Best Phones Under $1,000 in the US (June 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.

Quick comparison

PhonePriceDisplayRAMBattery5G
Motorola Razr 70$9946.9"4800 mAhYes
Huawei Mate 80 Pro$9726.75"5750 mAhYes
Motorola Signature$9726.8"5200 mAhYes
Vivo X300 Ultra$9506.82"6600 mAhYes
Asus ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition$9296.78"16GB6000 mAhYes
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE$9296.78"16GB5500 mAhYes
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7$9006.9"4300 mAhYes
Samsung Galaxy S26$8826.3"4300 mAhYes
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max$8756.9"6000 mAhYes
Zte nubia RedMagic 11S Pro$8646.85"16GB7500 mAhYes
Honor Honor 600 Pro$8646.57"7000 mAhYes
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge$8626.7"3900 mAhYes

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 June 2026. Prices are indicative and refreshed regularly.