Best Unlocked Phones for Tracfone BYOP in 2023

Best Unlocked Smartphones - Updated for 2023!

The best unlocked phone list by TracfoneReviewer 

Tracfone offers a good selection of smartphones to use with their prepaid cell service, including Apple devices, Samsung, and many other smartphones (including several options under $100). However, consumers can also choose to purchase their own unlocked phone to bring to Tracfone's BYOP program, and sometimes that means more options, and more freedom.

Bringing your own phone allows for many more smartphone options, and also allows for flexibility to switch to other carriers while keeping the phone.

So what's the best phone to bring to Tracfone's BYOP (Bring Your Own Phone) program? Are there any phones besides the smartphones from Tracfone that I can use with Tracfone prepaid service? Which phones will be compatible with Tracfone? Well we've got a list of our top picks to choose from with a range of prices.

For specific details on the requirements for activating a phone with Tracfone, see our Guide to Transferring/Activating a Smartphone with Tracfone or visit our Tracfone BYOP page (which also has a large list of phone options).

We are choosing these phones based on a variety of factors including popularity, value and cost. These are some of our best suggestions of phones we believe will fit most user's needs. In the end, each person needs to understand what they want out of a phone, and choose a phone according to that.

Most Tracfone users decide to use BYOP because they want a phone with a little more power and performance compared to most Tracfone smartphones, plus a wider selection of devices. In our list, we only include phones priced between $100-$450 as the majority of our readers are looking for a phone in that price range.

Now let's take a look at the list!

Best Unlocked Smartphones to use with Tracfone
Organized by price

Pixel 6a 5G - $450
The Pixel line of smartphones from Google have been an extremely popular lineup due to their excellent specs and relatively affordable price compared to high-end smartphones. The Google Pixel 6a 5G features all the specs of a great phone, including a full HD 6.1" screen, Google's Tensor processor, 6 GB RAM, and 128 GB internal storage. It also has a some impressive features on the dual 12MP rear camera, the latest Android OS (12, with future upgrades), and 5G capability. It is compatible on all the major networks, including Tracfone (Verizon). At a list price of $450, it is more than many Tracfone customers might want to spend, but compared to $1000 high-end devices it sacrifices very little and is half the price. It is one of our top picks for those willing to spend the money.

Get the Google Pixel 6a 5G on Amazon $450 now $339

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Newly available in mid-2022, the Galaxy A53 5G is a very competitive mid-level smartphone. It features the impressive Samsung Super AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 128 GB internal storage, and solid rear camera setup. The Exynos 1280 processor and 6 GB RAM provide great performance. Tracfone also offers this device, but it is locked to their network. 

Get the unlocked Samsung Galaxy A53 5G on Amazon $399

Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) - $250
Motorola seems to be constantly releasing new phones, and while some recent devices have been a little lackluster, the 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G offers some strong performance at a fair price. It comes with a 6.8" full HD screen, Android 12, and 50 MP rear camera. For performance, it features the Snapdragon 695 5G processor and either 6 or 8 GB RAM, and 128 or 256 GB internal storage. For those that like Motorola's no-nonsense approach to bloatware and excess pre-installed apps, this is a solid mid-level 5G capable device and fully compatible with all the major networks. 

Get the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) on Amazon $250

Moto G Stylus (2022) - $179
A big screen and long battery life are standard for the Moto G line of phones, and the Stylus (2022) offers that plus lots of updated features. It has a 6.8" full HD screen, 128 GB internal storage, 6 GB RAM and triple rear camera setup. The MediaTek Octa-core processor it comes with is good, but a downgrade from the Snapdragon processor in the 2021 model (See the 2021 Stylus below at sub $200 price or the Snapdragon in the 2022 Stylus 5G above.) For those that like the huge screen (with improved refresh rate), latest Android OS updates, and other new features, the Stylus 2022 is a good option. With a recently reduced price of under $200, it is that much more attractive.

