Tracfone Android Phone List - Compare Smartphones

Complete List of Android Tracfone Devices with Reviews and Comparison

Compare Android Tracfone Devices!

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.

de9w2dsl 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.

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, 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.

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 de9w2dsl'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.

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 de9w2dsl'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.

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 de9w2dsl'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.

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 de9w2dsl'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.

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 de9w2dsl'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

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, slightly less online

Availability: Tracfone website, Amazon, eBay

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.

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 (coming soon) 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.

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: Unknown, probably a little over $100

Availability: Currently Unavailable with Tracfone - Coming Soon

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 L41c 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.

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

Availability: Currently found on the Tracfone Website, BestBuy, QVC. We will update when available on Amazon/eBay.

More coming soon, visit the main page with specs for the LG Ultimate 2 including LG Ultimate 2 specs and features, 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.

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 $149

Availability: Currently found on the Tracfone Website, we will update with other sources as we find them.

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


We have also noticed another smartphone, the Unimax Maxpatriot, but details are still slim on this phone.

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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!

Tracfone Deals and Phone Sales May 2014

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

Deals, Discounts and Sales on Tracfone Cell Phones

Here at de9w2dsl 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

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!

Best Tracfone Cell Phone

Top 5 Tracfone Prepaid Cell Phones 

Everyone wants to know, what is the best Tracfone device? Which cell phones are the best options from Tracfone? We provide for you here the 2014 list of Best Tracfone Cell Phones.

List of the Best Cell Phones from Tracfone - photo credit: ario_

As you might expect, this list is dominated by the newly released Android powered smartphones. But which one will receive the top pick? This is almost the best android Tracfone list, but we included some other phones. See the list below!

We are judging this list of the best cell phones based primarily on features, specifications, and performance as well as feedback from customers.

We will provide a short description of each phone in the list, and a link to our full review if you would like to learn more about a particular phone.

List of the Best Cell Phones from Tracfone

The list will contain our five top picks, starting off with number five:

#5 Best Tracfone - LG 840G

This phone comes in at the fifth spot for its wide popularity, low cost, and good features. The LG 840G has been available for consumers to purchase and use with Tracfone for over a year. It offers several great features that help get it onto this list, including Triple Minutes for Life, WiFi, Touchscreen and 3G speeds.

The LG 840G does lack the ability to access Android apps, because the phone uses a proprietary java operating system. You can still use some apps, like Google Maps, but it is not as easy as an Android phone. View our complete review of the LG 840G to learn more about this phone.

The LG 840G is a solid phone with great value for the money. And with prices for this phone as low as $30 on Amazon, it is a great bargain.

#4 Best Tracfone - LG Optimus Dynamic

LG Optimus Dynamic

The LG Optimus Dynamic arrives at fourth on this list of the top Tracfone cell phones. It is actually pretty similar to the LG 840G (which isn't surprising since they are both made by LG) but with one major exception - Android OS.

With the Android operating system, it is possibly for you to access thousands of different apps through Google Play and use them on this phone.

The LG Optimus Dynamic also comes with WiFi, 3G speeds and a free 4GB Micro SD card. Read our review of the LG Optimus Dynamic to get all the details on this phone.

This phone does have a much older version of Android than any of the other smartphones from Tracfone. It uses Android 2.3 and some have reported it as being a little slower than preferred.

But the Optimus is the cheapest option between the other Android Tracfone's, at under $50 on Amazon. And there is also a version of the phone offered in white for those who might prefer it.

On a side note, we have received information that there will be a LG Optimus Dynamic II coming to Tracfone in the near future with better specs and performance, so be on the lookout for that!

#3 Best Tracfone - Samsung Galaxy Centura

Samsung Galaxy Centura

The Samsung Galaxy Centura comes in third by just barely being beat out by the top two. With these top three Android phones, they all offer great features and value, but they have small differences that separate them.

The Galaxy Centura offers all the features you expect from an Android Tracfone - WiFi, Triple Minutes for Life, MP3 player, 3 MP camera and more (read our Review of the Samsung Galaxy Centura for all the specs ad features).

But what puts it in third and not second or first are two main points: First, the Galacy Centura uses Android 4.0 OS, while the ZTE Valet has a slightly newer operating system. Second, the Samsung has a slightly slower processor compared to the ZTE Valet and Huawei Glory.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Centura is a great phone, which is why it ranks third in our best Android smartphones from Tracfone list. View the Centura on Amazon at $30 less than retail price.

#2 Best Tracfone - ZTE Valet

ZTE Valet

The ZTE Valet reaches number two on our top Android smartphone list with powerful specs, great features and widespread popularity.

The Valet comes with Android 4.1 OS and all the other features you expect from Tracfone like Triple Minutes for Life, WiFi, and GPS. The Valet also comes with a 4 GB Micro SD card, adding to the value of this phone. You can learn all about the ZTE Valet by reading our review.

