 5MP front camera<br /><b>Screen:</b> 6.5" HD 20:9 Incell Infinity display (720x1600 resolution)<br /><b>Processor:</b> Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) MediaTek Dimensity 700 </div><div><b>Memory:</b> 4 GB<br /><b>Storage:</b> 64 GB internal storage, supports up to 512GB MicroSD Card<br /><b>Battery:</b> 4,000 mAh battery (non-removable) with talk time up to 23 hrs, standby 22 days</div><div><br /></div><div>BLU Products is a private American company based out of Miami, FL that specializes in affordable mobile devices. They were founded in 2009, and have sold more than 60 million devices since then. The name BLU, stands for Bold Like Us, and they generally have bright, bold styles and colors.</div><div><br /></div><div>BLU phones have been very popular in Latin America, and have been gaining more popularity in the US. Their business model focuses on keeping phones at the most affordable price points possible for the specs of the device. </div><div><br /></div><div>BLU has faced a variety of privacy concerns over the years, culminating with a settlement with the FTC in 2018 over <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/04/mobile-phone-maker-blu-reaches-settlement-ftc-over-deceptive-privacy-data-security-claims" target="_blank">Deceptive Privacy and Data Security Claims</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>The issues that plagued the company in earlier years seem to have been straightened out, as there haven't been any big issues in recent years. </div><div><br /></div><div>Some of BLU's popular devices include the <a href="https://amzn.to/3PtnrjK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bold N2</a> and the <a href="https://amzn.to/3W6WUuu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLU F91 5G</a> that offer some higher-end specs and features at only about $200. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">BLU View Speed 5G Review</h3><div><b>Touchscreen</b></div><div>The large, 6.5" touchscreen on the Speed 5G has a resolution of 720x1600 and a 20:9 screen ratio, which is common for smartphones and gives the phone a taller form. The pixel density is about 270, which is on the low side, and means that images and text might not be quite as sharp compared to a screen with a higher pixel density.</div><div><br /></div><div>The screen is made from in-cell LCD technology, which has been available for some time, and even was used in older versions of the iPhone, and offers a good balance between performance and price. However, it does not have the same brightness or durability as some newer technologies, particularly OLED.</div><div><br /></div><div>For a better screen at a similar price, consider the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> which has a 6.6" screen with pixel density of about 400 .</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bMC_SUxMNp_wHX5uDethfIIG3pQHudCPg9RmvKXXHaIedWR9frdoPoXAnE73WXbZF-yytJWEZLeQ-GarAZBHDowvK742yTtsBH-JiPJx-4opWsGtsFOsvHXf_RiM2_gBR4WRRR7KBvb8ZsZr3FENuvFIa092ASC0Wqkjro-L4MZSyXUxNDSk5DYJjxE/s660/TR%20blu%20view%20speed%205g%20front%20side%20back.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tracfone BLU VIew SPeed 5G" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bMC_SUxMNp_wHX5uDethfIIG3pQHudCPg9RmvKXXHaIedWR9frdoPoXAnE73WXbZF-yytJWEZLeQ-GarAZBHDowvK742yTtsBH-JiPJx-4opWsGtsFOsvHXf_RiM2_gBR4WRRR7KBvb8ZsZr3FENuvFIa092ASC0Wqkjro-L4MZSyXUxNDSk5DYJjxE/w640-h426/TR%20blu%20view%20speed%205g%20front%20side%20back.jpg" title="BLU View Speed 5G Tracfone Smartphone Review" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Performance - Processor, Storage and RAM</b></div><div>A MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor provides the performance on the BLU View Speed 5G along with 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Dimensity 700 processor has been available for several years, and is budget processor that still provides 5G network capability. It is actually the same processor in the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, and while it is adequate for most tasks, it is not a very powerful processor.</div><div><br /></div><div>For users that generally use their phone for communication, surfing the web, and other simple tasks, the View Speed 5G will handle those things without much issue. But if more resource intensive activities, such as gaming or such uses are required, the View Speed 5G may stutter or struggle to keep up.</div><div><br /></div><div>Internal storage is boosted by up to 512GB thanks to an external storage MicroSD card slot. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Camera</b></div><div>Not much can be said about the camera setup for the BLU View Speed 5G other than it captures acceptable photos form the 13MP rear camera in good light, but will struggle in low light. The front facing selfie camera is only 5MP, and has similar capabilities.