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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 |
46
|
Samsung Galaxy A52
Samsung · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | 4500 mAh | 64MP | 517460 | $400 |
| 282 |
46
|
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
Xiaomi · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | 4250 mAh | 64MP | 531656 | $300 |
| 283 |
46
|
Redmi K20 Pro
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | 4000 mAh | 48MP | 824513 | $350 |
| 284 |
46
|
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Xiaomi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | 4000 mAh | 48MP | 824513 | $400 |
| 285 |
45
|
Vivo Y600i
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 568395 | $281 |
| 286 |
45
|
OnePlus N6
OnePlus · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 567623 | $245 |
| 287 |
45
|
Vivo Y500i
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 568395 | $180 |
| 288 |
45
|
Vivo Y500s
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 568395 | $230 |
| 289 |
45
|
Vivo Y6
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 568395 | $200 |
| 290 |
45
|
Realme 16x
Realme · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $299 |
| 291 |
45
|
Realme C100 5G
Realme · 2026 |
Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $210 |
| 292 |
45
|
Realme C85 Pro
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 476175 | $175 |
| 293 |
45
|
Vivo Y31
Vivo · 2025 |
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 568395 | $220 |
| 294 |
45
|
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
Tecno · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 575630 | $160 |
| 295 |
45
|
Infinix Hot 60
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 644203 | $120 |
| 296 |
45
|
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $300 |
| 297 |
45
|
Lava Storm Play
Lava · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 693978 | $109 |
| 298 |
45
|
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G99 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 554590 | $147 |
| 299 |
45
|
Redmi Note 10S
Redmi · 2021 |
MediaTek Helio G95 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 535127 | $250 |
| 300 |
45
|
Redmi K30
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | 4500 mAh | 64MP | 533630 | $250 |
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.