I still use the non smart phone LG 306G. Simple texts are .30 of a minute. That’s how I use mine, mostly texting.
I understand tracfone charges full minute for comparable texts in their android smart phones.
I have been happy with their service. My phone runs on AT&T 3G network. TH LG306G was $9.95 on Amazon.
Right now I'm still using a Tracfone LG flip phone. My buddies look at it and ask me if I'm going to donate it to the Smithsonian, lol. But since I mainly text and make a few calls, it's been all I need. Still, everybody says if I go to a smartphone I'll be hooked and wonder how I lived without it, so that's why I'm thinking about taking the plunge.