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is not a good pick for those that want to get quality photos and videos from their smartphone, and even the Galaxy A14 5G is an improvement. But for those that really want to get the most from smartphone photography, consider the slightly more expensive Google Pixel 6a which is also available form Tracfone.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Battery</b></div><div>A 4,000 mAh battery with charging speed of 10W brings the power for the View Speed 5G and it gives about 23 hours of talk time, and 22 days on standby. Many budget phones have a larger, 5,000 mAh battery, but BLU opted to reduce the battery storage, to help keep the phone smaller.</div><div><br /></div><div>The slow, wired charging speed of 10W means it will take several hours to fully recharge the phone when low.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Android OS</b></div><div>BLU includes Android 12 with the View Speed 5G, and it offers a host of updates over previous versions including dynamic color capabilities, and a new material inspired design.</div><div><br /></div><div>Android 12 was released in 2022, and there is now Android 13 available on many devices, which is the newer version. It is generally better to get a phone with the latest software for security fixes. Many phone manufactures also offer security updates and OS upgrades, but we don't have any information from BLU about their plans to provide updates.</div><div><br /></div><div>Several of Tracfone's other smartphones in this price range already offer Android 13.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Design</b></div><div>A rather simple and straightforward design is typical for the View line of phones and the Speed 5G follows that with moderate bezels on the front screen, a somewhat lighter weight versus comparable smartphones, and a small bump on the back for the camera.</div><div><br /></div><div>The exterior of the phone is made from plastic, and it does not hide the low price. There is a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, which is becoming rare on smartphones.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Speed 5G does have an IP52 rating, which means it is protected from limited dust ingress, and water spray from certain angles. Is the BLU View Speed 5G waterproof? No, don't let it get in water, but the modest dust and splash resistance is a nice feature.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Conclusion</b></div><div>BLU offers a budget phone with 5G network connectivity for users who want to get access to the new, faster network. The View Speed 5G has capable performance and enough storage for most users, but isn't a good choice for gaming.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Speed 5G only became available from Tracfone in late 2023, but it was first released in 2022, making it almost a year old by the time Tracfone released it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Where the Speed 5G lacks most is in the screen, camera and comparable smartphones with a similar price.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy A14 5G</a> offers the same performance specs, while also including a better screen, improved camera and newer Android OS. Plus the A14 5G is already on sale from several retailers for less than the $119 initial price. There really isn't a good reason to choose the BLU View Speed 5G over the Galaxy A14 5G.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another option is the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 5G 2023</a> which has a more powerful processor, twice as much internal storage, Android 13, and a better screen. The Power 5G also retails from Tracfone for $119.</div><div><br /></div><div>The BLU View Speed 5G is an adequate phone, but for the money, there are just too many other better options available.</div><div><br /></div><div>For all our top budget phone picks, read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/03/best-cheap-tracfone-smartphones-under.html" target="_blank">Best Budget Phones under $100 from Tracfone</a>.</div><div><h3>Best Prices on the BLU View Speed 5G</h3>These are the lowest prices from around the web, but price can change quickly.