Best Sprint Phones
Check out the best Sprint phones, as rated by Digital Trends' expert reviewers.
Sprint was once hailed as one of the most hated companies in America after it made a series of missteps after purchasing Nextel, but things are slowly turning around for the 3rd largest carrier. High speed network deployment is moving along and Sprint is finally obtaining top-notch devices like the iPhone and Nexus devices from Google. It's well on its way to recovery. Below are our favorite smartphones currently available on Sprint.
Our best Sprint phones list is continually updated as we review new products that enter the market.
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung has delivered a device that meets our expectations in almost every way except in battery life, and surprised us with innovative and quirky new software features.
- Pros: Comfortable to hold, Amazing rear camera, Runs…
- Cons: Difficult homescreen customization, Poor battery…
- Buy online:
- From LetsTalk
HTC EVO 4G LTE
If you want a phone that will keep you up to date with Sprint's network advances, the EVO 4G LTE is for you.
- Pros: Comfortable to hold, Amazing rear camera, Runs…
- Cons: Ugly black and red design, Sense 4.0 UI is…
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
The Galaxy Nexus is one of those few phones that is truly different from what came before it.
- Pros: New Android Ice Cream Sandwich rocks, Fast camera…
- Cons: Battery life isn’t great, Many apps don't take…
- Buy online:
- From LetsTalk
Want something different? Check out our list of the best cell phones across all carriers and brands.
BlackBerry Z10
Is the BlackBerry Z10 a groundbreaking smartphone? No, but it is a compelling BlackBerry device and runs on a solid new operating system.
- Pros: Comfortable, balanced, and good-looking design…
- Cons: Screen is prone to smudges, BlackBerry World needs…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com $599.99
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
For the people who crave larger screens and don't want a tablet, the Note 2 is the best choice available right now.
- Pros: Design minimizes bulk, keeping this big phone…
- Cons: TouchWiz gets in the way of Jelly Bean too much…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
Apple iPhone 4S
While we have a hard time recommending an upgrade for current iPhone 4 users, the new additions prevent the iPhone from becoming antiquated in a quickly churning smartphone market.
- Pros: Ultra-capable camera, Siri voice assistant is…
- Cons: Still nowhere near 4G LTE speeds, No expandable…
Samsung Galaxy S4
Despite lackluster battery performance, the newest Galaxy is everything a flagship smartphone should be.
- Pros: Comfortable, lightweight, attractive design…
- Cons: TouchWiz has cartoony design, Some features only…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com $599.99
LG Optimus G
The Optimus G is an incredibly powerful phone and one of the best devices to come out in 2012, but its user interface is still more forgettable than it is fresh.
- Pros: Fantastic processing power, Beautiful screen…
- Cons: Unoriginal UI, AT&T version has only 8MP camera…
- Buy online:
- Amazon.com $589.99
Apple iPhone 5
While it's definitely the best iPhone to date in most respects, a number of small issues hold it back from being the undisputed dominant phone this year.
- Pros: Beautiful design, Polished user interface, Audio…
- Cons: Lightning connector adapter MIA, iOS lagging…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE
The Photon Q is a perfect phone for anyone who wants a slide-out keyboard. For mobile typing, it doesn't get better than this.
- Pros: Fantastic keyboard, Fast processor, Runs Android…
- Cons: Poor battery life while idling, Camera doesn't…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
