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Best MP3 phones
Looking to add some music to your mobile? Start with these, the best cell phones available with a digital-music player. Besides offering cool designs and great performance, these handsets give you an excellent way to take your tunes on the go. We'll be refreshing the list as new music phones arrive, so sign up for our On Call newsletter to keep tabs on new models. To find ringtones and accessories for these phones, plus advice and tips on how to use them, check out our cell phone ringtones, accessories, and help page.
Apple iPhone 3G
8.3 Excellent (reviewed 7/11/08)
The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper performance. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.
Read review of the Apple iPhone 3G
Samsung Instinct
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 6/6/08)
The Samsung Instinct stands out as one of Sprint's finest devices to date. It's just too bad its call quality could use some improvement.
Read review of the Samsung Instinct
Nokia 5310 Xpress Music - purple (T-Mobile)
7.6 Very good (reviewed 5/30/08)
The Nokia 5310 continues the fine Xpress Music tradition by offering a satisfying blend of features and performance in an attractive design.
Read review of the Nokia 5310 Xpress Music - purple (T-Mobile)
LG Chocolate 3 (Verizon Wireless)
7.7 Very good (reviewed 7/15/08)
The LG Chocolate 3's design doesn't quite match up to its predecessors, but upgraded features like a built-in FM transmitter makes it a worthy music phone purchase.
Read review of the LG Chocolate 3 (Verizon Wireless)
Motorola Rokr E8 - (T-Mobile)
7.3 Very good (reviewed 6/26/08)
The Motorola Rokr E8 is a top choice for a T-Mobile music phone, if you can master the phone's novel, though slightly quirky, controls.
Read review of the Motorola Rokr E8 - (T-Mobile)
