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Budget smartphones under $400 — the best value for money. Solid specs at a reasonable price. This selection includes 450 models, ranked by MobileRank rating.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 |
39
|
OPPO Reno15 FS
OPPO · 2026 |
Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 736675 | $385 |
| 82 |
39
|
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 1148725 | $349 |
| 83 |
39
|
Motorola Edge 60
Motorola · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 903795 | $350 |
| 84 |
39
|
Poco X4 GT
Poco · 2022 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | 5080 mAh | 64MP | 1080106 | $380 |
| 85 |
39
|
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Nothing · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 902815 | $261 |
| 86 |
39
|
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Redmi · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | 5000 mAh | 200MP | 729766 | $399 |
| 87 |
39
|
Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
Redmi · 2024 |
MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | 5000 mAh | 200MP | 408000 | $200 |
| 88 |
39
|
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Motorola · 2024 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 4310 mAh | 50MP | 898255 | $368 |
| 89 |
38
|
Vivo Y600 Turbo
Vivo · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 9020 mAh | 50MP | 1035754 | $320 |
| 90 |
38
|
OnePlus Turbo 6V
OnePlus · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | 9000 mAh | 50MP | 839363 | $230 |
| 91 |
38
|
Honor X70 Pro Max
Honor · 2026 |
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Enhanced Edition | 8560 mAh | 50MP | 969048 | $300 |
| 92 |
38
|
Honor X9c
Honor · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 6600 mAh | 108MP | 736675 | $280 |
| 93 |
38
|
Honor 600 Lite
Honor · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | 6520 mAh | 108MP | — | $362 |
| 94 |
38
|
Vivo V60 Lite 4G
Vivo · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 467392 | $289 |
| 95 |
38
|
Redmi K50
Redmi · 2022 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | 5500 mAh | 48MP | 1089139 | $310 |
| 96 |
38
|
Infinix GT 30
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | 5500 mAh | 64MP | 934190 | $230 |
| 97 |
38
|
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 5300 mAh | 108MP | 969048 | $299 |
| 98 |
38
|
Honor 400 Lite
Honor · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | 5230 mAh | 108MP | 806012 | $261 |
| 99 |
38
|
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
Motorola · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 882325 | $345 |
| 100 |
38
|
Poco X6
Poco · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | 5100 mAh | 64MP | 606000 | $249 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best budget smartphone of 2026?
The best budget smartphones of 2026 under $400 are determined by value for money in the MobileRank rating.
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 450 models, ranked by MobileRank rating.