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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 |
21
|
Redmi A3X
Redmi · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G36 | 5000 mAh | 8MP | 193858 | $80 |
| 502 |
21
|
Huawei Y6p
Huawei · 2020 |
MediaTek Helio P22 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 177554 | $150 |
| 503 |
21
|
Nubia A75
Nubia · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio P22 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 177554 | $85 |
| 504 |
21
|
Tecno Spark 10C
Tecno · 2023 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 153667 | $100 |
| 505 |
21
|
Redmi 3S
Redmi · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 4100 mAh | 13MP | 180440 | $120 |
| 506 |
21
|
Redmi 7
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 243691 | $130 |
| 507 |
21
|
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3600 mAh | 13MP | 192269 | $320 |
| 508 |
21
|
ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL
ASUS · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | 3300 mAh | 12MP | 215323 | $399 |
| 509 |
21
|
Sony Xperia XA2
Sony · 2018 |
Snapdragon 630 | 3300 mAh | 23MP | 215323 | $349 |
| 510 |
21
|
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Samsung · 2018 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 192269 | $400 |
| 511 |
21
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 192269 | $280 |
| 512 |
21
|
Sony Xperia 10
Sony · 2019 |
Snapdragon 630 | 2870 mAh | 13MP | 215323 | $349 |
| 513 |
20
|
Lava Bold N2 Lite
Lava · 2026 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 153667 | $79 |
| 514 |
20
|
Lava Smart 4
Lava · 2026 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 8MP | 153667 | $69 |
| 515 |
20
|
TCL 503
TCL · 2024 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 8MP | 153667 | $115 |
| 516 |
20
|
Samsung Galaxy A02
Samsung · 2021 |
MediaTek MT6739W | 5000 mAh | 13MP | — | $110 |
| 517 |
20
|
Redmi 4X
Redmi · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | 4100 mAh | 13MP | 150628 | $120 |
| 518 |
20
|
Redmi 5 Plus
Redmi · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 218879 | $170 |
| 519 |
20
|
Huawei Y7 2019
Huawei · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | 4000 mAh | 13MP | 176718 | $180 |
| 520 |
20
|
Samsung Galaxy A11
Samsung · 2020 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | 4000 mAh | 13MP | 176718 | $180 |
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.