Any idea when/if the ZTE Majesty, z796c, might become available? It's CDMA, has a bigger screen, faster processor, and is Android 4.1. However, it's a bit more expensive.
January 14, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Anonymous said...
Do you think any of these will compare to the LG L39?
I got the ZTE Valet in a holiday bundle. Wifi strength is abysmal. Makes it practically useless. I'm 15 feet from the router now, line of sight, and i get 1 bar. Seriously bad. Also, the mic stopped working so i had to send it back for replacement on Jan 8th. Today is Jan 31, and I'm STILL waiting for the replacement. Over 3 weeks later! Called multiple times. Tracfone is fine until you need service, then forget it. English is not their first language. I wish i would have gotten the Huawei Glory.
UPDATE: Got the new replacement Valet on Feb. 7th. WIFI is still horrible, but at least they extended my service date the 30 days I was out of a phone. BEWARE their service department...super slow! Would NOT buy the Valet, if I had a do over.
February 10, 2014 at 11:49 AM
Anonymous said...
I'm looking for a phone that I could use with a SIM card when traveling in Europe or Asia, as well as with my home TracFone account. Can any of these phones do this?
March 13, 2014 at 7:02 PM
Anonymous said...
Any tracfone works oversees apparently. Here is what is says on their website and the url. Connect From your TracFone, DIAL 1-800-706-3839. From Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands please dial 305-938-5673.
Select Select your language (1-English, 2-Spanish). Listen to dialing instructions. (Instructions can be interrupted at any time and you can skip to step 3).
Dial DIAL 011 + country code + city code + telephone number. (For Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, and Dominican Republic just dial: 1 + city code + telephone number). Note: Please wait to be connected; DO NOT press any other key on your TracFone or you might be disconnected.
I am pretty sure the answer is no. You can call overseas from the US, but you cannot call FROM overseas.
June 12, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Anonymous said...
Agree completely, the headset went out on mine, so all my calls are speakerphone now. Really cheap piece of junk, and soooooo slow. I'm going to have to buy something different, this was a waste of money.
July 10, 2014 at 2:09 PM
Anonymous said...
This sucks! Not the review. I want an Iphone 5s but tracfone doesnt have a plan for it! I mean, I like the pay as you go plan but still...
February 22, 2015 at 9:47 AM
Anonymous said...
I got the LG Ultimate 2 a couple weeks ago based on your review and through one of your Ebay links. It is really great! Thanks for recommending it!
March 12, 2015 at 8:14 AM
Anonymous said...
Any particular reason the LG Fuel didn't make the list? Way better on modernity and performance than anything from #4-#8 plus beats them on price if you shop right. Generally competitive with #2&3 except for screen size & ram (but wins on price there & easier to root as well.).
April 20, 2015 at 8:43 PM
Anonymous said...
I have the Samsung Galaxy Centura. Wifi connectivity is very reliable. Phone audio clarity is good on calls with people 400 miles away...it sounds like a land line. Basic email and texting is adequate. That's where the features stop. Load up any apps, and the thing will slow to a crawl. Most of the loaded apps will crash randomly, probably due to Android 4.0 and the processor. Photos taken indoors are useless. Photos outdoors are decent.. For $30 it is a decent for phone calls, texting and email. I paid $99 at the time, not a good phone for that price. But it was the best, I could get then. I do love the value of tracfone service in general and I'm willing to sacrifice bells and whistles to meet the monthly budget. Now I want the best there is for tracfone. Thanks for the review.
May 5, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Anonymous said...
It appears a new LG phone called "Power" is available for TracFone. Will you be reviewing it soon? LG Power 4.5" Android 5.0 Smartphone - 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor -
LG's website lists a new GSM LTE enabled phone for Tracfone. It is the LG Access LTE (L31L). Here is a link to the product : http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-L31L-access-lte
When I click their "Where to Buy' button, it states 'Coming soon'. I've tried all the typical online retailers (eBay, Amazon, BestBuy) with no luck. Anyone know where, when this phone might be available? Also any details on how LTE works with Tracfone (cost, speed)?
June 22, 2015 at 11:45 AM
Anonymous said...
HSN.com on sale for the day 7/24/2015.
July 24, 2015 at 11:57 AM
Anonymous said...
I would really appreciate someone giving a review of the best sounding tracfone. That is, a tracfone where you can hear a person very clearly who is calling. I have owned the LG Optimus Dynamic and the LG Optimus Fuel and they are both horrible. Thank you.
