With a plethora of excellent Android devices to choose from, the best AT&T phones can get a bit lost in the mix. If you’re a little overwhelmed by all of the options and want some help determining which AT&T phone is the right for you, you’ve come to the right place.
Best overall
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Staff pick
Need a powerful Android phone that can do it all? Look no further than the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. It has a big, brilliant 6.9-inch display, a Snapdragon 865+ processor, 5G support, and a 108MP main camera backed by a 50X telephoto and an ultra-wide. Of course, it’s also water-resistant, and it supports not just wireless charging, but reverse wireless charging — and of course, the S Pen stylus.
$43.34/month at AT&T
Best for less
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
The Galaxy S20 FE offers almost everything you’ll find in the Note 20 Ultra (minus the S Pen) in a smaller, much more affordable package. You get the same outstanding build quality (albeit with a plastic back, rather than glass), fantastic cameras (though no 108MP sensor or Space Zoom tech here), and even all-day battery life. This isn’t just one of Samsung’s best phones; it’s one of the best deals in the high-end space, offering phenomenal value for the money.
$23.34/month at AT&T
Best wired audio
LG V60 ThinQ
For Android lovers in search of an alternative to Samsung and Google, the LG V60 is a great option. It has a 6.8-inch OLED display with tight bezels and great colors, and LG’s Quad DAC is unrivaled in wired audio quality. Even more interesting, you can add a second screen to the V60 for an easier time multitasking, taking photos, or even gaming with customizable virtual controls. With the Dual Screen attachment, the V60 is about as close as you can get to a foldable phone for less than half the price.
$30.00/month at AT&T
Constant updates
Google Pixel 5
What better way to stay up to date with Android than to buy straight from the source? The Pixel 5 is the first in line for any new versions of Android, with at least three years of guaranteed software support. You get a great display, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and some of the best cameras on the market, thanks to powerful AI and machine learning. One of Pixel’s camera’s most impressive capabilities is its Night Sight shooting mode for getting stunning shots in the dark.
$15/month at AT&T
Best affordable phone
LG Stylo 5+
Not everyone needs to spend upwards of $1000 on a flagship phone. For a fraction of the price, the LG Stylo 5+ still nets you a large 6.2-inch screen, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a large 3500mAh battery, and even a stylus for precise touch input (though it isn’t pressure-sensitive like the Note 10’s S Pen). It even carries over the same premium feel of the other phones, with a sleek glass-and-metal design.
$10/month at AT&T
Best foldable phone
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 might be the only phone that’s even better for multitasking than the Note 20 Ultra. It’s a foldable phone with outstanding build quality and a narrow cover display that folds out into a miniature tablet, opening up a ton of room for running split-screen apps or playing games on the largest screen that can magically tuck away into your pocket. It also features all of the latest and greatest specs, including the Snapdragon 865+ processor and three powerful rear-facing cameras.
$66.67/month at AT&T
Plenty of options for phones on AT&T
Being one of America’s largest carriers has its perks, one of them being the wide variety of devices you can choose from. We’ve narrowed those choices down to what we think are the best AT&T phones money can buy — all that’s left is for you to decide which of those is right for you. If you want the most well-rounded phone in AT&T’s selection, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the obvious choice that meets almost everyone’s needs.
Its modern metal and glass design feels just as good as it looks, the 120Hz display makes the S Pen feel more responsive than ever, and the massive camera system lets you take fantastic photos in almost any situation. On the other hand, if you don’t think you’ll make much use of the S Pen and don’t care for “luxury” materials like metal and glass, the Galaxy S20 FE will get you a nearly identical experience for around half the retail price. Don’t let the word plastic scare you away — the S20 FE feels incredibly solid and performs like a champ.
Of course, Samsung isn’t the only brand doing great things. In particular, the Pixel 5 is one of the “friendliest” phones on the market; both the hardware and software are simple and refined, and you’ll be guaranteed to receive long-term software support (including being the first in line for new platform updates) for at least three years. There’s also its Night Site shooting mode, which lets the Pixel 5 capture equally stunning images, day or not.
