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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 |
34
|
OPPO K14 Lite
OPPO · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 7000 mAh | 13MP | — | $175 |
| 422 |
34
|
Realme C100i
Realme · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 7000 mAh | 8MP | — | $119 |
| 423 |
34
|
Realme C100i (India)
Realme · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 6500 mAh | 8MP | — | $105 |
| 424 |
34
|
Poco C81
Poco · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 6300 mAh | 13MP | — | $125 |
| 425 |
34
|
Redmi A7 Pro
Redmi · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | — | $130 |
| 426 |
34
|
Poco C81x
Poco · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 5200 mAh | 13MP | — | $115 |
| 427 |
34
|
Redmi A7
Redmi · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 5200 mAh | 13MP | — | $99 |
| 428 |
34
|
Nokia G21
Nokia · 2022 |
Unisoc T606 | 5050 mAh | 50MP | 333647 | $179 |
| 429 |
34
|
Redmi 10C
Redmi · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 424216 | $150 |
| 430 |
34
|
Lava Yuva 4
Lava · 2024 |
Unisoc T606 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 333647 | $92 |
| 431 |
34
|
Lava Bold N1
Lava · 2025 |
Unisoc T765 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | — | $89 |
| 432 |
34
|
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung · 2020 |
Exynos 9611 | 4000 mAh | 48MP | 355351 | $399 |
| 433 |
33
|
Vivo Y05
Vivo · 2026 |
Unisoc T7225 | 6500 mAh | 8MP | — | $90 |
| 434 |
33
|
Realme Note 80
Realme · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 6300 mAh | 8MP | — | $95 |
| 435 |
33
|
Tecno Spark 40c
Tecno · 2025 |
Helio G81 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | 358608 | $102 |
| 436 |
33
|
Infinix Smart 20
Infinix · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate | 5200 mAh | 8MP | 358608 | $149 |
| 437 |
33
|
Poco C65
Poco · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G85 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 348562 | $99 |
| 438 |
33
|
Infinix Smart 10
Infinix · 2025 |
Unisoc T7250 | 5000 mAh | 8MP | — | $65 |
| 439 |
33
|
Lava Shark
Lava · 2025 |
Unisoc T765 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | — | $89 |
| 440 |
33
|
Nubia A57
Nubia · 2026 |
Unisoc T7250 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | — | $139 |
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.