I have an iphone 4s. Rolled over to BYOP. It would be awesome if it worked. Had busy signal calling in and out. After 8 hours of tech support, I looked at my account at the tracfone website and saw how to check minutes. After checking found out none had rolled over like Cust svc said they had. But before this someone in cust svc had the great idea of cancelling my old phone number that I had for years (fun letting everyone know). Finally got up and running, added the 1000 text, 500 talk, and 400 data, but last week noticed it wasn't working again. Busy signal. Checked balance and EVERYTHING was 0. I counted 25 text messages in and out on my phone. Cust svc said all they saw was 0, so the best they could do was 300 min.....but it still is not working. If they could get it to work, it would be great, but it is sure a bummer when you have over 1000 min/text/data and it is all of a sudden gone and you get no help.
January 12, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Anonymous said...
I have a Samsung Centura that has been replaced twice and I still have the same problems--slow opening files, type several letters before one appears, freezes up, returns to home screen randomly, time randomly displays 5 hours previous, name of contact does not appear when ringing. Would not recommend this phone.
I have owned the Alcatel Onetouch Icon Pop for about a 1 yr now. I can not believe you rated it second. This phone is crappy. Read the reviews on it. Your internal memory is gone with adding a couple apps. You can put and SD card in which I have one. There is no way to save to the SD card .. You can not even back up the phone to the SD card. The camera is okay. All this phone is good for is making calls. Google puts so much of their stuff on it too. Alcatel says that it is tracfone's fault because they mess with the programming of the phone to put their stuff on it.. Meanwhile I spent a nice some on the phone.. If you want a calendar you have to download one. Then Google sinks all your contacts you have in google. Which for me was a lot of one time contacts.. I would not recommend this phone to anyone.
You can get it on AMAZON right now for around $40 and already on Tracfone. Sounds like it's not such a good buy even at $40. Sorry that you spent all that dough on a crappy phone
thanks, thinking of buying one, this review helped
February 9, 2017 at 10:50 PM
Anonymous said...
I was given an iPhone 6 (I believe it's a 6s or 6+, not sure) from a relative who was upgrading, so I bought the SIM card kit for $1 at Best Buy, transferred my service over using my tracfone on-line account, and within 15 minutes, my new phone had been activated, ready for use! It was easy, and it's so much better. Stronger signal, clearer reception, and far more functionality. The iPhone was originally designed for the Verizon network, so i didn't need to have it unlocked, just slid in the new SIM card. Yes, all my unused minutes rolled right over too.
Can anyone comment on the LG Fiesta 5.5" 16GB TracFone GPS capability. Does anyone know if it has location service and can be used withgoogle gps on maps. That is the only thing I am unsure of and I'd like to order due to screen size, 16 gb and camera. Thanks for you help.
May 18, 2017 at 11:48 AM
Anonymous said...
RobynFrance - Here is a link (couldn't find it online and finally contacted LG for the user manual) to the L64VL (Tracfone Fiesta): http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LGL64VL
Thank you for the link to the user manual--I'll check it out!--the phone is great--only issue I have is trying to get the microphone permanently on the keyboard--I have been forced to go thru a 2 step process to get to mike each time I use in messages and emails--is there a way to make a dedicated mike key on keyboard--have tried all I know to do.
If your rich, then those listed are number 1 through 5. Gimme a break!
July 8, 2017 at 9:14 PM
Anonymous said...
Hello... Wondering what, in your opinion, gave the Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro the #5-spot on this "List of Top 5 Tracfones" over others like the LG Fiesta or even the LG Fiesta 2. I'm not insinuating I disagree with your assessments in any way. I'm just interested in your conclusions and reasoning, Peter, along with everyone else's "two cents"... Thanks!
December 10, 2017 at 1:28 AM
Richard Baratta said...
Why was I charged an additional $1.20 for buying a 60 minute replenishment card? At $19.99 plus tax, it always came out to $21.71. Explain the additional charge???
I just bought a refurbished Galaxy S7 with a 90 day warranty from Amazon for less than $300.00. I added the $1.00 SIM from Tracfone which they sent via Fed-EX next day and was up and running in just a few minutes. The phone has been running perfectly and I use it for work. If you do a little research, you can find quality refurbished phones for a fraction of the price.
January 24, 2018 at 8:51 PM
Anonymous said...
I'm enjoying my Samsung Galaxy Sky. My 3rd smartphone under Tracfone. Last one with triple minutes and 16gb so I could use more apps when we travel!
I second what fgermaine said,same set-up for a year now and life is good thankx to the group over at HOFO. I did purchase and unlock the motoE4 on impulse, but why mess with a good thing? The E4 is always there if I need it.
