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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481 |
25
|
Redmi Note 5
Redmi · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 282713 | $200 |
| 482 |
25
|
Honor 8X
Honor · 2018 |
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | 3750 mAh | 20MP | 336905 | $260 |
| 483 |
25
|
Honor 9
Honor · 2017 |
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | 3200 mAh | 20MP | 366515 | $400 |
| 484 |
25
|
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung · 2019 |
Samsung Exynos 7904 | 3100 mAh | 16MP | 257901 | $250 |
| 485 |
24
|
Redmi A1+
Redmi · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio A22 | 5000 mAh | 8MP | 155362 | $80 |
| 486 |
24
|
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Samsung · 2022 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 8MP | 153667 | $100 |
| 487 |
24
|
Tecno Spark 8C
Tecno · 2022 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 153667 | $100 |
| 488 |
24
|
Tecno Spark Go 2022
Tecno · 2022 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 153667 | $90 |
| 489 |
24
|
Honor 10 Lite
Honor · 2018 |
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | 3400 mAh | 13MP | 336905 | $220 |
| 490 |
23
|
Tecno Pova Neo
Tecno · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G25 | 6000 mAh | 13MP | 163723 | $130 |
| 491 |
23
|
Redmi 8
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | 5000 mAh | 12MP | 193115 | $140 |
| 492 |
23
|
Redmi 8A
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | 5000 mAh | 12MP | 193115 | $100 |
| 493 |
23
|
Nokia 5.3
Nokia · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | 4000 mAh | 13MP | 329457 | $199 |
| 494 |
23
|
Huawei P Smart 2019
Huawei · 2019 |
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | 3400 mAh | 13MP | 336905 | $200 |
| 495 |
23
|
Nokia 7.1
Nokia · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | 3060 mAh | 12MP | 282713 | $349 |
| 496 |
22
|
Lava Bold N1 4G
Lava · 2025 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 153667 | $79 |
| 497 |
22
|
Redmi 4 Prime
Redmi · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | 4100 mAh | 13MP | 218879 | $150 |
| 498 |
22
|
Redmi Note 4X
Redmi · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | 4100 mAh | 13MP | 218879 | $160 |
| 499 |
22
|
Honor 8A
Honor · 2019 |
MediaTek Helio P35 | 3020 mAh | 13MP | 199111 | $140 |
| 500 |
21
|
Redmi A2+
Redmi · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G36 | 5000 mAh | 8MP | 193858 | $85 |
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.