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Best Metro by T-Mobile phones in 2022
By Jordan Palmer published 30 September 2022 Here are the best Metro by T-Mobile phones, including inexpensive models that won't bust your budget Included in this guide:1AppleiPhone SE (2022)Check Price (opens in new tab)2OnePlusNord N20 5GCheck Price (opens in new tab)3AppleiPhone 14 Pro MaxCheck Price (opens in new tab)4AppleiPhone 13Check Price (opens in new tab)5SamsungGalaxy S21 FECheck Price (opens in new tab)6AppleiPhone 14Check Price (opens in new tab)7SamsungGalaxy A53 5GCheck Price (opens in new tab) (Image credit: Future) The best Metro by T-Mobile phones are perfect for the affordable wireless carrier.
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In fact, our LTE network testing has confirmed that Metro by T-Mobile offers excellent coverage nationwide. You can go for a top notch handset or budget-friendly option, all of which are guaranteed to work on the network. Metro's performance is comparable to parent network T-Mobile's, making Metro the best performing prepaid carrier we tested.
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And the fact that you can get a lot of data for just $40 a month (with taxes and fees included) makes Metro our favorite discount carrier, too. Many of the same phones offered by the likes of T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are available through Metro by T-Mobile.
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And some of those happen to be the best phones you can buy right now, like the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. You can also expect top upcoming models like the Galaxy S21 to be offered at Metro as well.
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Metro customers have the freedom to go with low-cost handsets or flagship devices, and you can even bring your own compatible phone so long as you don't mind paying out of pocket without carrier subsidies. Here are the best phones Metro offers right now.
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What are the best Metro by T-Mobile phones
Many of the devices on our list of the best Metro by T-Mobile phones may look familiar because they're also some of the best phones out there, period. That includes everything from relatively more premium handsets, like the iPhone 13 Pro Max, to more affordable ones, like the long-lasting Moto G Stylus, feature-rich Samsung Galaxy A53 and giant-killing iPhone SE (2022).
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The iPhone SE is indeed our top pick if you're looking for a new high-performance phone from the discount carrier, but don't mind sacrificing a massive OLED display for a more reasonable price. You can also get the OnePlus Nord N200 5G, if you want a 5G-capable phone without having to spend big bucks. On the other end of the spectrum is one of the priciest devices Metro offers - the iPhone 13 Pro Max - which joins other phones capable of connecting to Metro's 5G network.
If you want an affordable Android flagship, then be sure to check out the Galaxy S21 FE.
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Of course, you don't have to purchase a phone from Metro at all if you don't wish to; being a GSM-based carrier on T-Mobile's network, Metro supports unlocked phones from every manufacturer, allowing you to bring your own device if you like. However, Metro also offers opportunities to save on certain models in its store if you switch from another carrier and port your number over in the process - so it's worth it to give the following phones a look.
The best Metro by T-Mobile phones
(Image credit: Future)1 iPhone SE 2022
The best mix of performance and priceSpecifications
Display: 4.7-inch LCD (1344 x 750)CPU: A15 BionicRAM: 4GBStorage / Expandable: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / NoRear camera: 12MP (ƒ/1.8)Front camera: 7MP (ƒ/2.2)Weight: 5 ouncesToday's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab)View at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Fastest performance for the money+Very good photo quality+More durable designReasons to avoid
-No Night mode for camera-Doesn't support mmWave 5G The iPhone SE is now the cheapest iPhone Apple offers, and it packs stellar performance for a very easy-to-stomach $429 price.
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Buyers receive an A15 Bionic CPU - the very same one inside the iPhone 13 - as well as a 12-megapixel camera system that benefits from the company's latest computational photography tricks. (Well, except for Night mode.)
The iPhone SE surely doesn't have the best battery life of any iPhone, given its relatively tiny battery.