What keeps this smartphone from the top spot are the reports we've heard from users that the WiFi can be weak at times, and no where near as strong as some would like. This might be a problem with just some phones, but it does keep the Valet from our top spot.

Price-wise, the ZTE Valet is a great buy. We have found it on Amazon for under $80, and many places like eBay, Amazon and HSN sell it with a minutes bundle. The ZTE Valet and Samsung Galaxy Centura are both great phones, and have been the two most popular Android smartphones that Tracfone has released. But we believe the best android smartphone is the one below.

#1 Best Tracfone - Huawei Glory

Huawei Glory

The Huawei Glory was de9w2dsl's pick for the best Tracfone cell phone, and best Android Tracfone smartphone, for its' features, performance, specs and overall design.

UPDATE: But, the Huawei Glory seems to have a number of different possible problems that users have been reporting. Along with that, Tracfone also released the LG Optimus Dynamic II, which outperforms the Huawei Glory, and all the other Android Smartphones from Tracfone. We would recommend the LG Optimus Dynamic II over the Glory, and you can follow the link to view our full review.

Read our complete Huawei Glory review to learn more about this phone.

In the end, all four of the Android powered smartphones Tracfone released offer great features and huge potential. It really comes down to which features you find are most important to have, and which phone you like the most. And don't forget that you can now bring your own phone to Tracfone! Read our post on this exciting Tracfone Android news to learn more.

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 a quick heads up, we have learned that Tracfone is releasing the LG Optimus Dynamic II (LG L39). So be on the lookout for that! More information to come.

For more on the cell phones offered by Tracfone, visit our Cell Phones Review page.

Also don't forget about our most popular page, the Tracfone Promo Codes! or you can see just the codes updated for January 2014!

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.

Tracfone Gift Guide for Christmas by de9w2dsl

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:

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

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!

Samsung Galaxy Centura Review - Tracfone Smartphone

Review of the Android Powered Centura from Tracfone

This review by de9w2dsl will cover the newly released Samsung Galaxy Centura, one of Tracfones first Android smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy Centura Front

The Samsung Galaxy Centura is one of several new Android smartphones recently released by Tracfone for their wireless prepaid customers.

Tracfone is a prepaid wireless cell phone service provide that offers low cost phones and service. They only recently began selling Android smartphones, and the Samsung Galaxy Centura is one of the first available.

The ZTE Valet, Huawei Glory and LG Optimus Dynamic and Dynamic II are the other Android phones also available. Follow the links to read our reviews of each phone.

If you're looking for more phone options with Tracfone, be sure to visit our Tracfone BYOP page where we give all the details on bringing your own smartphone to use with Tracfone.

Now let's get to the full review of the Samsung Galaxy Centura.

Review of the Samsung Galaxy Centura Smartphone

The Samsung Galaxy Centura is a touchscreen smartphone running on Android 4.0 operating system. It can be used exclusively with Tracfone prepaid wireless service, meaning you can't buy the phone and then try to use it with other service providers. The Centura uses the CDMA network, running on Verizon towers.

You can read more about the difference between GSM and CDMA, and how to determine which is right for you, in our recent post on that topic.

Before we get to far, let's take a look at the features and specifications for the Centura.

Samsung Galaxy Centura Features and Specs

• Android 4.0 OS
• 3 MP Camera and Video Recorder
• 3G speeds
• WiFi connectivity
• Bluetooth Wireless
• Mobile Web
• MP3 Player
• Instant Messaging
• GPS Capabilities
• Gravity and Tilt sensors
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• Hands free speaker
• Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting
• Comes with Battery and Charger

Now let's look at the technical dimensions and specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Centura:

Samsung Galaxy Centura Dimensions and Specs

• 3.5" Touchscreen
• Dimensions: 4.4 x 2.4 x 0,4 inches
• 4.4 ounces
• 800Mhz Processor
• Internal Memory: 4GB NAND
• 512MB RAM
• Compatible with up to 32GB external MicroSD Card
• Battery Standby 10 days
• Battery Talk time 7 hours

The Centura is a phone from Tracfone packed with more features than any other non-Android phone. You can surf the web on 3G or for free on WiFi. You can use thousands of apps from Google's app store. The possibilities are greatly expanded with the Android OS.

To give a balance of the pros' and cons' for the Samsung Galaxy Centura, let's take a look at de9w2dsl's short list of Likes and Dislikes about this new touchscreen smartphone. While we don't cover every good or bad thing about this phone, we do strive to highlight enough information to allow you to make a more informed decision when buying this phone.

So let's get to the review.

Samsung Galaxy Centura Review - Likes and Dislikes

We will begin by taking a look at some of the things we really like about the Centura, and then move to some features we didn't like, or thought should have been included.

Likes for the Samsung Galaxy Centura:

There are many features that come with this phone that make it a great value compared to other Tracfone cell phones.

