4 Great Straight Talk Phones

Chris Holmes Staff Writer

Updated 16 December 2024

In this Guide

Flagship Phones from Straight Talk
Budget Phones from Straight Talk
Bringing Your Own Phone to Straight Talk
Pay in Installments or Upfront
Best Straight Talk Cell Phone Plans

Straight Talk's flagship phones include the Apple iPhone 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S20
The best budget phones from Straight Talk include the LG Stylo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Straight Talk sells both new and reconditioned phones at affordable prices
You can also bring your own device for service on Straight Talk

Straight Talk is one of the most recognizable names in wireless, a joint venture between TracFone and retail behemoth Walmart. The carrier offers plenty of new and refurbished phones for sale to go along with their budget-friendly phone plans.

From flagship Apple, Samsung, and LG phones to affordable devices from ZTE and Alcatel, you're sure to find a Straight Talk phone that suits your needs. Here are our picks for the top Straight Talk phones.

Flagship Phones from Straight Talk

Straight Talk offers a host of "flagship" phones, including the cream of the crop from Samsung and Apple.

Take the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, which comes in a trio of 5G-capable models: the S20 5G, the S20+ 5G, and the S20 Ultra 5G. Ranging in size from 6.2" to 6.9", the sleek smartphone features an edge-to-edge OLED infinity display, 64MP wide angle camera (with a whopping 105MP on the Ultra model), and 8K video recording capability. You can pick one up via Straight Talk starting at $999 or $41.62/month for 24 months.

Description	Samsung’s 2020 Galaxy series phone with a 6.2” Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display, triple rear telephoto, wide-angle and ultra-wide angle cameras, and in-screen Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
Screen Size	6.2"
Available On	0 Plans from 0 carriers
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Straight Talk also carries the new iPhone 12 series, which comes complete with 5G capability, a redesigned aluminum frame, and MagSafe wireless charging. The diminutive iPhone 12 mini offers a pocket-friendly 5.4" display, with the top-tier iPhone 12 Pro Max clocking in at 6.7". All phones feature the groundbreaking A14 Bionic chip—the fastest smartphone processor on the market—and enhanced Night mode capabilities make the iPhone 12 your perfect low-light camera. Straight Talk offers these flagship iPhones starting at $829.

Description	Apple's 2020 model with dual 12MP Ultra Wide and Wide cameras with Night Mode, 5G speed, 6.1" Display Super Retina XDR display, Ceramic Shield, and MagSafe wireless charging
Screen Size	6.1"
Available On	39 Plans from 4 carriers
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Priced From	$10 per month + $249.99 upfront
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Budget Phones from Straight Talk

While much of the wireless industry's advertising revolves around the latest, fancy flagship devices, a good many of us seek functionality from far less expensive phones.

Samsung is a manufacturer that doesn't make a lot of missteps—and this extends to the company's less expensive line of phones. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a great device for the price, with a snappy processor, sparkling 6.7" super AMOLED HD+ display, 13MP selfie camera, and 128 GB of memory that is expandable up to 1.43 TB.

Description	Affordable Android 14 One UI 6, 5G smartphone with an adaptive 6.7" Full HD+ Super AMOLED Display and 50MP triple cameras
Screen Size	6.7"
Available On	255 Plans from 20 carriers
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Priced From	$263.99 upfront
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Bringing Your Own Phone to Straight Talk

Since Straight Talk runs on all the major networks—AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile/Sprint—you can bring a device from any one of these carriers for service on Straight Talk. This extends to phones purchased from other MVNOs—MetroPCS, Cricket and Boost are just a few—since all of them run on one or more of these networks.

For more information on bringing your phone to Straight Talk and to use their compatibility checker, go here.

Straight Talk Phone Payment Options

Most prepaid MVNOs require upfront payment for their expensive devices; not so with Straight Talk. Whether you're interested in the $999 iPhone 11 Pro or a $299 reconditioned Samsung Galaxy S8, you'll have the option of paying off the phone in 24-month installments (once credit check is approved) instead of putting down all that money at once.

This doesn't apply to the carrier's less expensive phones, which you'll need to purchase outright—but with some phone prices starting as low as $30, Straight Talk makes the hit much easier on your wallet. Want to avoid device costs altogether? Straight Talk sometimes offers a few free phones, so keep an eye out for these deals.

Best Straight Talk Cell Phone Plans

Straight Talk Wireless is a low-cost prepaid MVNO that delivers great coverage and the convenience of purchasing in Walmart stores (most of us are not far from one). Below are our picks for the two best Straight Talk plans; you can also jump to our full guide on the topic.

Straight Talk Ultimate Unlimited Data Plan

Just about every carrier—big and small—offers an unlimited data plan. However, few are as inexpensive as Straight Talk's at only $50/month. You'll get unlimited talk, text, and 4G LTE data, with no limitations on it (i.e. de-prioritization and the like). This plan is a great value, especially given the reliable coverage you'll enjoy aboard Straight Talk's network.

Carrier	Straight Talk
Data	Unlimited Data
Type	No Contract
Current Deal	Get $5/month off for 3 months with Auto Pay + FREE shipping
Total Price	$50 per month + $4.88 Upfront
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Straight Talk Unlimited Plan with 5GB

If you primarily use your phone for talking and texting, and are a light data user, Straight Talk has an inexpensive plan for you. Straight Talk's Ultimate Plan with 5GB gives you unlimited national messaging and minutes along with a modest 5GB data allotment. One nice feature of this plan is that once you've reach your 5GB in a month, your data will slow rather than incur overages or shut off completely. Coupled with Straight Talk's reliable network, this $34 plan is a winner.

Carrier	Straight Talk
Data	Unlimited Speeds reduced after 10GB usage in one month.
Type	No Contract
Current Deal	Get $1 off for 3 months with Auto Pay + FREE shipping
Total Price	$34 per month + $4.88 Upfront
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55 Phones Available

Chris Holmes

Staff Writer

Chris Holmes is a Contributing Writer for WhistleOut, where he covers the cell phone and internet industries. His work has been cited in publications like The Verge, The New York Times, and WIRED.

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