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You'll probably want to spend an extra $50 and upgrade to 128GB of storage as well, if you can. But for the price, the SE's premium features - like wireless charging and water resistance - make it well worth a look for Metro by T-Mobile customers, especially since it supports sub-6GHz and C-band 5G.
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Read our full iPhone SE (2022) review. (Image credit: Tom's Guide)
2 OnePlus Nord N20 5G
A great budget 5G option at MetroSpecifications
Display: 6.43-inch AMOLED (2400 x 1080)CPU: Snapdragon 695RAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB / YesRear camera: 64MP (f/1.8) main, 2MP (f/2.4) monochrome, 2MP (f/2.4) macroFront camera: 16MP (f/2.4)Weight: 6.1 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 11:20Today's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Best Buy (opens in new tab)View at T-Mobile (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Excellent value+Nice AMOLED display+Good battery lifeReasons to avoid
-Mediocre performance-Subpar cameras The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is a reminder that 5G phones don't have to break the bank. Coming in at $289 - a shockingly low price for a device that can connect with T-Mobile's 5G network - the OnePlus Nord N20 5G is one of the best bangs for your buck.
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Opt for this phone, and you can expect long battery life - almost eleven and a half hours on our test. The cameras perform okay in daylight, though we found the macro and monochrome lenses to be unnecessary additions. And you also get a 6.4-inch AMOLED display on the Nord N20 5G.
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There are definitely compromises, but this is the best 5G value on Metro. Read our full OnePlus Nord N200 5G review. (Image credit: Tom's Guide)
3 iPhone 14 Pro Max
Another slam dunk from AppleSpecifications
Display: 6.7-inch OLED (2778x1284)CPU: A16 BionicRAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / NoRear camera: 12MP (f/1.5) main, 12MP (f/1.8) ultrawide, 12MP (f/2.8) telephoto with 3x optical zoomFront camera: 12MP TrueDepth (f/2.2)Weight: 8.5 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 12:16Today's Best DealsView at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab)View at AT&T Mobility (opens in new tab)View at Newegg (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Best-in-class cameras+Excellent battery life+Immersive 6.7-inch display+Superior performanceReasons to avoid
-A bit heavy and bulky Apple's latest and greatest smartphone, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, wowed people everywhere with just how impressive it is.
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It's big, it's beautiful, and it does everything you could possibly want it to do. Everything from the cameras to the display will knock your socks off.
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(The notch is gone, replaced by the Dynamic Island.) Battery life is stellar and the performance is incredibly impressive.
If anything, the biggest complaint you could leverage against the iPhone 14 Pro Max is its sheer size, which some might find bulky and unwieldy. Otherwise, you have a very good device here and it's by far one of the best devices that Metro has to offer. Read our full iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max reviews.
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4 iPhone 13
Still a great optionSpecifications
Display: 6.1-inch OLED (2532 x 1170)CPU: A15 BionicRAM: 4GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / NoRear cameras: 12MP (f/1.6), 12MP (f/2.4)Front camera: 12MP (f/2.2)Weight: 6.1 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 10:33Today's Best DealsView at Best Buy (opens in new tab)View at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Brighter display+Great cameras+Class-leading performance+Very good battery lifeReasons to avoid
-Slower charging than rivals The best phone for the money, the iPhone 13 delivers a fantastic camera experience in a compact design.
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The main camera gathers more light now and the ultra-wide camera captures more of the scene. And the Cinematic mode for video gives you Hollywood-like depth of focus in your footage, thanks to the powerful A15 Bionic processor.
Other highlights include a brighter 6.1-inch display and a smaller notch up top so you get more screen real estate. The biggest improvement is battery life, as we saw about 10.5 hours of endurance, which is an improvement of over 1.5 hours from the iPhone 12.
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Add in a base 128GB of storage for your $699 and you can't go wrong with this iPhone.