Get the Moto G Stylus (2022) on Amazon $179

Get the Moto G stylus (2022) on Motorola $179

Google Pixel 5 5G - $299
The Pixel 5 was released towards he end of 2020, but offers some excellent features at a discounted price. It has a OLED 6" full HD touchscreen, Snapdragon 765 processor, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage and dual rear camera. While it is a slightly older device, it packs a lot of top tier features for the price, including 5G network compatibility.

Find the Google Pixel 5 on Amazon $299

Moto G Stylus (2021) - $199
While it is last year's model along with the Power below, it does still pack quite the performance with a Snapdragon 678 that outperforms the 2022 model. It also has 128 GB internal storage, 4 GB RAM, quad rear camera setup and 6.8" screen. There's a lot to like about this device and it is also now available at a sale price of just under $200. For just $20 more than the Power, it might be a great option for those that also like the larger screen and extra internal storage.

Get the Moto G Stylus (2021) on Amazon $199

Moto G Power (2021) - $129
Simple, but powerful, featuring a 6.6" HD touchscreen, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage and Snapdragon 662 processor, the Moto G Power 2021 is one of the best smartphone under $200 for 2021. Yes, it is odd that this almost 2 year old device would still be so capable, especially with the Moto G Power 2022 recently released, but the 2021 version actually features a more powerful processor, and is less expensive, making it more desirable for the majority of budget shoppers. 

Get the Moto G Power (2021) on Amazon $129

That concludes our list of the the best budget friendly smartphones to use with Tracfone. We hope this list serves to provide some ideas of different phones available to use with Tracfone BYOP.

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Best Cheap Smartphones (Under $100) for 2023

 Top Budget Smartphones from Tracfone under $100 (Updated 2023)

Whether its a backup device, gift to a family member, or just looking for a good deal, sometimes you want to shop the cheapest options available here's the best options.

We've already shared our picks for the Best Unlocked phone list for Tracfone BYOP and our Top 5 Tracfone Smartphones so now it is time for our list of the best ultra-budget phones available from Tracfone.

These smartphones are the best options under $100, now updated for 2023, and include both some recently released low-end devices along with some older, but more powerful phones that are now available at a super low price.

Be sure to keep up with all the Latest Tracfone Smartphones for new and soon to be released phones. Now let's get to the list.

Best Cheap Tracfone Smartphones List - Our Top Picks

Moto G Power (2022)
The updated model from the popular Motorola line of phones, the 2022 Moto G Power offers a 6.5" screen, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, large, 5,000 mAh battery, and octa-core processor. It comes with Android 11 and a 50MP rear camera system. While it is a little underpowered compared to previous models, it is still a great device and the price quickly dropped below $100 for such a recently released device (originally retailed for just under $200). Read our Moto G Power 2022 review to learn more.

Moto G Power 2022 on Amazon - $75 (Note: Listing says it is the 2021 model, but it is actually the 2022)

Moto G Stylus (2021)
Go big on a budget with this mid-level smartphone that offers a 6.8" screen, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage and octa-core Snapdragon processor. Yes, it's about 2 years old, but it is the most powerful phone in this list and under $100 (at least for now). The Stylus 2021 also features a 48MP quad camera system and 4,000 mAh battery. It comes with Android 10, but there should be an upgrade to at least Android 11 available. The Snapdragon 678 processor in the phone is actually more powerful than the processor in the 2022 version, so for those that want power, this is a great budget option.

Moto G Stylus 2021 on Amazon - $99

Samsung Galaxy A03s
One of the cheapest Samsung phones available, the A03s offers a 6.5" screen, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and an octa-core processor. It does come with Android 11 (and likely an upgrade to 12). The best things about the A03s are the large screen, long battery life, and low cost. Get all the details in our Galaxy A03s review.

