T-Mobile phones for February 2017

We assess the best T-Mobile phone options available this month

The best T-Mobile phones in the US in the US always goes through a shake up this time of year as new smartphones make their debut. They have to, after all, rival Apple's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. That has made finding the perfect phone for you no easy task. Once you factor in T-Mobile's ever expanding roster of top-notch handsets, that decision can feel impossible. Take a deep breath and relax -- we've done the hard work for you. From the iPhone 7 Plus ($769, 32GB) to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge ($740 for a limited time) we've painstakingly sifted through all the best that T-Mobile has to offer and ranked the best of the best.

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The best T-Mobile phones: Explained

To effectively rank the best that T-Mobile has to offer, we reviewed and analyzed nearly every phone on the list, balancing the value of the phone compared to the price tag. As with all of our reviews, we disregarded any potential personal preferences/biases for specific operating systems like Android, iOS and Windows. All of the phones we ranked are available through T-Mobile's Simple Choice Plan, the carrier's customizable data plan that spreads the payment of the phone over 24 months. T-Mobile has done away with contracts altogether, so you can cancel your wireless plan at any time, just be prepared to pay what you owe on your new phone. For a more detailed breakdown of T-Mobile's plans, check out our article on everything the carrier has to offer (add link here.)

The best T-Mobile phones available in each category:

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus
HTC 10
iPhone SE
LG K10

How to choose the best T-Mobile phones for you

Like the other major carriers, T-Mobile has no shortage of handset options, ranging from around $5/month to over $30/month. You as a customer are wholly in charge of how much you spend each month and the quality of your phone will likely reflect your investment. As I mentioned earlier, T-Mobile has no contracts, only a payment system that is spread over 24 months. Since you are responsible for the entire cost of the phone is you decide to drop T-Mobile as your carrier, it's imperative to shop intelligently. To make your life easier, we've compiled the best of the best on T-Mobile, covering virtually the entire price range. Let's dive in and find the perfect phone for you.

The best T-Mobile phones for every budget:

Best of the best: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Check out all Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge plans on T-Mobile starting from $30/month
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the best phone on the market, let alone at T-Mobile, and it hasn't been toppled by the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 due to its more expensive price and recall status. With Samsung righting the wrongs of the S6 by returning a sorely missed removable SD card slot, this Android device is perfect for both a great out-of-box experience and a customizable one. On top of all the storage, the handset boasts a sharp 12MP camera, a display to be coveted and a lighting fast processor.

Best Apple Phone: iPhone 7 Plus

Check out all iPhone 7 Plus plans on T-Mobile starting from $31.25/month
Apple's best phone on T-Mobile is the iPhone 7 if you're looking for something bigger. The iPhone 7 isn't the grand refresh everyone had been waiting for over the last two years, but Apple did make enough improvements to call it the best iPhone ever. With two brilliant cameras on back, a brighter Retina display when outdoors and Apple's continued foray against the phablet competition, the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus followed by the smaller 4.7-inch iPhone 7 firmly earn Apple a top spot in T-Mobile's lineup.

Best Android phone: LG G5

Check out all LG G5 plans on T-Mobile starting from $20.84/month
Technically speaking, the Galaxy S7 Edge is the best Android on the market, but we'd hate to miss the chance