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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 |
41
|
Redmi K20
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | 4000 mAh | 48MP | 502844 | $250 |
| 362 |
41
|
Google Pixel 4a
Google · 2020 |
Snapdragon 730G | 3140 mAh | 12MP | 533630 | $349 |
| 363 |
40
|
Realme P4x 4G
Realme · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | — | $125 |
| 364 |
40
|
Honor X7e
Honor · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | 7500 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $200 |
| 365 |
40
|
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
Realme · 2026 |
Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 13MP | 528398 | $170 |
| 366 |
40
|
Realme P4 Lite
Realme · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 13MP | 528398 | $130 |
| 367 |
40
|
Redmi R70m
Redmi · 2026 |
Unisoc T8300 | 6300 mAh | 13MP | 639225 | $135 |
| 368 |
40
|
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5200 mAh | 32MP | 528398 | $150 |
| 369 |
40
|
Samsung Galaxy A07
Samsung · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G99 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 528428 | $120 |
| 370 |
40
|
Lava Blaze 3 5G
Lava · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 528398 | $138 |
| 371 |
40
|
Poco M6
Poco · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 513809 | $120 |
| 372 |
40
|
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Xiaomi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | 4000 mAh | 48MP | 502844 | $300 |
| 373 |
39
|
Tecno Spark 50 4G
Tecno · 2026 |
Helio G81 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $139 |
| 374 |
39
|
Vivo iQOO Z11i
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 6500 mAh | 13MP | 568395 | $175 |
| 375 |
39
|
Vivo Y60
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 6500 mAh | 13MP | 568395 | $230 |
| 376 |
39
|
Vivo Y6t
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 6500 mAh | 13MP | 568395 | $210 |
| 377 |
39
|
OPPO A6x 5G
OPPO · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6500 mAh | 13MP | 528398 | $130 |
| 378 |
39
|
Realme P3 Lite 4G
Realme · 2025 |
Unisoc T7250 | 6300 mAh | 50MP | — | $152 |
| 379 |
39
|
Redmi R70
Redmi · 2026 |
Unisoc T8300 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | 639225 | $120 |
| 380 |
39
|
Realme C75
Realme · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio G92 Max | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 365001 | $165 |
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.