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.

Related: Best prepaid phones for T-Mobile

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 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

Buy the Galaxy S7 from T-MobileBuy the Galaxy S7 Edge from T-Mobile

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

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5

It’s hard denying that Samsung has always been the king of large-screened smartphones, and that still holds true today. With its crystal clear 5.7-inch display, powerful Exynos 7420 CPU and killer 16MP rear-facing camera, the Galaxy Note 5 is one of the best Android phones available on the market right now.

It’s an all-around solid device, boasting an all-glass chassis that’s similar to that of the Galaxy S6. It comes with an improved S Pen and some great multitasking features that will make it easy to get work done. The software is much more clean and simple than we’ve seen from the company in the past, too.

With all of that said, though, this device doesn’t come without its caveats. Samsung’s decision to omit the microSD card slot and removable battery has been a controversial one over the past few weeks, especially among Samsung die-hards. Even with these notable omissions, the Note 5 can still be considered one of the best out there.

The Galaxy Note 5 is available from T-Mobile for $699.99.

Specs

• 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution, 518ppi
• Samsung Exynos 7420 processor
• 4GB of RAM
• 32/64GB of on-board storage, no microSD card expansion
• 16MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 3000mAh battery
• Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6mm, 171g

Read more

• Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
• Best Samsung Galaxy Note 5 cases
• Samsung Galaxy Note 5 unboxing and first impressions
• Samsung Galaxy Note 5 tips and tricks
• Nexus 6P vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5
• Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs iPhone 6S Plus

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 from T-Mobile

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 5.1 Lollipop
• 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

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Motorola Moto X Pure Edition (aka Moto X Style)

With the original Moto X, Motorola proved you don’t need to have the latest specs to get a great user experience. With the second generation, the Lenovo-owned company took no chances and double-downed on the spec side as well, packing the new Moto X (2014) with a dense 5.2-inch AMOLED screen, a beefy processor, and a capable 13MP camera. But with the Moto X Style, Motorola reaches the perfect balance between performance, simplicity, price and… well, style.

By Style we are mostly referring customization capabilities, a factor which has been an integral part of the Moto X experience since day one. Customers can use Moto Maker to manipulate their devices’ aesthetics to their will. You can change the color of the metal areas, engrave the back and even choose from a plethora of back options, including materials leather, wood, rubber and other materials.

The device is not a bad contender in terms of hardware, either. The larger screen puts the phone up with contenders like the OnePlus 2, Nexus 6, LG G4 and the Galaxy Note series. It may not sport the “best” processor in the market, but the Snapdragon 808 is pretty close to the 810, and Motorola has proven time and again they can make a super fast phone without the greatest chipset.

It’s worth noting that the phone will be sold in most markets under the Style branding, though in the United States it will be sold as the Moto X Pure Edition, an unlocked model that will play nice with all U.S. carriers. You can purchase the Moto X Pure Edition from Motorola or Amazon for only $399.99.

Specs

• 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 520ppi
• 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor
• 3GB of RAM
• 16/32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128GB
• 21MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 3000mAh battery
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• 153.9 x 76.2 x 11.06mm, 179g

Read more

• Motorola Moto X Style (aka Pure Edition) Review
• Best cases for the Moto X Style/Pure Edition
• Moto X Style (aka Pure Edition) – second opinion
• Moto X Style (aka Pure Edition) vs Samsung Galaxy S6
• Nexus 5X vs Moto X Style (aka Pure Edition)
• Moto X Style (aka Pure Edition) vs iPhone 6S Plus

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Honorable mentions: Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

With the arrival of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge on the top of our list, we didn’t necessarily want to remove the S6 and S6 Edge — they’re both still really good phones. Their under-the-hood specifications are still mostly up to date, and they continue to perform quite well in day to day use.

They’re fast, come with some great rear-facing cameras, and they’ve just recently been updated to the latest version of Android. Oh, and they’ve dropped in price a bit since the S7 and S7 Edge have launched. If you’re interested in learning more, check out our Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge reviews linked below.

Specs

• 5.1-inch Super AMOLED with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577 ppi
• Samsung Exynos 7420
• 3GB of RAM
• 32/64/128GB storage options, no microSD expansion
• 16MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
• Non-removable 2,550mAh battery (S6), 2,600mAh battery (S6 Edge)
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8mm, 138g

Read more

• Samsung Galaxy S6 review
• Best Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge cases
• Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S Plus
• OnePlus 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S6
• Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review
• LG G4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge – camera shootout

Buy the Galaxy S6 from T-MobileBuy the Galaxy S6 Edge from T-Mobile

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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