Our top 5 prepaid phones

Prepaid vs. plan

With Prepaid, you are not tied to a 12 or 24-month contract. As you purchase your credit and phone upfront, you'll only pay for what you actually need. Although calling, texting, and using data are slightly more expensive per minute, SMS, or MB than with a plan, you’ll often save more money with Prepaid if you're a light user.

Buying a Prepaid phone? Here's how to choose the right device

If you've chosen Prepaid, chances are you also prefer a cheaper phone. But what is the best cheap smartphone? And what makes a device the right one for you? Maybe it's the memory, the look, the camera, or the lowest price. That's why we have compiled a list of the best Prepaid phones, based on practicality and price.

The 5 best and most affordable Prepaid phones

• Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
• OPPO A5 5G
• Motorola moto g06
• Nokia 2660 Flip
• Nokia 110 4G

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a great all-rounder. Despite the low price of the phone, you get a capable camera, a long-lasting battery, and a large screen. It's an ideal phone for daily use. With 5G and more than enough power for WhatsApp, social media, and video calls it's also future-proof.

The most important features of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G:

• Display: Super AMOLED
• Screen size: 6.7 inches
• Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels
• Refresh rate: 90 Hz
• Storage capacity: 128 GB
• RAM: 4 GB
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• Processor: Samsung Exynos 1330
• Operating system: Android 15
• Camera:
  • 50 megapixel main camera
  • 5 megapixel ultra-wide camera
  • 2 megapixel macro lens
• Price: The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is € 192 at Simyo with a monthly plan.

OPPO A5 5G

The OPPO A5 5G offers a lot for its price, making it a strong contender among the best budget phones for Prepaid. With 5G support, a large 6000 mAh battery, and an modern camera setup, you get a fast and capable device. The high 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and animations smooth. If you want a budget Prepaid phone with a long-lasting battery, the OPPO A5 5G is a great choice.

The most important features of the OPPO A5 5G:

• Display: LCD
• Screen size: 6.67 inches
• Resolution: 1604 x 720 pixels
• Refresh rate: 120 Hz
• Storage capacity: 128 GB
• RAM: 4 GB
• Battery: 6000 mAh
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
• Operating system: Android 15 (ColorOS 15)
• Camera:
  • 50 megapixel main camera
  • 2 megapixel depth camera
• Price: starts at € 126

Motorola moto g06

The Motorola moto g06 is a good choice for anyone looking for a cheap but reliable Prepaid smartphone. Despite the low price, the moto g06 has a generous battery, a large screen, and more than enough power for your everyday apps.

The most important features of the Motorola moto g06:

• Display: LCD
• Screen size: 6.88 inches
• Resolution: 1640 x 720 pixels
• Refresh rate: 120 Hz
• Storage capacity: 64 GB
• RAM: 4 GB
• Battery: 5200 mAh
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
• Operating system: Android 15
• Camera: 50 megapixel main camera
• Price: starts at € 85

Nokia 2660 Flip

Are you looking for a simple phone that is not too small? Then the Nokia 2660 Flip is the right choice for you. The device has large buttons, clear menus, and keeps things hassle-free. You quickly answer calls by flipping the phone open. You are going to need that too, because the Nokia 2660 unfortunately does not support WhatsApp. It has modest specs, but lots of ease of use. The Nokia 2660 Flip is also useful if you're looking for a dumbphone to focus more on your offline life.

The most important features of the Nokia 2660 Flip:

• Display: TFT LCD
• Screen size: 2.8 inch + 1.77 inch outer screen
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
• Storage capacity: 128 MB (microSD expandable)
• RAM: 48 MB
• Battery: 1450 mAh
• Processor: Unisoc T107
• Operating system: S30+ (Nokia OS)
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Price: starts at € 69

Nokia 110 4G

Are you looking for a small, simple, and affordable phone? The Nokia 110 4G is the cheapest Prepaid phone on this list. Despite the retro design, you'll still have a 4G connection.

The phone is mainly good for calling or texting. You will need some T9 skills from the past to send a message. Just like the 2660 Flip, the Nokia 110 4G does not support WhatsApp. Because of the low price and limited features, this device is also suitable for children who only need to be reachable. But anyone who mostly wants to stay in touch without distractions will find a perfect match in the Nokia 110 4G.

The most important features of the Nokia 110 4G:

• Display: TFT LCD
• Screen size: 1.8 inches
• Resolution: 160 x 120 pixels
• Storage capacity: 128 MB (microSD expandable)
• RAM: 64 MB
• Battery: 1020 mAh
• Processor: Unisoc T107
• Operating system: S30+ (Nokia OS)
• Camera: 0.8 megapixel
• Price: starts at € 39

Who are these devices suitable for?

Each phone in this list suits a different type of user. Smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, OPPO A5 5G, and moto g06 are perfect for people who use simple apps, take photos, and send messages and emails.

The Nokia 2660 Flip and Nokia 110 4G are easy to use, no distraction phones, well-suited for older users, children, or anyone who just needs to stay reachable.

Comparison in camera, battery, performance and ease of use

Which Prepaid device suits you?

• Do you use a lot of apps, like to take photos, and want a modern device? Then the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and OPPO A5 5G will suit your needs.
• If you want to spend the least on a smartphone, choose the Motorola moto g06.
• Do you mostly need a device for calling, want simplicity, or are you looking for a phone for children? Then the Nokia models are ideal.

Found your Prepaid device?

At Simyo, you have different Prepaid options to choose from. You pay fixed rates for calling, texting, and data. As long as you use your credit or top it up once every 6 months, your credit remains valid indefinitely.

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