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Budget smartphones under $400 — the best value for money. Solid specs at a reasonable price. This selection includes 460 models, ranked by MobileRank rating.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 |
11
|
Honor 8X
Honor · 2018 |
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | 3750 mAh | 20MP | 336905 | $260 |
| 422 |
11
|
Honor 10 Lite
Honor · 2018 |
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | 3400 mAh | 13MP | 336905 | $220 |
| 423 |
11
|
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung · 2019 |
Samsung Exynos 7904 | 3100 mAh | 16MP | 241600 | $250 |
| 424 |
10
|
Nokia 5.3
Nokia · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | 4000 mAh | 13MP | 329457 | $199 |
| 425 |
10
|
Redmi Note 5
Redmi · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 282713 | $200 |
| 426 |
10
|
Redmi 7
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 243691 | $130 |
| 427 |
10
|
Redmi 5 Plus
Redmi · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 218879 | $170 |
| 428 |
10
|
Samsung Galaxy A11
Samsung · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | 4000 mAh | 13MP | 176718 | $180 |
| 429 |
10
|
Nokia C21 Plus
Nokia · 2022 |
Unisoc | 4000 mAh | 13MP | — | $260 |
| 430 |
10
|
Nokia 7 Plus
Nokia · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | 3800 mAh | 12MP | 347995 | $399 |
| 431 |
10
|
Honor 10
Honor · 2018 |
HiSilicon Kirin 970 | 3400 mAh | 16MP | 470805 | $400 |
| 432 |
10
|
Redmi 4A
Redmi · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | 3120 mAh | 13MP | 180934 | $100 |
| 433 |
10
|
Honor 8A
Honor · 2019 |
MediaTek Helio P35 | 3020 mAh | 13MP | 199111 | $140 |
| 434 |
10
|
Huawei Y6 2019
Huawei · 2019 |
MediaTek Helio A22 | 3020 mAh | 13MP | 155362 | $140 |
| 435 |
10
|
Samsung Galaxy A01
Samsung · 2020 |
Snapdragon 439 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 193115 | $110 |
| 436 |
10
|
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Samsung · 2018 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 192269 | $400 |
| 437 |
10
|
Redmi 5A
Redmi · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 180934 | $90 |
| 438 |
10
|
Honor 7A
Honor · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 180440 | $140 |
| 439 |
10
|
Redmi 6A
Redmi · 2018 |
MediaTek Helio A22 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 155362 | $90 |
| 440 |
10
|
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7880 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 95000 | $380 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best budget smartphone of 2026?
The best budget smartphones of 2026 under $400 are determined by value for money in the MobileRank rating.
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 460 models, ranked by MobileRank rating.