Best T-Mobile Phones

T-Mobile scores points for its service plan options, billing and cost of service. The best T-Mobile phones include several Google Android smartphones and groundbreaking handsets like an 8-megapixel cameraphone and a top-notch music phone.
Samsung SGH-T259

Samsung SGH-T259

Reviewed November 2011

A simple but excellent voice phone for T-Mobile

Pros: Exceptional call quality, memory expandable up to 32 GB, simple to use, inexpensive

Cons: Headphone jack and microUSB share a port, camera is weak in dim light, limited messaging capabilities, external finish is prone to smudging

T-Mobile
Free with new contract
 
BlackBerry Bold 9900 4G

BlackBerry Bold 9900 4G

Reviewed November 2011

Best BlackBerry device yet -- but is that saying much?

Pros: Fast processor, solid design, responsive keyboard, clear, sharp display

Cons: Poor battery life, no auto-focus in camera, no Flash support, 4G data speeds fall short, no haptic feedback on touch screen

T-Mobile
from $249.99 with new contract
 
BlackBerry Bold 9780

BlackBerry Bold 9780

Reviewed May 2011

Blackberry Bold 9780 is not a bold update

Pros: Comes with BlackBerry OS 6, excellent battery life, better browser than older BlackBerrys, can make calls over Wi-Fi network

Cons: Design is almost identical to BlackBerry Bold 9700, oS 6 works better on touch-screen display, small screen, can't play high-definition videos

T-Mobile
*Est. $130 with contract
 
T-Mobile myTouch 4G

T-Mobile myTouch 4G

Reviewed May 2011

T-Mobile's top Android phone brings the speed

Pros: Speedy web browser, wi-Fi calling, hotspot capabilities

Cons: No HDMI output, problems with video calling

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*Est. $200 with contract
 
Samsung Galaxy S 4G

Samsung Galaxy S 4G

Reviewed April 2011

Samsung Galaxy S 4G takes speed to the next level

Pros: Speedy, 4G web browsing speeds, front-facing camera for video chat, bright, colorful touch screen

Cons: No camera flash

T-Mobile
*Est. $100 with contract
 
T-Mobile G2

T-Mobile G2

Reviewed March 2011

T-Mobile's G2 is a worthy Android heir

Pros: Roomy QWERTY keyboard, fast, easy-to-navigate menus, clear call quality

Cons: Slider hinge doesn't lock in place, poor speakerphone quality

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*Est. $200 with contract
 

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