Are you looking for the best Tracfone smartphone? This article will give you a complete description of the Tracfone which would be best suited for you. But before going on to the lists one should know what is a Tracfone and are the things we have to keep in our mind while purchasing a Tracfone.
Here in this article, I will be talking about the Best TracFone smartphones of 2018 available in the market as of March 2018.
I will answer What TracFone is? What features it has to offer? And Why you should go for a Tracfone?
WHAT IS A TRACFONE?
Tracfone is a prepaid wireless service provider in the countries like the United States, the Puerto Rico. It operates as a mobile virtual network operator and holds agreement with the United States which is the largest wireless service provider.
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THINGS TO BE KEEP IN MIND BEFORE GOING TO PURCHASE A TRACFONE
- BUYING A PHONE FROM A PARTICULAR WEBSITE: – There are many shopping platforms from where we can purchase these smartphones. But we have to prefer that particular website only that offers you the best. We must go with that website which provides the products according to your demands and choice.
2. GOOD QUALITY: – The phone which you are planning to purchase must be a good one and must contain all the features that you are looking for it.
3. QUALITY VS PRICE: – A good quality product cannot be judged by its price. It is not complimentary that only a high priced phone is the best one. So, one cannot judge anything by its price.
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Why go for a TracFone?
- Get a SmartPhone with No Contracts; you do not have to enter into any contract with TracFone when compared to other contracts
- No extra costs! All smartphones you buy with TracFone, you do not have to pay any hidden charges
- TracFone provides you the largest network coverage covering most of The States, in comparison to other network of bigger carriers
- With its ‘Unlimited Carryover’ plan; your texts, talktime, and data will never expire.
So I have compiled a list of the best TracFone Smartphones you can get in 2018, along with the features they provide.
BEST TRACFONE FOR YOU
- SAMSUNG GALAXY S8: – It is a smartphone that is developed by Samsung Electronics and is now gaining its popularity in the market. This phone is now emerging as the best smartphone with the highly advanced features. It is one of the best smartphones to support Bluetooth 5, that is now two wireless headsets can be connected to a single device. The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat which is user-friendly and has the list of functions called Bixby which is designed to interact with Samsung’s application and other services.
KEY FEATURES
- Super AMOLED touchscreen display with resolution of 1440*2960 pixels (full HD Screen)
- 4G Phone with dual band, Wi-fi direct, hotspot
- 7.0 Nougat and support Bluetooth 5
- Octa-core (4*2.3Ghz & 4*1.7Ghz)
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, 3D Touch display
- microSD expanded up to 256GB
- Dual Sim with 64GB internal memory, 4GB RAM with 3100mAH non-removable Li-on Battery
- Photos and selfie expert with 20 MP rear camera and 12 MP front camera
- simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, touch focus, Iris scanner, heartbeat, fingerprint
2. LG PREMIER 4G LTE: – It is one of the first released 4G smartphone developed by LG. The LTE word is used for high-speed wireless communication between other mobile phones. The word LTE increases the popularity of the product and thus the traffic goes on increasing. The smartphone runs on 5.1.1 Lollipop.
KEY FEATURES
- IPS LCD, 5.3-inch screen with resolution of 720*1280 pixels
- 4G Phone with dual band, Wi-fi direct, hotspot
- 5.1.1 Lollipop
- Quad-core 1.2Ghz Cortex A53 processor
- Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset
- micro SD up to 32GB
- Dual Sim with 8GB internal memory, 1GB RAM with removable 2300mAH Li-on Battery
- Good quality photos and selfies with 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
- Accelerometer, ambient light sensors, and microUSB v2.0
3. Google Pixel 2 XL: –This one’s my personal favorite. Being a Google Pixel 2 XL user, I have been very satisfied and content after using this Tracfone for quite some time. This is the first Pixel phones to come with a Bezel Less screen. It also has a small variant: Pixel 2.
KEY FEATURES
- Display:
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- 6 inches with P-OLED capacitive touchscreen
- 2880×1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Memory: 64 and 128 GB Internal Memory with 4GB RAM
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- Camera:
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- Primary:12.2 MP with 1.4 micrometer, Autofocus with Laser + Dual Pixel Phase Detection, Optical and Electronic Image Stabilization
- Secondary: 8 MP
- Add AR stickers to your photos to make it look stunning
- Battery:3520 mAh Li-Ion Non Removable Battery
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- OS : Android 8.0 ( Oreo)
- Sensors: Fingerprint at the back
- Google Lens: To pull up additional information about a particular subject and transform the way you explore the world around you.
