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Budget smartphones under $400 — the best value for money. Solid specs at a reasonable price. This selection includes 450 models, ranked by MobileRank rating.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 |
34
|
Redmi Note 10 Pro
Redmi · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | 5020 mAh | 108MP | 526647 | $280 |
| 182 |
34
|
Nubia Air
Nubia · 2025 |
Unisoc T8300 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 639225 | $182 |
| 183 |
34
|
Motorola Moto G84
Motorola · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 592015 | $245 |
| 184 |
34
|
Motorola Moto G55
Motorola · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | — | $261 |
| 185 |
34
|
Redmi K40
Redmi · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 4520 mAh | 48MP | 1010069 | $309 |
| 186 |
34
|
Poco F3
Poco · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 4520 mAh | 48MP | 994842 | $370 |
| 187 |
34
|
Honor 50
Honor · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | 4300 mAh | 108MP | 781542 | $400 |
| 188 |
33
|
Redmi Note 17
Redmi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 600942 | $185 |
| 189 |
33
|
Vivo Y51 Pro
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 877641 | $230 |
| 190 |
33
|
Vivo Y500i
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 560863 | $180 |
| 191 |
33
|
Vivo Y500s
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 560863 | $230 |
| 192 |
33
|
Vivo Y31d
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 522680 | $185 |
| 193 |
33
|
OPPO A6
OPPO · 2026 |
Snapdragon 685 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 467392 | $169 |
| 194 |
33
|
Huawei Enjoy 90 Plus
Huawei · 2026 |
Kirin 8000 | 6620 mAh | 50MP | 682743 | $199 |
| 195 |
33
|
Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G
Infinix · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 835566 | $235 |
| 196 |
33
|
Nubia Neo 2
Nubia · 2024 |
Unisoc T820 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 757199 | $221 |
| 197 |
33
|
Realme C71
Realme · 2025 |
Unisoc T7250 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 310000 | $146 |
| 198 |
33
|
Redmi Note 15
Redmi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5520 mAh | 50MP | 824514 | $229 |
| 199 |
33
|
Infinix Hot 60
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 806012 | $120 |
| 200 |
33
|
Poco X3 Pro
Poco · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | 5160 mAh | 48MP | 795343 | $250 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best budget smartphone of 2026?
The best budget smartphones of 2026 under $400 are determined by value for money in the MobileRank rating.
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 450 models, ranked by MobileRank rating.