January 24, 2018 at 9:02 PM
Anonymous said...
My wife and I have a LG V20 each on the BYOP plan and we love it.
January 25, 2018 at 4:28 AM
Anonymous said...
Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro has been fantastic. And at less than $100 ypu cant go wrong. Best Buy has them on sale occasionally for about half off.
January 25, 2018 at 5:20 AM
Anonymous said...
The Sky Pro S727VL is quad-core CPU. There is even Sky Pro S737TL too, but not sure on it's CPU too. From what I read, it is an octa-core core.
January 27, 2018 at 1:49 AM
Anonymous said...
I had the valet 3 phones ago was good but only for calling not for internet or that no texting just too slow.
February 12, 2018 at 6:42 PM
Anonymous said...
Had it 2 phones ago loved the look and how it worked at first. Then it just started doing weird stuff and I sent it back after a month and got a different LG power had that over a year til last year I got a samsung galaxy sky. The LG power wouldn't do pictures in text. Now love my samsung but want a newer one with more memory than 16G if possible but so far none at cheap price.
I know this is an old post, but for anyone who may not know how this works, all the contacts from your Google account get created in your smartphone when you activate it, so it's a good idea to clean up your contacts before activating. First, to avoid those "one time contacts" change your Google account settings. Then delete any contacts that you don't want and while you are at it, you can add any missing addresses, phone numbers, etc. to the ones you are keeping. Once your contacts are the way you want them, activate your new smartphone and you will see that good contact list on your phone.
March 27, 2018 at 7:50 AM
Anonymous said...
Any idea when the s motoroloa moto g6 (xt 1925dl) on their website will be coming out?
June 30, 2018 at 11:39 AM
Anonymous said...
You can purchase an unlocked Motorola G6 Play from Amazon for $190 and take it to Tracfone using BYOP. You also need a Tracfone SIM card for the service that works best in your area.
Maybe it's time to have 2 lists, "Budget phones" and "Top phones", as that $100 J7 Sky Pro at #6 looks very out of place w/ those top of the line Galaxys and iPhones. Samsung naming everything "Galaxy" with a number rafter it doens't help either. My wife and I have the J3 Luna Pro now which is ok, but I had the Samsung Galaxy Core before it and it was garbage. Getting my son the J7 Sky Pro now for $68 on Amazon w/ the $40 bonus, I've never spent more than $100 on a smartphone.
Peter, your blogs and information about new phone releases and other tips has been invaluable throughout the years. I have never had a need (nor the $) to buy an Iphone. That being said it would be nice to hear your thoughts on previously released regular Tracfones by naming the best 10 lower cost androids.
My personal choice would be the Rebel which I have switched back to many times in order to try out other models. I'm not even sure which model of the 4 that I own...It's probably the 1 or 2. I know it does have TMFL which 2 of that model do not have. The Rebel has never failed me in any way. It is light to handle and the 4'5" screen is not too big or too small. Esy to carry in your pocket!!!!
Anyway, thank you so much for all your promo codes for those of us can still use those precious TMFL codes! Mike/DiscoGenre@gmail.com/Neenah, WI
Alot of ppl including myself have enjoyed the Lg Ultimate 2. I kept mine as it would make a good back up. But I found when others would send me a pic or othr SMS it would never "come through" on this model. Other than that I had no problems with the phone. I have found that the LG Rebel is slightly a better model at around the same price of the Ultimate 2. The Rebel will let SMS come through n.p. though sometimes there seems to be a slight delay!Same size as the Ultimate and vey light when carrying around! Some Rebels still carry the TMFL! Mike/NeenahGuy
If this review was posted in Feb, 2019, what the heck are reviews and comments from 2014/2015/etc doing here? Since they're based on completely different reviews, they don't seem very useful.
It wouldn't bother me however, if I could figure out how to get them to display in REVERSE chronological order (most recent first), rather than straight chronological order, so I could skip over the irrelevant old crap. Is there any way to do this?
Hey, I notice that you rate the Samsung Galaxy S7 very highly. I thought very highly of mine too (BYOP, refurbished) until visiting my sister in Maine. Her husband has a cheap ZTE Tracfone, and he's getting 4-5 bars on his phone, while I'm getting 0-2 bars on mine. What's up with THAT??? I went out and bought a signal booster before I realized this. The signal booster cost more than his phone! It seems there's a very important aspect of smartphone performance which you never mention in your reviews...
