Best Phones Under $1,000 in the US (September 2026)
Looking for the best phone under $1,000? We've rounded up the top 12 phones available in the US that give you the most for your money, ranked by what each delivers at this budget. Picks span Motorola, Huawei, Vivo and Asus. Specs and prices are kept up to date.
Razr 70
Pura 90s Pro
Mate 80 Pro
Signature
X300 Ultra
ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition
ROG Phone 9 FE
Galaxy Z Flip7
Pixel 11
Poco F9 Ultra
Galaxy S26
Pura 90 Pro Max
Quick comparison
| Phone | Price | Display | RAM | Battery | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola Razr 70 | $994 | 6.9" | — | 4800 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei Pura 90s Pro | $972 | 6.6" | 12GB | 6000 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei Mate 80 Pro | $972 | 6.75" | — | 5750 mAh | Yes |
| Motorola Signature | $972 | 6.8" | — | 5200 mAh | Yes |
| Vivo X300 Ultra | $950 | 6.82" | — | 6600 mAh | Yes |
| Asus ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition | $929 | 6.78" | 16GB | 6000 mAh | Yes |
| Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | $929 | 6.78" | 16GB | 5500 mAh | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | $900 | 6.9" | — | 4300 mAh | Yes |
| Google Pixel 11 | $899 | 6.3" | 12GB | 4985 mAh | Yes |
| Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra | $896 | 6.9" | 16GB | 8050 mAh | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | $882 | 6.3" | — | 4300 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | $875 | 6.9" | — | 6000 mAh | Yes |
How we picked
Every phone here is priced at or below $1,000 based on current the US pricing. We rank by the overall package — processor, display, battery, camera and build — so the device that gives you the most at this budget comes first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best phone under $1,000?
The Motorola Razr 70 is our top pick under $1,000, currently around $994. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
Are the prices on this page up to date?
Yes — prices reflect current the US retail pricing and are refreshed regularly. Some figures are indicative; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
How many phones are under $1,000?
We're showing the top 12 phones under $1,000 in the US. Use our filters to browse the full catalogue.
Updated September 2026. Prices are indicative and refreshed regularly.