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Prepaid Smartphone Comparison - You've Got Options!

Are you looking for a Prepaid Smartphone comparison to help you decide what your no-contract smartphone options are?  Prepaid Smartphones are starting to become more and more popular and in much higher demand than ever before!  If you're looking for more details about what defines a smartphone, check out What is a Smartphone.  If you've got your mind made up already, and are interested in comparing smartphones that are available on a prepaid, no contract basis, you can review the smartphone comparison table below.  Or skip to compare 4G Phones.


I do my best to keep up with what's new and up and coming in terms of the best smartphone options for prepaid.  However, if you find that I've missed something, or there's a particular smartphone feature that you think should be added to the table, please feel free to contact me.

 
Device Device Pricing Plan Pricing Notes
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LG Thrive

AT&T LG Thrive Prepaid Android Smartphone
AT&T Prepaid Smartphone
$179.99 $2/day (on days used) Unlimited talk, text

$0.10/min; text & data package add-ons are separate
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 320x480 3.2" touchscreen
  • Bluetooth 2.1
  • WiFi
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • Free access to 1000s of AT&T WiFi hotspots

ZTE Warp

Boost Mobile ZTE Warp No Contract Android Smartphone
Boost Mobile Prepaid Blackberry
$249.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • 480x800 4.3" touchscreen
  • 1GHz processor
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • WiFi
  • 5 megapixel rear facing camera,
  • runs on Sprint CDMA network

Samsung Transform Ultra

Boost Mobile Samsung Transform Ultra Android Smartphone
Boost Mobile Prepaid Blackberry
$229.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • 320x480 3.2" touchscreen
  • QWERTY slideout keyboard
  • 1GHz processor
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • WiFi
  • 3 megapixel rear facing camera, GA front facting camera
  • 2GB MicroSD
  • runs on Sprint CDMA network

Samsung Galaxy Prevail

Boost Mobile Samsung Galaxy Prevail Android Smartphone
Boost Mobile Prepaid Blackberry
$179.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 320x480 3.2" touchscreen
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • WiFi
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • 2GB MicroSD
  • runs on Sprint CDMA network

BlackBerry Curve 8530

Boost Mobile Blackberry Curve 8530 Prepaid Smartphone
Boost Mobile Prepaid Blackberry
$299.99
$199.99
$60/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Personal Email
  • Access personal, contacts, and calendars
  • 2.0 megapixel camera with video
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • Corporate email unavailable
  • WiFi
  • Expandable memory
  • runs on Sprint CDMA network

Motorola i1
Boost Motorola i1 Android iDEN Prepaid Smartphone
Boost Mobile Prepaid Blackberry
$349.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Google Android (v1.5)
  • Nextel Direct Connect (i.e. Walkie-Talkie)
  • 320x480 3.1" touchscreen
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 3 megapixel camera
  • Expandable memory
  • MOTOBLUR
  • runs on Nextel iDEN network
Huawei Mercury M886
Cricket Huawei Mercury M886 No Contract Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$179.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • 854x480 4" FWVGA touchscreen
  • 1.4 GHz processor
  • 2GB internal memory
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 8 megapixel rear camera; VGA front camera
  • Expandable memory

Samsung Transfix SCH-R730

Cricket Samsung Transfix SCH-R730 No Contract Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$179.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • 320x480 3.2" HVGA touchscreen
  • QWERTY keyboard
  • 800 MHz processor
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • Expandable memory

ZTE Score X500

Cricket ZTE Score Prepaid Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$149.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • MUVE Music (UNLIMITED Music)
  • 320x480 3.5" HVGA touchscreen
  • 600 MHz processor
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • Expandable memory

Samsung Vitality

Cricket Samsung Vitality Prepaid Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$179.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • MUVE Music (UNLIMITED Music)
  • 3.5" HVGA touchscreen
  • 800 MHz processor
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • Expandable memory

Samsung Indulge

Cricket Samsung Indulge Prepaid Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$309.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 3.5" HVGA touchscreen
  • 1GHz processor
  • QWERTY keyboard
  • 3 megapixel camera
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory

LG Optimus C

Cricket LG Optimus C Prepaid Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$199.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 3.2" HVGA touchscreen
  • Virtual keyboard with Swype
  • WiFi
  • 3.2 Megapixel camera

Kyocera Zio M6000
Cricket Kyocera Zio M6000 Prepaid Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$199.99
$139.99
$55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 800x480 3.5" WVGA touchscreen
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • Expandable memory
  • Plan includes international text & data backup
  • Includes nationwide 3G data roaming

Huawei Ascend II
Cricket Huawei Ascend 2 Prepaid Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$129.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • 600 MHz processor
  • 3.5" HVGA touchscreen
  • WiFi
  • 5 megapixel camera
  • MP3 player
  • Expandable memory
  • Plan includes international text & data backup
  • Includes nationwide 3G data roaming

