T-Mobile puts HTC 10, Samsung Galaxy J7, and LG K10 up for grabs

Right on schedule, America’s leading “Uncarrier” has earlier today picked up three new Android phones, ranging in price from $165 to $680, and obviously, covering all the hardware bases with low to mid to high-end specifications.

Of course, by “right on schedule” we mean recently unveiled and leaked timelines, as at least two of these “new” handhelds are a little late to the T-Mobile availability party after earlier debuts on rival networks.

But hey, it could be worse. Magenta isn’t following AT&T’s suit in refusing to sell the HTC 10 directly, providing GSM users stateside with a vital interest-free financing choice. Not everyone can afford to splash $700 on an unlocked model, and so paying T-Mo a measly $28.34 a month for two years feels like a breath of fresh air, even if the resulting full retail price exceeds fees charged by Verizon or Sprint.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy J7 launched on Boost and Virgin Mobile last month, spreading to T-Mobile today, and also hitting MetroPCS on May 27. Costs will differ, from $240 split in 24 monthly payments of $10 to $180 with prepaid plans respectively.

Both deals sound relatively fair when you consider the 5.5-incher is no powerhouse, but it does offer octa-core 1.5 GHz processing punch, 2GB RAM, HD screen resolution, Android 6.0 Marshmallow software, up to 21-hour battery life in continuous talk time, and 13 and 5MP photography prowess.

Finally, the entry-level LG K10 makes its all-time debut on a US carrier, at $165 or $6.88 a month, with MetroPCS availability following next Friday, and the price cut to $100. You may not be expecting much as a consequence, though the 5.3-incher has plenty going for it, including a 720p display, Marshmallow goodies, 1.5GB RAM, and 5MP selfie shooter.