The best phones you can buy on Cricket Wireless
People usually choose a smaller carrier, or MVNO like Cricket Wireless, to save money. The companies know their customers and that’s why their phones largely consist of affordable and super-budget devices. That doesn’t mean they don’t have something to offer on the higher end, however.
Pairing a $1,000 phone with a budget plan like that doesn’t make much sense, so we’ve started our suggestions with something more reasonable.
Cricket Wireless is using AT&T’s network and if you’re considering it as an option for your next contract, then this article will give you a good idea of what to expect.
Best Cricket cell phones, a summarized list:
Premium Cricket phones
Apple iPhone 11
A few drawbacks are the low base storage, just 64GB, the slow charger that comes in the box and the LCD display (not that it’s bad but OLED is a given for flagships these days). If those things don’t bother you much, the iPhone 11 is probably the best Cricket phone you can get.
Samsung Galaxy S10
You get three rear cameras, plenty fast processor and 128GB of storage for the base model, what more do you need? The S10 is also receiving software updates that bring new features and will likely do so for at least a couple more years. To top it off, the Galaxy S10 is $100 cheaper than the iPhone 11. If you’re looking for the best Android phone on Cricket, the Galaxy S10 is the one for you.
Mid-range Cricket phones
Apple iPhone 8
Going down a tier, we have a much more affordable iPhone. The price of the iPhone 8 has been reduced over the years and now you can get it from Cricket for the reasonable $450. You’re sacrificing Face ID (and with it animojis), a few camera features and some performance, but overall, the iPhone 8 is still relevant. Apple will likely support it for another three years or so, giving you the latest iOS updates and all the goodies the hardware can handle. If you’re eager to join team green text bubble on the cheap, the iPhone 8 is the best Cricket Wireless can offer.
Nokia 3.1 Plus
The Nokia 3.1 looks a bit dated with those thick top and bottom bezels, but it makes for a nice bread-and-butter phone. Probably its best feature is that like all Nokia phones, it’s part of the Android One program, which means its software should be kept up to date much longer than most Android phones from that price segment. Plus, Nokia phones generally have good build quality and should serve you well for a few years without a problem. If you’re looking for a no-thrills smartphone to get you through the day, look no more!
LG Stylo 5
Budget Cricket phones
Samsung Galaxy A10e
The only other Samsung option Cricket has besides the S10 is on the opposite end of the spectrum. The Galaxy A10e is pretty much as cheap as you get with Samsung. If you’re switching from another carrier, Cricket will give you a Galaxy A10e for just $40 and twice that if you want a new number. The A10e is nothing amazing, if you’re considering it you’re probably not interested in hearing about its processor and RAM anyway. Still, it’s a decent entry-level smartphone, which makes it perfect for a kid’s first phone or the same for your elderly relatives. Good enough for browsing social media, texting and even taking the occasional photo to post online.
Motorola Moto G7 Supra
