T-Mobile is the carrier everyone else is watching out for. They're currently the third biggest mobile service provider in the United States, and they're growing very quickly. Thanks to T-Mobile's "Un-carrier" plan of action, they've been changing industry standards for the better over the recent years. On top of all of the changes they're making, they have one of the widest varieties of smartphones available on any carrier. We've already taken a look at the best phones you can buy on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, and now it's T-Mobile's turn.
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Since T-Mobile has done away with two-year contracts, you'll notice the phones listed here are at full retail price. In some cases it's cheaper to buy them from Amazon, so we've done our best to find you the best deals available. Also, if you don't want to purchase your phone for full price, T-Mobile will let you pay in monthly installments. You can find out more info by visiting T-Mobile.com. Without anymore delay, let's get started!
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 stands out from the competition in more ways than one. Not only is it the best big-screened smartphone out there, it might be the best smartphone on the market right now.
It sports a big, bright 5.7-inch Dual-edge Super AMOLED Quad HD display, a powerful Snapdragon 820 processor, plenty of RAM and on-board storage, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and microSD expansion. It also comes with the same great rear- and front-facing cameras that are present on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The camera package isn't the only thing the Note 7 borrows form the Galaxy S line. It also features a Dual-edge display, so all of the handy Edge display features found on the S7 Edge are present here, too.
The Note 7's S Pen has gotten a lot more useful as well. Now you can record pretty much anything on your screen and make it into a GIF, and you can also translate text from other languages, magnify certain parts of your screen, and much, much more.
This is a very pricey device, though, so be sure to weigh your options before spending over $800 on a smartphone.
Specs
- 5.7-inch Dual-edge Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 518ppi
- Quad-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8890 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
- 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 3,500mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9mm, 169g
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs, pricing, release date, and everything else you should know
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 hands-on and first impressions
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 color comparison
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 iris scanner: here's how it works
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Nexus 6P first look
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Galaxy Note 5 first look
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Samsung did a killer job with their 2015 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Design-wise, many would say those two phones were close to perfect. The company forwent a plastic design and instead included glass front and back panels with an aluminum frame. They weren't without their flaws, though. The S6 and S6 Edge didn't offer expandable storage or removable batteries — two features Samsung has been known to include in all its smartphones for years.
Now the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have made their way to the masses, and they fix many of the problems the S6 line introduced last year. While they don't offer removable batteries, Samsung included expandable storage on both handsets in case the 32GB of on-board storage isn't enough. Samsung mostly stuck to the same design this time around, though they did shrink down the camera bumps on the back and made the devices a little thicker to make room for larger batteries.
In terms of specs, these are top-of-the-line smartphones. They come with Quad HD Super AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processors, 4GB of RAM, great 12MP rear-facing cameras and run the latest version of Android. Instead of featuring the same screen sizes this time around though, Samsung kept the S7 at a smaller 5.1 inches, while the S7 Edge has been bumped up to a larger 5.5-inch panel.
Seriously, these are some incredible smartphones. They are a little pricey, but all in all, we think the high asking price is worth it.
Specs
Samsung Galaxy S7
- 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577ppi
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
- 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 3000mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppi
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
- 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 3600mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm, 157g
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S7 review
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review
- Samsung Galaxy S7 unboxing and first 48 hours
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge unboxing and first 48 hours
- Samsung Galaxy S7 camera: feature focus
- Best Galaxy S7 cases
- Best Galaxy S7 Edge cases
HTC 10
HTC needed a saving grace this year, and the 10 just may be it. The Taiwanese company finally designed a phone that's different enough from its predecessor yet still sports a familiar design language. With an all-metal chassis, front-mounted fingerprint sensor and a new-and-improved speaker setup, the HTC 10 easily made its way to our best Android phones list.
Under the hood, the 10 comes with some killer specs. A 5.2-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 820 processor and 4 GB of RAM are in line with most other flagships this year, and it also comes with expandable storage up to 200 GB and a 3000 mAh battery that will have no problems lasting an entire day on a single charge. HTC also improved the camera this time around, which was a big flaw in last year's One M9 flagship.
All in all, the HTC 10 is an awesome device. Great specs and a solid build quality are what you'll get here… what more could you ask for?
