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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541 |
16
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Samsung · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | 3100 mAh | 13MP | — | $220 |
| 542 |
16
|
HMD Asha 305 Lite
HMD · 2026 |
Unisoc SC9832E | 2500 mAh | 2MP | — | $65 |
| 543 |
16
|
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7570 | 2400 mAh | 13MP | — | $200 |
| 544 |
15
|
Honor 9 Lite
Honor · 2017 |
HiSilicon Kirin 659 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | — | $200 |
| 545 |
15
|
Huawei P20 Lite
Huawei · 2018 |
HiSilicon Kirin 659 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | — | $300 |
| 546 |
14
|
Samsung Galaxy A10
Samsung · 2019 |
Exynos 7884 | 3400 mAh | 13MP | — | $160 |
| 547 |
14
|
Nokia 3
Nokia · 2017 |
MediaTek MT6737 | 2630 mAh | 8MP | 73398 | $159 |
| 548 |
13
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Samsung · 2016 |
Samsung Exynos 7570 | 2400 mAh | 13MP | — | $200 |
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.