Find The Right Smartphones

Samsung Behold II (T-Mobile)

Of all the Android devices, the Samsung Behold II offers some of the most powerful multimedia features, but its high price tag is a major turn off.

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.3 oz

Motorola Cliq - titanium (T-Mobile)

With its excellent design, user interface improvements, and admirable feature set, the Motorola Cliq gives a big boost to the Android operating system. We had some performance quibbles with the device, and the MotoBlur interface can be a bit much, but the phone has a lot to like.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.7 oz

Motorola Cliq - winter white (T-Mobile)

With its excellent design, user interface improvements, and admirable feature set, the Motorola Cliq gives a big boost to the Android operating system. We had some performance quibbles with the device, and the MotoBlur interface can be a bit much, but the phone has a lot to like.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.7 oz

Nokia 5130 XpressMusic - aqua/silver (T-Mobile)

Despite some minor complaints, the Nokia 5130 Xpress Music is an ideal choice for a budget music phone.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.1 oz

HTC Touch Pro2 (T-Mobile)

Though hefty in size and price, the HTC Touch Pro2 offers T-Mobile's business customers a powerful smartphone with robust messaging, voice capabilities, and a slick user interface.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 510 min, 6.3 oz

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 - black (T-Mobile)

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a sleek entry-level smartphone that delivers some nice design enhancements and great performance. While available directly from T-Mobile, Wal-Mart offers the better value on the smartphone.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 - frost (T-Mobile)

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a sleek entry-level smartphone that delivers some nice design enhancements and great performance. While available directly from T-Mobile, Wal-Mart offers the better value on the smartphone.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz

T-Mobile MyTouch 3G (white)

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.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 450 min, 4.1 oz

T-Mobile MyTouch 3G (black)

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.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 450 min, 4.1 oz

T-Mobile MyTouch 3G (merlot)

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.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 450 min, 4.1 oz

T-Mobile Dash 3G

Long overdue, the T-Mobile Dash 3G is a worthy upgrade to its predecessor with the addition of such features as 3G support, GPS, and an updated design.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 510 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz

T-Mobile Sidekick LX - orchid

With the design improvements and addition of features such as 3G and GPS, the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 graduates from a simple messaging handheld to a real connected, all-in-one communication device for the younger crowd.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / UMTS 85/1700/2100 (Triband), With digital camera / digital player, 0.4 lbs

T-Mobile Sidekick LX - carbon

With the design improvements and addition of features such as 3G and GPS, the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 graduates from a simple messaging handheld to a real connected, all-in-one communication device for the younger crowd.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / UMTS 85/1700/2100 (Triband), With digital camera / digital player, 0.4 lbs

T-Mobile Shadow (black)

The T-Mobile Shadow isn't a particularly impressive upgrade over its predecessor, but it's a good starter device for anyone making the jump from a regular cell phone to a smartphone.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 300 min, 5.3 oz

T-Mobile Shadow (white)

The T-Mobile Shadow isn't a particularly impressive upgrade over its predecessor, but it's a good starter device for anyone making the jump from a regular cell phone to a smartphone.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 420 min, 5.3 oz

T-Mobile G1 (bronze)

While we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 406 min, With digital camera, 5.6 oz

T-Mobile G1 (white)

While we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 406 min, With digital camera, 5.6 oz

T-Mobile G1 (black)

While we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 406 min, 5.6 oz

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 - titanium (T-Mobile)

T-Mobile customers looking to upgrade their BlackBerry Pearl or get their first smartphone will find a good choice in the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120. It's also compatible with T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service and $50 cheaper than AT&T's model.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), 240 min, 3.2 oz