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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 |
42
|
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
Samsung · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G99 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 554590 | $175 |
| 342 |
42
|
Realme C73
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 32MP | 528398 | $120 |
| 343 |
42
|
Realme P3 Lite
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 32MP | 528398 | $115 |
| 344 |
42
|
Lava Bold N4 Pro
Lava · 2026 |
Unisoc T8200 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | — | $158 |
| 345 |
42
|
Realme C71
Realme · 2025 |
Unisoc T7250 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | — | $146 |
| 346 |
42
|
Motorola Moto G17
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $142 |
| 347 |
42
|
Lava Blaze Dragon
Lava · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 568395 | $109 |
| 348 |
42
|
Infinix Hot 50
Infinix · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 528398 | $140 |
| 349 |
42
|
Redmi Note 10
Redmi · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 510711 | $200 |
| 350 |
41
|
Vivo Y31d
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 505682 | $185 |
| 351 |
41
|
OPPO A6
OPPO · 2026 |
Snapdragon 685 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 476175 | $169 |
| 352 |
41
|
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $209 |
| 353 |
41
|
Honor X6d
Honor · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5260 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $130 |
| 354 |
41
|
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | 5020 mAh | 64MP | 517460 | $270 |
| 355 |
41
|
Poco M5
Poco · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G99 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 554590 | $170 |
| 356 |
41
|
Samsung Galaxy A07s
Samsung · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G99+ | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 554590 | $150 |
| 357 |
41
|
Samsung Galaxy F07
Samsung · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G99 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 554590 | $130 |
| 358 |
41
|
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Poco · 2021 |
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 515647 | $200 |
| 359 |
41
|
Realme C67
Realme · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 476175 | $170 |
| 360 |
41
|
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Xiaomi · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | 4160 mAh | 48MP | 597974 | $350 |
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.