1. Samsung Gravity T

2. Samsung Gravity 3

Pros

• Same great keyboard that the Gravity T is equipped with
• Good choice for those who don't like touchscreens
• Overall build quality is firm and sturdy

Cons

• Unimpressive 2 MP camera with no flash
• User Interface was somewhat boring and felt uninspired
• Though the lack of a touchscreen could be a pro for some, others may see it as a letdown

Summary

With the Gravity 3, you get all of the benefits of the Gravity T, without having to worry about the potential problems of a touchscreen device, something many people will appreciate.

3. Samsung :)

Pros

• Great physical keyboard
• Messaging interface makes it easy to add pictures, video, or sound to messages
• Good battery life

Cons

• Poor camera quality
• Very cheap design and build-quality
• No 3.5mm headphone port (Designated headphone port is microUSB)
• Very few customization options
• Simple and very poorly designed UI

Summary

We're going to be honest with you. The only reason the :) is in this list is because we needed a third phone. T-Mobile actually only has three messaging phones available. If you need a phone with the bare minimum of specs and performance but you don't want just a cheap flip phone, the :) will be fine. Still, it's a last resort. Check out the first two phones in this list before you settle on this one.