Best T-mobile phones in 2024

The Samsung S24 Ultra is expensive but it’s one of the best Samsung phones you can get. The S24 is yet another big upgrade from the previous 23 model, as it uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. This gives a noticeable stamina and performance upgrade from previous models, as well as efficiency gains to improve battery life. It also includes Samsung’s S Pen stylus, so if you like using a stylus with your phone, this is a great benefit.

The S24 carries over the 200MP camera coupled with good ultrawide and zoom lenses from the last iteration to take your photography to the next level. The very large handset – with a screen of 6.8”, is bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, even – compliments photography (and gameplay) by giving you plenty of editing space on the screen. The larger size is worth taking into account as it may not be a great choice for those who prefer a smaller handset or have small pockets.

If you’re torn between the two premier large handset flagships, we’ve pitted them against each other in our Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro Max guide. You should also take a look at our Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review.

If you want the best iPhone, you need the latest flagship model, and if you want to go above and beyond, you opt for the Pro Max, which outperforms the standard model by a considerable margin, and the same is true of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Better still, this line still allows you to pick from a range a colors, so you can still get a bit of personality from your device.

Naturally, the iPhone 15 Pro Max features the best set of cameras on an iPhone to date (though if the camera is the most important feature to you, we’d still steer you in the direction of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra). The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 48MP main, 12MP wide, and 12MP 2x & 5x telephoto, meaning you get crisp and clear pictures.

You also get a stunning display courtesy of the 6.7-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, giving games like Genshin Impact a truly stunning look. Speaking of which, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is one of the best gaming phones out there right now, with the A17 Pro chipset 8GB ensuring a stellar experience. Every game we’ve tested on it runs as smooth as butter.

However, the compromise that Apple makes is that it loves to create streamlined devices that are lighter to hold, which impacts the size of the battery. While the 4,44s mAh battery can hold a charge and give you a good amount of use, it does fall behind some of the other flagships out. During our testing, we found that we typically end a weekday with 60% battery, which is lower than roughly 35% on a weekend.

Still, having a slightly less powerful battery than the competition doesn’t mean the iPhone 15 Pro Max isn’t one of the best T-Mobile phones right now, offering great performance around the board.

Check out our iPhone 15 Pro Max review.

If you want to swap to a Google phone, then the Pixel 7 Pro is the best that comes from the brand. Google’s phones come with an in-built VPN for some extra privacy, which is a nice added bonus.

The Pixel 7 Pro can’t quite keep pace with the Samsung S23 and Apple’s iPhone 14 devices in terms of performance, though we found the Pixel’s cameras to be a little better – even perhaps being the best out there.

The Google Tensor G2 processor is still good enough, however, meaning the Pixel 7 Pro is nice and fast, but is held back by unimpressive battery life. There also aren’t microSD cards or dual SIM slots, so keep this in mind if you’re looking for that. If this option doesn’t suit you, here are some more of the best Google Pixel phones.

Read our full Google Pixel 7 Pro review.

If you’re not looking for the most expensive Google Pixel, then turn your attention to the Pixel 7a. It boasts the same chipset as one of the best Google Pixel phones, the Pixel 7, along with plenty of RAM and storage and a 90hz refresh rate, making it a very competitive model while being quite a bit cheaper. The cameras on this model are good, including a competitive ultrawide, but it lacks macro and optical zoom options.

The only real compromise between the 7 and the 7a is that the 7a is physically a bit smaller, and only has a 128GB storage option.

The Pixel 7a has wireless charging available – something missing from other big brands on the market – and free access to Google’s own VPN. You’ll also receive updates for at least five years from Google, meaning the Pixel 7a won’t get left behind for a good long while.

We love a good gaming phone over here, so we recommend the OnePlus Nord 10T to anyone looking for a phone in the same vein. For $699, you can’t really go wrong with the 10T.

It has an impressive cooling system, so you can game for ages on end without the threat of throttling, and a hyperboost gaming engine makes sure your apps and games run smoothly thanks to its GPU load control.

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset allows for a very good speed on this phone, and it even charges incredibly fast, so if you find yourself running short of power after spending all day on Honkai Star Rail, you can get back to full power in about half an hour.

There are a few drawbacks here to note – there’s no wireless charging, and the handset itself is quite slippy and fingerprint-prone due to the glass back, so we recommend using a case with the 10T. This model is also missing the alert slider featured on almost every other OnePlus phone. Gone but certainly not forgotten. If you really want the slider, then take a look at our list of the best OnePlus phones.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has a large, customizable cover display and doesn’t have a noticeable gap when folded unlike the Flip4 – allowing for a seamless close, without dust or debris making their way in.

The Flip5 also has fantastic cameras, aided by AI technology that allows better quality photography in low light. The device is a bit on the pricey side, but you do get very worthwhile components for the price including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, improving graphics and video performance.

Lastly, this model has double the storage of its predecessor, available with either 256 or 512GB right from the start. Plus, the color options are pleasing to the eye, there’s a nice cream, a smooth grey, and the classic lavender.

Check out our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 review for more of our thoughts on this device.