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July 10, 2014

Tracfone Android Phone List - Compare Smartphones

List of Android Tracfone Devices with Reviews and Comparison (2015)

Last updated June 2015.

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Compare Android Tracfone Devices!
NOTE - This list has become outdated, for the newest phones from Tracfone visit our List of Latest Tracfone Smartphones (2018)

Tracfone is now fully embracing Android smartphone devices and sells a variety of different phones. Each of the phones have different features, pro's and con's, that can be hard to evaluate fully.

TracfoneReviewer is here to help with this list of Android devices that includes a quick comparison of each phone, and links to our full reviews.

We wanted to create a resource for consumers who were looking at buying an Android phone from Tracfone and provide a clear list of the phones, with comparison details. This list is for your convenience, and we hope that it will make for an easier decision.

Let's start with a basic but important question:

What are Android phones and how are they different from other Tracfone devices? Well. this is a question we have answered with a full article which you can read by following the link above . This is an important question to understand, and you should decide before proceeding further, if an Android phone is what you need.

The basic answer to the question is that an Android device is a phone that uses a common operating system, called Android, which allows users to have access to thousands of applications on Google Play.

Android phones are usually refereed to as smartphones, or Android smartphones, because of their increased functionality. They almost all have large touchscreens, and can do many things you would normally only be able to do on a computer such as browsing the web, checking email, surfing social media, and getting GPS directions.

Tracfone has recently begun allowing many different phones to be added to their prepaid service through a program called Tracfone BYOP. You can learn more about the variety of devices you can use, including 3G and 4G LTE capable smartphones, on our Tracfone BYOP page.

Well, let's get to the list of Android devices offered by Tracfone.

List of Tracfone Android Smartphones with Specs and Comparison

We will include every Android device from Tracfone in this list, with information about each phone that you can compare to the others to choose the best one to fit your needs.

This list is in no particular order, but generally has the newer phones at the bottom, and we will continue to update it as Tracfone releases new phones. Leave a comment if we miss anything, or if you see a phone that is not included here.

1 - Samsung Galaxy Centura

The Samsung Galaxy Centura is a touchscreen smartphone from Tracfone running Android 4.0. It has a 3 MP rear camera, WiFi, and has been available since 2013 from Tracfone.

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Samsung Galaxy Centura Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.0 with access to thousands of apps via Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 3.5" Touchscreen (320x480)
  • 3 MP Camera
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 800 Mhz processor
  • 512 MB RAM
Pricing: The Samsung Galaxy Centura retails on Tracfone.com for $109, but can often be found in many stores and online for much less. (lowest price $49 online)

Availability: View the Samsung Galaxy Centura on Amazon or eBay for price and buying options.

Read TracfoneReviewer's full Review of the Samsung Galaxy Centura for more details.

2 - ZTE Valet

The ZTE Valet is an Android 4.1 powered touchscreen smartphone from Tracfone that features a 3.5" screen. It also has 5 customization home screens, includes a 4 GB Micro SD card, and has been available from Tracfone since 2013.

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ZTE Valet Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.1 with access to thousands of apps via Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 3.5" Touchscreen (320x480)
  • 3 MP Camera
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 1 Ghz processor
  • 512 MB RAM
Pricing: The ZTE Valet is priced at $99 on the Tracfone website but can be found for less in stores and online. (lowest price found is $49)

Availability: In stores and online. View the ZTE Valet on Amazon or eBay

Read TracfoneReviewer's full Review of the ZTE Valet for more features and details.

3 - Huawei Glory

The Huawei Glory is a touchscreen smartphone with Android 4.0 and a 3.5" screen available from Tracfone since 2013. It has a 3.2 MP rear camera and a FM Radio. The Glory has been available from the Tracfone website, but not as easily found at other stores.

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Huawei Glory Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.0 with access to thousands of apps via Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 3.5" Touchscreen
  • 3.2 MP Camera
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 1 Ghz processor
  • 512 MB RAM
Pricing: The Huawei Glory retails at Tracfone.com for $99. It can sometimes be found online or in stores for much less.

Availability: Limited availability, sometimes found online and in stores. Available at Tracfone.com

Read TracfoneReviewer's full Review of the Huawei Glory for more information.

4 - LG Optimus Dynamic

The LG Optimus Dynamic is a smartphone with Android 2.3 and 3.2" touchscreen from Tracfone. It is the smallest smartphone from Tracfone at this time, but has a 3.2 MP camera and was released in 2013.

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LG Optimus Dynamic specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 2.3 with access to thousands of apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 3.2" Touchscreen (240x320)
  • 3.2 MP Camera
  • 1 GB Internal Memory
  • 800 Mhz processor
  • 384 MB RAM
Pricing: The LG Optimus Dynamic initially retailed for around $80, but can be found for much less online and in stores. (Lowest found is $20 online!)

Availability: View the LG Optimus Dynamic on Amazon or eBay

Read TracfoneReviewer's full Review of the LG Optimus Dynamic for more details and specs.

5 - LG Optimus Dynamic II

The LG Optimus Dynamic II comes with Android 4.1 and a 3.8" touchscreen. It is the successor to the original Dynamic and features a larger screen, more memory and several more improvements. The Dynamic II has been available from Tracfone since early 2014 and includes a 4 GB Micro SD card.