<p>Get the <a href="https://www.qvc.com/qvc.product.E319416.html?colorId=012&sizeId=000&ref=GBA&cm_mmc=GOOGLESHOPPINGFEED-_-Gshopping|BrandProduct|electronics+phones-_-Electronics-_-dc_156101465505_pla-2263586468147__E319416-012-000&cm_mmca1=c&cm_mmca2=156101465505&cm_mmca3=pla-2263586468147&cm_mmca4=E319416-012-000&cm_mmca5=pla_with_promotion&cm_mmca6=16807412558&cm_mmca7=Acquisition&cm_mmca8=Acq&cm_mmca9=Cj0KCQiAyeWrBhDDARIsAGP1mWTGP-vkn9YQ6Ah1IGNYh1igrpn0uAfjUWi4F1CxMX4QdSNQSVqpRnsaAguOEALw_wcB&cm_mmca12=Vendor&cm_mmca13=Electronics&cm_mmca14=534-976-1714&CID=GGL-SP-Gshopping|BrandProduct|electronics+phones&e4=ACQ&e5=PLA&e6=ELC&e7=16807412558&e8=Cj0KCQiAyeWrBhDDARIsAGP1mWTGP-vkn9YQ6Ah1IGNYh1igrpn0uAfjUWi4F1CxMX4QdSNQSVqpRnsaAguOEALw_wcB&e9=SRCH&e10=PROD&e11=5349761714&e12=156101465505&e13=pla-2263586468147&e17=E319416-012-000&e24=g&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyeWrBhDDARIsAGP1mWTGP-vkn9YQ6Ah1IGNYh1igrpn0uAfjUWi4F1CxMX4QdSNQSVqpRnsaAguOEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLU View Speed 5G from QVC</a> w/ airtime bundle - $70 (limited time deal)</p><p>Get the <a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/blu-view-speed-5g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLU View Speed 5G from Tracfone.com</a> $119</p><h3>BLU View 2 (B1550VL) User Manual and Device Detailed Information</h3><p>View the <a href="https://kms-assets.tracapis.com/assets/products/product-assets/Tracfone_View_Speed_5G_B1550VL_Manual-EN-Web-Purple_Wallpaper.pdf" target="_blank">BLU View Speed 5G User Manual</a></p><p>View the <a href="https://kms-assets.tracapis.com/assets/products/product-assets/BLU1550VL_Eng_F.pdf" target="_blank">BLU View Speed 5G About Phone PDF</a></p><div>That concludes our review of the BLU View 2. Please leave a comment below with your thoughts or questions. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are new to Tracfone, <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">start with our Beginners Guide</a>!<br /><br />Join us over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for the latest news and posts or send us a message for more direct help questions.<br /><br />If you're shopping around for other plans, take a look at the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-alternatives-to-tracfone.html">Best Alternatives to Tracfone</a>. <br /><br />Take a look at some of our recent posts, including a <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-your-prepaid-minutes-last.html">Guide for Making your Airtime Last Longer</a> and <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-data-works-on-tracfone-android.html">Everything you Need to Know about Data Cards</a>.<br /><br />And don't miss out on the best <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search/label/Tracfone%20Discounts%20and%20Deals">Tracfone Deals, Discounts and Sales</a>!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-86762733862942066152023-10-07T15:51:00.004-05:002023-12-07T17:36:29.768-06:00Tracfone Smartphone Deals List - October 2023<h3 style="text-align: left;"> Best Deals and Prices on Tracfone Smartphones for October 2023</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofGj48J8FnKo9vkXYefIdZHIVaiauXUxjQ9OkVqSL6gIhHLjNznNM3ZK_LJ1bLBszVYsL5yQw6T-kBhZt8Qm-BbC-g8SPUFSP5I-vEASsDHEey0KIZtRV6caKbUTEvlgu5udrzqBaHsfopk1tqpNE8hgzAdJ1b1XdZb4vXniFi2ZDwzS0wlTJcAB9-qI/s660/TR%20deals%20and%20sales%20october%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="discount tracfone cell phone deals" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="660" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofGj48J8FnKo9vkXYefIdZHIVaiauXUxjQ9OkVqSL6gIhHLjNznNM3ZK_LJ1bLBszVYsL5yQw6T-kBhZt8Qm-BbC-g8SPUFSP5I-vEASsDHEey0KIZtRV6caKbUTEvlgu5udrzqBaHsfopk1tqpNE8hgzAdJ1b1XdZb4vXniFi2ZDwzS0wlTJcAB9-qI/w640-h388/TR%20deals%20and%20sales%20october%202023.jpg" title="best tracfone smartphone deals october 2023" width="640" /></a></div><p>We all want the biggest deals and to save money, and that is especially true when buying an expensive new smartphone. Plus, there are so many different places to buy Tracfone devices from these days, how do you know where to find the best deal?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin: 0px;">We are here to help! With the list of best prices on recent Tracfone smartphones and even unlocked devices! </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices, bundles and deals change often online and every month we gather the best prices on popular Tracfone smartphones and provide the updated deals to our readers below. Some of these deals include airtime bundles, and others just the phone. (The best value usually includes airtime bundles!).</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Prices and availability change quickly, and we update this list as often as we can. If you are looking for a new phone, also check out our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2017/01/tracfone-latest-phones-list-of-new.html">List of the Latest Tracfone Smartphones</a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We've included several smartphones just released on Tracfone last month!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Best Deals on Tracfone Smartphones - Updated for October 2023</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">These are the lowest prices from around the web on some of the latest and greatest smartphones from Tracfone.