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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 |
45
|
Honor X8b
Honor · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | 4500 mAh | 108MP | 424216 | $250 |
| 302 |
44
|
Honor X7e Plus 4G
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 8100 mAh | 108MP | 476175 | $179 |
| 303 |
44
|
Vivo T5
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 505682 | $315 |
| 304 |
44
|
OPPO A6k
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $135 |
| 305 |
44
|
Oppo K14
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $210 |
| 306 |
44
|
OPPO A6s (India)
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $195 |
| 307 |
44
|
Vivo Y21
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $178 |
| 308 |
44
|
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
Samsung · 2023 |
Samsung Exynos 1330 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 607489 | $179 |
| 309 |
44
|
Tecno Spark Go
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 581041 | $109 |
| 310 |
44
|
Oppo K13x
OPPO · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $165 |
| 311 |
44
|
Vivo Y400 4G
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 476175 | $200 |
| 312 |
44
|
Motorola Moto G 2026
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $200 |
| 313 |
44
|
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung · 2024 |
Samsung Exynos 1330 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 607489 | $199 |
| 314 |
44
|
Infinix Hot 50 4G
Infinix · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio G100 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 575630 | $150 |
| 315 |
44
|
Poco M4 Pro 5G
Poco · 2021 |
MediaTek Dimensity 810 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 569913 | $230 |
| 316 |
44
|
ZTE Blade V80 Design
ZTE · 2025 |
Unisoc T7280 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | — | $130 |
| 317 |
44
|
OnePlus Nord
OnePlus · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | 4115 mAh | 48MP | 597974 | $399 |
| 318 |
43
|
Motorola Moto G37 Power
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $192 |
| 319 |
43
|
Poco M7
Poco · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 476175 | $110 |
| 320 |
43
|
TCL K70 Power
TCL · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 575630 | $269 |
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.