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.

Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Google’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. 

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.

Specs

Google Pixel

• 5.0-inch AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 441ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 32/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
• 12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
• Non-removable 2,770mAh battery
• Android 7.1 Nougat
• 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6mm, 143g

Google Pixel XL

• 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 32/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
• 12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
• Non-removable 3,450mAh battery
• Android 7.1 Nougat
• 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6mm, 168g

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung 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.

Specs

Samsung Galaxy S7

• 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577ppi
• Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
• 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 3000mAh battery
• Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

• 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppi
• Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
• 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 3600mAh battery
• Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm, 157g

Moto Z and Moto Z Force

Motorola (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.

Specs

Moto Z

• 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 535ppi
• Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
• 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 2600mAh battery
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2mm, 136g

Moto Z Force

• 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 535ppi
• Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
• 21MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 3500mAh battery
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 155.9 x 75.8 x 7mm, 163g

HTC 10

 HTC 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.

Specs

• 5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 565ppi
• 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
• 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 3000mAh battery
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 145.9 x 71.9 x 9mm, 161g

Moto Z Play Droid

The 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.

Specs

• 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 403ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
• 3GB of RAM
• 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
• 16MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 3,510mAh battery
• Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• 156.4 x 76.4 x 7mm, 165g

Moto G4 Play Droid

Looking 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.

Specs

• 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with 1280 x 720 resolution, 294ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• 2GB of RAM
• 16GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
• 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Removable 2800mAh battery
• Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• 144.4 x 72 x 9.9mm, 137g