Best T-Mobile phones for 2022
-
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
The all-around best phone
$999 at Apple -
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Top-of-the-line Android smartphone
$600 at Samsung -
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Flagship phone with a great value
$899 at Google -
Apple iPhone 13
Best everyday phone
$799 at Apple -
OnePlus 9
Best Android phone under $750
$649 at Amazon
-
Google Pixel 6
Best Android phone under $600
$599 at Google -
Google Pixel 5A with 5G
Best camera for its price
$449 at Google -
Apple iPhone 13 Mini
Best small phone
$699 at Apple -
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Best foldable phone
$310 at Samsung -
Sony Xperia Pro
Best phone for creatives
$2,000 at Sony -
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
Best phone with a stylus
$350 at Target
From?foldable screens?to?5G?connectivity, phone companies are innovating and evolving faster than ever. While Apple’s iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy line top many people’s wish list, plenty of other phone-makers are gunning for their place with excellent handsets of their own. And all this competition benefits T-Mobile subscribers, who now have many fantastic handsets to choose from, and in a wide range of prices. Keep reading to see our recommendations on the best T-Mobile phones available right now, and check out our tips on how to buy a new phone.
Stephen Shankland/CNET
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
The all-around best phone
The iPhone 13 Pro is the best phone Apple produces and it received a stellar score in our review. The new smartphone adds a third rear camera with 3x optical zoom (up from 2x on the iPhone 12), a stainless-steel body and a ProMotion screen with refresh rates up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling.
Read our iPhone 13 Pro review.
$999 at Apple
$999 at Amazon
Sarah Tew/CNET
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Top-of-the-line Android smartphone
May 2021
As Samsung’s elite flagship phone for 2021, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra features a brilliant 6.8-inch AMOLED display with an ultrasmooth 120Hz refresh rate that also supports Samsung’s S-Pen stylus, an awesome rear camera with incredible zoom skills and 5G connectivity for super speedy data. It’s powered by the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon chip for amazing performance. This is the best in mobile technology that Samsung has to offer, and it’s the Android phone to go for if you’re keen to put cutting-edge mobile phone tech in your pocket.
Read our Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G review.
$600 at Samsung
Stephen Shankland/CNET
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Flagship phone with a great value
The Google Pixel 6 Pro’s unique design, great software additions, superb camera quality and solid all-round performance have already earned the phone an excellent rating in our full review. With performance that’s every bit as good as its design, it’s the best phone Google has ever made. The main camera is on par with the best iPhones. And at $899 for the base 128GB model, it trounces its premium phone rivals in price.
Read our Google Pixel 6 Pro review.
$899 at Google
Patrick Holland/CNET
Apple iPhone 13
Best everyday phone
The standard iPhone 13 is a reliable choice for most people, sporting a 6.1-inch screen and two excellent rear cameras. For this model, Apple has pledged longer battery life, improved cameras and better durability than the Apple iPhone 12. What do you miss by not going Pro? A third rear camera with 3x optical zoom and a ProMotion screen with refresh rates up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling. It is not a cheap phone, but definitely a more affordable flagship pick than the Pro siblings.
Read our iPhone 13 review.
$799 at Apple
$829 at Amazon
Andrew Hoyle/CNET
OnePlus 9
Best Android phone under $750
While OnePlus isn’t as well-known as Apple or Samsung, the?OnePlus 9?offers great performance at a relatively more?affordable price?than rivals. It’s 5G-enabled, runs a powerful Qualcomm processor and has a decent camera for the money. It’s a solid budget phone option if the lofty prices of the Galaxy S21 Ultra are out of your reach.
Read our OnePlus 9 review.
$649 at Amazon
Patrick Holland/CNET
Google Pixel 6
Best Android phone under $600
With a starting price of $599, Google’s Pixel 6 is the best Android phone you can get for the money. In terms of design, power, features and performance, the Pixel 6 is a big step up from its predecessor, the Pixel 5. Google’s latest and greatest offers improved cameras, Android 12 and the company’s in-house Tensor chip.
Read our Google Pixel 6 review.
$599 at Google
Google Pixel 5A with 5G
Best camera for its price
With a new low starting price of $449, Google’s Pixel 5A is currently the best Pixel deal around. Beyond its affordable price, the Pixel 5A offers a top-notch camera that takes brilliant photos, a large screen size and water-resistance. This Pixel phone is a solid option capable of tackling all of your everyday essentials, and with its 5G speeds, you won’t be left waiting for your Netflix shows to buffer when you’re waiting for the bus.
Read our Google Pixel 5A review.
$449 at Google
Patrick Holland/CNET
Apple iPhone 13 Mini
Best small phone
If you’re someone who prefers smaller, pocket-friendly devices, this is the phone for you. The 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Mini is easy to use with one hand and even fits into tight jean pockets. Starting at $699, this is the cheapest model in Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup. While battery life isn’t as long as the iPhone 13, this petite Apple iPhone doesn’t sacrifice on camera capabilities or processing power.
$699 at Apple
$729 at Amazon
Patrick Holland/CNET
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Best foldable phone
Samsung’s?Galaxy Z Flip 3?folds like a clamshell phone and has a stunning design. This smartphone remains one of our favorite foldable phones. It comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, an “aluminum armor” body, and a flexible build that makes it super-convenient to take photos and record video. CNET’s Patrick Holland says it could be “the first foldable phone you’ll consider buying.”
Read our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review.
$310 at Samsung
$900 at Amazon
James Martin/CNET
Sony Xperia Pro
Best phone for creatives
At a whopping price of $2,500, the Sony Xperia Pro isn’t for everyone. But if you’re a photographer or videographer looking for professional-level camera phone features, you can’t go wrong. The Xperia Pro is essentially four products in one: a phone, a camera monitor, a speedy photo file transfer device, and a 5G machine suitable for broadcasting and livestreaming.
Read our Sony Xperia Pro review.
$2,000 at Sony
$1,395 at Amazon
Sarah Tew/CNET
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
Best phone with a stylus
If you’re looking for a good budget phone that comes with a basic stylus and support for 5G, then the Moto G Stylus 5 is a great pick. The cell phone features a stylus that you can store inside the phone along with a built-in Notes app to help with productivity. This phone also offers a triple-rear camera, 128GB of internal storage and a robust 4,000-mAh battery.
Read our Moto G Stylus 5G review.
$350 at Target
$350 at Motorola
$350 at Amazon
More phone recommendations
- Best Android phones for 2022
- Best phones under $500
- Best prepaid phones for 2022
- Best phone to buy for 2022
- Phones under $200: Top picks and new budget phones