Best Verizon prepaid Android phones (December 2016)

Verizon Wireless isn’t necessarily known for their massive selection of prepaid devices, but there are a few Android phones out there that stand above the rest. We’ve already taken a look at the best Verizon Android phones out there, but now we’re going to walk you through the best smartphones on Verizon’s prepaid network.Editor’s note: We will be updating this list as more devices launch.Update, December 2016: This month we removed the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to make room for the Moto Z, Moto Z Force and HTC 10.See also:The best prepaid and no contract plans in the US2 weeks agoGoogle Pixel and Pixel XLGoogle’s Pixel and Pixel XL are here, and they truly are some amazing smartphones.Not only are they the first phones to ship with the Google Assistant on board, they also come with plenty of exclusive software features and some of the best smartphone cameras in existence.Under the hood, they sport some killer specs, too. Both devices have an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage and long-lasting batteries. The overall design of these phones may not be the most unique, but they do feel like premium phones through and through.There are a few things about these phones that will turn some people away, though. For starters, they only sport an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning they’re not nearly as waterproof as the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. There are ways around that, but none that will make the devices truly waterproof. Plus, if you buy the Verizon model, you’ll have to deal with a small amount of bloatware (though you will be able to uninstall it), you won’t be able to unlock the bootloader, and Verizon will be handling all Pixel and Pixel XL software updates (though the company swears it won’t delay them).If you’re in the market for a new flagship Android phone and don’t mind spending over $650, you should buy the Pixel or Pixel XL… these are two of the best Android phones out there.SpecsGoogle Pixel5.0-inch AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 441ppiQualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor4GB of RAM32/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front cameraNon-removable 2,770mAh batteryAndroid 7.1 Nougat143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6mm, 143gGoogle Pixel XL5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppiQualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor4GB of RAM32/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front cameraNon-removable 3,450mAh batteryAndroid 7.1 Nougat154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6mm, 168gRead moreGoogle Pixel XL review: A Pixel’s perspectiveGoogle Pixel and Pixel XL hands-onGoogle Pixel XL vs Nexus 6P first lookGoogle Pixel and Pixel XL vs the competitionGoogle Pixel and Pixel XL specs, price, release date and everything else you should knowBuy the Google Pixel from VerizonBuy the Google Pixel XL from VerizonBuy now from the Google StoreSamsung Galaxy S7 and S7 EdgeSamsung did a killer job with their 2015 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Design-wise, many would say those two phones were close to perfect. The company forwent a plastic design and instead included glass front and back panels with an aluminum frame. They weren’t without their flaws, though. The S6 and S6 Edge didn’t offer expandable storage or removable batteries — two features Samsung has been known to include in all its smartphones for years.Now the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have made their way to the masses, and they fix many of the problems the S6 line introduced last year. While they don’t offer removable batteries, Samsung included expandable storage on both handsets in case the 32GB of on-board storage isn’t enough. Samsung mostly stuck to the same design this time around, though they did shrink down the camera bumps on the back and made the devices a little thicker to make room for larger batteries.In terms of specs, these are top-of-the-line smartphones. They come with Quad HD Super AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processors, 4GB of RAM, great 12MP rear-facing cameras and run the latest version of Android. Instead of featuring the same screen sizes this time around though, Samsung kept the S7 at a smaller 5.1 inches, while the S7 Edge has been bumped up to a larger 5.5-inch panel.Seriously, these are some incredible smartphones. They are a little pricey, but all in all, we think the high asking price is worth it.SpecsSamsung Galaxy S75.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577ppiQuad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor4GB of RAM32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB12MP rear camera, 5MP front cameraNon-removable 3000mAh batteryAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152gSamsung Galaxy S7 Edge5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppiQuad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor4GB of RAM32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB12MP rear camera, 5MP front cameraNon-removable 3600mAh batteryAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm, 157gRead moreSamsung Galaxy S7 reviewSamsung Galaxy S7 Edge reviewSamsung Galaxy S7 unboxing and first 48 hoursSamsung Galaxy S7 Edge unboxing and first 48 hoursSamsung Galaxy S7 camera: feature focusBest Galaxy S7 casesBest Galaxy S7 Edge casesHTC 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 / Edge vs LG G5Buy the Galaxy S7 from VerizonBuy the Galaxy S7 Edge from VerizonMoto Z and Moto Z ForceMotorola (well, Lenovo actually) is doing something different with their flagship phones this year. Instead of releasing just one flagship under the Moto X moniker, they’ve decided to release