August 30, 2019 at 11:54 PM
List of the Best Tracfone Cell Phones for 2021
[Image] Everyone wants to know, what is the best Tracfone device? Which cell phones are the best options from Tracfone? We have collected the information and now share the top options from Tracfone below.
As you might expect, this list is dominated by more expensive smartphones Tracfone has released over the last few years. But which one will receive the top pick? And where in the ranking do the rest of the phones fall?
We are judging this list of the best cell phones based primarily on features, specifications, and performance as well as feedback from consumers. Price and availability will only be small factors, as both of these variables change often.
Here's the our picks for the top Tracfone smartphones in 2021:
Best Tracfone Smartphone (2021)
iPhone XR 64GBSamsung Galaxy A51Moto G PowerSamsung Galaxy A50Apple SE 64GBSamsung Galaxy A21
For most users, the top phones in our list are impractical due to their high cost. So a good option is to purchase an unlocked phone and use with the the Tracfone BYOP program.
We expect Tracfone to continue to release several new Android and Apple smartphones in 2021, and will update as needed!
Now let's see the list!
Best Smartphones from Tracfone (2020)
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iPhone 8
#1 Apple iPhone 8/8 PlusScreen: 4.7" HD touchscreen/ 5.5" screen on iPhone 8 Plus Camera: 12 MP camera with OIS and 4K video up to 60 fps Storage: 64 GB Processor: A11 Bionic Chip Operating System: Apple iOS
The iPhone 8 is our pick for the best phone from Tracfone at this time. It brings updates and upgrades to the iPhone lineup, including the new A11 Bionic hexa-core processing chip which results in better performance compared to older iPhone models.
You also get a 12 MP camera with 4K video recording, 2 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, iOS 11 and a 4.7" retina display. The iPhone 8 is also built with durability in mind with a strong, aluminum band around the outside, and it is water and dust resistant.
The iPhone 8 edges out the competition with Apple's well known performance and high quality screen, camera and app store.
The price may be the only drawback, at $374 currently on the Tracfone website.
Note that there are newer models of the iPhone available, including the iPhone 8 which is available from Tracfone, and the iPhone X which is not available from Tracfone at this time.
Choosing between Apple and Android is usually a matter of personal preference, as the operating systems differ quote a lot, and many users prefer to stick with one or the other.
#2 Apple iPhone 7
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Apple iPhone 7
Screen: 4.7" HD touchscreen Camera: 12 MP iSight camera Storage: 32 GB Processor: A10 FUSION CHIP Operating System: Apple iOS
The iPhone 7 is our pick for the next best phone from Tracfone at this time. It brings updates and upgrades to the older iPhone 6 with faster processor and improved camera..
You also get a 12 MP camera with 4K video recording, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, iOS 10 and a 4.7" retina display.
Apple devices are well known for the combination of a great user experience and solid design. However, the iPhone 7 is a few years old, and it might be worth the money to go with the more expensive but newer iPhone 8.
The price may be the only drawback, at $239 currently on the Tracfone website. Note that there are newer models of the iPhone available, including the iPhone 8 which is available from Tracfone, and the iPhone X but it is not available from Tracfone at this time.
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Unlocked Moto G7 Play
#3 Moto G7 Optimo MAXXScreen: 6.2" HD touchscreen Camera: 12 MP camera Storage: 32 GB Processor: 1.8 Ghz Octa-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 632) Operating System: Android 9 Pie
Released in early 2020, the Motorola Moto G7 Optimo MAXX is a powerful budget smartphone that comes with a nice, 6.2" HD screen, 32 GB internal storage, 3 GB RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor to keep everything humming.
While it might not have some features, like a high-resolution screen, that more expensive phones have, it does have a powerful processor and the latest Android OS version which is very important.
The smaller, Moto G7 Optimo has a 5.7" screen, smaller battery and a few other differences, but otherwise many of the same specs for those who don't want a device with such a large screen as the MAXX.
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Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A10e
#4 Samsung Galaxy S20 (S205DL)
Screen: 6.4" HD Super AMOLED Infinity display Camera: 13 MP Rear Camera with 5 MP Ultra-wide and 8 MP Front Camera with LED Flash, Autofocus Storage: 32 GB Processor: Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
Operating System: Android 9 Pie
A popular new phone from Samsung, the Galaxy A20 was released in mid 2020 and comes with a large, 6.4" screen, 32 GB internal storage, Octa-core processor and runs Android 9 Pie.
The Galaxy A20 comes with Samsung One UI which adds a unique look and feel on top of the Android 9.0 Pie operating system. Some of the unique features you get include optional theme and icon packs from Samsung. With a 4,000 mAh battery and 3 GB RAM, the A20 is very comparable to the Moto G7 Optimo MAXX, although it runs a little more expensive.