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) - $145 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128, 5G network compatible, Snapdragon 695 processor</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-moto-g-stylus-ii-5g-1500-talktextdata.product.E311598.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> (limited time deal)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Google Pixel 6a - $219 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.1" screen, 128GB internal storage, 6GB RAM, Tensor processor, dual 12MP cameras and 5G</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-google-pixel-6a-phone-1500-talktextdata-%26-accessories.product.E318451.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with airtime bundle</a> ($259)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/285401907980?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&mkcid=1&mkscid=101&itemid=285401907980&targetid=1530885249328&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9032759&poi=&campaignid=20394031610&mkgroupid=150251235486&rlsatarget=pla-1530885249328&abcId=9317245&merchantid=114739549&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA__IrlGnytL0w6KBittU0kdv2jzXtRTpsah0JAl5QqGiKqb3E1aUNyEBoCCV4QAvD_BwE&siteid=0&campid=5337599678&toolid=20008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus (2022) - $99 w/ airtime bundle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.8" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage, (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/08/moto-g-stylus-2022-xt2211dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Stylus</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/284930125943?hash=item425728b077%3Ag%3ARm0AAOSwdVhkZuj8&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAkPXtfo6nBGGgmf4dctH6BC7MiBBEobv1LElozj2FQ639W6NF9z2APk9b8cXs1w4izE3fKE69W5d%2BYE2nc7YjL8l0gWrz3UDvG9xj3g7tA29epu4OfXocuFvCcPcIEXHQht7TYJyE0xJx4VmNqeS5dquwuiCI7SUhzFWlcRriT90tLucop1rGeE%2BlTz5uNZv%2Fuw%3D%3D&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337599678&toolid=20008&mkevt=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay (with airtime bundle)</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) - $119</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/128 GB internal storage, 5G network access, great battery life. (Read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/moto-g-power-5g-2023-xt2311dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Power 5G</a>)</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-motorola-moto-g-power-5g-128gb-cdma-smartphone-blue/-/A-88685244?ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000113785673&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2Ba064R0000150BN9QAM-Tracfone_SimpleMobile_Q3_2023-1019497&adgroup=PLA_Tracfone&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=c&location=1015582&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYRgWvlZAyUvmeeq4tQwnTg8qWXMn8zjyBYd0c30s-2L76nd-AzKH7kaAkPeEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target </a>(Discount available for new activations)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A14 5G - $89</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.6" full HD screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 5G network access, NFC, newly released (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/06/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-s146vl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">full review of the Galaxy A14 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-66-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g%2C-1500-talktextdata-w-accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=NAVLIST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSN with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-66%22-Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G%2C-1500-TalkTextData-w-Accessories.product.E316432.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with Airtime Bundle</a> </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power (2022) - $59</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage, (Read our full review of the <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/06/moto-g-power-2022-xt2165dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Moto G Power 2022</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/285081870346?hash=item426034200a%3Ag%3Aa24AAOSwSVpjoP~r&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkCfnf%2B4%2Bfl%2FSyQqfzP1droaVjVOXZGMkyDx5dg389VmL2NG9H0%2F1q%2BQa%2FodkoC%2BnDArK%2B0JPZOmnfD0wpC4Agq9pC2u3xVag3tbs59gOeu458oXgpF8m%2FdAhgg72rvPd%2FTb%2BIpeyFEpNeR73%2BKc4kvN1Y7jRLe75oHFWpji8s9isi8p8Nu2U%2FE6SDnSBeBHzQg%3D%3D&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337599678&toolid=20008&mkevt=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay (with airtime bundle for $59!)