BlackBerry Curve 8530
Cricket BlackBerry Curve 8530 Prepaid Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$299.99
$159.99
$55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Personal Email
  • Access personal, contacts, and calendars
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory
  • Plan includes international text & data backup
  • Includes nationwide 3G data roaming

Kyocera Zio M6000

i-wireless Sanyo Kyocera Zio M6000 Prepaid Smartphone
i-wireless
$199.99 $25/mo.
200 min; unlimited text, 200MB data

$40/mo.
1000 min; unlimited text, 500MB data

$60/mo.
 unlimited talk & text, 2500MB data
  • Google Android (v2.1 Eclair)
  • 800x480 3.5" WVGA touchscreen
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • Expandable memory

Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G

MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G
metroPCS
$399 $50 4G LTE Plan - Unlimited Talk, Text, 1GB data

$60 4G LTE Plan - Unlimited Talk, Text, Unlimited data
  • 4G LTE enabled
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 3.5" HVGA touchscreen w/ Swype
  • 1GHz processor
  • QWERTY keyboard
  • 3 megapixel camera
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory

Samsung Admire

MetroPCS Samsung Admire No Contract Smartphone
metroPCS
$99 $50/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • 3.5" HVGA touchscreen w/ Swype
  • 800MHz processor
  • 196MB internal memory
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory

Samsung Craft 4G

MetroPCS Samsung Craft 4G
metroPCS
$299 $40 4G LTE Plan - Unlimited Talk, Text, No data (Web only)

$50 4G LTE Plan - Unlimited Talk, Text, 1GB data

$60 4G LTE Plan - Unlimited Talk, Text, Unlimited data
  • 4G LTE enabled
  • 3.3" AMOLED touchscreen
  • QWERTY keyboard
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory
  • Does NOT support push email or calendar syncing

LG Optimus M

MetroPCS LG Optimus M No Contract Smartphone
metroPCS
$229
$199
$50/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 3.2" touchscreen
  • Virtual keyboard with Swype
  • WiFi
  • 3.2 Megapixel camera

Read my review of the LG Optimus!

Huawei Ascend M860
MetroPCS Huawei Ascend M860 Prepaid Smartphone
metroPCS
$99 $50/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Google Android (v2.1 Eclair)
  • 3.5" HVGA touchscreen
  • WiFi
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • MP3 player
  • Expandable memory

BlackBerry Curve
8530
MetroPCS Blackberry Curve 8530 Prepaid Smartphone
metroPCS
$229
$199
$60/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Personal Email
  • Access personal, contacts, and calendars
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory

Samsung Code SGH-i220
MetroPCS Samsung Code SGH-i220 Prepaid Smartphone
metroPCS
$249 $50/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Windows Mobile 6.1
  • 2.0 Megapixel camera with video
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory
  • MP3 music player
Huawei M835
MetroPCS Huawei M835 No Contract Smartphone
metroPCS
$79 $50/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 2.8" QVGA 320x240 touchscreen
  • WiFi
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • MP3 player
  • Expandable memory

Kyocera Zio PLS-8600

i-wireless Sanyo Kyocera Zio M6000 Prepaid Smartphone
PlatinumTel Prepaid Smartphone
$249.99 $60/mo. Unlimited talk, text, 200 MB

$75/mo. Unlimited talk, text, 1 GB
  • Google Android (v2.1 Eclair)
  • 800x480 3.5" WVGA touchscreen
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • Expandable memory

LG Optimus Slider
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Slider Prepaid Smartphone
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Smartphone
$199.99 $35 (300 min), $45 (1200 min) $55 (unlimited)
All plans include unlimited data
  • Google Android (v2.3 Gingerbread)
  • 3.2" HVGA touchscreen
  • 800MHz processor
  • 512 MB internal memory
  • 3.2 MP rear camera
  • Bluetooth 3.0

Motorola Triumph

Virgin Mobile Motorola Triumph No Contract Smartphone
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Smartphone
$299.99 $35 (300 min), $45 (1200 min) $55 (unlimited)
All plans include unlimited data
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 4.1" WVGA touchscreen
  • 1GHz processor
  • 512 MB internal memory
  • 5 MP rear camera; VGA front camera
  • 720p HD camcorder & HDMI output
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth 2.1
  • ActiveSync Contact & Calendar Sync

LG Optimus V
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V Prepaid Smartphone
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Smartphone
$149.99 $35 (300 min), $45 (1200 min) $55 (unlimited)
All plans include unlimited data
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 3.0 megapixel camera
  • 3G (Rev0 only)
  • 320x480 3.2" touchscreen
  • Swype
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Google maps navigation

