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Best Sprint prepaid phones (January 2019)
NOTE: This page has been retried, as Sprint has moved away from prepaid directly. Instead, we recommend Boost Mobile — which is owned by Sprint and runs on its network. You can learn more about the best Boost Mobile phones here.
Are you on Sprint’s prepaid network and in the market for a new phone? We understand it can be a little tough finding the right Android device for you, so we’re here to help. Today we’ve rounded up the best Sprint prepaid phones on the market.
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You might notice our list is a bit limited. The Sprint prepaid phones lineup only has a few decent options to choose from. Be sure to check out our best cheap Android phones, best prepaid phones and best unlocked Android phones lists for more options, if you’re not keen on the devices listed below.
LG Stylo 4
The LG Stylo 4 is the latest in the Stylo series that offers a smartphone with a big screen, and an included stylus, much like the phones in the Samsung Galaxy Note series, but at prices that are a fraction of Samsung’s flagship series. The LG Stylo 4 is a great alternative. and while the stylus may not be as feature packed as the S-Pen, it still proves to be very handy.
The Sprint LG Stylo 4 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor (not a MediaTek processor, as Sprint’s shop page for the phone indicates) and features a big 6.2-inch HD display. Other specs include 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of onboard storage, a 13MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and a 3,300 mAh battery. You can get the phone from Sprint unlocked for $288.
Specs
- 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with 1,080 x 2,160 resolution
- 1.8 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 32 GB built-in storage, expandable via microSD card up to 256 GB
- 13 MP rear camera, 5 MP front-facing shooter
- 3,300 mAh battery
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- 160 x 77.7 x 8.1 mm, 172 grams
Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine
When it comes to affordable Samsung phones, the J7 family is a pretty obvious choice. The Sprint prepaid phones version of the Galaxy J7 Refine uses Samsung’s own Exynos 7884 processor, with a 1.6GHz clock speed, along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.
Turning to the display, the J7 Refine offers a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1,280. Other specs include a 3,300 mAh removable battery, and a 13MP cameras on both the front and rear of the phone. It’s available now from Sprint for $288.
Specs
- 5.5-inch TFT display with 720 x 1,280 resolution
- Exynos 7884 processor
- 2 GB of RAM
- 32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 400 GB
- 13MP rear camera, 13MP selfie cam
- 3,300 mAh battery
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- 6.03″ X 3″ X 0.34 inches, 181 g
Motorola Moto E5 Play
The Moto E5 Play is the cheapest of Motorola’s latest budget phones in its E series. It has a 5.2-inch display and inside there’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 processor, along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. There’s also an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and a 2,800 mAh battery. It’s available now from Sprint for $192.
Specs
- 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with 1,280 x 720 resolution,
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 processor
- 2GB of RAM
- 16 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128 GB
- 8 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
- Non-removable 2,800 mAh battery
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- 5.95″ x 2.91″ x .35″ inches
Motorola Moto E5 Plus
The Moto E5 Plus includes a big 6-inch display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chip, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. You also get a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front cam. Finally, it has a huge 5,000mAh battery which should offer one and a half days of use with a single charge.
Sprint is selling the Moto E5 for $288.
Specs
- 6-inch IPS LCD display with 1440×720 resolution,
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128 GB
- 12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
- Non-removable 5,000 mAh battery
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- 6.37″ x 2.96″ x .37″ inches
Samsung Galaxy A6
The Samsung Galaxy A6 is yet another Samsung mid-range smartphone. It has a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED 1,480 x 720 resolution display, and inside you will find Samsung’s in-house Exynos 7884 octa-core processor running at 1.6GHz. It also has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, along with Android 8.1 Oreo preinstalled and a 3000mAh battery. The most notable features on the Samsung Galaxy A6 are its big 16MP cameras on both the front and the back. Sprint is selling this phone for $384 as a prepaid device.
Specs
- 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with 1,480 x 720 resolution,
- Exynos 7884 octa-core processor running at 1.6GHz
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB of onboard storage, microSD expansion up to 400GB
- 16MP front and rear cameras
- Non-removable 3,000mAh battery
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- 5.9 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches
See anything we missed? Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below!