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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 |
33
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Poco M7 Pro
Poco · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | 5110 mAh | 50MP | 662157 | $220 |
| 202 |
33
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 884207 | $249 |
| 203 |
33
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Motorola Moto G75
Motorola · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 840643 | $313 |
| 204 |
33
|
Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 826996 | $250 |
| 205 |
33
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Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 729766 | $400 |
| 206 |
33
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Motorola Moto G54
Motorola · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 633547 | $200 |
| 207 |
33
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Motorola Moto G35
Motorola · 2024 |
Unisoc T760 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 628581 | $187 |
| 208 |
33
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Poco X4 Pro
Poco · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 592015 | $300 |
| 209 |
33
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite
Xiaomi · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | 4820 mAh | 64MP | 517683 | $280 |
| 210 |
33
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Redmi K30
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | 4500 mAh | 64MP | 533630 | $250 |
| 211 |
32
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Redmi 17
Redmi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 652054 | $199 |
| 212 |
32
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Redmi 15 4G
Redmi · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 467392 | $135 |
| 213 |
32
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Poco M7
Poco · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 467392 | $110 |
| 214 |
32
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Tecno Spark 50 4G
Tecno · 2026 |
Helio G81 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 358383 | $139 |
| 215 |
32
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Samsung Galaxy M35
Samsung · 2024 |
Exynos 1380 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 768212 | $249 |
| 216 |
32
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Redmi 15C 4G
Redmi · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 358383 | $103 |
| 217 |
32
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Poco C85 4G
Poco · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 358383 | $92 |
| 218 |
32
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Motorola Moto G Power 2026
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 524785 | $300 |
| 219 |
32
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Motorola Moto G06
Motorola · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 358383 | $114 |
| 220 |
32
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Poco C75
Poco · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | 5160 mAh | 50MP | 358383 | $116 |
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.