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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 |
38
|
Samsung Galaxy A57
Samsung · 2026 |
Samsung Exynos 1680 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1357223 | $350 |
| 102 |
38
|
Realme GT Neo 3
Realme · 2022 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1089139 | $350 |
| 103 |
38
|
Honor 100
Honor · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1045163 | $370 |
| 104 |
38
|
Xiaomi 11T
Xiaomi · 2021 |
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 904519 | $390 |
| 105 |
38
|
Poco X5 Pro
Poco · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 787406 | $300 |
| 106 |
38
|
Realme 12 Pro
Realme · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 736675 | $215 |
| 107 |
38
|
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Motorola · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | — | $316 |
| 108 |
38
|
Motorola Edge 40
Motorola · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | 4400 mAh | 50MP | 979624 | $389 |
| 109 |
38
|
Google Pixel 7a
Google · 2023 |
Google Tensor G2 | 4385 mAh | 64MP | 1194673 | $180 |
| 110 |
37
|
Realme P4 Power
Realme · 2026 |
Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 10001 mAh | 50MP | 930000 | $279 |
| 111 |
37
|
Realme P4
Realme · 2025 |
Dimensity 7400 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 956756 | $229 |
| 112 |
37
|
Realme 15x
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 524785 | $250 |
| 113 |
37
|
Vivo iQOO Z11x
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 1214772 | $170 |
| 114 |
37
|
Realme 14 Pro+
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 1107631 | $350 |
| 115 |
37
|
Redmi Note 15 4G
Redmi · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra | 6000 mAh | 108MP | 408000 | $199 |
| 116 |
37
|
Realme 15 Pro
Realme · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 5600 mAh | 50MP | 1040961 | $350 |
| 117 |
37
|
Realme 14 Pro
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 5600 mAh | 50MP | 912903 | $279 |
| 118 |
37
|
Tecno Camon 50 Slim
Tecno · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | 5600 mAh | 50MP | 450000 | $220 |
| 119 |
37
|
Tecno Pova Curve
Tecno · 2025 |
Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | 5500 mAh | 64MP | 877641 | $219 |
| 120 |
37
|
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
Motorola · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 831447 | $399 |
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.