The Top 3 CDMA Phones Offered by Tracfone

CDMA cell phones from Tracfone use the CDMA networks of either Verizon or Sprint. While GSM phones are more widely used by Tracfone customers, using a CDMA phone may work better in your area.

Note: With the recent release of four Android powered smartphones available with Tracfone on CDMA networks, this post does not take them into account at this time. But we will update in the near future.
To learn more about these phones, visit our Cell Phone Reviews page.

We will cover the Top 3 Cell Phones from Tracfone that use the CDMA networks. If you don't know enough about CDMA and GSM, you should read our recent post covering the Difference between Tracfone CDMA and GSM phones and which is right for you before going much further.

CDMA phones, which end in a 'C', like LG 501C, are not as popular with Tracfone and there are not as many phones to choose from. There might be several reasons for this, but some suggest it is because using CDMA networks costs Tracfone more than GSM networks.

TracfoneReviewer has compiled this list of the top 3 CDMA cell phones from Tracfone for the express purpose of passing knowledge and information along to consumers. If you have questions or comments, leave them below in the comments section.

List of the Top 3 CDMA Tracfone Cell Phones

#3 - Samsung R455C

The Samsung R455C comes with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Triple Minutes for Life and many other great features making it third in our list.

Typically retailing for around $60, it uses a CDMA network making it a good choice for areas where Verizon or Sprint have good cell service.

You can find the Samsung R455C in some stores, many online retailers, and of course at the Tracfone website.

#2 - Samsung S380C

The runner up in this list is the Samsung S380C. It has many similarities to the Samsung S390G, but of course uses the CDMA network.

This phone has a great full QWERTY keyboard that makes for fast and easy texting, along with Triple Minutes for Life and all the other basic features like mobile web, camera, and MP3 player. It brings a nice package for a prepaid cell phone.

The Samsung S380G can be found in stores, and also online for around $50. You may be able to find it for less on sites like eBay and Amazon.

#1 - LG 505C

LG 505C

The number one pick is the LG 505C for its Sliding QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen as well as Triple Minutes for Life. It also comes with features like voice command, camera, LCD screen and MP3 player just to name a few.

The LG 505C has a number of great reviews from customers, who found it to be a good phone that is 'semi-smart' phone with superior battery life and a reasonable price tag.

The LG 505C is typically $60-80 in stores and most places online, but we found a great deal which helped boost this phone to our top pick spot:

The LG 505C is currently on sale at Amazon for under $25! You can follow the link to see the deal, but don't waste time because we don't know when it might evaporate.



For those interested in a touchscreen Tracfone, but prefer GSM phones, read our Review of the LG 840G.

Some of these phones, like the LG 505C, are available from Amazon or other online retailers for a great price. If you can't find the phone, visit Tracfone.com and search for phones there. You can leave a comment below with your questions or thoughts.

Shopping for a Tracfone? Visit our Tracfone Reviews page to see a list of all the phones we have reviewed.

You might also find our post, The Best 3 Tracfone Cell Phones useful to read.

Three Phones from Tracfone going for a Great Price

We always like to keep up with the latest deals that float around the internet, and today we want to share three phones currently on sale for super cheap.

Here at TracfoneReviewer, we strive to help others get the best deal for their money, whether that is through our Tracfone Promo Codes page, or our detailed Cell Phone Reviews, our goal is to provide quality information.

Below are three great phones at very good prices that we found and wanted to share with you. These deals may not last, and are current as of July 2013. We will try to update this as the deals come and go, but you can help by leaving tips in the comment section below!

Now, let's get to the deals!

#1 - LG 800G

LG 800G

List Price: $50
Current Sale Price: $15
Link to the Sale: LG 800G on Amazon

The LG 800G is a nice phone that comes with some great features, including touchscreen, Mobile web, 2 MP camera and Triple Minutes for Life. Some people found this phone to require some getting used to, with a somewhat unresponsive touchscreen compered with other modern devices.

The LG 800G was, more or less, replaced by the newer and better LG 840G. But at just $15, this is the cheapest Tracfone that comes with Triple Minutes for Life, a hugely valuable feature.

Read our full review of the LG 800G

#2 - Samsung S390G

List Price: $50

Samsung S390G

Current Sale Price: $20 (Now $30)
Link to the Sale: Samsung S390G on Amazon

The Samsung S390G has been in several of TracfoneReviewer's top lists such as the Best Tracfone Cell Phones for Texting and even the Top 3 Tracfone Cell Phones.

What makes the S390G so good? Three key features: Triple Minutes for Life, QWERTY keyboard, and WiFi connectivity. This phone's keyboard makes texting fast and easy, and the WiFi feature lets you connect and surf the web for free without using minutes.

While this phone has had some poor reviews - some users complaining about the phone pocket dialing 911, it is only a defect with a small percentage of the phones. If this is happening to you, get Tracfone to send you a replacement.

Read our full review of the Samsung S390G

#3 - Alcatel 382G

List Price: $40
Current Sale Price: $20
Link to the Sale: Alcatel 382G on Amazon

The Alcatel 382G, known by the tagline, 'The Big Easy', is a fairly simple phone that delivers with great durability, ease of use and functionality.

It comes with Double Minutes for Life, large buttons for easy dialing, lighted keypad, Radio, Hands free Speaker, and a lot more.

While this phone is usually marketed towards seniors, it is a well made phone that has received many great reviews.

You can read our full review of the Alcatel 382G to learn more.

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This concludes the current deals we have found for this month. We will try to keep this updated with the latest prices if they change.

We do want to mention that you can sometimes find even better deals on websites like eBay, but the prices change quickly there and often go up in the last moments. But for the savvy shopper, it is worth a look.

Be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts and perhaps the best deals you have found and also share this with others who might find it useful!

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