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Best T-Mobile Phones for 2023

Handpicked by CNET editors, these are the best phones available from T-Mobile.

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Andrew Lanxon Editor At Large, Lead Photographer, Europe
Andrew is CNET's go-to guy for product coverage and lead photographer for Europe. When not testing the latest phones, he can normally be found with his camera in hand, behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food. Sometimes all at once.
Expertise Smartphones, Photography, iOS, Android, gaming, outdoor pursuits Credentials
  • Shortlisted for British Photography Awards 2022, Commended in Landscape Photographer of the Year 2022
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Lynn La Senior Editor / Reviews - Phones
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
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$999 at Amazon
iPhone 13 Pro, Sierra blue
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
The all-around best phone
$400 at Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, black
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Top-of-the-line Android smartphone
$534 at Amazon
Google Pixel 6 Pro displaying home screen and rear of device
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Flagship phone with a great value
$699 at Apple
Apple iPhone 13 on a table next to a latte
Apple iPhone 13
Best everyday phone
$492 at Amazon
Google Pixel 6
OnePlus 9
Best Android phone under $750
$700 at Best Buy
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6
Best Android phone under $600
$449 at Google
Google Pixel 5A with 5G
Google Pixel 5A with 5G
Best camera for its price
$599 at Apple
Apple iPhone 13 Mini
Apple iPhone 13 Mini
Best small phone
$750 at Amazon
Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Best foldable phone
$998 at Amazon
The Sony Xperia Pro
Sony Xperia Pro
Best phone for creatives
$998 at Amazon
$200 at Motorola
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
Best phone with a stylus

If you're a T-Mobile subscriber in the market for a new phone, you have a wide selection of options available. New tech like foldable phones and 5G are tempting as are classics like the iPhone and Galaxy. No matter what you want or use the phone for, there's a device for you. Below we've picked the best T-Mobile phones you can get this year.

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iPhone 13 Pro, Sierra blue
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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.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, black
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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.

Google Pixel 6 Pro displaying home screen and rear of device
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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 $849 for the base 128GB model, it trounces its premium phone rivals in price.

Read our Google Pixel 6 Pro review.

Apple iPhone 13 on a table next to a latte
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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 Apple iPhone 13 review.

Google Pixel 6
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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 Pixel 6 review.

Google Pixel 6
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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.

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.

Apple iPhone 13 Mini
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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.

Galaxy Z Flip 3
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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.

The Sony Xperia Pro
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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.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
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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.

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