I think it all boils down to "What do you want to do with your phone?"
I want to make calls. That's why I still have a $20 flip phone.
I have a Tracfone prepaid LG flip -- worked wonderful to make a call, the one time I actually made one. I even charge it once every few months just for S&G...
It only takes like 10 minutes to charge, cause I never turn it on -- I don't even know what my number is.