BlackBerry Curve 8530
Virgin Mobile Blackberry Curve 8530 Prepaid Smartphone
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Smartphone
$300
$199.99
$45 (300 min), $55 (1200 min) $65 (unlimited)
All plans include unlimited data
  • Access personal, contacts, and calendars
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • WiFi
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory

Samsung Intercept
SGH-M910

Virgin Mobile Samsung Intercept SGH-M910 Prepaid Smartphone
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Smartphone
$249.99 $35 (300 min), $45 (1200 min) $55 (unlimited)
All plans include unlimited data
  • Google Android (v2.1 Eclair)
  • Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
  • 240x400 3" touchscreen
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • 3G (Rev0 only)
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Google maps navigation

LG APEX

US Cellular LG Apex Prepaid Smartphone
US Cellular Prepaid Smartphone
$249.99 Plans range from $49.99 to $109.99
  • Google Android (v2.1 Eclair)
  • Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
  • 3.2" touchscreen
  • 3 megapixel camera
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth v2.1

LG Optimus U

US Cellular LG Optimus U Prepaid Smartphone
US Cellular Prepaid Smartphone
$199.99 Plans range from $49.99 to $109.99
  • Google Android (v2.2 Froyo)
  • 3.2" touchscreen
  • 3.2 megamixel camera
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth v2.1
Variety of Smartphones Available!

Verizon Prepaid Palm Pre Plus SmartphoneVerizon Motorola Prepaid Droid Smartphone
Verizon Prepaid HTC Droid Incredible SmartphoneVerizon Prepaid Casio Exilim Smartphone

Verizon Wireless Prepaid Smartphones
Range of Prices $30/mo. Unlimited Data
(Smartphones & Multimedia Phones)

OR

$10/mo. (25MB)
(Multimedia Phones)

+ Regular Prepaid Voice Plan
      3G Smartphones:
  • BlackBerry Curve™ 8330
  • BlackBerry Curve™ 8530
  • BlackBerry Storm™ 9530
  • BlackBerry Storm2™ 9550
  • BlackBerry Tour™ 9630
  • BlackBerry Bold™ 9650
  • Palm Pre Plus
  • Palm Pixi Plus
  • DROID by Motorola
  • Motorola DEVOUR
  • DROID X by Motorola
  • DROID 2 by Motorola
  • DROID Eris by HTC
  • DROID Incredible by HTC
  • LG Ally
       3G Multimedia Phones:
  • LG enV® TOUCH
  • LG enV®3
  • LG Chocolate® TOUCH
  • LG VX8360
  • Samsung Alias™ 2
  • Samsung Renown™
  • Nokia Twist™
  • Casio® EXILIM
Motorola CLIQ XT
Walmart Motorola CLIQ XT Prepaid Smartphone
Walmart Prepaid Smartphone
$339.99 $45/mo.Unlimited Talk & Text + 100MB Data (single line)
  • Google Android (v1.5)
  • 320x480 piexel 3.1" HVGA touchsreen
  • 5 Megapixel camera w/ flash
  • WiFi
  • FM radio
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • Expandable memory
  • Music player
  • Note: Walmart allows you to bring your own device for use on their plans!

T-Mobile Prepaid Smartphone

NOTE:  
Any T-Mobile smartphone can be activated on a prepaid plan so long as you're either out of contract, or you purchase your handset without a Subsidy.

Read my review of the Samsung Galaxy S 4G!
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Google Android

Whether you're looking for a no contract smartphone or a postpaid plan, click over to Best Smartphone to learn about what features you might want to consider as you decide what type of smartphone best meets your needs.

The following table contains a list of prepaid smartphones that have been discontinued by carriers.  I thought it would be interesting to maintain a history of smartphones that prepaid carriers offered to see how the market is evolving!

 
Discontinued Device Device Pricing Plan Pricing Notes

Huawei Ascend M860
Cricket Huawei Ascend M860 Prepaid Smartphone
Cricket Wireless
$139.99 $55/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Email
  • Google Android (v2.1 Eclair)
  • 528 MHz processor
  • 3.5" HVGA touchscreen
  • WiFi
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • MP3 player
  • Expandable memory
  • Plan includes international text & data backup
  • Includes nationwide 3G data roaming

BlackBerry Curve 8330

Boost Mobile Blackberry Curve 8330 Prepaid Smartphone
Boost Mobile Prepaid Blackberry
$249.99 $60/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Personal Email
  • Access personal, contacts, and calendars
  • 2.0 megapixel camera with video
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • Corporate email unavailable
  • Expandable memory

BlackBerry Curve 8330
MetroPCS Blackberry Curve 8330 Prepaid Smartphone
metroPCS
$349 $60/mo.
Unlimited talk, text, Web, Personal Email
  • Access personal and corporate email, contacts, and calendars
  • 2.0 Megapixel camera with video
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • Additional $10/mo. for unlimited corporate email
  • Expandable memory

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