T-Mobile has a good lineup of phones at a variety of price points, ranging from the top of the line all the way down to affordable entry-level phones that you might not even need to finance monthly. Samsung makes some of the best T-Mobile phones, but it’s far from your only option.
Best overall
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB
Staff Pick
The Galaxy S21 Ultra pretty much does it all. It has the latest and greatest specs, 5G support, an industry-leading curved display, amazing rear cameras that let you get a closer or wider shot at the touch of a button, and up to 100x zoom. Best of all, it even supports Samsung’s S Pen for precise, pressure-sensitive input.
$1,200 at T-Mobile
Affordable alternative
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 128GB
Even though Samsung now offers a cheaper S21 model, the Galaxy S20 FE is still a great option for people who value features like microSD expandability. With regular sales, you can pick up the S20 FE for half the price of the S21 Ultra and get a largely similar experience with great cameras, a Snapdragon 865 processor, all-day battery life, and a variety of fun colors to choose from.
$700 at T-Mobile
Dual screen
LG Wing 256GB
LG may be out of the phone business, but its existing product line is still worth considering. At first glance, the LG Wing looks like any other phone, but it’s anything but conventional. You can slide the cover display out to reveal a smaller, square display underneath, perfect for media controls, texting, or even directing the gimbal built into the cameras when shooting video.
$600 at T-Mobile
OxygenOS
OnePlus 9 Pro 256GB
The OnePlus 9 Pro may not be the incredible deal some of its predecessors were, but it’s still a mighty flagship at a fairly reasonable price. You get a huge 120Hz display with 65W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, a 5G-capable Snapdragon 888 processor, and water resistance — not to mention the ultra-clean OxygenOS software, complete with Android 11 running out of the box.
$1,068 at T-Mobile
Best foldable
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 256GB
A phone at this price isn’t for the faint of heart, but the Z Fold 2 is by far and away the most refined foldable money can buy. The hardware is jaw-dropping, with a narrow 6.23-inch cover display that folds out to a 7.6-inch display (measured diagonally), doubling the width and freeing you up for multitasking and a tablet-like experience. You also get three great cameras on the back, which you can even use to take selfies.
$1,800 at T-Mobile
Extra cheap
Motorola One 5G Ace 128GB
The Motorola One 5G Ace is all about value. With a sizeable 5,000mAh battery inside, it boasts up to two days of battery life in one charge. It offers modern appointments like a nearly bezel-less display, triple cameras, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. You get fairly modern software, and with Android 10, you can always expand the 128GB of internal storage with a microSD card.
$264 at T-Mobile
You have plenty of options at T-Mobile
Whether you’re shopping for one of the best Android phones on the market or seeking a great deal on a simpler phone, T-Mobile has plenty of great options to pick from. If you want an ultra-powerful phone that does just about everything well, it’s hard to go wrong with the Galaxy S21 Ultra. You’ll get incredibly powerful cameras, one of the best displays money can buy, 5G data speeds, and blisteringly fast performance.
If you want the same sort of experience without the four-figure price tag, though, the Galaxy S20 FE is still a terrific option. You’ll get the same all-day battery life, great cameras that can range from 0.5x ultra-wide all the way up to a 30x zoom, a flat 1080p display clocked at 120Hz, and the same One UI software that absolutely flies thanks to its powerful specs.
T-Mobile is far from being the most conventional carrier around, so it’s only fitting that it also carry unconventional smartphones like the LG Wing and Galaxy Z Fold 2. These phones certainly aren’t for everyone, but their unique designs allow for some distinct advantages over any traditional smartphone, ranging from multitasking to large-scale apps and some fun camera tricks.
