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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 |
47
|
Redmi Note 11S
Redmi · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G96 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 493222 | $250 |
| 262 |
47
|
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | 3300 mAh | 48MP | 824513 | $400 |
| 263 |
46
|
Realme Narzo 100x
Realme · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $205 |
| 264 |
46
|
Redmi Note 17 4G
Redmi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | 7700 mAh | 50MP | 505682 | $165 |
| 265 |
46
|
Honor Play 80 Pro
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 617626 | $200 |
| 266 |
46
|
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 581041 | $215 |
| 267 |
46
|
OPPO A6 5G
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $210 |
| 268 |
46
|
OPPO A6 Pro (India)
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $229 |
| 269 |
46
|
Realme Narzo 90X
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $139 |
| 270 |
46
|
Huawei Enjoy 90
Huawei · 2026 |
HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | 6620 mAh | 50MP | 682743 | $175 |
| 271 |
46
|
Huawei Enjoy 90 Plus
Huawei · 2026 |
Kirin 8000 | 6620 mAh | 50MP | 682743 | $199 |
| 272 |
46
|
Nubia Neo 5
Nubia · 2026 |
Unisoc T9300 | 6050 mAh | 50MP | — | $180 |
| 273 |
46
|
Redmi 15
Redmi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 5500 mAh | 108MP | 476175 | $180 |
| 274 |
46
|
Samsung Galaxy A33
Samsung · 2022 |
Samsung Exynos 1280 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 615425 | $370 |
| 275 |
46
|
Samsung Galaxy F17
Samsung · 2025 |
Exynos 1330 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 607489 | $185 |
| 276 |
46
|
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G100 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 575630 | $150 |
| 277 |
46
|
Poco M5s
Poco · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G95 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 535127 | $210 |
| 278 |
46
|
Redmi Note 13
Redmi · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 476175 | $200 |
| 279 |
46
|
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Samsung · 2026 |
Exynos 1610 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | — | $325 |
| 280 |
46
|
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite
Xiaomi · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | 4820 mAh | 64MP | 566483 | $280 |
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.