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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 521 |
20
|
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
Samsung · 2016 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3300 mAh | 13MP | 192269 | $260 |
| 522 |
20
|
Nokia 6.1
Nokia · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 215323 | $269 |
| 523 |
20
|
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 2350 mAh | 13MP | 192269 | $349 |
| 524 |
19
|
Redmi 7A
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | 4000 mAh | 13MP | 193115 | $90 |
| 525 |
19
|
Samsung Galaxy A20
Samsung · 2019 |
Samsung Exynos 7884 | 4000 mAh | 13MP | — | $190 |
| 526 |
19
|
Nokia 6
Nokia · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 180440 | $229 |
| 527 |
18
|
Lava Bold N4 Lite
Lava · 2026 |
Unisoc SC9863A | 5000 mAh | 8MP | 153667 | $92 |
| 528 |
18
|
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Redmi · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | 4050 mAh | 16MP | — | $170 |
| 529 |
18
|
Huawei Y6 2019
Huawei · 2019 |
MediaTek Helio A22 | 3020 mAh | 13MP | 155362 | $140 |
| 530 |
18
|
Nokia 4.2
Nokia · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 193115 | $169 |
| 531 |
18
|
Samsung Galaxy A01
Samsung · 2020 |
Snapdragon 439 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 193115 | $110 |
| 532 |
18
|
TCL K70 SE
TCL · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G50 | 3000 mAh | 5MP | 184328 | $55 |
| 533 |
18
|
Honor 7A
Honor · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 180440 | $140 |
| 534 |
18
|
Nokia 5
Nokia · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 180440 | $169 |
| 535 |
18
|
Honor 7C
Honor · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 176718 | $170 |
| 536 |
18
|
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7880 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | — | $380 |
| 537 |
17
|
Meizu M3 Note
Meizu · 2016 |
MediaTek Helio P10 | 4100 mAh | 13MP | — | $150 |
| 538 |
17
|
Redmi 4A
Redmi · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | 3120 mAh | 13MP | 180934 | $100 |
| 539 |
17
|
Redmi 5A
Redmi · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 180934 | $90 |
| 540 |
17
|
Redmi 6A
Redmi · 2018 |
MediaTek Helio A22 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 155362 | $90 |
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.