The best prepaid cellphones for simple, no-contract convenience

Which prepaid cellphone is best?

The differences between prepaid and postpaid cellphones have become blurred, but the basic one remains. Prepaid is just that: You pay your bill up front, no contract necessary. Postpaid means you get a bill at the end of the month and it usually requires a credit check.

Most prepaid airtime providers offer a wide range of cellphone makes and models, so choose a company that has the cellphone you want and offers plans that fit your calling, texting and data needs. If you want a powerful, reliable and durable Android cellphone, take a look at the TracFone, Motorola Moto g Power 5G.

What to know before you buy a prepaid cellphone

You need an airtime and data provider for your phone, so you can choose your service first and select the phone you want from th