Read our full iPhone 13 review. (Image credit: Tom's Guide)
5 Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung's killer valueSpecifications
Display: 6.4-inch OLED (2400x1080)CPU: Snapdragon 888RAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB / NoRear camera: 12MP main (ƒ/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2), 8MP 3X telephoto (ƒ/2.4)Front camera: 32MP (ƒ/2.2)Weight: 6.2 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 7:46 (120Hz); 9:15 (60Hz)Today's Best DealsView at Samsung (opens in new tab)View at Best Buy (opens in new tab)View at Amazon (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Big 120Hz display+Powerful triple-camera system+Solid performance+Affordable priceReasons to avoid
-Battery life bit shorter than expected Samsung bucked its own super expensive smartphone trend with the Galaxy S20 FE, a so-called "affordable flagship." It offered much of what people loved about the S20 in a plastic body and a few hundred bucks knocked off the asking price.
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It also sports 5G, meaning you can take advantage of Metro's next-generation network. Now, with the follow-up, you get a beautiful 6.4-inch 120Hz display, the Snapdragon 888 CPU, and great camera performance with the triple lens setup. One complaint is that the battery life doesn't quite live up to expectations.
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The plastic body doesn't feel as premium as some other phones, but these compromises are more than acceptable given what you get for your money. Read our full Galaxy S21 FE review.
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6 iPhone 14
The latest iPhone for everyoneSpecifications
Display: 6.1-inch OLED (2532 x 1170)CPU: A15 BionicRAM: 4GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / NoRear cameras: 12MP (f/1.6), 12MP (f/2.4)Front camera: 12MP (f/2.2)Weight: 6.1 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 9:28Today's Best DealsView at AT&T Mobility (opens in new tab)View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab)View at Newegg (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Empty ListReasons to avoid
-Empty List The iPhone 14 is the best new iPhone for those looking for an affordable option.
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For $799, you get improved cameras across the board with better low-light performance (thanks to Photonic Engine), and the new Action mode for video delivers super stable video when you're in motion - no gimbal required.
The iPhone 14's A15 Bionic is stolen from the iPhone 13 Pro, which results in stronger graphics performance. This phone could even save your life when its new safety features come online, including Emergency SOS via Satellite and crash detection.
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We're not a fan of the same old design, and we wish Apple offered a 120Hz display at this price, but overall the iPhone 14 is a winner.
Read our full iPhone 14 review. (Image credit: Tom's Guide)
7 Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A fair 5G alternative to the Galaxy S22Specifications
Display Size: 6.5-inch AMOLED (2400x1080)CPU: Exynos 1280RAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB / YesRear camera: 64MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), 5MP depth (f/2.4)Front camera: 32MP (ƒ/2.2)Weight: 6.7 ouncesBattery Life (Hrs:Mins): 9:49 (120Hz), 10:38 (60Hz)Today's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Samsung (opens in new tab)View at Best Buy (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Excellent 120Hz display+Sleek design+128GB of storage+Great software supportReasons to avoid
-Underwhelming cameras Metro added the Samsung Galaxy A53 to its repertoire, offering a lost cost 5G Galaxy device. The Galaxy A53 is a sleek enough phone with a dazzling 6.5-inch AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate.
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However, its quad-camera system disappoints compared to the single-lens modules in the Google Pixel 5a and iPhone SE (2022), both of which cost the same or less than the A53. However, the night mode is surprisingly good and leagues better than the iPhone SE's low-light performance. If you're after a 5G-compatible handset but don't want to spend top dollar on the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy A53 5G is a respectable alternative - so long as you're aware of the tradeoffs you'll make.
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Read our full Samsung Galaxy A53 review.
How to choose the best Metro by T-Mobile phone for you
While we regularly update our best Metro by T-Mobile phones page with the carrier's most compelling deals, you'll want to check the network's smartphones store page (opens in new tab) for the latest and greatest offers - especially if you're interested in switching from a rival carrier.
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Metro, like all wireless providers, offers the best discounts for new customers who bring their numbers over with them. Otherwise, Metro offers a complete range of devices across all prices, so prospective buyers should consider those most critical smartphone features - like battery life, performance and camera quality - when choosing a new handset.
