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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 |
52
|
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 884207 | $249 |
| 202 |
52
|
Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 816934 | $330 |
| 203 |
52
|
Poco X4 Pro
Poco · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 592015 | $300 |
| 204 |
51
|
Motorola Moto G100S
Motorola · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 829894 | $130 |
| 205 |
51
|
Motorola Moto G57 Power
Motorola · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 829894 | $286 |
| 206 |
51
|
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Poco · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | 7000 mAh | 108MP | 617626 | $168 |
| 207 |
51
|
Poco M8s
Poco · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 617626 | $189 |
| 208 |
51
|
Oppo A6 Pro
OPPO · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $260 |
| 209 |
51
|
Realme 15x
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $250 |
| 210 |
51
|
OPPO F33
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max | 7000 mAh | 50MP | — | $379 |
| 211 |
51
|
Infinix Hot 70 Pro
Infinix · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 785352 | $235 |
| 212 |
51
|
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Nubia · 2026 |
Unisoc T9100 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 723825 | $230 |
| 213 |
51
|
Tecno Pova 6
Tecno · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | 6000 mAh | 108MP | — | $200 |
| 214 |
51
|
Infinix Note 50 4G
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G100 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 575630 | $179 |
| 215 |
51
|
Motorola Moto G67
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $240 |
| 216 |
51
|
Infinix Hot 60 Pro+
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G200 | 5160 mAh | 50MP | 582651 | $199 |
| 217 |
51
|
Honor Magic5 Lite
Honor · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | 5100 mAh | 64MP | 592015 | $300 |
| 218 |
51
|
Redmi Note 10 Pro
Redmi · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | 5020 mAh | 108MP | 531656 | $280 |
| 219 |
51
|
Samsung Galaxy F36
Samsung · 2025 |
Exynos 1380 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 767711 | $245 |
| 220 |
51
|
Lava Blaze Duo
Lava · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 668462 | $219 |
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.