Best Phones Under $500 in the US (June 2026)
Looking for the best phone under $500? 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 Realme, Google, Oppo and Motorola. Specs and prices are kept up to date.
16 Pro
Pixel 10a
K15 Pro+
Edge 70 Pro+
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Reno16 (China)
Ace 6 Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
T1
nova 15 Pro
nubia RedMagic 11 Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
ROG Phone 8 Pro
Quick comparison
| Phone | Price | Display | RAM | Battery | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realme 16 Pro | $499 | 6.78" | — | 7000 mAh | Yes |
| Google Pixel 10a | $499 | 6.3" | 8GB | 5100 mAh | Yes |
| Oppo K15 Pro+ | $497 | 6.78" | — | 8000 mAh | Yes |
| Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | $475 | 6.78" | 12GB | 6500 mAh | Yes |
| Oppo Reno16 (China) | $475 | 6.32" | — | 6700 mAh | Yes |
| Oneplus Ace 6 Ultra | $475 | 6.78" | — | 8600 mAh | Yes |
| Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max | $475 | 6.83" | — | 8550 mAh | Yes |
| Trump Mobile T1 | $464 | 6.78" | 12GB | 5000 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei nova 15 Pro | $464 | 6.84" | — | 6500 mAh | Yes |
| Zte nubia RedMagic 11 Air | $464 | 6.85" | 16GB | 7000 mAh | Yes |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | $464 | 6.83" | 12GB | 9000 mAh | Yes |
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | $459 | 6.78" | — | 5500 mAh | Yes |
How we picked
Every phone here is priced at or below $500 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 $500?
The Realme 16 Pro is our top pick under $500, currently around $499. 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 $500?
We're showing the top 12 phones under $500 in the US. Use our filters to browse the full catalogue.
Updated June 2026. Prices are indicative and refreshed regularly.