Specs
- 5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 565 ppi
- 2.15 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4 GB of RAM
- 32/64 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
- 12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
- Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm, 161 g
Read more
- HTC 10 review
- Best HTC 10 cases
- HTC 10 battery life review
- HTC 10 Ice View case and Hi-Res Earphones review
- HTC 10 officially announced
- HTC 10 vs Nexus 6P quick look
- HTC 10 vs Apple iPhone 6s/Plus quick look
LG G5
While the Galaxy S7 series is a minor refresh in terms of design, the LG G5 sees a massive departure from the design language used in the G series, ditching the rear volume/power setup that first debuted with the LG G2. The G5 also adopts a unibody metallic design that has a removable cap for access to the removable battery and a port for modules that allow users to expand the phone's capabilities by adding a camera grip and other special accessories.
The distinctly different design of the LG G5 may not be for everyone, but there's little denying that LG has went out of its way to try and innovate in a market where big changes like this aren't all that common.
Spec wise, we're looking at a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with 4GB RAM, a 5.3-inch display, and 32GB storage with microSD for expansion. The specs here are certainly impressive all across the board. It's also worth mentioning that LG has revamped its software, making it faster and less bloated. One controversial move with the software, however, is the removal of the app drawer in favor of what LG says is a "simplified experience."
Specs
- 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 554ppi
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
- 16 and 8MP dual rear cameras, 8MP front camera
- Removable 2800mAh battery
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7mm, 159g
Read more
- LG G5 review
- Best LG G5 cases
- LG G5: specs, features, price and availability
- LG G5 vs iPhone 6s
- LG G5 vs Nexus 6P hands-on
- LG G5 vs LG G4 hands-on
- Samsung Galaxy S7 vs LG G5 hands-on
Nexus 6P
As the successor to last year's Motorola Nexus 6, Google recently unveiled the Huawei-made Nexus 6P. This device is the higher-end of the two Nexus phones announced at Google's event, and that's incredibly apparent when looking at the spec sheet.
It comes with a big 5.7-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, super fast Snapdragon 810 processor, a giant 3450mAh battery and an impressive 12MP rear-facing camera. Want to get your hands on one? The Nexus 6P is pretty cheap, considering the specs and build quality. You can purchase it from the Google Store starting at just $499!
This is really one of the best Android handsets we've ever seen. If you have a few hundred dollars to spend and aren't keen on the best from Samsung or LG, get the Nexus 6P.
Specs
- 5.7-inch AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution, 518ppi
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor
- 3GB of RAM
- 32/64/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD card expansion
- 12MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
- Non-removable 3450mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3mm, 178g
Read more
- Nexus 6P Review
- Nexus 6P vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5
- Nexus 6P vs iPhone 6S Plus
- Nenus 6P vs Nexus 5X
- Best Nexus 6P cases
LG V10
If you aren't completely satisfied with the LG G4, perhaps the V10 will suit your needs. It has the same powerful Snapdragon 808 processor and 16MP rear-facing camera as the G4, but with a few extra features included. Most notably, the V10 sports a secondary "ticker" display LG calls the Second Screen. This extra display aims to provide its users useful information without the need to turn on the main screen. It will display app shortcuts, notifications, and even weather and battery percentage information. Although the placement is a bit wonky, we're sure you'll be pretty happy with the added benefit of having a secondary display.
The V10 also has two front-facing cameras for wide-angle selfies, a fingerprint scanner that's actually really reliable, a MIL-STD-810G Transit Drop Compliant rating for shock absorption, and a 32-bit Hi-Fi DAC electronic processor with support for Qualcomm's QFE2550 closed-loop antenna tuning solution. It's also the first smartphone ever to come with a manual mode for taking video.
Both the V10 and the G4 are great smartphones. If you aren't concerned with spending a bit more money, though, you should buy the V10. It's available now from T-Mobile for $599.99.
Specs
- Main display: 5.7-inch IPS Quantum Display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 513ppi
- Secondary display: 2.1-inch IPS Quantum Display with 160 x 1040 resolution, 513ppi
- Hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 2TB
- 16MP rear camera, 5MP Dual Lens front camera
- Removable 3000mAh battery
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6mm, 192g
Read more
- LG V10 review
- LG V10 durability drop test
- LG V10 hands-on and first impressions
- LG V10 vs LG G4: quick look
- LG V10 officially announced: everything you need to know
How did you like our list? Do you have any other suggestions? If so, feel free to voice your opinion in the comments below! And if you're looking for a great T-Mobile phone that's a little cheaper, be sure to check out our list of the best cheap Android phones.
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