With so many great options to choose from, it can be hard to pick the best Android phone from AT&T’s selection. 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. Here are some of the best AT&T phones available right now.
Best overall
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Staff Pick
Need a powerful Android phone that can do it all? Look no further than the Galaxy S21 Ultra. It has a big, brilliant 6.8-inch display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, 5G support, and a 108MP main camera backed by a 100X telephoto and an ultra-wide. Of course, it’s also water-resistant, and it supports not just wireless charging, but reverse wireless charging — and even the S Pen stylus.
$34/mo. at AT&T
Best for less
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
The Galaxy S20 FE offers almost everything you’ll find in the S21 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.
$10/mo. 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 Android versions, with at least three years of guaranteed software support. Thanks to powerful AI and machine learning, you get a great display, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and some of the best cameras on the market. One of Pixel’s camera’s most impressive capabilities is its Night Sight shooting mode for getting stunning shots in the dark.
$21/mo. at AT&T
Best affordable phone
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G comes with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with great colors, and it runs at a silky smooth 120Hz. The 4,500mAh can keep the Snapdragon 750G running all day, and of course, that includes 5G. A four-camera array with a 64MP primary camera delivers great pictures in the right conditions and can record video up to 4K resolution. You also get 128GB of storage that can be expanded with a micro SD card.
$7/mo. at AT&T
Best value phone
Moto G Stylus 5G
If you’re looking for something a bit cheaper with enough power and features to still be useful, the Moto G Stylus 5G is worth considering. It comes with a large 6.8-inch screen with a hole-punch camera. There are three cameras plus a depth sensor on the back to capture solid shots in a well-lit area. As the name implies, a small stylus is included to help with precision touches.
$5/mo. at AT&T
Best foldable phone
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a 5G-enabled foldable that gets just about everything right. The outside screen is large at 6.2 inches allowing you to make good use of the Snapdragon 888 CPU. However, the real magic comes when you unfold the internal 7.6-inch display rivaling small tablets. This phone also has an impressive three-camera array on the back and a clever under-screen front camera.
$50/mo. 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 S21 Ultra is the obvious choice that meets almost everyone’s needs.
Its modern metal and glass design feel just as good as it looks, and the 120Hz display makes One UI 3.1 feel incredibly responsive. The massive camera system also 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.
