Best budget phones
Data updated
549 smartphones in this category
Budget smartphones under $400 with the highest overall MobileRank score. Solid specs at a reasonable price. This selection includes 549 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating. The Realme GT 8 takes first place — 80/100.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 |
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OPPO A6s Pro
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G100 Max | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 575630 | $310 |
| 182 |
53
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Vivo iQOO Z11x
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 983562 | $170 |
| 183 |
53
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Tecno Pova 7
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $200 |
| 184 |
53
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Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro
Samsung · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 840353 | $273 |
| 185 |
53
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Honor X70i
Honor · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | 6000 mAh | 108MP | 668462 | $220 |
| 186 |
53
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Tecno Pova 6 Pro
Tecno · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | 6000 mAh | 108MP | 573460 | $250 |
| 187 |
53
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Tecno Camon Air
Tecno · 2026 |
Helio G200 Ultimate | 6000 mAh | 50MP | — | $300 |
| 188 |
53
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Tecno Camon 50 Slim
Tecno · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | 5600 mAh | 50MP | — | $220 |
| 189 |
53
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Tecno Spark Slim
Tecno · 2025 |
Helio G200 | 5160 mAh | 50MP | 603568 | $299 |
| 190 |
53
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Redmi Note 14
Redmi · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | 5110 mAh | 108MP | 668462 | $199 |
| 191 |
53
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Lava Play Ultra
Lava · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 879714 | $175 |
| 192 |
53
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Realme 15 Lite
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $185 |
| 193 |
52
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Huawei Enjoy 90 Pro Max
Huawei · 2026 |
Kirin 8000 | 8500 mAh | 50MP | 808658 | $249 |
| 194 |
52
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Motorola Moto G100
Motorola · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 798429 | $185 |
| 195 |
52
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Motorola Moto G67 Power
Motorola · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 798429 | $200 |
| 196 |
52
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OPPO A6s Pro 5G (China)
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max | 7000 mAh | 50MP | — | $290 |
| 197 |
52
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Tecno Camon 50
Tecno · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | 6150 mAh | 50MP | — | $180 |
| 198 |
52
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Vivo Y400
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 568395 | $230 |
| 199 |
52
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Motorola Moto G57
Motorola · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 829894 | $229 |
| 200 |
52
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Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | 5200 mAh | 50MP | — | $229 |
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 549 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 549 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating.