Best budget phones
Data updated
549 smartphones in this category
Budget smartphones under $400 with the highest overall MobileRank score. Solid specs at a reasonable price. This selection includes 549 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating. The Realme GT 8 takes first place — 80/100.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 |
65
|
Vivo T4 Pro
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1213003 | $320 |
| 42 |
65
|
Infinix Note 60 Pro
Infinix · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 108MP | 1065801 | $300 |
| 43 |
65
|
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
Tecno · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1059715 | $320 |
| 44 |
65
|
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Tecno · 2025 |
Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | 6000 mAh | 108MP | 1724757 | $300 |
| 45 |
65
|
Infinix GT 30 Pro
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | 5500 mAh | 108MP | 1740957 | $350 |
| 46 |
65
|
Redmi K60
Redmi · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | 5500 mAh | 64MP | 1425621 | $360 |
| 47 |
65
|
Honor 200
Honor · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 1002480 | $399 |
| 48 |
65
|
Motorola Moto X70 Air
Motorola · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 4800 mAh | 50MP | 1329936 | $379 |
| 49 |
64
|
Realme Neo7 SE
Realme · 2025 |
Dimensity 8400 Max | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 2081324 | $260 |
| 50 |
64
|
Poco X8 Pro
Poco · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 2085754 | $350 |
| 51 |
64
|
Poco X7 Pro
Poco · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 1930851 | $369 |
| 52 |
64
|
Huawei Nova 16z
Huawei · 2026 |
HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 1146138 | $370 |
| 53 |
64
|
Realme 14 Pro+
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 1107631 | $350 |
| 54 |
64
|
Meizu 21 Note
Meizu · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 1757044 | $380 |
| 55 |
64
|
Redmi K70
Redmi · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1757044 | $320 |
| 56 |
63
|
Vivo S60 Vitality
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 1099769 | $399 |
| 57 |
63
|
Vivo V70 FE
Vivo · 2026 |
Dimensity 7360 Turbo | 7000 mAh | 200MP | 1183301 | $299 |
| 58 |
63
|
Vivo Y500 Pro
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | 7000 mAh | 200MP | 953150 | $220 |
| 59 |
63
|
OPPO Reno 15
OPPO · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1394716 | $350 |
| 60 |
63
|
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
Tecno · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 971081 | $249 |
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 549 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 549 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating.