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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |
68
|
Vivo S30
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1329936 | $345 |
| 22 |
68
|
Vivo V70
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 1410609 | $330 |
| 23 |
68
|
Redmi K70 Ultra
Redmi · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 2384849 | $375 |
| 24 |
67
|
Honor 600
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 7000 mAh | 200MP | 1426281 | $349 |
| 25 |
67
|
OnePlus Nord 5
OnePlus · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 6800 mAh | 50MP | 1848224 | $385 |
| 26 |
67
|
Redmi K80
Redmi · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 6550 mAh | 50MP | 2277927 | $345 |
| 27 |
67
|
OPPO Reno 15c
OPPO · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1307414 | $385 |
| 28 |
67
|
Motorola Edge 70
Motorola · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 4800 mAh | 50MP | 1336693 | $399 |
| 29 |
66
|
Redmi Turbo 5
Redmi · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | 7560 mAh | 50MP | 2112047 | $250 |
| 30 |
66
|
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
OnePlus · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | 7100 mAh | 50MP | 2536961 | $250 |
| 31 |
66
|
Poco F7
Poco · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 2199079 | $399 |
| 32 |
65
|
Honor Power 2
Honor · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | 10080 mAh | 50MP | 2407614 | $280 |
| 33 |
65
|
Honor Win Turbo
Honor · 2026 |
Dimensity 8500 Elite | 10000 mAh | 50MP | 2268740 | $359 |
| 34 |
65
|
Vivo iQOO Z11
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | 9020 mAh | 50MP | 2120347 | $290 |
| 35 |
65
|
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8400 | 7620 mAh | 50MP | 2052566 | $250 |
| 36 |
65
|
Vivo S60e
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 1099769 | $400 |
| 37 |
65
|
Realme P4 Pro
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 1329936 | $289 |
| 38 |
65
|
Infinix GT 50 Pro
Infinix · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1959760 | $349 |
| 39 |
65
|
Vivo T4 Pro
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1213003 | $320 |
| 40 |
65
|
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
Tecno · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1059715 | $320 |
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.