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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 |
10
|
Honor 9 Lite
Honor · 2017 |
HiSilicon Kirin 659 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 88000 | $200 |
| 442 |
10
|
Huawei P20 Lite
Huawei · 2018 |
HiSilicon Kirin 659 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 88000 | $300 |
| 443 |
10
|
Nokia 2780 Flip
Nokia · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | 1450 mAh | 5MP | — | $90 |
| 444 |
9
|
Huawei P Smart 2019
Huawei · 2019 |
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | 3400 mAh | 13MP | 336905 | $200 |
| 445 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy A10
Samsung · 2019 |
Exynos 7884 | 3400 mAh | 13MP | 156000 | $160 |
| 446 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
Samsung · 2016 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3300 mAh | 13MP | 192269 | $260 |
| 447 |
9
|
Honor 9
Honor · 2017 |
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | 3200 mAh | 20MP | 366515 | $400 |
| 448 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Samsung · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | 3100 mAh | 13MP | 28000 | $220 |
| 449 |
9
|
Nokia 7.1
Nokia · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | 3060 mAh | 12MP | 282713 | $349 |
| 450 |
9
|
Nokia 6.1
Nokia · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 215323 | $269 |
| 451 |
9
|
Nokia 4.2
Nokia · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 193115 | $169 |
| 452 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 192269 | $280 |
| 453 |
9
|
Nokia 6
Nokia · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 180440 | $229 |
| 454 |
9
|
Nokia 5
Nokia · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 180440 | $169 |
| 455 |
9
|
Honor 7C
Honor · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 176718 | $170 |
| 456 |
9
|
Nokia 3
Nokia · 2017 |
MediaTek MT6737 | 2630 mAh | 8MP | 40000 | $159 |
| 457 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Samsung · 2016 |
Samsung Exynos 7570 | 2400 mAh | 13MP | 54000 | $200 |
| 458 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7570 | 2400 mAh | 13MP | 54000 | $200 |
| 459 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 2350 mAh | 13MP | 192269 | $349 |
| 460 |
8
|
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3600 mAh | 13MP | 192269 | $320 |
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.