Best budget phones
Data updated
548 smartphones in this category
Budget smartphones under $400 with the highest overall MobileRank score. Solid specs at a reasonable price. This selection includes 548 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating. The Realme GT 8 takes first place — 80/100.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
80
|
Realme GT 8
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 3126402 | $350 |
| 2 |
76
|
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | 7500 mAh | 50MP | 3126402 | $400 |
| 3 |
75
|
Honor Win RT
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | 10000 mAh | 50MP | 3249469 | $384 |
| 4 |
73
|
Honor 500
Honor · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | 8000 mAh | 200MP | 2344395 | $380 |
| 5 |
73
|
OnePlus Ace 6
OnePlus · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | 7800 mAh | 50MP | 3332530 | $399 |
| 6 |
73
|
Redmi K80 Ultra
Redmi · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 7410 mAh | 50MP | 2874956 | $350 |
| 7 |
72
|
OnePlus Ace 6T
OnePlus · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | 8300 mAh | 50MP | 2788201 | $320 |
| 8 |
72
|
Vivo V70 Elite
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1913976 | $400 |
| 9 |
72
|
Vivo S50
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1794400 | $390 |
| 10 |
71
|
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Redmi · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | 9000 mAh | 50MP | 2726802 | $300 |
| 11 |
71
|
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo+
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 2786169 | $280 |
| 12 |
71
|
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
OnePlus · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 6700 mAh | 50MP | 2948304 | $350 |
| 13 |
71
|
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 1724757 | $280 |
| 14 |
70
|
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 2560650 | $270 |
| 15 |
70
|
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 2391014 | $300 |
| 16 |
69
|
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 2391144 | $320 |
| 17 |
69
|
Realme GT 7T
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Max | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 2018141 | $335 |
| 18 |
69
|
Realme 15 Pro
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 1329936 | $350 |
| 19 |
68
|
OnePlus Turbo 6
OnePlus · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | 9000 mAh | 50MP | 2382990 | $330 |
| 20 |
68
|
Realme 16 Pro+
Realme · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 1392392 | $330 |
Frequently asked questions
Which phone is the best — best budget phones 2026?
The Realme GT 8 takes first place, scoring 80/100. The list is sorted by the overall MobileRank rating, and includes 548 models in total.
What is the best budget smartphone of 2026?
The best budget smartphones of 2026 are the models under $400 with the highest OVERALL MobileRank score: the list is sorted by that, not by the value score.
Is it worth buying a budget smartphone?
Modern budget smartphones offer enough performance for everyday tasks, decent cameras, and high-capacity batteries.
How many smartphones are in this category?
This selection includes 548 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating.