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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 |
58
|
Infinix GT 30
Infinix · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | 5500 mAh | 64MP | 906794 | $230 |
| 102 |
58
|
Tecno Pova Curve
Tecno · 2025 |
Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | 5500 mAh | 64MP | 879714 | $219 |
| 103 |
58
|
Motorola Edge 60
Motorola · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 903795 | $350 |
| 104 |
58
|
Realme 11 Pro+
Realme · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | 5000 mAh | 200MP | 806012 | $340 |
| 105 |
57
|
Realme P4 Power
Realme · 2026 |
Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 10001 mAh | 50MP | — | $279 |
| 106 |
57
|
Vivo iQOO Z11S
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | 10000 mAh | 50MP | 1099769 | $296 |
| 107 |
57
|
Honor X70 Pro Max
Honor · 2026 |
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Enhanced Edition | 8560 mAh | 50MP | 975254 | $300 |
| 108 |
57
|
Realme P4
Realme · 2025 |
Dimensity 7400 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 953150 | $229 |
| 109 |
57
|
OPPO Reno15 F
OPPO · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 737054 | $360 |
| 110 |
57
|
OPPO Reno15c (India)
OPPO · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 737054 | $359 |
| 111 |
57
|
Motorola Moto G86 Power
Motorola · 2025 |
Dimensity 7300 | 6720 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $237 |
| 112 |
57
|
Vivo V70 Lite
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | 6500 mAh | 50MP | 953150 | $299 |
| 113 |
57
|
TCL P80 Pro 5G
TCL · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | 5800 mAh | 50MP | 953150 | $279 |
| 114 |
57
|
Redmi Note 15
Redmi · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5520 mAh | 108MP | 825374 | $229 |
| 115 |
57
|
OnePlus Nord CE4
OnePlus · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 1051702 | $300 |
| 116 |
57
|
Huawei nova 14
Huawei · 2025 |
Kirin 8000 | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 682743 | $360 |
| 117 |
57
|
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
TCL · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 953150 | $329 |
| 118 |
57
|
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
Motorola · 2025 |
Dimensity 7300 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 862996 | $299 |
| 119 |
57
|
Poco M7 Pro
Poco · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | 5110 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $220 |
| 120 |
57
|
Poco X4 GT
Poco · 2022 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | 5080 mAh | 64MP | 1080106 | $380 |
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.