- Google Assistant: This lets you perform certain functions without letting you touch the phone. If you want to take a selfie just give a voice command. All you need to do is squeeze the sides of your Pixel 2.
- Colours: Just Black, Black and White.
4. ASUS ZENFONE 3 MAX ZC520TL 32GB(Gold): – This beautiful smartphone is one of the best Tracfone one wants in their hands so that they can enjoy its features with a single tap on the screen. The body of the phone is the most attractive part. The smartphone offers a 1-year warranty to the user and 6 months to the accessories.
KEY FEATURES
- TFT LCD Display type with screen resolution of 1280*720 pixels
- IPS capacitive touchscreen, 4G phone with the band of 2300 MHz
- Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
- Quad-core 1.2GHz Mediatek processor
- Dual Sim with 32GB internal memory, 3GB RAM with 4100mAH Li-ion Battery
- 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
5. MICROMAX CANVAS MEGA 4G Q417 16GB (Blue): – This smartphone is made according to the user’s need and includes all the features that a user want on their phone.
KEY FEATURES
- HD IPS, vivid display with screen resolution of 1280*720 pixels
- 4G smartphone with advanced Wi-fi facilities
- Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system
- 1.3GHz Quad core
- Dual Sim with 16GB internal memory, 3GB RAM with 2100mAH Li-ion Battery
- 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
- Gorilla Glass 3 protection and micro USB 2.0 Connectivity
- memory expandable up to 32GB
6. OPPO NEO 7 4G (WHITE): – The phone is developed with one of the best camera features that allow the user to take good quality photos and selfies. It is designed with the most advanced security features that protect the device from the external malware. The phone offers a 1-year warranty to the user and 6 months to the accessories.
KEY FEATURES
- TFT display type with screen resolution of 1280*720 pixels
- 4G smartphone with advanced Wi-fi facilities
- Android v5.1 (lollipop) operating system
- Qualcomm MSM8916 Quad-core 1.2 GHz
- Dual Sim with 16GB internal memory, 1GB RAM with 2420 mAH Li-ion Battery
- 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
- qHD (960 by 540 pixels), 16 million colors, Multitouch, Capacitive Screen
7. GIONEE F103 (WHITE): – The phone has the best battery life thus allowing the user to use their phone for maximum duration. It is developed with one of the advanced anti-virus features that scan for the virus and immediately clears it.
KEY FEATURES
- IPS Dragontrail display with screen resolution of 1280*720 pixels (FULL HD DISPLAY)
- 4G smartphone with advanced Wi-fi facilities
- Android v5.0 Lollipop
- 1.3GHz Quad-core processor + 1.3GHz Quad-core 64-bit processor
- Dual Sim with 16GB internal memory, 2GB RAM with 2400mAH Battery
- 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
- Proximity sensors, ambient light sensors, accelerometer
8.iPhone X: – This Smartphone comes with elegantly rounded corners. With Face ID, you unlock your phone just by looking at the phone and showing your face to the front camera. Both front and back of the phone is coated with durable glass. Comes with an A11 Bionic chip which lets you experience Augmented Reality games and apps.
KEY FEATURES
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- Chipset: Apple A11 Bionic
- Processor: Hexa-core 2.39 GHz
- OS: iOS 11.2.6
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- Face ID, with the help of Iris scanner
- Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass and Barometer
- True Depth Camera analyzes your movement to mirror your expression in 12 Animoji
- Wireless Charging
- No home button just a single swipe will take you to the home screen
- Colours: Space Grey and Silver
- Display:
- 5.8 inches with Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
- 1125×2436 pixels with 19.5:9 ratio
- Scratch resistant glass, Oleophobic Coating
- Memory:
- Internal: 64 and 256 GB with 3 GB RAM
- Camera:
- Primary: Dual 12 MP with face detection, 2x Zoom and quad-LED dual-tone flash
- Secondary:7 MP with face detection and HDR
- Battery: 2716 mAh Li-Ion Non Removable battery
If you are looking for a phone that really sets you apart from others, iPhone X is the one for you. Boasting complete new features if you have the budget, then go for this.
9. Motorola G5S Plus: –Motorola was the first company to develop phones, and now with Moto G5s Plus, it is creating wonders again.
Based on my budget, I would probably buy the Motorola G5S Plus. So let me share some of its features with you. This phone comes with all metal-unibody design. It comes with Turbo charger which makes you have 6 hours of charge in 15 minutes.