Find the A20 from QVC at this time, with more retailers coming soon.
#5 Apple iPhone 6S Plus (and iPhone SE)
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iPhone 6S Plus Unlocked
Screen: 5.5'' Retina HD display Camera: 12 MP iSight camera Storage: 32 GB Processor: A9 Chip Operating System: Apple iOS
Next in this list is the iPhone 6 Plus which is larger and more powerful compared to the iPhone 6, but also has a higher price. The iPhone SE has the same camera and internal specs, but a much smaller screen.
The 6S Plus comes with Apple iOS, a 5.5" HD touchscreen, 32 GB internal memory, dual core processor, 2 GB RAM and 12 MP camera.
While the specs are not impressive on paper, Apple devices are well known for their great performance due to their unique operating system and tailored processors. The 12 MP rear camera has excellent image quality and can record 4K footage at 30 FPS for high resolution videos.
The iPhone 6S Plus is currently listed on the Tracfone website for $189 which is a pretty good deal. There are also unlocked refurbished options available on Amazon for $148 (GSM compatible)
The iPhone SE actually has the same internal specs as the larger, iPhone 6S, and they were both released at the same time. The iPhone SE has a smaller, 4" screen, and originally retailed for $399, but the Tracfone website has it available for under $200.
The iPhone SE can be found on the Tracfone website and in some retail stores. Additionally, you can buy your own iPhone and bring it to the Tracfone BYOP program. Follow the link to learn more.
Released on Tracfone at the end of 2018, the Moto G6 is a very popular budget smartphone that packs a number of great features into a reasonable price.
With a 5.7" full HD touchscreen, Android 8.0 Oreo, 32 GB Storage, 3 GB RAM and Dual Rear Cameras, the G6 has a lot to like about it.
The Moto G6 is one of only a few smartphones from Tracfone that offer 32 GB storage, and certainly the least expensive at this time. For more details on this device, see the Full Tracfone Moto G6 Review.
There are several online retailers offering the Moto G6, including Tracfone, HSN, eBay and more, but we found the Moto G6 on Amazon with airtime bundle.
The Moto G6 is a great value for the money and it can also be found unlocked and used with either GSM or CDMA service on Tracfone BYOP.
That concludes our list of the Best Tracfone Cell Phones. For many, buying the S6, iPhone 6 Plus or S7 would be impractical because of the high cost and older release date, but these are the most high-end options available through Tracfone. Leave a comment with your thoughts, and if you enjoyed this list, take a look at our List of the Best Phones for Tracfone BYOP.
Honorable Mentions - Unlocked Smartphones on Tracfone BYOP
The BYOP program from Tracfone makes it easy for consumers to have the phone they want at a reasonable price on Tracfone's prepaid service. Visit our main, Tracfone BYOP page for all the details.
The Moto G7 is an example of a popular unlocked smartphone that can be used with either GSM or CDMA service and is available for around $200.
We hope you found this article useful, leave a comment with your pick for the best Tracfone device. Also be sure to share this with your friends.
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We also want to share that Tracfone continues to add new phones to their lineup, and we will work to update this post as needed.
48 Comments
Close this window Jump to comment formAny idea when/if the ZTE Majesty, z796c, might become available? It's CDMA, has a bigger screen, faster processor, and is Android 4.1. However, it's a bit more expensive.
January 14, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Do you think any of these will compare to the LG L39?
January 25, 2014 at 5:49 PM
I got the ZTE Valet in a holiday bundle. Wifi strength is abysmal. Makes it practically useless. I'm 15 feet from the router now, line of sight, and i get 1 bar. Seriously bad. Also, the mic stopped working so i had to send it back for replacement on Jan 8th. Today is Jan 31, and I'm STILL waiting for the replacement. Over 3 weeks later! Called multiple times. Tracfone is fine until you need service, then forget it. English is not their first language. I wish i would have gotten the Huawei Glory.
January 31, 2014 at 11:32 AM
UPDATE: Got the new replacement Valet on Feb. 7th. WIFI is still horrible, but at least they extended my service date the 30 days I was out of a phone. BEWARE their service department...super slow! Would NOT buy the Valet, if I had a do over.
February 10, 2014 at 11:49 AM
I'm looking for a phone that I could use with a SIM card when traveling in Europe or Asia, as well as with my home TracFone account. Can any of these phones do this?
March 13, 2014 at 7:02 PM
Any tracfone works oversees apparently. Here is what is says on their website and the url.
