The Best T-Mobile Phones for 2025
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T-Mobile is consistently among our readers' favorite major carriers, and PCMag has been reviewing phones that are compatible with the wireless provider for two decades. The company's 5G network is fast and reliable, though you should generally look at the latest handsets to get the best performance. We've collected our favorites below to help you pick the best T-Mobile-compatible phone for your needs. Among our Editors' Choice winners are the well-rounded Apple iPhone 16, the artist-ready Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and the AI-assisted Google Pixel 9. All of our selections are worth considering, however, so make sure to check out the linked reviews of each for the full details. We also include some helpful advice to remember while you shop for your next T-Mobile phone.
The Best 5G Phones for T-Mobile
T-Mobile uses the whole menu of 5G frequencies—low, middle, and high—but mid-band is the sweet spot. The carrier's low-band 5G network has great coverage but not much effect on performance, while its high-band network hasn't expanded much beyond its initial few cities. On the other hand, mid-band is available in most major and midsize cities and performs considerably better than 4G.
Focusing on mid-band right now is key. All the 5G phones T-Mobile currently sells have mid-band, so you can just choose a phone you like and not worry too much. To that end, we're only featuring 5G-capable smartphones in this roundup. Just double-check to make sure that your phone supports LTE frequency bands 12 and 71, as well as 5G band n41, to ensure optimal coverage.
For more, see our list of the best 5G phones .
Alternatives to T-Mobile
T-Mobile isn't the only option out there, of course. Take a look at our lists of the best phones for AT&T and Verizon Wireless , and check out our favorite cheap phone plans to get the best deal with an MVNO.
Dave LeClair and Sascha Segan contributed to this story.
