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8 Cheapest Phones for Prepaid Plans of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 11, 2026

Among the 8 tools in our best phones for prepaid plans ranking, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the lowest verified paid starting price at $269.99 one-time, unlocked. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

   prepaid buyers on a tight budget

   $269.99 for the unlocked 128GB model at Samsung.com

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $269.99

   Score 8.6

2. 02

   Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

   buyers who want a sharper screen for about the same money

   $279.99 for the unlocked 128GB model at Samsung.com, on sale from $379.99

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $279.99

   Score 8.6

3. 03

   moto g - 2026

   buyers who want a basic Motorola with a big battery

   $299.99 unlocked at motorola.com, or $17 a month for 18 months at 0% APR

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Starts at

   $299.99

   Score 8.0

4. 04

   moto g power - 2026

   heavy users who want a big battery and a big screen

   $399.99 unlocked at motorola.com, or $23 a month for 18 months at 0% APR

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Starts at

   $399.99

   Score 8.2

5. 05

   Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

   Samsung fans who want IP68 and a better camera without flagship prices

   $489.99 for the unlocked 128GB model at Samsung.com

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Starts at

   $489.99

   Score 8.4

6. 06

   moto g stylus - 2026

   note-takers and sketchers who want a built-in pen

   $499.99 unlocked at motorola.com, or $21 a month for 24 months at 0% APR

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Starts at

   $499.99

   Score 8.1

7. 07

   Google Pixel 10a

   buyers who want the longest software support and a clean Android phone

   From $599 unlocked at the Google Store, or $16.64 a month with 36-month financing

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $599

   Score 8.5

8. 08

   Apple iPhone 17e

   iPhone users who want an unlocked phone for a prepaid plan

   From $699 for 256GB at apple.com, or $29.12 a month for 24 months

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Starts at

   $699

   Score 8.3

Scores and prices come from our Best Phones for Prepaid Plans ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com