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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 116 reviews

The Bottom Line: Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / HSDPA, 4.7 oz, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the LG Nexus 4 wins on internal performance and user experience, anyone shopping for an unlocked phone should consider a comparable LTE handset first. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, 4.9 oz, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The reasonable $80 price tag, dual-core processor, and Android 4.0, make the LG Optimus L9 a reliable midlevel handset for T-Mobile users. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, 4.41 oz, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia Lumia 810 makes for a practical smartphone choice, but if you're looking for something thin and light, the HTC Windows Phone 8X is one better option. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 5.11 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, you're looking at a solid midrange Android smartphone that packs a punch, and has a reasonable initial price tag. T-Mobile customers wouldn't go wrong with the handset, especially if they don't want to pay top dollar, but it isn't for those looking for the cutting edge. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, LTE, Up to 420 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.5 oz, 3.97 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HTC One S is the best phone you can get on T-Mobile (for now), wrapping Android 4.0, 4G data speeds, and a beautiful 4.3-inch AMOLED screen into one svelte package. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a fantastic Android smartphone for T-Mobile customers, delivering fast data speeds and other improvements, but Vibrant owners should be fine holding off for now. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 390 min, With digital player / digital camera, 4.2 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: An example of excellent call quality at a dirt-cheap price, the Samsung t159 excels at the basics, but stumbles on style. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 2.9 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 1.77 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Those looking for a QWERTY smartphone will gravitate to the thick and hearty Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G, which has Android 4.0, strong hardware specs, and excellent call quality. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 5.29 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy S II ranks as one of T-Mobile's most powerful and feature-rich Android smartphones, but it's somewhat pricey. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.8 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.52 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: A surprisingly full feature set makes the Samsung Exhibit II 4G ideal for Android bargain-hunters; just don't expect the best of the best. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / WCDMA, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.05 oz, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: BlackBerry enthusiasts will love the BlackBerry Bold 9900, but its high price tag will be a deterrent to many. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 486 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.59 oz, 5 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Defy is a great midtier Android smartphone, especially for those who need a phone to be a little more protected against life's everyday mishaps. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 480 min, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 4.6 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for your first 3G smartphone, the T-Mobile Prism will deliver basic calling, texting, and Web-browsing requirements all for $20. Just don't expect blazing speeds or great photos. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, 4.5 oz, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia X2 offers basic communication options, plus a couple of extras, in an agreeable design. What's more, it delivers a full keyboard at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM, Up to 270 min, With digital player, 3.8 oz, 0.3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 102 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G, the Google Android OS gets a much-needed boost. A few complaints remain, and some users may bemoan the lack of a physical keyboard, but we approve of its eye-catching design and interface, improved features, and satisfying performance. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 450 min (GSM), Up to 400 min (WCDMA), 4.1 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Huawei's T-Mobile MyTouch is ideal for first-time smartphone users who want 4G speeds and decent specs, but be aware that you'll be buying into an antiquated OS. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, 4.94 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 105 reviews

The Bottom Line: The T-Mobile G2x's simple Android interface, blazingly fast speeds, and polished look make it the phone to beat in T-Mobile's lineup. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / UMTS, With digital camera / digital player, 4.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: The hardware could use a bit of updating, but the HTC HD7 for T-Mobile combines the power of Windows Phone 7 with a large touch screen and delivers satisfying performance. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera, 5.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Dart is a decent entry-level phone for T-Mobile, but there are better options out there. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.14 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you can live with its dated software and heft, the T-Mobile MyTouch Q is an alluring keyboard slider deal. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / UMTS, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 6.52 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 199 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sleek and fast, the Samsung Vibrant is one of T-Mobile's top smartphones for entertainment, but its feature set takes a toll on the battery life. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 69 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Cosmos makes a great choice for an affordable entry-level messaging phone for Verizon customers. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, CDMA, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.4 oz, 2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SGH-T139 doesn't promise much, but it serves its purpose as a low-end phone for making calls. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / HSDPA, 4.7 oz, 4.8 in