There was a time when T-Mobile wasn't known for its lineup of smartphones. But then it became the carrier to offer the nation's first Android phone -- the T-Mobile G1. And with the launch of that smartphone, T-Mobile revitalized its image, becoming the carrier of choice for many of today's best Android phones.
1. HTC Sensation 4G
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Speedy double-core processor. Support for T-Mobile's high-speed 4G network. A host of entertainment options, including access to movies, TV shows, and music. A big, bright touch screen. These are just a few of the reasons that the HTC Sensation not only tops my list of T-Mobile's best smartphones, but also earns the top spot on my list of today's best smartphones.
2. T-Mobile G2x with Google
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T-Mobile's G2x with Google calls on the carrier's 4G network to deliver games, videos, and live TV. It also packs in a dual-core processor, the Android OS, and an HD video camera.
3. T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
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Can't choose between a big touchscreen and an actual hardware keyboard? With the myTouch 4G Slide, you don't have to: this phone offers both. You also get an 8-megapixel camera that can capture 1080p HD video, the Android OS, and a built-in Netflix app.
4. HTC HD7
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With its big touchscreen, Windows Phone 7 software, and slick design, the HTC HD7 looks like a premium smartphone. And it is -- in every way except its price. You can get the HTC HD7 for less than $100 on contract.
5. T-Mobile Sidekick 4G
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Gone are the days when the Sidekick was a mere messaging phone for teens and tweens. In its latest version, the Sidekick 4G is an Android-based, full-featured smartphone. It offers support for T-Mobile's high-speed network, a 3.5-inch touch screen, a 1-GHz processor, and one of the best keyboards around.