Best T-Mobile Phones
Check out the best T-Mobile phones, as rated by Digital Trends' expert reviewers.
T-Mobile may seem perpetually stuck in 4th place in the race for wireless subscribers, but it often has some of the most unique devices and best deals of the nationwide carriers. T-Mobile's high-speed Internet coverage lags behind AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon, but it is making progress. Aside from the iPhone, it also has a great device lineup too, specializing in Android devices. Below are our favorite smartphones currently available on T-Mobile.
Our best T-Mobile 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
Google Nexus 4
If you’re a T-Mobile subscriber or don’t care about LTE, the Google Nexus 4 is one of the best phones out there, and costs only $300 unlocked.
- Pros: Excellent screen, Android 4.2, Speedy performance…
- Cons: No LTE, Glass back makes phone more fragile…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
HTC Windows Phone 8X
It’s rare that we have nothing bad to say about a phone. The HTC Windows Phone 8X sets a new bar for Windows Phone. It is the first WP8 device we can recommend to those hunting for a top-notch super phone over the holidays.
- Pros: Comfortable stylish design, Great hardware specs…
- Cons: No micro SD, Camera not as good as iPhone 5, Xbox…
- Buy online:
- Buy Now: Amazon...
Want something different? Check out our list of the best cell phones across all carriers and brands.
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...
HTC One S
This is probably the best HTC phone we've used to date. While it still has too many apps pre-loaded and HTC's interface is a bit quirky, the manufacturer has clearly learned from its mistakes.
- Pros: Fantastic, thin design, Comfortable to hold, Vivid…
- Cons: Sense 4.0 UI is puzzling, Weak front camera (VGA)…
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
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...
HTC Amaze 4G
While we're not sure it's actually worth $60 more than any other dual-core phone, the HTC Amaze 4G holds its own and excels when it comes to taking pictures and video.
- Pros: Potent processor and hardware, Great camera, Extra…
- Cons: Strange design, Mediocre battery life, 4.3-inch…
- Buy online:
- From T-Mobile
T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide
For the $99 online price, The MyTouch 4G Slide is probably the best bargain on T-Mobile.
- Pros: Low price, Impressive dual-core specs, Great…
- Cons: Keyboard is flat, Front camera is only VGA, Phone…
- Buy online:
- From T-Mobile
HTC Sensation 4G
Consider us impressed. Aside from a few small issues with the shape of its screen and the low amount of internal storage, the HTC Sensation 4G outpaces and outclasses almost every other Android phone.
- Pros: 4.3-inch qHD (540x960px) display, 1.2GHz dual-core…
- Cons: Only 1GB of free internal storage, Weak rear…
- Buy online:
- From T-Mobile