Samsung Galaxy A03s on Amazon - $49

Moto G 5G (2022) (Limited Deal)
Offering a 6.5" HD screen, octa-core processor, Android 12 and 5G network capability, the Moto G 5G (2022) is a budget smartphone with good specs and available from Tracfone at a surprisingly low price. It also ahs 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and 50MP triple rear camera setup. Take a closer look with our Moto G 5G review. This phone retails for much higher usually, but is sometimes on sale for just $99!

Moto G 5G 2022 on HSN (with airtime bundle) - $99 (Limited time deal!)

More Cheap Phones to Consider:
These are some additional options, but we would recommend one of the phones above. However, some of these devices are under $50, and even less, for the ultra-budget conscious. 

BLU View 2
Featuring a 5.5" screen, 32 GB internal storage, Android 11 and a quad-core processor, the BLU View 2 is one of the cheapest smartphones available from Tracfone that still has enough capability to run most basic apps and such. Check out our BLU View 2 review for more information about the phone.

BLU View 2 on Amazon ($29)

Moto G Pure
The Pure has a 6.5" screen, 32 GB internal storage and runs Android 11. It is a low-end device, but one that covers all the basics and performs very well for a budget phone.

Moto G Pure on Amazon ($49)

For a flip phone device, the Alcatel My Flip 2 is a feature phone with 4G LTE and available from for $19 from Tracfone.

Note - prices change often, and sometimes Tracfone will discount a $200 smartphone to under $100 if a new model comes out. We'll try to update as needed and as prices/phones change.

That's it for our picks of the best under $100 Tracfone smartphones. Leave your top picks or any questions, in the comments below.

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How Powerful The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in 2023

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an incredibly good flagship smartphone, and one thing that makes it such a joy to use is its level of performance. Powered by Samsung’s very own Exynos 9810 chipset, just how powerful is the Galaxy Note 9?
Well, very powerful. Couple that high level of performance with the Note 9’s water carbon cooling system, and you have yourself a very capable device perfectly suited for long gaming sessions.
First, let’s get to know the Exynos 9810 further. Made up of four high performance custom cores clocked at 2.7GHz and another four low-power 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 cores, the Note 9 balances performance and power efficiency very well. On top of that, it’s also equipped with ARM’s Mali-G72 GPU, which is the company’s best GPU to date in a consumer-ready product.
As for the Note 9’s water carbon cooling system, Samsung says the thermal spreader is three times bigger than those found in conventional smartphones. This, in turn, improves heat dissipation, which reduces the risk of thermal throttling. In practice, this lets the Exynos 9810 to operate at peak performance.
To put the Exynos 9810 and the Galaxy Note 9’s water carbon cooling system to the test, we’ve played quite a number of graphically-demanding games like Fortnite and PUBG Mobile on the phone. Not only did these games run very smoothly on the Note 9, it did not get too warm either. Evidently, the phone’s cooling system – and SoC – works great.
Further enhancing the performance of the Galaxy Note 9 is the very, very generous 8GB RAM on the 512GB variant – that’s the same amount of RAM shipping in most laptops today. Thanks to the huge RAM capacity, you don’t have to worry about your game being force closed in the background as you switch over to a different app – it’ll be right where you left it.
Beyond raw performance itself, there are many other qualities of the Note 9 that makes it a really pleasant phone to game with. Its AKG-tuned stereo speakers, for one, is one of the most impressive audio systems we’ve heard on a smartphone. On top of that, you also have the Note 9’s gorgeous 6.4-inch 1440p Super AMOLED Infinity Display and large 4,000mAh battery. You no longer have to charge your device constantly in those long gaming sessions.
Without a doubt the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a fast, powerful smartphone, and if you’re a heavy mobile gamer, it will serve you very well. Fortnite fans will get a treat too: you can get the exclusive Galaxy skin if you play the game on the Note 9. Trust us, the Galaxy skin is one of the most unique and sought-after skins in the massively popular battle royale game.

Source: Lowyat