Best Inexpensive Smartphones Under $400 (2026)

If inexpensive smartphones under 400 is on your radar, this short guide cuts through the noise. Here is what is worth knowing, and how to put it to work today.

Key Takeaways

• As technology improves, so have prices of high-end smartphones, many now breaking through that thousand-dollar price point.
• The good news is that today’s budget smartphones have nearly all the same technology and capabilities as their elite cousins, for less than h...
• Apple iPhone SE The NEW!

As technology improves, so have prices of high-end smartphones, numerous now breaking through that thousand-dollar cost point. The good news is that today’s budget smartphones have nearly all the same technology and capabilities as their elite cousins, for less than half the cost.

Apple iPhone SE

The NEW! Apple iPhone SE packs Apple’s most powerful chip into its most popular size, at a surprising budget cost.

As pictured in red, also available in black and white, this new iPhone SE is available direct from Apple with fast, free, no-contact delivery. With 64GB, this model squeaks in right under $400.

Purchased from Apple, you have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it, with a full no-hassle refund.

APPLE $399.00

 

 

 

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Not new, this preowned Samsung Galaxy S10e with 128GB works and looks like new.

It has been professionally inspected, tested, and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Comes with a full 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee, which covers replacement or refund.

In prism white, it is fully unlocked so you’re free to select your own carrier and data plan. “Pre-owned gently used” along with a satisfaction guarantee is a excellent way to get more while spending less.

 

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This NEW Google Pixel 3a smartphone takes amazing photos with its night sight, portrait mode and HDR+ camera. And it comes with a bonus, unlimited storage at high quality through Google photos! That means you can save every photo and never run out of storage space

Also comes with Google assistant that will screen your calls and help you get things done. Comes with your favorite Google apps built-in and a fast-charging battery with 7-hour life. The 64GB version beats our $400 mark, too!

 

Samsung Galaxy A50

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The Samsung Galaxy A50 just might be the extraordinarily affordable smartphone you’ve been looking for. It’s beautiful on every way.

This Galaxy A50 arrives unlocked by Samsung, so you can choose your carrier, data plan, services, features, and apps, set it up just the way you want it.

This very popular Samsung smartphone comes with a high-capacity, long-lasting, fast-charging battery. With 64GB, it comes in well under the $400 mark.

 

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While Motorola manufactures a lot of electronic parts including for smartphones, we’re not used to seeing its name on a smartphone of its own, but here it is Moto G7 Power. Amazingly it comes in under $200, which makes it a excellent option if you’re on a tight budget and or searching for a low-cost option for that young person in your life.

With its low cost, Moto G7 Power comes with a reasonable 32GB, a fast-focus camera, 9-hour battery usage on a 15-minute charge and T-Mobile as the service provider. Reviews are excellent for this new smartphone, which makes us hope this is just the start for Motorola in the world of mobile phones.

 

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Final Thoughts

Before you check out, double-check inexpensive smartphones under 400 against current offers and any coupons you can stack. Small habits like this add up to real savings over a year.

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