Connect
From your TracFone, DIAL 1-800-706-3839.
From Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands please dial 305-938-5673.
Select
Select your language (1-English, 2-Spanish). Listen to dialing instructions.
(Instructions can be interrupted at any time and you can skip to step 3).
Dial
DIAL 011 + country code + city code + telephone number.
(For Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, and Dominican Republic just dial: 1 + city code + telephone number).
Note: Please wait to be connected; DO NOT press any other key on your TracFone or you might be disconnected.
http://www.tracfoneild.com/howtocall.aspx
March 14, 2014 at 3:15 PM
I am pretty sure the answer is no. You can call overseas from the US, but you cannot call FROM overseas.
June 12, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Agree completely, the headset went out on mine, so all my calls are speakerphone now. Really cheap piece of junk, and soooooo slow. I'm going to have to buy something different, this was a waste of money.
July 10, 2014 at 2:09 PM
This sucks! Not the review. I want an Iphone 5s but tracfone doesnt have a plan for it! I mean, I like the pay as you go plan but still...
February 22, 2015 at 9:47 AM
I got the LG Ultimate 2 a couple weeks ago based on your review and through one of your Ebay links. It is really great! Thanks for recommending it!
March 12, 2015 at 8:14 AM
Any particular reason the LG Fuel didn't make the list? Way better on modernity and performance than anything from #4-#8 plus beats them on price if you shop right. Generally competitive with #2&3 except for screen size & ram (but wins on price there & easier to root as well.).
April 20, 2015 at 8:43 PM
I have the Samsung Galaxy Centura. Wifi connectivity is very reliable. Phone audio clarity is good on calls with people 400 miles away...it sounds like a land line. Basic email and texting is adequate. That's where the features stop. Load up any apps, and the thing will slow to a crawl. Most of the loaded apps will crash randomly, probably due to Android 4.0 and the processor. Photos taken indoors are useless. Photos outdoors are decent.. For $30 it is a decent for phone calls, texting and email. I paid $99 at the time, not a good phone for that price. But it was the best, I could get then. I do love the value of tracfone service in general and I'm willing to sacrifice bells and whistles to meet the monthly budget. Now I want the best there is for tracfone. Thanks for the review.
May 5, 2015 at 10:45 AM
It appears a new LG phone called "Power" is available for TracFone. Will you be reviewing it soon? LG Power 4.5" Android 5.0 Smartphone - 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Power-4-5-Android-5-0-Smartphone-w-1200-Minute-Te-xt-Data-Included-Tracfone-/151701302555?customid=16f4e30530cd40858b3a6342d36ff922&pub=5574652453&afepn=5337259887&campid=5337259887&icep_id=117&ipn=icep&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23521a2d1b&afepn=5337259887&rmvSB=true
June 5, 2015 at 11:22 AM
LG's website lists a new GSM LTE enabled phone for Tracfone. It is the LG Access LTE (L31L). Here is a link to the product
:
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-L31L-access-lte
When I click their "Where to Buy' button, it states 'Coming soon'. I've tried all the typical online retailers (eBay, Amazon, BestBuy) with no luck. Anyone know where, when this phone might be available? Also any details on how LTE works with Tracfone (cost, speed)?
June 22, 2015 at 11:45 AM
HSN.com on sale for the day 7/24/2015.
July 24, 2015 at 11:57 AM
I would really appreciate someone giving a review of the best sounding tracfone. That is, a tracfone where you can hear a person very clearly who is calling. I have owned the LG Optimus Dynamic and the LG Optimus Fuel and they are both horrible. Thank you.
September 8, 2015 at 11:22 AM
Good reviews for best smartphone. Thanks to You.
September 12, 2015 at 5:18 AM
I've got the LG L39 & have maxed the memory in nothing flat. Anybody care to suggest a TracFone with bigger memory please? LEO1WOLF@MSN.COM
December 19, 2015 at 12:07 AM
I have an iphone 4s. Rolled over to BYOP. It would be awesome if it worked. Had busy signal calling in and out. After 8 hours of tech support, I looked at my account at the tracfone website and saw how to check minutes. After checking found out none had rolled over like Cust svc said they had. But before this someone in cust svc had the great idea of cancelling my old phone number that I had for years (fun letting everyone know). Finally got up and running, added the 1000 text, 500 talk, and 400 data, but last week noticed it wasn't working again. Busy signal. Checked balance and EVERYTHING was 0. I counted 25 text messages in and out on my phone. Cust svc said all they saw was 0, so the best they could do was 300 min.....but it still is not working. If they could get it to work, it would be great, but it is sure a bummer when you have over 1000 min/text/data and it is all of a sudden gone and you get no help.
