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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 381 |
39
|
Tecno Spark 40
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G81 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $120 |
| 382 |
39
|
Infinix Hot 60i 4G
Infinix · 2025 |
Helio G81 Ultimate | 5160 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $115 |
| 383 |
39
|
Redmi 13
Redmi · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | 5030 mAh | 108MP | 354158 | $170 |
| 384 |
39
|
Redmi Note 9S
Redmi · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | 5020 mAh | 48MP | 517460 | $200 |
| 385 |
39
|
Samsung Galaxy A14
Samsung · 2023 |
Samsung Exynos 1330 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 607489 | $200 |
| 386 |
39
|
Redmi Note 11
Redmi · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 424216 | $200 |
| 387 |
39
|
Redmi 12
Redmi · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G88 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 365001 | $150 |
| 388 |
39
|
Honor 90 Lite
Honor · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | 4500 mAh | 100MP | 530583 | $250 |
| 389 |
38
|
Realme C100 4G
Realme · 2026 |
Helio G92 Max | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 365001 | $269 |
| 390 |
38
|
Poco C95 Pro
Poco · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | 7500 mAh | 50MP | 354158 | $253 |
| 391 |
38
|
Huawei nova 14i
Huawei · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 424216 | $400 |
| 392 |
38
|
Motorola Moto G06 Power
Motorola · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $135 |
| 393 |
38
|
Vivo Y11
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6500 mAh | 13MP | 528398 | $149 |
| 394 |
38
|
Vivo Y21d
Vivo · 2025 |
Unisoc T7225 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | — | $110 |
| 395 |
38
|
Honor Play 60
Honor · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | 528398 | $145 |
| 396 |
38
|
Motorola Moto G06
Motorola · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $125 |
| 397 |
38
|
Samsung Galaxy A23
Samsung · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 424216 | $219 |
| 398 |
38
|
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Tecno · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G88 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 365001 | $170 |
| 399 |
38
|
Lava Yuva 5G
Lava · 2024 |
Unisoc T750 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | — | $127 |
| 400 |
38
|
Nubia A77 4G
Nubia · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | — | $175 |
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.