Highest Rated New Smartphones from Ting

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Ting has emerged as one of the leading no-contract mobile phone carriers. They use the Sprint service network, but do not require service contracts. According to Ting, the average monthly cost for their service $21.

Without contracts, they do not offer any “free” phones. But they do sell new phones directly, and most people should save money in the long run by avoiding the high costs associated with contract plans.

We researched the reviews and opinions across many sources to determine which of their smartphones are the most popular and highest rated. Although they offer refurbished models, we focused on the brand new models exclusively. Here is what we found.

The Lineup

These are the new smartphones currently offered directly by Ting. In another article, we will go over their available feature phones. This time, we are looking at the smartphones exclusively.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (Triband)	Samsung Galaxy S4 White
Samsung Galaxy S5 Black	Samsung Galaxy SIII 16GB Blue
Kyocera Hydro Edge	Kyocera Hydro Vibe
HTC One M7 White	HTC One M8
Coolpad Quattro II 4G LTE	Kyocera Rise

For details and specs on each model, visit Ting’s website. If you are considering signing up, you can get a $25 credit using this link.

Reviews and Ratings Breakdown

We researched multiple reliable sources to get the best idea about which phones are the highest rated.

Here is how these models have been rated by Sprint customers, ranked highest to lowest:

HTC One M8: 4.3/5

HTC One M7: 4.2/5

Samsung Galaxy SIII: 4.1/5

Samsung Galaxy S4: 4.0/5

Samsung Galaxy S5: 3.9/5

Kyocera Hydro Vibe: 2.5/5

Kyocera Hydro Edge: 2.4/5

Kyocera Rise: Not Rated

Coolpad Quattro II: Not Rated

Here is how Amazon customers rated these models, ranked highest to lowest:

HTC One M7: 4.5/5

Samsung Galaxy S4: 4.4/5

Samsung Galaxy S5: 4.3/5

HTC One M8: 4.1/5

Kyocera Hydro Edge: 4.0/5

Samsung Galaxy SIII: 4.0/5

Kyocera Hydro Vibe: 3.7/5

Kyocera Rise: 3.5/5

Coolpad Quattro II: Not Rated

This is how Ting customers rated each of these phones, again with the highest rated first. We had three of them tied for the top spot. (Some of the models are new additions, and do not have any customer ratings yet):

Samsung Galaxy S4 White: 4.4/5

HTC One M7 White: 4.4/5

Samsung Galaxy SIII 16GB Blue: 4.4/5

Kyocera Hydro Edge: 4.0/5

Samsung Galaxy S4 (Triband): 3.6/5

Kyocera Rise: 3.1/5

Samsung Galaxy S5 Black: Not Rated

Kyocera Hydro Vibe: Not Rated

HTC One M8: Not Rated

Coolpad Quattro II: Not Rated

Overall Winners

We took an average of the scores to determine the final score breakdown. Here are the results, with the highest listed first:

HTC One M7 White: 4.3

Samsung Galaxy S4 White: 4.3

HTC One M8: 4.2

Samsung Galaxy SIII 16GB Blue: 4.2

Samsung Galaxy S5 Black: 4.1

Samsung Galaxy S4 (Triband): 4.0

Kyocera Hydro Edge: 3.5

Kyocera Rise: 3.3

Kyocera Hydro Vibe: 3.1

Coolpad Quattro II: Not Rated

Conclusion

The overall highest rated spot goes to two phones, the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One M7. Following close behind are the HTC One M8 and the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Out of these four, the Galaxy SIII is the oldest model, which may factor into your decision.

Keep in mind that these stats are only a collection of customer reviews. There are other factors you should consider when choosing a Ting smartphone. Make sure the technical specifications like battery life and memory capacity meet your needs.

Tip: If you don’t purchase your phone directly from Ting, make sure to get the Sprint model so it will be compatible with Ting’s network.

Where to Buy

To buy from Ting directly, use this link to get a $25 credit on a phone. If you don’t buy your phone from Ting, you can use that credit toward your monthly bill.

Otherwise, here are some resources to help you find the best deal online:

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