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LG Optimus Dynamic II Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.1 with access to thousands of apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 3,8" Touchscreen (320x480)
  • 3 MP Camera
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 1 Ghz processor
  • 512 MB RAM
Pricing: The LG Optimus Dynamic II retails at Tracfone.com for $129. It can be found many other places online and in stores for less. (lowest found is $80 online)

Availability: View the LG Optimus Dynamic II on Amazon or eBay

Read TracfoneReviewer's full Review of the LG Optimus Dynamic II for complete specs and features.

6 - LG Optimus Fuel (available)

The LG Optimus Fuel is a touchscreen smartphone similar to many of Tracfone's other Android devices with one big difference - it runs Android 4.4 which is the latest version (at the time of writing this). It also has a 1.2 Ghz processor and IPS screen. The Optimus Fuel, also called the LG L34C, is now available with Tracfone, and we will be doing a full review and updating information soon

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LG Optimus Fuel Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.4 with access to thousands of apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 3.5" Touchscreen (640x480)
  • 3 MP Camera
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Dual Core processor
  • 512 MB RAM
Pricing: $60 list price, much less online (lowest found $10 during Black Friday sales)

Availability: Tracfone website, Amazon, eBay, many retail stores.

Get more details and specs by visiting our main page for the LG Optimus Fuel

7 - Samsung Galaxy Ace Style (coming soon)

The Samsung Galaxy Ace Style runs Android 4.3 and features a 4" touchscreen which is larger than previous phones from Tracfone at the time. This smartphone also has both front and rear facing cameras, and the rear 5 MP camera has autofocus. The Samsung Galaxy Ace Style is not available from Tracfone yet, but we expect it to be coming soon, and are very excited for the features it brings.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace Style Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.3 with access to thousands of apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 4" Touchscreen (480x800)
  • 5 MP Rear facing camera, 0.3 MP (VGA) Front camera
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz processor
  • 512 MB RAM
Pricing: Unknown, likely around $100

Availability: Currently Unavailable - Coming Soon.

Get more details and specs by visiting our main page for the Samsung Galaxy Ace Style.

8 - Moto E (XT830C)

The Moto E is a powerful and widely respected budget smartphone produced by Motorola when it was owned by Google. It has Android 4.4 (the latest at this time) and may be updated to Android 5.0. The Moto E has a durable 4.3" touchscreen, 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor with 1 GB of RAM. It has a rear camera, but no autofocus and does not have a front facing camera. The Moto line of phones, which includes the mid level Moto G and top level Moto X, or known for their great performance, battery life, and overall value. The Moto E is not yet available.

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Moto E Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.4 (and perhaps 5.0)
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 4.3" Touchscreen (540x960)
  • 5 MP Rear Camera (no autofocus or front camera)
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing: $99

Availability: Currently available on the Tracfone website, Amazon, eBay and other retailers

For now, visit our main page on the Moto E coming to Tracfone where you can keep up with the latest news, and see full specs and features.

9 - LG Ultimate 2 (Available)

This Android 4.4 powered smartphone has a 4.5" touchscreen, 1 GB RAM, 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor and 5mp camera with autofocus.

The LG Ultimate 2 is perhaps, at this time (11/2014), the best phone available from Tracfone. It comes with Android 4.4, a 4.5" Touchscreen, 5 MP Rear Camera with autofocus and a 1.3 MP Front facing camera. Internal memory is listed at 4 GB, but multiple sources are reporting 4.8 GB of actual usable space on the phone - enough for most users. The LG Ultimate 2 (known as the LG L41C as well) also has a 1.2 Ghz dual core processor and 1 GB of RAM. This smartphone brings many features Tracfone users have been looking for into one nice cell phone package.

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LG Ultimate 2 Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.4 with access to thousands of Apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 4.5" Touchscreen (800x400)
  • 5 MP Rear Camera with Autofocus, 1.3 MP Front Camera
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Dual Core processor
  • 1 GB RAM

Pricing: The Ultimate 2 is listed at $129, but can be found for $99 online, and sometimes less.

Availability: Currently found on the Tracfone Website, Amazon, eBay and some other online retailers.

Visit the main page for the LG Ultimate 2 including specs and features, our review, and lots of comments from users!

10 - Alcatel Onetouch ICON Pop  (Available)

With an impressive 5" touchsreen, Android 4.4, Quad core 1.2 Ghz processor and much more, the Alcatel Onetouch is an impressive phone! It was released at the same time as the LG Ultimate 2, and features many similar specs, with two noticeable differences: The Alcatel has a larger, 5" screen, and it has a quad core processor. For Tracfone Users in need of a large touchscreen phone, the Alcatel Onetouch ICON Pop fits that need. With such a large screen, video on the phone has been reported as slightly choppy at times.

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Alcatel Onetouch Icon Pop Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.4 with access to thousands of apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 5" Touchscreen (854x480)
  • 5 MP Rear Camera with Autofocus, 0.3 MP Front Camera
  • 4 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Quad Core Processor
  • 1 GB RAM

Pricing: The Alcatel Onetouch is listed at $149, but can be found for closer to $119 online.

Availability: Currently found on the Tracfone Website, Amazon, eBay and some other online retailers.

More information available on the Alcatel Onetouch ICON Pop page including detailed specs and features.

11 - UNIMAX MaxPatriot

The MaxPatriot Android phone has a 4" touchscreen, dual core processor, and 5 MP Camera. It was released after the LG Ultimate 2, and while it has good specs on paper, we wouldn't recommend anyone buy this phone. It is manufactured by a relatively unknown company, and many users have reported dissatisfaction with its performance. You're much better off getting an Ultimate 2, Power, or even Optimus Fuel.