</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A03s - $49</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage, (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2022/10/samsung-galaxy-a03s-review-tracfone.html" target="_blank">Galaxy A03s Review</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3rRnL0N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.target.com/p/tracfone-prepaid-samsung-galaxy-a03s-4g-32gb-cdma-smartphone-black/-/A-86100140" target="_blank">Target</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Samsung Galaxy A54 5G - $279</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.4" Super AMOLED touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage (Read our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/07/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-s546vl-review.html" target="_blank">review of the A54 5G</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-64-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-phone-w-unlimited-talk-%26-text-plan.product.E320322.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC with airtime bundle</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZOICC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Play 2023 - $73</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" touchscreen, 3GB RAM/32GB storage, newly released (read our full <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/moto-g-play-2023-xt2271dl-tracfone.html" target="_blank">review of the Moto G Play 2023</a>)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-Moto-G-Play-4G-Phone-with-1500-TalkTextData-%26-Accessories.product.E319414.html?sc=SRCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QVC w/ airtime bundle</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Stylus 2023 - $99 (price drop)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 4GB RAM/64GB storage, Android 13, newly released</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.tracfone.com/phone/moto-g-stylus-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracfone Website</a></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><h3 style="margin: 0px;">Deals on Unlocked Smartphones (For Tracfone BYOP)</h3><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Moto G Power 5G (2023) (Unlocked) - $199 ($100 off)</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">6.5" screen, 6 GB RAM/256 GB storage, 5G network compatible</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/424RzqW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">That concludes our deals and sales list and hope these help you get the best price on a new smartphone!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions and also join us on <a data-blogger-escaped-target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/tracfonereviewer">Facebook</a> to connect with our growing community and get the latest info.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">We just shared our thoughts on whether <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/03/are-alcatel-zte-or-tcl-smartphones-from.html" target="_blank">Alcatel, TCL and ZTE phones from Tracfone are any good</a>, and some of the information we share might be surprising.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">All the phones in our list above are VoLTE capable according to Tracfone, but you may want to take a look at updates to our post about <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2019/05/tracfone-closing-3g-cdma-network-phones.html">Tracfone Closing their 3G CDMA network</a> and how it may affect you.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Keep up with the latest in <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2021/08/does-tracfone-have-5g-tracfone-5g.html">5G network access with Tracfone including 5G Coverage maps</a>! And a list of Tracfone 5G phones.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">If you're new to Tracfone, start with our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-to-tracfone-start-here-tracfone.html">Beginners Guide</a> which shares helpful information about how it all works or we just created, The <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2023/05/tracfone-10-most-common-questions.html" target="_blank">10 Most Common Tracfone Questions Answered</a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">And finally don't miss out on our <a href="https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/p/tracfone-promo-codes.html">Tracfone Promo Code list</a> with many different codes to get free minutes when adding airtime!</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;">Thanks for visiting!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1