Best AT&T Phones

The best AT&T phone, according to reviewers, is the Apple iPhone, but the carrier also offers excellent Android and BlackBerry devices. AT&T also has a selection of excellent texting and music phones from HTC, Samsung and LG, among others.

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Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Galaxy S4 Reviewed June 2013 All-encompassing Galaxy S4 impressive and overwhelming Pros: Large, vibrant display with wide viewing angles, wide variety of camera settings and filters, good reception and 4G connectivity, includes apps for virtually every need Cons: Plastic chassis feels cheap, long list of settings and features can overwhelm See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $200 and up with contract
Check Prices and Plans	LG Optimus G Reviewed April 2013 LG's best phone to date hints at more to come Pros: Ergonomic, lightweight design, crisp, vivid display, solid construction, powerful quad-core processor Cons: Limited 4G LTE network coverage on Sprint, lower image resolution on AT&T See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $50 and up with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Galaxy Note II Reviewed February 2013 A sleek profile, large display and powerful processor make the Galaxy Note II a tempting titan Pros: Responsive , large display, excellent battery life, above-average call quality, lightning-fast quad-core processor Cons: One-handed use difficult, display can appear slightly washed out See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $300 and up with contract
Check Prices and Plans	HTC One X Reviewed November 2012 "One" of the most powerful Android smartphones Pros: Large, high-resolution screen, durable, sleek design, excellent call quality, high-end camera performance, speedy processor Cons: HTC Sense interface doesn't appeal to everyone, size may be too large for some See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Galaxy S III Reviewed November 2012 With the latest tech and a gorgeous display, the GS3 climbs to the top of the Android heap Pros: Slim profile, large, vibrant screen, excellent call quality, long battery life, impressive camera, latest Android features Cons: Plastic design instead of metal, s Voice (voice commands) performs poorly See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $200 and up with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Apple iPhone 5 Reviewed October 2012 Taller, thinner, lighter iPhone 5 speeds up with a faster processor and true 4G Pros: Thinner, lighter design, durable aluminum backing, larger, more vibrant display, improved camera software, 4G LTE capabilities, speedy operating system upgrade Cons: New charger requires $30 adaptor for old accessories, data plans can be costly, depending on carrier See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $200 and up with contract
Check Prices and Plans	BlackBerry Torch 9860 Reviewed March 2012 Touch-screen BlackBerry installed with RIM's newest operating system Pros: Snappy processor, blackBerry OS 7, fast browser, good call quality, good battery time, vivid screen Cons: No physical keyboard, cramped on-screen keyboard, cheap-looking physical buttons See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Pantech Breeze III Reviewed March 2012 Affordable entry-level flip phone keeps it simple Pros: Great call quality, affordable, spacious keyboard, spacious keyboard Cons: Headphone jack only takes microUSB, poor image quality, looks exactly like its predecessor See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $30 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Samsung Infuse 4G Reviewed February 2012 Massive yet thin, the Infuse 4G looks good, but lacks real 4G speed Pros: Large, colorful screen, thin and light despite large size, good camera, good call quality, long battery life Cons: Slow 4G data speeds, outdated processor See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $50 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Pantech Crossover Reviewed February 2012 Affordable Android slider sports physical QWERTY keyboard Pros: Roomy QWERTY keyboard, great battery life, decent camera Cons: Mixed call quality, slow data speeds, small display See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with contract
Check Prices and Plans	LG Phoenix Reviewed February 2012 The LG Phoenix is an excellent entry-level Android smartphone, but it's got stiff competition Pros: Lightweight and easy to hold, excellent battery life, world phone Cons: Browser unable to play Flash videos, weak camera that lacks a dedicated button, bloated with non-removable AT&T apps See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with contract
Check Prices and Plans	LG Thrive Reviewed December 2011 AT&T's first prepaid Android smartphone is simple to use and reliable Pros: Easy user interface, world phone, long battery life, small and lightweight Cons: Lack of a dedicated camera button, weak camera, unable to play Flash videos in browser, built-in AT&T apps are not removable See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $150, no contract