two new smartphones that do things a bit out of the ordinary. The Moto Z and Moto Z Force not only bring flagship-level specs, but also support for modules.These modules, called Moto Mods, attach to the back of both phones via magnets. There are only a few available right now, but they actually bring some handy features to the phones. You can purchase an external battery module, a powerful speaker, and even a projector!They both have killer specs, too. Both devices come with a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage, expandable memory, and run Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. You might be wondering – what’s the difference between these two phones? The standard Moto Z is super thin at only 5.2mm in thickness, but it only comes with a 2600mAh battery. The Moto Z Force is thicker, has a 3500mAh battery, and also has a shatterproof display.These aren’t the cheapest phones on the market, but they’re certainly some of the best.SpecsMoto Z5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 535ppiQuad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor4GB of RAM32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB13MP rear camera, 5MP front cameraNon-removable 2600mAh batteryAndroid 7.0 Nougat153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2mm, 136gMoto Z Force5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 535ppiQuad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor4GB of RAM32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB21MP rear camera, 5MP front cameraNon-removable 3500mAh batteryAndroid 7.0 Nougat155.9 x 75.8 x 7mm, 163gRead moreMoto Z and Moto Z Force (Droid) reviewMoto Mods review: blast, power and project in a snapJust add Mods: Moto Z and Z Force (Droid Edition) unboxingMoto Z and Moto Z Force hands-onBuy the Moto Z from VerizonBuy the Moto Z Force from VerizonHTC 10HTC needed a saving grace this year, and the 10 just may be it. The Taiwanese company finally designed a phone that’s different enough from its predecessor yet still sports a familiar design language. With an all-metal chassis, front-mounted fingerprint sensor and a new-and-improved speaker setup, the HTC 10 easily made its way to our best Android phones list.Under the hood, the 10 comes with some killer specs. A 5.2-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM are in line with most other flagships this year, and it also comes with expandable storage up to 200 GB and a 3000 mAh battery that will have no problems lasting an entire day on a single charge. HTC also improved the camera this time around, which was a big flaw in last year’s One M9 flagship.All in all, the HTC 10 is an awesome device. Great specs and a solid build quality are what you’ll get here… what more could you ask for?Specs5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 565ppi2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor4GB of RAM32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB12MP rear camera, 5MP front cameraNon-removable 3000mAh batteryAndroid 7.0 Nougat145.9 x 71.9 x 9mm, 161gRead moreHTC 10 reviewBest HTC 10 casesHTC 10 vs HTC One M9HTC 10 vs Nexus 6PHTC 10 – The Beginner’s GuideA closer look at the HTC 10’s powerful theme engineHTC 10 officially announcedProblems with the HTC 10 and how to fix themHTC 10 ForumsBuy now from VerizonMoto Z Play DroidThe Moto Z Play (Droid Edition) enters the market not as a top-of-the-line flagship, per se, more so as a smartphone that caters to a certain crowd. Not only is it compatible with the Lenovo’s existing line of Moto Mods, it also sports a lower price point than the flagship Moto Z and Moto Z Force devices.Perhaps the biggest draw to this device is its insane battery life. The Moto Z Play has a 3,510mAh unit, which we have had a tough time depleting to 0% in one day. In our Wi-Fi browsing test, it managed to put up an outstanding mark of 16 hours and 13 minutes, while its recharge time of 109 minutes using the included Turbo Charger is also respectable. Best of all, you can always expand its battery life by even more with one of those battery pack Moto Mods.If you’re looking for a prepaid Verizon phone that’s unique and won’t skimp out on battery life, you should get the Moto Z Play.Specs5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 403ppiQualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor3GB of RAM32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB16MP rear camera, 5MP front cameraNon-removable 3,510mAh batteryAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow156.4 x 76.4 x 7mm, 165gRead moreMoto Z Play Droid reviewMoto Z Play officially announcedMoto Mods reviewBuy now from VerizonMoto G4 Play DroidLooking for a cheap prepaid phone with little compromise? Lenovo’s Moto G4 Play sports a low price tag, solid specifications and a familiar design language we’ve all grown to love.It sports a 5.0-inch HD display, solid Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB of RAM, and an 8MP rear camera that’s great for snapping the occasional photo. Plus, you get a removable 2800mAh battery, which is a feature many manufacturers have been leaving out of their phones lately.Specs5.0-inch IPS LCD display with 1280 x 720 resolution, 294ppiQualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor2GB of RAM16GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB8MP rear camera, 5MP front cameraRemovable 2800mAh batteryAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow144.4 x 72 x 9.9mm, 137gRead moreMoto G4 Play reviewAmazon is offering the Moto G4 Play for $99, if you don’t mind lockscreen adsBuy now from VerizonHow do like our list? Is there any device you’d add or remove when it comes to pricing categories? Let us know your opinions in the comments!Next:Best cheap Android phones4 weeks ago
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