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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 |
55
|
Poco X8
Poco · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | 8340 mAh | 50MP | 829894 | $389 |
| 142 |
55
|
Vivo Y500 (China)
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 8200 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $185 |
| 143 |
55
|
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Tecno · 2026 |
Dimensity 7100 | 8000 mAh | 50MP | 785352 | $229 |
| 144 |
55
|
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
OnePlus · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 953150 | $223 |
| 145 |
55
|
Vivo iQOO Z10R
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | 5700 mAh | 50MP | 953150 | $260 |
| 146 |
55
|
Vivo T4R
Vivo · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | 5700 mAh | 50MP | 953150 | $230 |
| 147 |
55
|
Realme 14 Pro
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | 5600 mAh | 50MP | 976904 | $279 |
| 148 |
55
|
Motorola Moto G96
Motorola · 2025 |
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 798429 | $219 |
| 149 |
55
|
Nothing Phone (4b)
Nothing · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 975254 | $355 |
| 150 |
55
|
Motorola Moto G77
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | 5200 mAh | 108MP | 581041 | $269 |
| 151 |
55
|
Motorola Moto G87
Motorola · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | 5200 mAh | 200MP | 581041 | $299 |
| 152 |
55
|
Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G
Infinix · 2025 |
Helio G100 Ultimate | 5200 mAh | 50MP | 575630 | $195 |
| 153 |
55
|
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Samsung · 2026 |
Exynos 1480 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1021736 | $299 |
| 154 |
55
|
Samsung Galaxy F56
Samsung · 2025 |
Exynos 1480 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 1021736 | $369 |
| 155 |
55
|
TCL P80 5G
TCL · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 879714 | $229 |
| 156 |
55
|
Poco X5 Pro
Poco · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | 5000 mAh | 108MP | 783606 | $300 |
| 157 |
55
|
Realme 12 Pro
Realme · 2024 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 737054 | $215 |
| 158 |
55
|
Huawei nova 11
Huawei · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | 4500 mAh | 50MP | 783606 | $349 |
| 159 |
55
|
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Xiaomi · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | 4300 mAh | 108MP | 783606 | $370 |
| 160 |
54
|
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor · 2026 |
Dimensity 6500 Elite | 7000 mAh | 50MP | — | $305 |
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.