January 12, 2016 at 10:06 PM
I have a Samsung Centura that has been replaced twice and I still have the same problems--slow opening files, type several letters before one appears, freezes up, returns to home screen randomly, time randomly displays 5 hours previous, name of contact does not appear when ringing. Would not recommend this phone.
January 26, 2016 at 4:56 PM
I have owned the Alcatel Onetouch Icon Pop for about a 1 yr now. I can not believe you rated it second. This phone is crappy. Read the reviews on it. Your internal memory is gone with adding a couple apps. You can put and SD card in which I have one. There is no way to save to the SD card .. You can not even back up the phone to the SD card. The camera is okay. All this phone is good for is making calls. Google puts so much of their stuff on it too. Alcatel says that it is tracfone's fault because they mess with the programming of the phone to put their stuff on it.. Meanwhile I spent a nice some on the phone.. If you want a calendar you have to download one. Then Google sinks all your contacts you have in google. Which for me was a lot of one time contacts.. I would not recommend this phone to anyone.
March 2, 2016 at 9:54 PM
You can get it on AMAZON right now for around $40 and already on Tracfone. Sounds like it's not such a good buy even at $40. Sorry that you spent all that dough on a crappy phone
August 23, 2016 at 9:02 PM
thanks, thinking of buying one, this review helped
February 9, 2017 at 10:50 PM
I was given an iPhone 6 (I believe it's a 6s or 6+, not sure) from a relative who was upgrading, so I bought the SIM card kit for $1 at Best Buy, transferred my service over using my tracfone on-line account, and within 15 minutes, my new phone had been activated, ready for use! It was easy, and it's so much better. Stronger signal, clearer reception, and far more functionality. The iPhone was originally designed for the Verizon network, so i didn't need to have it unlocked, just slid in the new SIM card. Yes, all my unused minutes rolled right over too.
May 12, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Can anyone comment on the LG Fiesta 5.5" 16GB TracFone GPS capability. Does anyone know if it has location service and can be used withgoogle gps on maps. That is the only thing I am unsure of and I'd like to order due to screen size, 16 gb and camera. Thanks for you help.
May 18, 2017 at 11:48 AM
RobynFrance - Here is a link (couldn't find it online and finally contacted LG for the user manual) to the L64VL (Tracfone Fiesta): http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LGL64VL
May 31, 2017 at 8:24 PM
Thank you for the link to the user manual--I'll check it out!--the phone is great--only issue I have is trying to get the microphone permanently on the keyboard--I have been forced to go thru a 2 step process to get to mike each time I use in messages and emails--is there a way to make a dedicated mike key on keyboard--have tried all I know to do.
June 1, 2017 at 5:59 AM
If your rich, then those listed are number 1 through 5. Gimme a break!
July 8, 2017 at 9:14 PM
Hello... Wondering what, in your opinion, gave the Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro the #5-spot on this "List of Top 5 Tracfones" over others like the LG Fiesta or even the LG Fiesta 2. I'm not insinuating I disagree with your assessments in any way. I'm just interested in your conclusions and reasoning, Peter, along with everyone else's "two cents"... Thanks!
December 10, 2017 at 1:28 AM
Why was I charged an additional $1.20 for buying a 60 minute replenishment card? At $19.99 plus tax, it always came out to $21.71. Explain the additional charge???
January 2, 2018 at 2:55 PM
I have a Moto G4 Play on the BYOP thing & I could not be any more happier!
January 24, 2018 at 8:36 PM
I just bought a refurbished Galaxy S7 with a 90 day warranty from Amazon for less than $300.00. I added the $1.00 SIM from Tracfone which they sent via Fed-EX next day and was up and running in just a few minutes. The phone has been running perfectly and I use it for work. If you do a little research, you can find quality refurbished phones for a fraction of the price.
January 24, 2018 at 8:51 PM
I'm enjoying my Samsung Galaxy Sky. My 3rd smartphone under Tracfone. Last one with triple minutes and 16gb so I could use more apps when we travel!
January 24, 2018 at 8:58 PM
I second what fgermaine said,same set-up for a year now and life is good thankx to the group over at HOFO. I did purchase and unlock the motoE4 on impulse, but why mess with a good thing? The E4 is always there if I need it.
January 24, 2018 at 9:02 PM
My wife and I have a LG V20 each on the BYOP plan and we love it.
January 25, 2018 at 4:28 AM
Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro has been fantastic.
