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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 |
32
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Nothing CMF Phone 1
Nothing · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 878041 | $289 |
| 222 |
32
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Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung · 2025 |
Exynos 1380 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 749719 | $182 |
| 223 |
32
|
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Motorola · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 736675 | $169 |
| 224 |
32
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Samsung Galaxy A25
Samsung · 2023 |
Exynos 1280 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 613957 | $204 |
| 225 |
32
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Poco X5
Poco · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 592015 | $245 |
| 226 |
32
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Redmi Note 11 Pro
Redmi · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G96 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 493222 | $299 |
| 227 |
32
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ZTE Blade V50
ZTE · 2023 |
— | 4800 mAh | 50MP | — | $351 |
| 228 |
31
|
Motorola Moto G06 Power
Motorola · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 358383 | $374 |
| 229 |
31
|
Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung · 2024 |
Samsung Exynos 1380 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 745265 | $399 |
| 230 |
31
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Samsung Galaxy M23
Samsung · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 517683 | $300 |
| 231 |
31
|
Redmi Note 12S
Redmi · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G96 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 493222 | $220 |
| 232 |
31
|
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Motorola · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 477542 | $150 |
| 233 |
31
|
Redmi Note 13
Redmi · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 467392 | $200 |
| 234 |
31
|
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G100 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 408000 | $150 |
| 235 |
30
|
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | 7000 mAh | 108MP | 560883 | $140 |
| 236 |
30
|
Poco M4 Pro
Poco · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G96 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 493222 | $230 |
| 237 |
30
|
OnePlus Nord 2
OnePlus · 2021 |
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | 4500 mAh | 50MP | 960724 | $400 |
| 238 |
30
|
Honor X8b
Honor · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | 4500 mAh | 108MP | 421228 | $250 |
| 239 |
29
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Realme C73
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 32MP | 524785 | $120 |
| 240 |
29
|
Honor X7b
Honor · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | 5330 mAh | 108MP | 421228 | $369 |
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.