Is it better to get a T-Mobile branded phone or an unlocked one?

I'm switching over from Windows Phone soon, and I'm looking to pick up an Android (no way I'd move to iOS).

When it comes to updates (feature & security) is it better to get a T-Mobile branded phone (my carrier) or an unlocked one? Are there any other pros and cons to carrier phones versus unlocked?

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