And at less than $100 ypu cant go wrong.
Best Buy has them on sale occasionally for about half off.
January 25, 2018 at 5:20 AM
The Sky Pro S727VL is quad-core CPU. There is even Sky Pro S737TL too, but not sure on it's CPU too. From what I read, it is an octa-core core.
January 27, 2018 at 1:49 AM
I had the valet 3 phones ago was good but only for calling not for internet or that no texting just too slow.
February 12, 2018 at 6:42 PM
Had it 2 phones ago loved the look and how it worked at first. Then it just started doing weird stuff and I sent it back after a month and got a different LG power had that over a year til last year I got a samsung galaxy sky. The LG power wouldn't do pictures in text. Now love my samsung but want a newer one with more memory than 16G if possible but so far none at cheap price.
February 12, 2018 at 6:47 PM
I know this is an old post, but for anyone who may not know how this works, all the contacts from your Google account get created in your smartphone when you activate it, so it's a good idea to clean up your contacts before activating.
First, to avoid those "one time contacts" change your Google account settings. Then delete any contacts that you don't want and while you are at it, you can add any missing addresses, phone numbers, etc. to the ones you are keeping.
Once your contacts are the way you want them, activate your new smartphone and you will see that good contact list on your phone.
March 27, 2018 at 7:50 AM
Any idea when the s motoroloa moto g6 (xt 1925dl) on their website will be coming out?
June 30, 2018 at 11:39 AM
You can purchase an unlocked Motorola G6 Play from Amazon for $190 and take it to Tracfone using BYOP. You also need a Tracfone SIM card for the service that works best in your area.
July 26, 2018 at 7:48 PM
Samsung Galaxy S7 is the best mobile phone I have ever used.
August 20, 2018 at 10:16 PM
Maybe it's time to have 2 lists, "Budget phones" and "Top phones", as that $100 J7 Sky Pro at #6 looks very out of place w/ those top of the line Galaxys and iPhones. Samsung naming everything "Galaxy" with a number rafter it doens't help either. My wife and I have the J3 Luna Pro now which is ok, but I had the Samsung Galaxy Core before it and it was garbage. Getting my son the J7 Sky Pro now for $68 on Amazon w/ the $40 bonus, I've never spent more than $100 on a smartphone.
September 7, 2018 at 9:49 AM
Peter, your blogs and information about new phone releases and other tips has been invaluable throughout the years.
I have never had a need (nor the $) to buy an Iphone. That being said it would be nice to hear your thoughts on previously released regular Tracfones by naming the best 10 lower cost androids.
My personal choice would be the Rebel which I have switched back to many times in order to try out other models. I'm not even sure which model of the 4 that I own...It's probably the 1 or 2. I know it does have TMFL which 2 of that model do not have. The Rebel has never failed me in any way. It is light to handle and the 4'5" screen is not too big or too small. Esy to carry in your pocket!!!!
Anyway, thank you so much for all your promo codes for those of us can still use those precious TMFL codes!
Mike/DiscoGenre@gmail.com/Neenah, WI
March 11, 2019 at 9:19 AM
Alot of ppl including myself have enjoyed the Lg Ultimate 2. I kept mine as it would make a good back up. But I found when others would send me a pic or othr SMS it would never "come through" on this model. Other than that I had no problems with the phone. I have found that the LG Rebel is slightly a better model at around the same price of the Ultimate 2. The Rebel will let SMS come through n.p. though sometimes there seems to be a slight delay!Same size as the Ultimate and vey light when carrying around! Some Rebels still carry the TMFL!
Mike/NeenahGuy
March 11, 2019 at 9:34 AM
If this review was posted in Feb, 2019, what the heck are reviews and comments from 2014/2015/etc doing here? Since they're based on completely different reviews, they don't seem very useful.
It wouldn't bother me however, if I could figure out how to get them to display in REVERSE chronological order (most recent first), rather than straight chronological order, so I could skip over the irrelevant old crap.
Is there any way to do this?
August 30, 2019 at 11:47 PM
Hey, I notice that you rate the Samsung Galaxy S7 very highly.
I thought very highly of mine too (BYOP, refurbished) until visiting my sister in Maine.
Her husband has a cheap ZTE Tracfone, and he's getting 4-5 bars on his phone, while I'm getting 0-2 bars on mine. What's up with THAT??? I went out and bought a signal booster before I realized this. The signal booster cost more than his phone!
It seems there's a very important aspect of smartphone performance which you never mention in your reviews...
August 30, 2019 at 11:54 PM