Techzilla Blog The 5 Best Verizon Prepaid Smartphones

You've cut the leash and are happily off-contract. Perhaps you prefer the cost management of a prepaid cellular plan? Whatever the reason, you have made the decision to use the Verizon prepaid phone plan and now you need a phone. You can buy a new phone from Verizon but wouldn't you rather spend less or get more phone for the money you do spend? TechZilla is all about saving you money on smartphones so we've gone through Verizon's list of phones that are compatible with the plan from which to pick the best Verizon Prepaid phones.Note you will need the SIM card for the plan which you can purchase directly from Verizon. Note the phone must also be a Verizon phone. Phones from other carriers or that are unlocked usually won't work.Here are our recommendations for the best Verizon Prepaid SmartphonesBest Workhorse - Samsung Galaxy Note 5The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has every feature you can imagine for organizing your life, tracking tasks, taking notes and other work-related capabilities. The Quad HD Super AMOLED 5.7" screen and stylus make it easy to read and use. The Octa-core processor makes it fast and powerful. This phone also takes great photos and UHD 4K video thanks to the 16 MP camera. All this combines to make the Samsung Note 5 the most powerful phone available for the Verizon Prepaid plan. The Note 5 is around $800 new but we've got used Note 5's under $500. Like the idea of a personal digital assistant but want to spend far less? The Note 4 and Note 3 are also prepaid compatible and are much less expensive.Best for Apple Lovers - iPhone 5CThe Apple iPhone 5C is a cute little phone that comes in a rainbow of candy colors making this a great choice for teens or children as well as those who prefer iOS to an Android or Windows phone. The iPhone 5C features a 4" screen that's easy to read and perfect for web surfing or watching your favorite videos. iOS can be updated to 9.3.2 to keep it current. It takes great pictures and movies too. While these are over $600 new, we've got a great selection of them under $150 shipped. If you prefer a metal body, the 5S is also compatible with Verizon Prepaid. Pick your candy colored iPhone 5C now.Best Android Phone - HTC One M9The HTC One M9, HTC's flagship phone for 2015, delivers sleek, metal style and a huge 5" screen along with plenty of power for everything you like to do on a phone. Front-firing speakers make music sound a bit better on this phone than the competition. The full HD screen is sharp and crisp and looks better at various viewing angles than most other phones. The HTC M9 includes a micro-SD card slot so you can add more than the native 32 GB of storage which is not an option on the Apple or Note 5 above. However, the part you'll probably like the best is how easy this industry leading phone can be on your wallet. Originally this phone sold for around $800 but we've got them around $200 which is an amazing 75% off a year old model. If you'd like to spend less, the HTC One M8 is about $40 less and the sacrifice in performance isn't huge. Check out our HTC for Verizon inventory now.Best Phone Under $100 - LG G2The LG G2 is yet another phone with a big, 5.2" screen that makes it super easy to see anything and everything you want to view on your phone even outside. You'll readily capture every memory with the 13 MP camera and camcorder that feature auto-focus and can shoot full HD video. 32 GB of internal storage is large enough for most people. This phone can even be used as a remote control for your TV. The LG G2 is also a past flagship for LG so it delivers a lot of performance, especially since you can now own one under $75. Get yours while they last. They sell out quickly at this price point.Best Splurge - Apple iPhone 6While not Apple's newest phone, the iPhone 6 isn't all that different from the new 6S and it still offers fabulous performance, elegant aesthetics and features you'll love. Want to do something or search for something? Ask Siri. Shoot HD video or outstanding photographs with a camera considered to be among the best available in a smartphone. Fingerprint identity sensor keeps this phone, and your data, extra secure. Use Apple Pay and leave your credit card securely at home. This IS a great phone but it's an outstanding value when you consider you can buy one from us around $350 with no contract. That leaves a lot of money in your pocket over purchasing a brand new phone. Check out our current Verizon iPhone inventory.There you have it. Our recommendations for five great phones that are compatible with Verizon's Prepaid Plan.