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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 |
23
|
Honor 90 Lite
Honor · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | 4500 mAh | 100MP | 524785 | $250 |
| 322 |
23
|
Realme 8 Pro
Realme · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | 4500 mAh | 108MP | 514398 | $260 |
| 323 |
22
|
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
OnePlus · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 592015 | $265 |
| 324 |
22
|
Redmi Note 10S
Redmi · 2021 |
MediaTek Helio G95 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 534895 | $250 |
| 325 |
22
|
Honor X7
Honor · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 421228 | $200 |
| 326 |
22
|
Redmi Note 11
Redmi · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 421228 | $200 |
| 327 |
22
|
Redmi 12
Redmi · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G88 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 362744 | $150 |
| 328 |
22
|
Realme Note 60
Realme · 2025 |
Unisoc T612 | 5000 mAh | 32MP | 200000 | $110 |
| 329 |
21
|
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | 5020 mAh | 64MP | 514398 | $270 |
| 330 |
20
|
Vivo Y19s
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | 524785 | $110 |
| 331 |
20
|
Lava Bold N2 5G
Lava · 2026 |
Unisoc T8200 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | 450000 | $105 |
| 332 |
20
|
Vivo Y19
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5500 mAh | — | 524785 | $65 |
| 333 |
20
|
Nokia G11
Nokia · 2022 |
Unisoc T606 | 5050 mAh | 13MP | 330006 | $149 |
| 334 |
20
|
Redmi Note 9S
Redmi · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | 5020 mAh | 48MP | 514398 | $200 |
| 335 |
20
|
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Sony · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 736675 | $365 |
| 336 |
20
|
Vivo Y56
Vivo · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 515647 | $240 |
| 337 |
20
|
Redmi Note 10
Redmi · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 510711 | $200 |
| 338 |
20
|
Samsung Galaxy A06
Samsung · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio G85 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 346495 | $149 |
| 339 |
20
|
Motorola Moto E14
Motorola · 2024 |
Unisoc T606 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 330006 | $79 |
| 340 |
20
|
Motorola Moto G04
Motorola · 2024 |
Unisoc T606 | 5000 mAh | 16MP | 330006 | $94 |
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.