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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 |
38
|
Honor X8
Honor · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | 4000 mAh | 64MP | 424216 | $260 |
| 402 |
37
|
Redmi 10
Redmi · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G88 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 365001 | $179 |
| 403 |
37
|
Huawei P40 Lite
Huawei · 2020 |
HiSilicon Kirin 810 | 4200 mAh | 48MP | 565851 | $300 |
| 404 |
36
|
Vivo Y19s
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | 528398 | $110 |
| 405 |
36
|
Lava Bold N2 5G
Lava · 2026 |
Unisoc T8200 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | — | $105 |
| 406 |
36
|
Honor Play 60A
Honor · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5300 mAh | 13MP | 528398 | $205 |
| 407 |
36
|
Honor Play 80
Honor · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5300 mAh | 13MP | 528398 | $120 |
| 408 |
36
|
Honor X5d Plus
Honor · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G81 | 5260 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $110 |
| 409 |
36
|
TCL 605
TCL · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G81 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 358608 | $169 |
| 410 |
36
|
Poco C85
Poco · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G85 | 5160 mAh | 50MP | 348562 | $100 |
| 411 |
36
|
Redmi 15C
Redmi · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G85 | 5160 mAh | 50MP | 348562 | $120 |
| 412 |
36
|
Redmi 13C
Redmi · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G85 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 348562 | $130 |
| 413 |
36
|
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Lava · 2025 |
Unisoc T606 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 333647 | $79 |
| 414 |
36
|
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
HMD · 2025 |
Unisoc T615 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | — | $189 |
| 415 |
36
|
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | 4030 mAh | 48MP | 417439 | $280 |
| 416 |
35
|
Huawei nova Y74
Huawei · 2026 |
Kirin 710A | 6620 mAh | 50MP | 343622 | $245 |
| 417 |
35
|
OPPO A6t
OPPO · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 6500 mAh | 13MP | 476175 | $130 |
| 418 |
35
|
Nokia X10
Nokia · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | 4470 mAh | 48MP | 435710 | $309 |
| 419 |
34
|
OnePlus N6 Lite
OnePlus · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 7000 mAh | 13MP | — | $192 |
| 420 |
34
|
OPPO A6c
OPPO · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 7000 mAh | 13MP | — | $90 |
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.