KEY FEATURES
- Display:
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- 5.5 inches with IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen
- 1080×1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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- microSD, upto 256 GB
- Internal: 64GB with 4GB RAM and 32GB with 3GB RAM
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- Primary: Dual Camera with 13 MP autofocus and dual tone and dual LED flash
- Secondary:8 MP with LED flash
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Ion Non Removable battery
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with Octa Core
- OS: Android 7.1( Nougat) upgradable to Android 8.0( Oreo)
- Sensors: Fingerprint at the front
- Accelerometer, Gyro and Proximity sensor
- Colours: Lunar Gray and Blush Gold
10. HTC DESIRE: – It is the first smartphone in the Desire series developed by HTC. It consists of hardware buttons instead of touch-sensitive buttons. There is no second microphone enhanced for the cancellation of noise. There are no dock pin connectors, instead, micro USB is used. All updates are directly through HTC. They had released a software that upgrades the desire to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It is the first smartphone in the Desire series. Then after the company developed many more smartphones which became more popular than their previous versions. In 2012 HTC Desire C, 2013 HTC Desire U, 2014 HTC Desire Eye and in 2015 HTC Desire 10 came which make the profit and establish their great positions in the market.
KEY FEATURES
- 5.5-inch screen with screen resolution 720*1280 pixels
- LCD capacitive touchscreen
- 4G smartphone with advanced Wi-Fi facilities
- Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset
- Octa-core processor (4*1.5GHz Cortex-A53)
- micro SD expandable up to 256GB
- 16GB internal memory, 2GB RAM
- One can take good quality photos and selfies with 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
- proximity, accelerometer, ambient light, barometer sensors
11. IPHONE 7: – The next Apple device in the lineup is iPhone 7. This high-end phone is by far the best when it comes to sales on TracFone. IPhone 7 sales seem to increase on every platform, and with TracFone, you can buy with no contract. So take a look the features now.
KEY FEATURES
- Display:
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- 4.7 inches with capacitive touchscreen
- 11.93cm Retina HD Display along with 3D Touch
- 1334×750 pixels and 16:9 ratio
- Memory: 32/128/256 GB along with 2GB RAM
- Camera:
- Primary:12MP with geo tagging,4K video recording, 8MP image recording, Auto HDR and Touch Focus
- Secondary: 7MP with Quad LED Tone Flash with Burst Mode, Face Detection and 1080p HD video recording. Also comes with Retina Flash
- Battery: 1960 mAh Li-Ion Non removable battery supporting upto 45 hours of music play
- Processor: Quad-core 2.34 GHz
- OS: iOS 11.2.6
- Chipset: A10 Fusion with 64-bit processor and Embedded M10 Motion
- Sensors: Fingerprint at the front
- With A10 fusion chipset you are able to perform multitasking briskly
- Earpods: With the help of earpods you can experience crisp and clear audio
Colours: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Red and Rose Gold.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Q1. HOW DO ONE USE A TRACFONE SIM CARD IN AN UNLOCKED PHONE?
The Sim slot is generally below the battery of the smartphone or under a cover in some smartphones. In the case of the slot in smartphones, it can be inserted in one way. If the size of the Sim slot is small then reduce its size.
Q2. WHAT SHOULD ONE DO IF HIS/HER TRACFONE IS LOST OR STOLEN?
If your TracFone is lost then try calling the customer care service at 1800 867 7183 and speak to the representative who will try to search your Tracfone.
Q3. WHAT IS A CLONED NUMBER?
A cloned number is a number which is used illegally in some other handset.
Q4. WHY MUST ONE USE A PIN NUMBER IN ORDER TO PLACE A CALL IN SOME OF THE AREAS OF U.S?
Tracfone is used in detecting wireless fraud. The requirement of the PIN is just for security reasons to protect your device from unauthorized person.
Q5. I just bought a new TracFone. How do I transfer my number?
- Go to the “Activate” tab on TracFone’s website
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- Select the option that you need.
- You can also contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-867-7183 so that a representative can transfer that information for you.
Please note that when you complete a phone upgrade from a smartphone to a non-smartphone, you will not be able to transfer any remaining minutes in your account and will lose those minutes.
Q6. Where can you buy a TracFone?
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- Calling TracFone Customer Care Center at 1-800-867-7183.
- Visit a retailer. To find retailers near you, click on the link below
Q7. What additional features are included on a TracFone?
It comes with text messaging, voice mail,caller ID and call waiting.
Q8. Can I bring my own phone number?
Yes. You may transfer your telephone number from another company to TracFone online. To port in your existing telephone number to your TracFone, the number you are porting must be active with your current service provider.
