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As more users become frustrated with carrier contracts and early termination fees, many have sought prepaid plans to liberate themselves from restrictive two-year agreements. After all, two years is a long time to be tied down, especially if you're unsatisfied with your carrier's network or coverage.
To help you navigate the waters of the prepaid seas, we gathered some of the most impressive off-contract Android handsets in the past months. Unlike flagships or other high-end devices that are available across many networks, most of these mid-tier phones listed below are exclusive to prepaid carriers only, and sport an ultracompetitive price tag.
One tough cookie: The L90 has a "self-healing" battery door that fends off scratches and scuffs.
LG Optimus L90 (T-Mobile), June 2014
LG is no stranger to making reliable midrange handsets, and the Optimus L90 is a great example of that. This device features a sizeable 2,460mAh battery that lasted more than 16 hours for continuous video playback, a bright 4.7-inch display, and a "self-healing" coat that protects its backside against everyday scratches.
The compact Galaxy Light packs 4G LTE in your pocket.
Don't let the Galaxy Light's petite size underwhelm you. For $240, this handset serves up 4G LTE speeds, strong call quality, and a 1.4GHz quad-core processor that delivers a reliable and smooth user experience. Plus, you'll get signature goodies from Samsung's TouchWiz UI, like Smart Screen and gesture controls.
Equipped with clear call quality and a solid design, the Warp 4G goes big on value.
Currently priced at $149, the Warp 4G's main draw is its off-contract value. For Boost Mobile users, the handset features 4G data, a decent 8-megapixel camera, and a competent Snapdragon 400 processor. In addition, its removable 2,070mAh battery managed to last 9 hours for our video playback test.
Take the Hydro Vibe the next time you're at the beach and want a good dunking.
Virgin's $99 Hydro Vibe 4G LTE isn't one to shy away from water. Certified to satisfy IPX5 and IPX7 standards for water resistance, the handset can be submerged in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. It also has an Easy Mode UI setting for first-time smartphone users, and an 8-megapixel camera.
This handset offers Android 4.1 for under $100 and 4G LTE.
The Overture is available for regional carrier Cricket Wireless, and doesn't look like much at first glance. But for $99 without a contract, it features a dual-core processor, a 4-inch display, and a 5-megapixel camera.
To help you navigate the waters of the prepaid seas, we gathered some of the most impressive off-contract Android handsets in the past months. Unlike flagships or other high-end devices that are available across many networks, most of these mid-tier phones listed below are exclusive to prepaid carriers only, and sport an ultracompetitive price tag.
One tough cookie: The L90 has a "self-healing" battery door that fends off scratches and scuffs.
LG Optimus L90 (T-Mobile), June 2014
LG is no stranger to making reliable midrange handsets, and the Optimus L90 is a great example of that. This device features a sizeable 2,460mAh battery that lasted more than 16 hours for continuous video playback, a bright 4.7-inch display, and a "self-healing" coat that protects its backside against everyday scratches.
The compact Galaxy Light packs 4G LTE in your pocket.
Don't let the Galaxy Light's petite size underwhelm you. For $240, this handset serves up 4G LTE speeds, strong call quality, and a 1.4GHz quad-core processor that delivers a reliable and smooth user experience. Plus, you'll get signature goodies from Samsung's TouchWiz UI, like Smart Screen and gesture controls.
Equipped with clear call quality and a solid design, the Warp 4G goes big on value.
Currently priced at $149, the Warp 4G's main draw is its off-contract value. For Boost Mobile users, the handset features 4G data, a decent 8-megapixel camera, and a competent Snapdragon 400 processor. In addition, its removable 2,070mAh battery managed to last 9 hours for our video playback test.
Take the Hydro Vibe the next time you're at the beach and want a good dunking.
Virgin's $99 Hydro Vibe 4G LTE isn't one to shy away from water. Certified to satisfy IPX5 and IPX7 standards for water resistance, the handset can be submerged in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. It also has an Easy Mode UI setting for first-time smartphone users, and an 8-megapixel camera.
This handset offers Android 4.1 for under $100 and 4G LTE.
The Overture is available for regional carrier Cricket Wireless, and doesn't look like much at first glance. But for $99 without a contract, it features a dual-core processor, a 4-inch display, and a 5-megapixel camera.
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