Samsung Galaxy Centura Back

We like that the Centura comes with WiFi connectivity, 3G speeds, Triple Minutes for Life and a 3MP camera.

WiFi access on the Samsung makes it possible to surf the internet for free when connected to wireless internet. 3G speeds means that when you aren't on free WiFi, you can still be online at decent speeds using the phone's data.

The 3 mega pixel camera will take both pictures and video recording at fair quality, especially compared to the 1MP camera's on many other Tracfone devices.

Triple Minutes for Life is the best deal offered by Tracfone. (Some of their older phones have only double minutes for life.) What this means is that for every minute you add to the phone, you get 2 more for free. So if you add a 60 minute prepaid card, you will get 180 total minutes!

The biggest like about the Samsung Galaxy Centura is the Android operating system which allows users to have access to over 700,000 apps from Google's Play store. Many apps are free, or a just a few dollars and provide huge features and functionality. You can use Google Maps, play thousands of games, or find time saving apps that make your life easier. Visit the Google Play store to learn more about the apps they have to offer.

There are a few things we are not such huge fans about for the Centura, which we will now cover.

Dislikes for the Samsung Galaxy Centura:
The first thing we are not huge fans about is the new system for splitting up calling minutes/texting minutes/data into three separate pots or pools. What this means is that when you add a 60 minute prepaid card, you will get it tripled into 180 calling minutes, 180 texts, and 180 mb of data.

For many, this will work just fine, and is even a better deal than the previous system where you would just get 180 total minutes for calling/texting/web browsing.

But for those who are heavy text users, this reduces the number of texts you get form a 60 minute card from 600 to just 180. That is a significant reduction. So if you tend to do way more texting than other activities, you may want to stick with older models. For the rest of us, this is simply a new system we must get accustomed to.

Another small dislike about this phone, and all the new Android phones from Tracfone, is that Tracfone Promo Codes won't work on them. You can no longer get extra minutes for free when adding a new prepaid card.

We also dislike that there is no Airtime display on the home screen, but you can quickly and easily find your minutes balance, which we will explain a little further below.

Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Centura is on the expensive side compared to other Tracfone mobile devices. It typically retails for $130 in stores and on the Tracfone website. We will cover more on where to buy this phone, and how to get it for less, at the end of this review.

That covers the main likes and dislikes we found with the Centura, check out the comments, or leave your own, with more thoughts on the pros' and cons' of this phone.

How to Check Your Airtime Balance on the Samsung Galaxy Centura

This is a question/problem we have been seeing a lot, so we want to cover it here for your convenience. As we mentioned above, these is no display on the home screen, but checking your Tracfone balance is very easy.

The first option is to use the new Tracfone app, that will give you your balance. We haven't tested this very much, but you can go directly to the app on Google Play to learn more, and download it.

The other option is to follow this simple process:
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.

Overall Review of the Samsung Galaxy Centura

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The Centura is a powerful phone form a well known electronics company with a history of great devices. The Samsung Galaxy Centura is best suited for those who want their phones to do more than just text and call. With access to thousands of apps, this phones potential is nearly endless, limited only by what the user chooses to do.

For those who prefer a more simple device, check out some of the other phones we have reviewed at our Cell Phone Reviews page.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Centura is a great value and provides massive improvements over past Tracfone cell phones. It is one of the first true smartphones offered by Tracfone. The ability to surf the web for free via WiFi and use apps for entertainment, work or social make this a phone with multiple uses and functionality.

For those comparing it to the ZTE Valet, we suggest checking out our post showing the features and specs for both the Valet and Centura.

The Samsung Galaxy Centura typically retails for $129.99 in stores and online. We found the Centura on Amazon at a discount. And you can also read several informative customer reviews there as well.

You may also want to check out eBay and HSN.com for phone/minutes bundles that can be a good deal.

We would suggest you look into getting a case and/or screen protector to help keep your phone in good shape. There are lots of cases and screen protectors for the Centura on Amazon.

This concludes our review of the Samsung Galaxy Centura. We hope you found this useful. Be sure to share this with others who might like it, and leave a comment with any questions, thoughts or corrections.

You might enjoy reading some of our other recent posts such as Where to Find Tracfone Prepaid Cards or perhaps the Summer Sales and Discounts on Tracfone Cell Phones (2014)

Thanks for Visiting!

Resources:

Interactive Tutorial

Samsung Galaxy Centura User Guide (pdf)

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.

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:

• LG L38C Optimus Dynamic with Android 2.3 (see Tracfone tutorial)
• Samsung S738C Galaxy Centura with Android 4.0 (see Tracfone tutorial)
• ZTE Z665C Valet with Android 4.1 (see Tracfone tutorial) 
• Huawei H868C Glory with Android 4.0 (see Tracfone tutorial)

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!

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.