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Unimax MaxPatriot Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.1 with access to thousands of apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 4" Touchscreen
  • 5 MP Rear Camera (No Front Camera)
  • 1.5 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing:
The MaxPatriot can be found for $70 on the Tracfone website, and also for less at ebay.com and in some retail stores. But we really recommend that you use your money on a better phone.

Availability:
Currently the Unimax is available on the Tracfone Website and some other online retailers.

For more details visit our Full Review of the UNIMAX MaxPatriot. Picture coming soon.

12 - LG Lucky L16C

The LG Lucky was released in April 2015 along with the bigger and more powerful LG Power. The Lucky comes with Android 4.4, a 3.8" screen, and a dual core processor with 1 GB of RAM. This is a smaller sized device, but it has good specs to keep up with many of the popular apps. If you're going to be using your phone a lot, you might want to look into the LG Power or LG Ultimate 2.

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LG Lucky Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.4 with access to thousands of apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 3.8" Touchscreen (854x480)
  • 3 MP Rear Camera, 1 MP Front Camera
  • 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing:
The Lucky is priced under $80

Availability:
The LG Lucky was initially available on the Tracfone website. It will likely be available very soon from Amazon, eBay and other retailers.

Read the LG Lucky Review for complete specs and details about this phone. Picture coming soon.

13 - LG Power L22C

The LG Power is the first Tracfone smartphone to come with Android 5.0 Lolipop, the latest OS at this time. The Power was released in June 2015 and has many great features including a 4.5" touchscreen, quad-core processor, and 8 GB internal memory.

This phone is very similar to the LG Ultimate 2, which is a great device, but the Power actually has a few upgrades over the Ultimate.

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LG Power Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 5.0 with access to thousands of Apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 4.5" Touchscreen (854x480)
  • 5 MP Rear Camera with Autofocus, 0.3 MP Front Camera
  • 8 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Quad Core processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing:
The LG Power is retailing for around $100 which is a great deal. You can also find it bundled with minutes for just $20 or so more.

Availability:
We have found the LG Power on Amazon and eBay and have found it on the Tracfone website and other retail stores.

You can get all the details for this phone, including a comparison with the Ultimate 2, in our Review of the LG Power. Picture coming soon.

14 - Samsung Galaxy Stardust S766C

The Stardust is another mid-level smartphone that is somewhat similar to the LG Optimus Fuel and LG Optimus Dynamic II, but with a few differences in specs. It comes with a 4" touchscreen, Android 4.3 and a 1.2 Ghz dual core processor.

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Samsung Galaxy Stardust Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.3 with access to thousands of Apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with Verizon service
  • 4" Touchscreen
  • 5 MP Rear Camera with Autofocus
  • 8 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Dual Core processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing:
Listed under $100, and can be found for $80 or even less

Availability:
We have found the Samsung Galaxy Stardust on eBay and QVC, and many other retail locations.

See our Full Review of the Samsung Galaxy Stardust for more about this phone. Picture coming soon.

15. LG Sunrise LG L15G

The Sunrise is a 3.8" touchscreen device with Android 4.4 and runs on GSM networks. It was recently released and has been found in certain retail stores such as Wal-Mart, but we have not noticed it on the Tracfone website yet. It is basically the same as the LG Lucky, except for the GSM capability.

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LG Sunrise Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.4 with access to thousands of apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network access with AT&T service
  • 3.8" Touchscreen (854x480)
  • 3 MP Rear Camera, 1 MP Front Camera
  • 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing: The Sunrise is priced similarly to the Lucky, at under $100

Availability: Wal-Mart, other similar retailers

16. LG Sunset LG (L33G)

The first smartphone available from Tracfone with 4G LTE on GSM networks, the Sunset is a well rounded device featuring a 4.5" screen and Android 5.0. You might notice that it also shares many of the same features as the LG Power, as they appear to be the same phone except with the Power using CDMA technology.

The LG Sunset is one of the best devices available from Tracfone and features the fastest data speeds. It will use AT&T cell towers to connect.

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LG Sunset Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 5.0 with access to thousands of Apps on Google Play
  • 4G LTE Network access with AT&T service
  • 4.5" Touchscreen (854x480)
  • 5 MP Rear Camera with Autofocus, 0.3 MP Front Camera
  • 8 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Quad Core processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing:
The LG Sunset is priced at over $100, with the lowest price we've seen of $129 with a 1 year/400 minute card (valued at $100).

Availability: The Sunset was first released on HSN but has since been found on eBay as well. Visit our Review of the LG Sunset for links to find this phone, and all the specs and features.

17. ZTE Quartz Z979C

This CDMA smartphone has one main feature that will attract consumers to it - the 5.5" touchscreen. The Quartz has a screen a full 1/2 inch larger than the next largest phone available from Tracfone, the Alcatel Onetouch Icon Pop. The ZTE Quartz also features 8 GB internal memory(about 5GB usable space), a dual-core processor(we initially thought it had a quad-core, but can conform it is only dual-core), and 1 GB RAM. Where it doesn't shine is Android 4.3, which is a somewhat older version of the operating system.