Check Prices and Plans	BlackBerry Torch 9810 Reviewed November 2011 BlackBerry Torch sports recycled design, but improved specs Pros: Sharp, responsive touch screen, fast web browser, speedy interface, good battery life, excellent keyboard Cons: Recycled design, new OS not very different from predecessor, false signal strength, lack of apps, lack of Flash support See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $50 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Reviewed November 2011 Affordable smartphone for the BlackBerry loyalist Pros: Small and slim, wi-Fi calling capability, long battery life Cons: Identical to older model, poor image quality, small selection of third-party apps, slow browser See more photos, specs and reviews	From $0.01 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Apple iPhone 4S Reviewed October 2011 iPhone 4S proves that it's what's on the inside that counts Pros: Improved camera, dual-band world phone, faster, more powerful processor, voice-activated personal assistant feature, new antenna configuration to improve reception Cons: No change in design from iPhone 4, not 4G-compatible See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract for 16 GB
Check Prices and Plans	HTC Surround Reviewed October 2011 HTC Surround's speakers don't impress, but its operating system does Pros: High-quality design, bright touch screen, fast and responsive operating system, easy-to-use music player Cons: Speakers weigh down phone, no expandable memory, unimpressive camera See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	Pantech Laser Reviewed August 2011 Slim Pantech phone ideal for messaging, otherwise falters Pros: Bright AMOLED display, slim design, roomy QWERTY keyboard Cons: Unresponsive touch screen, no 3.5 mm headphone jack, weak reception and average call quality, full of bloatware See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with contract
Check Prices and Plans	HTC Inspire 4G Reviewed July 2011 Sleek, affordable HTC Inspire 4G lags on 4G data speeds Pros: Price, large screen, easy-to-use menus, excellent call quality, impressive camera Cons: Large and slightly heavy, data speeds slow for 4G, battery cover difficult to remove See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $100 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Motorola Atrix 4G Reviewed May 2011 The versatile Motorola Atrix 4G is fast, but not 4G fast Pros: Responsive interface, large, colorful display, can double as a netbook Cons: Slow 4G speeds, lags when used with accessory dock See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $30 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	HTC Aria Reviewed April 2011 HTC Aria shows that good smartphones can come in small packages Pros: Compact, bright, vibrant screen, fast response time Cons: Unable to download third-party apps, cramped on-screen keyboard See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	Pantech Link Reviewed December 2010 Affordable messaging phone with a sleek design Pros: Thin, smartphone-like design, domed keys, affordable Cons: Call quality is mixed, browser is slow, poor camera quality, requires a data plan See more photos, specs and reviews	*Est. $0.01 with contract
Check Prices and Plans	Pantech Breeze II Reviewed December 2010 Cheap, entry-level phone is a breeze to use Pros: Low monthly fees, easy mode for beginners, easy-to-read keypad, turn-by-turn directions Cons: Buttons fairly flat against surface See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	BlackBerry Torch 9800 Reviewed December 2010 Best BlackBerry gets a new touch screen, browser and OS Pros: Touch screen and full QWERTY keyboard, faster browser, universal search function, long battery life Cons: Sluggish performance, display resolution lower than competitors', still not on par with iPhone, Android phones See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued
Check Prices and Plans	Pantech Impact Reviewed October 2010 Dependable touch-screen messaging phone for AT&T Pros: High-quality OLED display, bright, vibrant internal display, good web browser Cons: Can't use camera when phone is closed, no flash on camera, proprietary headphone jack See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with new/renewal contract
Check Prices and Plans	Apple iPhone 4 Reviewed August 2010 AT&T's iPhone 4 leads the smartphone pack, but not by much Pros: Brilliant high-contrast display , powerful 5-megapixel camera, unrivaled app store, easy FaceTime video calling Cons: Limited multitasking, unreliable reception, faceTime restricted to iPhone 4 owners See more photos, specs and reviews	Free with contract for 8 GB
Check Prices and Plans	Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman Reviewed April 2010 Great music player on a mid-tier flip phone Pros: Excellent music player, bright and clear internal screen, very good Netfront web browser Cons: Flat navigation controls and keypad difficult to use, no flash on camera, proprietary headphone jack See more photos, specs and reviews	Discontinued