X

T-Mobile's '4G' smartphones (photos)

T-Mobile has rolled out HSPA+ as its version of 4G, even though it's technically a 3G technology. Yet, it boasts speeds that rival that of its competitors' 4G networks, so we're inclined to give it a pass.

Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also a fan of comic books, video games, and of course, shiny gadgets.
Nicole Lee
34150492_OVR_440x330.png
1 of 11 Josh Miller/CNET

T-Mobile G2

The T-Mobile G2 was T-Mobile's first "4G" smartphone. HSPA+ is technically still a 3G technology, but it delivers speeds that are on par with current "4G" phones. The T-Mobile G2 boasts a premium design and easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard.

Read CNET's full review

34191048_FT_440x330_1.png
2 of 11 Josh Miller/CNET

T-Mobile MyTouch 4G

The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G features a thin and sturdy design. It offers Wi-Fi calling and mobile hot-spot capabilities. The MyTouch 4G also has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and a 5-megapixel camera.

Read CNET's full review

34494094_OVR_440x330.png
3 of 11 Sarah Tew/CNET

Samsung Galaxy S 4G

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G has 4G connectivity, a front-facing camera for video calls, and a larger battery. Android 2.2 offers impressive data speeds and good call quality. Other highlights include a rich and vibrant Super AMOLED touch screen and a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording.

Read CNET's full review

34542952_OVR_1_440x330.png
4 of 11 Josh Miller/CNET

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G

The T-Mobile Sidekick 4G impresses with the addition of a touch screen and the Android operating system. The handheld also offers enhanced messaging features, great call quality, and a good camera.

Read CNET's full review

34550510_OVR_440x330.png
5 of 11 Josh Miller/CNET

T-Mobile G2X

The T-Mobile G2x features a 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor that delivers great performance. It also has a sharp design, plenty of multimedia features, and HSPA+ speeds.

Read CNET's full review

34640312_OVR_1_540x405.png
6 of 11 Sarah Tew/CNET

HTC Sensation 4G

The HTC Sensation 4G boasts a sleek, high-quality design with a gorgeous 4.3-inch qHD display. The Android smartphone also features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and an 8-megapixel camera, and the HTC Sense user interface brings some thoughtful and useful new features

Read CNET's full review

34818011_OVR_440x330.png
7 of 11 Josh Miller/CNET

Samsung Exhibit 4G

The Samsung Exhibit 4G is a fast, comfortable Android 2.3 Gingerbread handset with two cameras and a 1GHz processor.

Read CNET's full review

34843846_OVR_440x330.png
8 of 11 Josh Miller/CNET

T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide

The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide is a speedy 4G, dual-core smartphone with some great multimedia features.

Read CNET's full review

34662350_OVR_440x330.png
9 of 11 Josh Miller/CNET

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900

The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 has a very polished, svelte design, with a sharp touch-screen display and a wonderful QWERTY keyboard. Notable features include a 1.2GHz processor, the new BlackBerry OS 7, 720p HD video recording, and NFC support. Photo quality is excellent.

Read CNET's full review

T-Mobile_-_Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_(1).jpg
10 of 11 T-Mobile USA

Samsung Galaxy S II (T-Mobile)

T-Mobile's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II. It is one of T-Mobile's first phones to support HSPA+42, the upgraded version of HSPA+. Average download speeds are 8Mbps and peak speeds are supposed to be 20Mbps.
T-Mobile_-_HTC_Amaze_4G___HERO.JPG
11 of 11 T-Mobile USA

HTC Amaze

The HTC Amaze is the other T-Mobile phone to debut with HSPA+42 support. It also has a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon processor, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture, and a slew of different shots like SmartShot and PerfectPics. SmartShot captures five photos and creates the best shot with smiles and no blinking, and PerfectPics is a separate album in the gallery that floats the best pics to the top.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos