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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 |
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Realme 14
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 975254 | $229 |
| 162 |
54
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Realme Neo7x
Realme · 2025 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 975254 | $190 |
| 163 |
54
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Tecno Pova 7 5G
Tecno · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6000 mAh | 108MP | 825080 | $200 |
| 164 |
54
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Poco M8
Poco · 2026 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5520 mAh | 50MP | 837903 | $209 |
| 165 |
54
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Redmi Note 14 Pro
Redmi · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | 5500 mAh | 50MP | 804731 | $299 |
| 166 |
54
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Honor 400 Lite
Honor · 2025 |
Dimensity 7025 Ultra | 5230 mAh | 108MP | 668462 | $249 |
| 167 |
54
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Poco X7
Poco · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | 5110 mAh | 50MP | 803683 | $279 |
| 168 |
54
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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Samsung · 2026 |
Exynos 1480 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 903337 | $299 |
| 169 |
54
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Redmi Note 12 Pro
Redmi · 2023 |
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 731937 | $300 |
| 170 |
54
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Redmi K40
Redmi · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 4520 mAh | 48MP | 1010069 | $309 |
| 171 |
54
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Poco F3
Poco · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 4520 mAh | 48MP | 998482 | $370 |
| 172 |
54
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OnePlus Nord 2
OnePlus · 2021 |
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | 4500 mAh | 50MP | 960724 | $400 |
| 173 |
54
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Xiaomi 13 Lite
Xiaomi · 2023 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | 4500 mAh | 50MP | 859516 | $400 |
| 174 |
54
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Honor 50
Honor · 2021 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | 4300 mAh | 108MP | 783606 | $400 |
| 175 |
53
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Vivo T5x
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | 7200 mAh | 50MP | 953150 | $225 |
| 176 |
53
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OnePlus Turbo 6X
OnePlus · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 979430 | $220 |
| 177 |
53
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Realme 16
Realme · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 581041 | $199 |
| 178 |
53
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Realme Narzo 90
Realme · 2025 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 581041 | $179 |
| 179 |
53
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OPPO A6s Pro
OPPO · 2026 |
MediaTek Helio G100 Max | 7000 mAh | 50MP | 575630 | $310 |
| 180 |
53
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Vivo iQOO Z11x
Vivo · 2026 |
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | 6000 mAh | 50MP | 983562 | $170 |
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.