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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 |
48
|
Honor Play10
Honor · 2026 |
Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 617626 | $199 |
| 242 |
48
|
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | 7000 mAh | 108MP | 561891 | $140 |
| 243 |
48
|
Realme 14T
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $215 |
| 244 |
48
|
Infinix Note 50x
Infinix · 2025 |
Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $140 |
| 245 |
48
|
Honor X8d
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | 5200 mAh | 108MP | 505682 | $220 |
| 246 |
48
|
Samsung Galaxy M17
Samsung · 2025 |
Samsung Exynos 1330 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 607489 | $130 |
| 247 |
48
|
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung · 2025 |
Samsung Exynos 1330 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 603772 | $166 |
| 248 |
48
|
Poco X5
Poco · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 592015 | $245 |
| 249 |
48
|
Samsung Galaxy A15
Samsung · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio G99 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 554590 | $200 |
| 250 |
47
|
Honor Play11
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | 8300 mAh | 50MP | 593849 | $220 |
| 251 |
47
|
Honor 600 Smart
Honor · 2026 |
Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | 8100 mAh | 50MP | 593849 | $269 |
| 252 |
47
|
Vivo Y31s 5G
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 568395 | $200 |
| 253 |
47
|
Tecno Spark 50 5G
Tecno · 2026 |
Dimensity 6300 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $179 |
| 254 |
47
|
Realme C83 5G
Realme · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 581041 | $130 |
| 255 |
47
|
Motorola Moto G47
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5200 mAh | 108MP | 528398 | $325 |
| 256 |
47
|
Poco X3 NFC
Poco · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | 5160 mAh | 64MP | 531656 | $230 |
| 257 |
47
|
Samsung Galaxy A24
Samsung · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G99 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 554590 | $229 |
| 258 |
47
|
Realme 11
Realme · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 513809 | $230 |
| 259 |
47
|
Realme 12
Realme · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 513809 | $200 |
| 260 |
47
|
Poco M4 Pro
Poco · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G96 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 493222 | $230 |
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.