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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 |
51
|
Nubia Air
Nubia · 2025 |
Unisoc T8300 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 639225 | $199 |
| 222 |
51
|
Redmi Note 11 Pro
Redmi · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G96 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 493222 | $299 |
| 223 |
51
|
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Xiaomi · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | 4250 mAh | 64MP | 783606 | $370 |
| 224 |
50
|
Redmi Note 17
Redmi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 593849 | $185 |
| 225 |
50
|
Nubia Neo 5 Max
Nubia · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | 7100 mAh | 50MP | 785352 | $299 |
| 226 |
50
|
Motorola Moto G77 Power
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 581041 | $272 |
| 227 |
50
|
Realme 15T
Realme · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 581041 | $250 |
| 228 |
50
|
Vivo Y31 Pro
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $195 |
| 229 |
50
|
Motorola Moto G56
Motorola · 2025 |
Dimensity 7060 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 657941 | $229 |
| 230 |
50
|
TCL 60 NxtPaper
TCL · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G92 | 5200 mAh | 108MP | — | $249 |
| 231 |
50
|
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung · 2025 |
Exynos 1380 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 754064 | $250 |
| 232 |
50
|
Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung · 2024 |
Samsung Exynos 1380 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 739266 | $399 |
| 233 |
50
|
Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 731937 | $400 |
| 234 |
50
|
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
Lava · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 693978 | $139 |
| 235 |
49
|
OPPO A7 Pro
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max | 8000 mAh | 50MP | — | $305 |
| 236 |
49
|
Vivo Y51 Pro
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 925409 | $230 |
| 237 |
49
|
Tecno Pova 7 4G
Tecno · 2025 |
Helio G100 Ultimate | 7000 mAh | 108MP | 575630 | $175 |
| 238 |
49
|
Poco X3 Pro
Poco · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | 5160 mAh | 48MP | 797072 | $250 |
| 239 |
49
|
Infinix Hot 60 Pro
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G200 | 5160 mAh | 50MP | 603568 | $150 |
| 240 |
49
|
Redmi Note 14
Redmi · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | 5110 mAh | 50MP | 660807 | $199 |
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.