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Cheaper models, like the Galaxy A20 and Moto G7 Power, tend to prioritize battery life above those other factors. In other words, if longevity on a charge is all you need, you could be in an ideal position to save. However, if premium specs, design and a great camera are really important to you, it's a better idea to look to one of the iPhones or Samsung Galaxy S devices on this list.
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They are more expensive, but their capabilities far outshine those of the less-expensive models Metro offers. They'll also likely last you a few more years and are sure to be supported with more frequent software updates going forward.
How we test smartphones
In order for a smartphone to make our best phone list, it needs to excel on several tests that we run on every handset.
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We perform some of these tests in our labs and some in the real world. When it comes to performance, we rely on such synthetic benchmarks as Geekbench 5 and 3DMark to measure graphics performance.
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These tests allow us to compare performance across iPhones and Android devices. We also run a real-world video transcoding test on each phone using the Adobe Premiere Rush app and time the result.
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(We unfortunately have to skip this test on some phones due to app compatibility issues, but we attempt this benchmark with each device we get in to review.) Performance benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (single-core / multicore)3DMark Wild Life Unlimited (FPS)iPhone SE (2022)1718 / 448250Nord N20696 / 19957iPhone 13 Pro Max1720 / 454968iPhone 111333 / 3251N/AGalaxy S21 FE1101 / 319934iPhone 131668 / 443656Galaxy A53745 / 188814 To measure the quality of a phone's display, we perform lab tests to determine the brightness of the panel (in nits), as well as how colorful each screen is (DCI-P3 color gamut). In these cases, higher numbers are better. We also measure color accuracy of each panel with a Delta-E rating, where lower numbers are better and score of 0 is perfect.
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Display benchmarks
sRGB (%)DCI-P3 (%)Delta-EiPhone SE (2022)115810.21Nord N20179 (Vivid) / 103 (Gentle)127 (Vivid) / 73 (Gentle)0.34 (Vivid) / 0.3 (Gentle)iPhone 13 Pro Max109770.21iPhone 11113N/A0.22Galaxy S21 FE207 (Vivid) / 120 (Natural)147 (Vivid) / 79 (Natural)0.32 (Vivid) / 0.29 (Natural)iPhone 13110780.26Galaxy A53204 (Vivid) / 123 (Natural)145 (Vivid) / 87 (Natural)0.32 (Vivid) / 0.31 (Natural) One of the most important tests we run is the Tom's Guide battery test. We run a web surfing test over 5G (or 4G if the phone doesn't have 5G support) at 150 nits of screen brightness until the battery gives out.
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In general, a phone that lasts 10 hours or more is good, and anything above 11 hours makes our list of the best phone battery life. Battery life benchmark
Battery life (Hrs:Mins)iPhone SE (2022)7:39Nord N2011:20iPhone 13 Pro Max12:16iPhone 1111:16Galaxy S21 FE7:40 (120Hz) / 9:15 (60Hz)iPhone 1310:33Galaxy A539:48 (120Hz) / 10:38 (60Hz) Last but not least, we take the best phones out in the field to take photos outdoors, indoors and at night in low light to see how they perform versus their closest competitors. We take shots of landscapes, food, portraits and more, and also allow you to be the judge with side-by-side comparisons in our reviews. Round up of today's best dealsPlansUnlockedGet $50 off this p...
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(opens in new tab)OnePlus Nord N20 5G (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$28.29/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all pricesNew customers can ... (opens in new tab)Apple iPhone 13 (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$45.38/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all pricesGet $50 off this p...
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(opens in new tab)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$34.96/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all pricesNew customers can ... (opens in new tab)Apple iPhone 14 (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$49.54/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all prices (opens in new tab)Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$35.79/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best pricespowered by
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Jordan PalmerPhones EditorJordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related. He's written about phones for over six years and plans to continue for a long while to come.
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He loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. Jordan likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets.
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