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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 |
63
|
Poco F6
Poco · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1784363 | $290 |
| 62 |
63
|
Poco F6 Pro
Poco · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1767128 | $390 |
| 63 |
62
|
Realme 15
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $249 |
| 64 |
62
|
Realme 16 Pro
Realme · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | 7000 mAh | 200MP | 879714 | $250 |
| 65 |
62
|
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
Redmi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 200MP | 1041898 | $370 |
| 66 |
62
|
Infinix Note 60
Infinix · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | 6500 mAh | 108MP | 977113 | $230 |
| 67 |
62
|
Vivo V60e
Vivo · 2025 |
Dimensity 7360 Turbo | 6500 mAh | 200MP | 925409 | $350 |
| 68 |
62
|
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 1039119 | $349 |
| 69 |
61
|
Honor X80 Pro Max
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | 11000 mAh | 50MP | 1012134 | $300 |
| 70 |
61
|
Vivo Y600 Pro
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 10200 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $250 |
| 71 |
61
|
OnePlus Nord CE5
OnePlus · 2025 |
Dimensity 8350 Apex | 7100 mAh | 50MP | 1696968 | $295 |
| 72 |
61
|
Honor X60 GT
Honor · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | 6300 mAh | 50MP | 1420808 | $250 |
| 73 |
61
|
Poco X6 Pro
Poco · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 1604305 | $299 |
| 74 |
61
|
Poco F5
Poco · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | 5000 mAh | 64MP | 1302969 | $330 |
| 75 |
61
|
Xiaomi 12T
Xiaomi · 2022 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 1111150 | $380 |
| 76 |
61
|
Honor 90
Honor · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | 5000 mAh | 200MP | 912649 | $400 |
| 77 |
60
|
Poco X8 Power
Poco · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | 10000 mAh | 50MP | 1010104 | $360 |
| 78 |
60
|
OnePlus Turbo 6V
OnePlus · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 9000 mAh | 50MP | 1041898 | $230 |
| 79 |
60
|
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Huawei · 2026 |
HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | 8500 mAh | 50MP | 1146138 | $345 |
| 80 |
60
|
Honor X9d
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 8300 mAh | 108MP | 977304 | $330 |
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.