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LG Quartz Specs
Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.3 with access to thousands of Apps on Google Play
  • 3G Network Access with CDMA service through Verizon
  • 5.5" Touchscreen (960x540)
  • 8 MP Rear Camera with flash/autofocus and 1 MP Front Camera
  • 8 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing:
The ZTE Quartz is listed at a reasonable $109 for just the phone, or around $150 for the phone and 1 Year/400 Minute airtime card.

Availability:
We have found the ZTE Quartz only online at this time, through both Amazon and eBay, as well as several other shopping websites. Take a look at our Review of the ZTE Quartz for full information and links to buy the phone.

18. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

The Core Prime was released with two other Samsung Galaxy devices, the S5 and E5 (listed below) and is the cheapest of the three, while still delivering some great features.

It comes with a 4.5" touchscreen, Android 4.4, and is 4G LTE capable using Verizon CDMA cell networks. Take a look at our Full Review for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime to learn more about this phone.

Features and Specs at a Glance
  • Android 4.4
  • 4G LTE on Verizon CDMA networks
  • 4.5" Touchscreen
  • 5 MP Camera
  • 8 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Quad Core Processor
  • 1 GB RAM
Pricing:
The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is available at a very reasonable price - $99, which also includes an airtime card and more.

Availability:
You can currently only find the Galaxy Core Prime on HSN.com, and last we checked they had sold out. Check for yourself and see if it is available again.

19 Samsung Galaxy S5

Released for Tracfone in January 2016, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has the most features and best specs of any Tracfone device yet. It comes with a 5.1" touchscreen with resolution of 1920x1080, a 16 MP camera, 16 GB Internal Memory, and much more.

The only drawbacks about this phone is that it is expensive, and only has Android 4.4. Take a look at our full Review of the Samsung Galaxy S5 to learn more about it.

Features and Specs at a Glance:
  • Android 4.4.2
  • 4G LTE using Verizon CDMA cell towers
  • 5.1" Touchscreen
  • 16 MP Camera
  • 16 GB Internal Memory
  • 2.3 Ghz Quad Core Processor
  • 2 GB RAM
Pricing:
The Galaxy S5 is currently retailing for $499, which is a rather high price compared to other Tracfone devices. It does come bundled with a 1 Year/ 400 Minute airtime card, plus some other accessories.

Availability:
The Samsung Galaxy S5 for Tracfone is currently only available from HSN. You can, however, buy an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S5 from Amazon, eBay or other retailers, and bring it to Tracfone suing their BYOP program.

20. Samsung Galaxy E5

The Samsung Galaxy E5 shares a number of things with the S5 besides the similar name. The E5 comes with a 5" touchscreen, 16 GB Internal Memory, and 4G LTE connectivity.

As we discussed in our Review of the Samsung Galaxy E5, it has many great features that aren't quite as good as the S5, except that the E5 runs Android 5.0.

Features and Specs at a Glance:

  • Android 5.0.2
  • 4G LTE using Verizon CDMA cell towers
  • 5" Touchscreen
  • 8 MP Camera
  • 16 GB Internal Memory
  • 1.2 Ghz Quad Core Processor
  • 1.5 GB RAM
Pricing:
You can find the Galaxy E5 for $349 bundled with a 1 Year/400 Minute airtime card and additional accessories..

Availability:
As with the Galaxy S5 and Core Prime, the Galaxy E5 is currently only available through HSN.


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UPDATE - Tracfone has released a number of new smartphones during mid-2016 and you can learn more by following the links below. We are working at creating a resource to see all the smartphones available from Tracfone, but as the number grows, it becomes more challenging to maintain this current list.


For our latest reviews, visit our Tracfone Cell Phone Reviews page.
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This concludes our list of Tracfone Android cell phones. We will continue to update this list as Tracfone releases new devices. Please leave a comment with any questions or information you have to share. Be sure to also read our reviews for each of the phones to get all the information on them, or simply visit our Cell Phone Reviews page for links to each review.

Each of the smartphones listed above have certain strengths and weaknesses that you can compare. The Alcatel Onetouch ICON Pop has the largest screen, the LG Optimus Fuel, Moto E, LG Ultimate 2 and Alcatel Onetouch ICON Pop will have the latest version of Android (4.4), and the LG Optimus Dynamic is the least expensive.

If you are trying to make a decision about buying a new phone, take a moment and choose what things are most important to you - cost, screen size, Android version, camera, etc. Then use this list to quickly compare each phones features.

Each of us has different needs for a phone, and we hope this list will allow for easy comparison of all Tracfone Android smartphones currently available (and some that are coming soon).

You may also want to learn about Tracfone's 'Bring Your Own Phone' program which allows customers to bring a variety of other smartphone devices to use with Tracfone service, including iPhone 4/4S. So visit our Tracfone BYOP page for all the details.

Don't forget about our Tracfone Promo Codes page, although these codes don't work on Android phones.

Also take a look at our post on How to Set Up the Tracfone Family Value Plan, which makes it incredibly inexpensive to put a whole family on a monthly, pay as you go, plan.

Follow us on Facebook! And keep up with the latest news and updates, and join a growing community of Tracfone users.

Thanks for visiting and we hope this information was useful!

May 18, 2014

Tracfone Deals and Phone Sales May 2014

A List of Great Deals, Discounts and Sales for May 2014

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Deals, Discounts and Sales on Tracfone Cell Phones
Here at TracfoneReviewer we love to help people get minutes for free with promo codes. But we also love to help you save money by highlighting some of the best recent discounts and deals from around the web.

Tracfone is a prepaid wireless cell phone company that offers low cost phones and minutes plans around America. Sometimes you can even find their phones online at a great discount.

Today we will highlight some of the best deals, sales and discounts on Tracfone cell phones from around the web.

These discounted cell phones sometimes include great deals on minutes, so find the sale that works best for you!

Deals, Discounts and Sales on Tracfone Cell Phones

Here are 5 deals we've scooped up from around the internet. These deals don't always last long, so don't wait to check them out.

Let's get this list of deals kicked off with an Android phone from Tracfone:


1. Samsung Galaxy Centura with 1 Year/400 Minutes just $109
The Samsung Galaxy Centura is an Android powered smartphone from Tracfone with WiFi and a 3.5" touchscreen.

The Centura originally retailed for $129, but is now available on Amazon for $79 (without the minutes bundle).

This great deal includes the Samsung Galaxy Centura, plus a 1 Year/400 Minutes card (which usually costs $99) for $109 from QVC. You also get a few other accessories including a case.

Check out the Deal - Samsung Galaxy Centura plus 1 Year/400 Minutes

Read our Review of the Samsung Galaxy Centura


2. Motorola EX431G Triple Minute Phone for under $10
The Moto EX 431G is a somewhat older phone but it has a full QWERTY keyboard for fast texting and most importantly, Triple Minutes for Life.

If you're holding out with an older Tracfone that only has Double Minutes for Life, you should switch to this, or something else that has Triple Minutes for Life.

The Moto EX 431G is on sale for a low price of $7.99 on Amazon

Another option is to get the Moto EX 431G with 2000 minutes for $99 from QVC if you need the minutes!


3. LG Optimus Dynamic II for $90
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LG Optimus Dynamic II
The Optimus Dynamic II is currently the newest Android smartphone offered by Tracfone and comes with Android 4.1 and the largest touchscreen at 3.8".

The phone originally retailed for $129, but is currently $89 on Amazon. There are also other deals available for the LG Optimus Dynamic II that bundle it with minutes, so keep an eye out.

Check out the Deal - LG Optimus Dynamic II for $89
Also, LG Optimus Dynamic II with 200 minute card just $99

You can read our full Review of the LG Optimus Dynamic II to learn more about the phone.


4. ZTE Valet Smartphone plus Minutes Bundle - $59
The ZTE Valet is a recent Android 4.1 powered smartphone from Tracfone. It has a 3.5" touchscreen and Triple Minutes for Life (as do all the other Android Tracfones).

This deal has the Valet plus a 200 minute phone card bundled for just $59 on Amazon.

The ZTE Valet typically retails for $60-100.

Check out the Deal - ZTE Valet plus 200 Minute Card (600 Minutes total with Triple Minutes)

Read our Review of the ZTE Valet and learn more about the current smartphones available from Tracfone.


5. LG 440G - A Simple Flip Phone for $5
The LG 440G is a durable, simple flip phone from Tracfone that is a great choice for a backup or emergency phone.

With a long battery life, camera, and 3G connectivity, the phone has all the basic features.

Best of all the LG 440G is currently on sale for just $5.

Check out the Deal - LG 440G for $5 from BestBuy online.

Read our Reveiw of the LG 440G


That's the current best deals we've found. We hope you find this list useful, and get a great deal if you are buying a new phone.

Be sure to visit our Tracfone Promo Code page for codes to get free minutes when you add a new minutes card. But note, the Android smartphones won't accept promo codes.

Follow us on Facebook where we post updates and news, and our community keeps each other informed on the latest deals from around the web.

Thanks for visiting, and leave a comment with your thoughts or questions!

March 26, 2014

Tracfone Deals and Sales for April 2014

Great Deals, Discounts and Sales for April on Tracfone Phones

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Deals and Discounts for Tracfone Phones
There are always lots of deals going on around the internet but it can be very difficult to try to keep up with them. So we have for you some of the better deals currently available on Tracfone Cell Phones.

Tracfone is a prepaid wireless cell phone provider that offers low cost phones, and prepaid cards/plans for use in America.

Tracfone recently started selling Android powered smartphones as part of their offering. You can read our reviews of these phones on our Cell Phone Reviews page.

We have collected here for you several great deals, so let's get to them!

Deals, Discounts and Sales on Tracfone Cell Phones

Here are 3 deals we have found and would recommend if you're in the market for a new cell phone:

Hey, we just finished a new post with the latest deals and discounts for May 2014! so go check it out!

1. Motorola EX431G - QWERTY Keyboard for less than $10!
The Moto EX 431G comes with a full QWERTY keypad for fast texting and typing. It also has a 2MP camera, MP3 player and all the other features Tracfone's usually have.

At just $7.99 on Amazon, this phone is a steal. It could serve as an inexpensive backup phone, or a great primary phone. So check it out, and see what you think.

2. LG Optimus Dynamic II (LG L39C) - Newest Android for $90
The LG Optimus Dynamic II is Tracfone's latest offering for Android Smartphones. The Dynamic II comes with a large, 3.8" screen, Triple Minutes for Life, and Android 4.1.

Currently on sale for $89 on Amazon, this phone is filled with great features, not to mention the potential of all the apps available through Google Play.

You can read up on the Specs and other Information for the LG L39C in our recent post.

3. ZTE Valet with 600 Minutes Bundle for $60
Buying a new phone bundled with minutes is usually a great deal, and this deal with the ZTE Valet is no exception!

