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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 |
60
|
OnePlus Nord CE6
OnePlus · 2026 |
Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 1145513 | $320 |
| 82 |
60
|
Vivo T5 5G
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo | 7050 mAh | 50MP | 1106227 | $235 |
| 83 |
60
|
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1050601 | $329 |
| 84 |
60
|
Realme 12 Pro+
Realme · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 798429 | $400 |
| 85 |
59
|
Realme P4 Power
Realme · 2026 |
Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 10001 mAh | 50MP | 1047842 | $279 |
| 86 |
59
|
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 8300 mAh | 50MP | 975254 | $230 |
| 87 |
59
|
OnePlus Turbo 6X Pro
OnePlus · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Super | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 1098457 | $250 |
| 88 |
59
|
Honor 600 Lite
Honor · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | 6520 mAh | 108MP | — | $260 |
| 89 |
59
|
Poco M8 Pro
Poco · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 1041898 | $299 |
| 90 |
59
|
Tecno Camon Slim 5G
Tecno · 2026 |
Dimensity 7300e | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $330 |
| 91 |
59
|
Infinix Note Edge
Infinix · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | 6500 mAh | 108MP | 785352 | $200 |
| 92 |
59
|
OPPO Reno15 FS
OPPO · 2026 |
Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 737054 | $385 |
| 93 |
59
|
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | 6000 mAh | 64MP | 879714 | $250 |
| 94 |
59
|
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
Redmi · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 5110 mAh | 200MP | 1001783 | $288 |
| 95 |
59
|
Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Redmi · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra | 5000 mAh | 200MP | 1003078 | $293 |
| 96 |
59
|
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 985261 | $349 |
| 97 |
58
|
Vivo Y600 Turbo
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 9020 mAh | 50MP | 1041898 | $320 |
| 98 |
58
|
Honor Turbo
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 8560 mAh | 50MP | 1000207 | $215 |
| 99 |
58
|
Vivo T4
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 7300 mAh | 50MP | 1041899 | $299 |
| 100 |
58
|
OPPO A6 GT
OPPO · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 1027925 | $250 |
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.