The ZTE Valet comes with Android 4.1, a 3.5" screen, and Triple Minutes. It is one of 5 Android powered smartphones Tracfone recently release . You can see our full review of the ZTE Valet for all the details.

This deal for the ZTE Valet plus 600 minutes for $60 on Amazon is a great bargain because the 600 minutes would normally cost $40 - making the phone only $20!

These are some great deals, but also have two more bonus deals we want to share with you. These deals were posted on the TracfoneReviewer Facebook page (follow us for all the latest deals, updates and promo codes!)

Moto EX 431G with 2000 minutes for $79 on HSN
Need a ton of minutes? This is a great bargain for all the minutes, and you get the MotoGo to top it off!

ZTE Valet for $50 from BestBuy.com
If you're just looking for the ZTE Valet phone, this is about the lowest we've seen it without a minutes bundle like the one listed above.

We hope you find these deals useful, and most importantly that they help you save money!

Find a deal? Post it below or on our facebook page for others to see it!

Don't forget about our Tracfone Promo Codes page, which we keep updated for each month!

Thanks for visiting, and be sure to share with a friend to help them save money shopping for a phone!

December 13, 2013

Tracfone Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Giving Ideas with Tracfone

With Christmas and the holidays fast approaching, it can sometimes be very challenging to figure out gifts to get friends and family. Well we are here to help! This is our 2013 Christmas(or for any occasion) Gift Ideas Guide.

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Tracfone Gift Guide for Christmas by TracfoneReviewer
This guide will help give you ideas and share some of the newest and best cell phones and accessories available from Tracfone. Use this guide to get a heads-up on some of the newer stuff available from Tracfone.

For those who might not know, Tracfone is a low cost, prepaid cell phone company that offers phones for $100 or less, and prepaid minutes in varying amounts.

In this guide, we will cover the latest and greatest Tracfone cell phones, cell phone accessories, and prepaid minute cards to give you a jump on what to buy others (or yourself...) for Christmas.

So let's get to it!

Cell Phone Christmas Gift Ideas from Tracfone

These phones are some of the best and newest available from Tracfone. All use Android OS, making them powerful, functional, and full of great features including tons of apps from Google Play.

A Tracfone cell phone can be a great gift for young teens, or anyone who doesn't have a cell phone and either wouldn't use the phone too often, or needs to learn not to talk and text all day!

These Android powered prepaid phones are each around $100 (some even less) and come with everything you need to activate them right away. You can even use an existing number if you want.

Here are the four Android Tracfone Christmas gift ideas:

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ZTE Valet
ZTE Valet - With great features like Android 4.1, WiFi, and Triple Minutes for Life, this is one of the top Android phones from Tracfone. Some users report low signal strength on the WiFi, and you can read our complete review of the ZTE Valet to learn more. It does come with a free 4 GB Micro SD card. The Valet can be found in many stores and online, but we found it on Amazon at $15 off!

Huawei Glory - Running Android 4.0, the Glory has many of the same great features as the Valet, and even has an FM Radio! Check out our review of the Huawei Glory for complete features and specs. It can be found on the Tracfone website, or from many other major retailers.

Samsung Galaxy Centura - A great phone from a well known brand, the Centura also runs Android 4.0, and has WiFi, Triple Minutes and much more. Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Centura for all the details, including how to check your balance from the phone. The Samsung Galaxy Centura is available in many stores and websites, but you can get it on Amazon for $30 off!

LG Optimus Dynamic - Last but not least, this phone resembles the LG 840G in some ways, but comes with many more features, most notably Android 2.3. Get our review of the LG Optimus Dynamic for more information. The Dynamic is available in many places online and in store. We even found it on Amazon for just $60! (prices are current at time of posting, but may change!)

All four of these phones will make a great gift. But if you're looking for something that just does the basics like calling and texting, you might be interested in the LG 840G or the Alcatel 382G.

Cell Phone Accessory Gift Ideas

With cell phones, it is always nice to have plenty of accessories, whether that consists of car chargers, touchscreen covers or sturdy cases, below are some of the best options for your Tracfone device.

Tracfone Covers - A cover for your cell phone is one of the best ways to protect it form scratches, and even from dropping it. Covers come in many different colors, costs and levels of protection. Be sure to get the right cover for phone, as they come in all kinds of different sizes.

One easy way to find covers for your cell phone is to head over to Amazon and then search for the name of your phone, followed by 'cover' or 'case'. There should be plenty of options to choose from.

Charger and Accessories - Sometimes it's nice to have a car charger, or other accessories that make your phone more convenient to use. Some cell phone bundles come with extra accessories, but you can also find lots of options on ebay or Amazon.

Tracfone Prepaid Refill Cards

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A 1 year/400 minute card
Let's not forget about the prepaid minutes! If you know someone who uses Tracfone, one of the best gifts you might be able to get them is a prepaid refill card that will give them extra minutes for talking and texting.

Tracfone refill cards come in sizes ranging from 60 minutes for $20 to 450 minutes at $80.

One of the best deals is to get the 1 year/400 minutes card which gives the user 1 full year of service with 400 minutes.

You can find Tracfone prepaid minutes in most stores and online.

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We hope this gives you some new holiday gift ideas to help find something for your friends and family!

Definitely go check out our Tracfone Promo Codes if you don't already know about that!

You might also be interested in learning about the Difference between GSM and CDMA Tracfone devices (and which is right for you).

Thanks for visiting, and leave a comment with your top gift ideas, or any questions you might have!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

October 16, 2013

ZTE Valet Review - Tracfone Smartphone

The ZTE Valet- Android Powered Smartphone from Tracfone

This review by TracfoneReviewer covers the ZTE Valet (Z665C) from Tracfone.

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Tracfone ZTE Valet Android Smartphone
It has been a long time coming, but Tracfone has finally released several new Smartphones powered by the Android operating system for use with Tracfone prepaid service.

The ZTE Valet, which we will review here, the Samsung Galaxy Centura, the LG Optimus Dynamic, LG Optimus Dynamic II and the Huawei Glory are the new smartphones offered by Tracfone.

Read our reviews of each of the other phones (by following the links above) to learn more about their features,

Tracfone also recently made it possible to bring your own phone to Tracfone, including smartphones and the iPhone 4/4S. Visit our Tracfone BYOP page for all the details and a list of compatible phones.

Visit our post on Android powered smartphones coming to Tracfone to learn more.

Now let's get to the review of the ZTE Z665C Valet from Tracfone.

Review of the ZTE Valet Android Smartphone

The Z665C is a candy bar style, touchscreen smartphone that runs on Android OS 4.1 and is available to use exclusively with Tracfone prepaid wireless. The Valet is a CDMA phone, and uses Verizon networks, although some Tracfone CDMA phones may use Sprint networks.

Let's take a look at the full feature list for the ZTE Valet.

ZTE Valet Features and Specs:
  • Android 4.1 Operating System
  • 3 MP Camera and Video Recorder
  • 3G/WiFi Connectivity
  • Triple Minutes for Life
  • Alarm Clock
  • Bluetooth
  • MP3 Player
  • GPS Enabled
  • Gravity/Proximity Sensor
  • Instant Messaging
  • Five customizable home screens
  • Access to Google Play with over 700,000 Apps
  • Multi-calling
  • Hearing Aid Compatible
  • 4 GB Micro SD card included, up to 32GB capacity
  • Mobile Web
  • Handsfree speaker, Voicemail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, and Text/Media Messaging
  • Also comes with Battery and Charger
Now let's look at the dimensions and technical details for the ZTE Valet.

Specs and Dimensions for the Valet:
  • 1.0 Ghz processor
  • 3.5" touchscreen
  • Size: 4.6" x 2.5" x 0.5"
  • 4.5 ounces
  • 11 days standby, 5.5 hours batter talk time
Quite a list of feature sand specifications for the Valet, which packs a powerful phone for calling, texting and surfing the web. The Valet is hard to compare with any of the previous non-Android phones offered by Tracfone because of the huge increase in the things you can do with an Android powered smartphone. Even the LG 840G, which has lots of impressive features, can't come close to the practicality of having access to hundreds of thousands of apps from Google Play.

Before we got too far on this, let's look at some of the likes and dislikes for this prepaid Android smartphone.

Likes and Dislikes for the ZTE Valet

ZTE Valet Likes:
First off, this phone comes with three great features we see on several of Tracfone's other top phones: Triple Minutes for Life, WiFi, and 3G connectivity.

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Back of the ZTE Valet - Note camera w/ flash
With Triple Minutes for Life, any airtime you add to this phone will automatically be tripled. So if you add 60 minutes, you will get 180 total minutes. (We will discuss more about minutes, texts and data rates for this phone below)

WiFi allows you to connect to wireless internet and surf the web for free without using minutes/data. This is a great money saving feature and especially useful if you are often in WiFi areas like you home or work. The ZTE Valet even has a feature that allows you to turn off the phones data, so that you will only connect to the web through the free WiFi whenever available.

3G speeds make this phone fairly quick when not connected to WiFi and, while not as fast as 4G, it is quite adequate for most people.

Two other convenient features for the Valet are the 3 MP camera and included 4GB Micro SD card. The camera on the ZTE Valet is decent, although you would want a better camera if you plan to take a lot of pictures in medium to low light areas. With the included Micro SD card, you can store pictures, apps or music without overloading the phone's internal memory. It is also possibly to purchase up to a 32 GB Micro SD card if you want to expand the memory.

Finally, our biggest like about the ZTE Valet is that it uses Android 4.1 OS. This opens up a world of options and features. You can choose from thousands of apps on Google Play and download them (save money by using WiFi) to the phone. You can use Google maps to get directions, or watch videos on Youtube. The possibilities are impressive and make this phone way more than just a device for calling and texting.

But there are a few dislikes about the ZTE Valet we want to mention in this review.

ZTE Valet Dislikes:
The main dislike we have for the ZTE Valet isn't really a problem with the phone, but rather a dislike about how Tracfone is going to charge for Calling, Texting and Data.

On all of Tracfone's non-Android devices, calling and texting are both deducted from a single minutes pool.

With the new Android Smartphones, calling, texting and data are split into three different pools. So if you add a 60 minute card, it will be automatically tripled, and you will get 180 minutes for calling, 180 texts, and 180mb of data.

The problem is that some people text way more often than call, and with this new break down of minutes, they would run out of texts rather quickly, but still have lots of calling minutes and data left over.

The same would happen for those who mostly use the phone for calling. They would run out of calling time, but have a lot of texts and data left over. The only good news is that all minutes, data and texts for the Valet will carry over to the next month. But this could be an issue for some people.

Another dislike about these new Android phones is that they may not accept promo codes. We haven't tested this extensively, and would appreciate feedback on this.

While there are a few more likes and dislikes we could mention about the ZTE Valet, this covers the major information that would be useful for learning about this phone.

How to Check your Airtime Balance on Tracfone Smartphones

Many are wondering how to find out what your airtime balance is on these new Android smartphones. There is no dedicated display that shows your balance, however, there is a very easy way to check your balance. This information courtesy of an anonymous visitor:

To find out the number of minutes/text/data left, you'll need to log on to your Tracfone account and submit a balance request, OR set up a bookmark in your browser (on your computer or phone) to go to "https://www.tracfone.com/direct/CheckBalance?input_phone=1234567890" (replace 1234567890 with your phone number). You'll get a free text message on your phone with your balances. The service end date is not in the text message. It's only shown on the browser screen.

We recommend you signup for an account on the Tracfone website, which will make managing your cell phone and adding minutes much easier. If you have further questions or thoughts on adding/checking minutes, leave a comment below!

Overall Review and Pricing for the ZTE Valet

The Valet is a powerful mobile phone that offers a number of features appreciated by more tech savvy individuals. While it would not be a good choice for someone who just needs a phone to call and text, it is a great choice for those who like a lot of features, and want access to Google apps. It is a true smartphone, and provides good functionality while keeping costs low by using prepaid. This might be a great phone to use with Tracfone's family value plan.

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ZTE Valet
on Amazon

In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Centura, another Android Tracfone smartphone, TracfoneReviewer would choose the Valet for the lower price, included Micro SD card, and better processor. But you should make that decision for yourself. Read our recent post with the feature and specs for the ZTE Valet and Samsung Galaxy Centura to help compare these phones.

The ZTE Valet retails for $99 in most stores, and online at the Tracfone website. We have also found the ZTE Valet on Amazon at a discount.

Learn more about the CDMA network the Valet uses, in our post, GSM vs CDMA. You might also enjoy getting some free bonus minutes by using a Tracfone Promo Code. Although they don't work on the Android phones.

Be sure to leave a comment with any thoughts, reviews, or questions about this phone, and share this review with others who might find it useful.

We strive to provide useful, informative and accurate reviews for your convenience. But we make no guarantees and you take full responsibility for how you use this information. If we made a mistake, let us know in the comments! Thanks for visiting.

September 23, 2013

Android Powered Cell Phones Coming to Tracfone

Will Tracfone Finally Have an Android Powered Cell Phone?

Details are still a little murky, with lots of rumors and anonymous claims, but they all have one consistent aspect, and that is that Tracfone might be on the verge of releasing Android powered smartphones for their customers.

**UPDATE**
This Post is out of date! Tracfone has released four new Android Smartphones, and you can read our review of each one below:

LG Optimus Dynamic

Samsung Galaxy Centura

ZTE Valet

Huawei Glory

You can also view our Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Centura and ZTE Valet to learn more.

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Tracfone Released the Samsung Galaxy Centura Android for Tracfone available to purchase at HSN.com.

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Samsung Galaxy Centura Android
 for Tracfone
You can see the Samsung Galaxy Centura at HSN.com to learn more (although it might be sold out by now).

The Samsung Galaxy Centura has been around for Net10 and Straight Talk users for a little while, but Tracfone has never had a smartphone, or an android powered phone. The closest thing was the LG 840G.

This Samsung Galaxy Centura will be able to use apps, browse the web via Google, use Google Maps and other Google products with ease. It is an exciting direction Tracfone is heading.

At this point, HSN.com is the only place we have found selling this new Android Tracfone, but we will keep you updated if other options become available!

EDIT: We have also found the Samsung Galaxy Centura on eBay, although the price is not great, and getting it from HSN.com is a better deal at the moment.

Possibly Four New Android Tracfone Cell Phones

If you read this forum post from HowardForums it suggest that there will be four new Android powered cell phones coming to Tracfone, as well as special data cards you can purchase from Tracfone.

Many of the details are still unclear, like when these phones will be available or what they will cost. (or how the data charge will work). But the phones look pretty exciting. The phones that possibly will be available for Tracfone are:

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Samsung Galaxy
Centura
While we don't have confirmation that these phones will be available for Tracfone users, it seems very likely. What we do know is that Android powered cell phones are finally coming to Tracfone.

EDIT: The ZTE Z665C Valet has been spotted in stores! At this point it has only been found in Best Buy retailing for $99. It is the only one of the four mentioned above that has been found in store for sale, but it is a pretty good sign the rest will soon follow!

EDIT 2: Both the ZTE Z665C Valet and Samsung Galaxy Centura are now available at Tracfone.com under 'cell phones'. As are the Hauwei Glory and LG Optimus Dynamic!

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ZTE Valet
One thing to note is that all of these phones appear to be for CDMA networks, which would be Verizon. Learn about the Difference between GSM and CDMA and which is right for you.

Check back often as we will try to keep everyone updated as more details become available.

While this is exciting news, for many Tracfone users, this won't change anything. You can still use your current cell phones for whatever capacity you choose to, and prices should stay the same. In fact, some older Tracfone cell phones are actually going on sale for great low prices! Check out our recent post with the Best Tracfone Deals in September!

Thanks for stopping by, leave a comment with your thoughts or questions on this exciting development of Android smartphones coming to Tracfone.