Best Phones Under $800 in the US (September 2026)
Looking for the best phone under $800? 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 Honor, Asus, Xiaomi and Zte. Specs and prices are kept up to date.
Honor MagicPad4
ROG Phone 7
Poco F9 Pro
nubia RedMagic 11 Pro
iPhone Air
S300 Plus Thermal
iQOO 15 Ultra
iPhone 17
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nubia RedMagic 11S Pro (China)
Galaxy S26 FE
iPhone 17e
Razr 2026
Quick comparison
| Phone | Price | Display | RAM | Battery | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Honor MagicPad4 | $800 | 12.3" | — | 10100 mAh | No |
| Asus ROG Phone 7 | $799 | 6.78" | — | 6000 mAh | Yes |
| Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro | $799 | 6.59" | 12GB | 6330 mAh | Yes |
| Zte nubia RedMagic 11 Pro | $799 | 6.85" | — | 7500 mAh | Yes |
| Apple iPhone Air | $795 | 6.5" | — | 3149 mAh | Yes |
| Doogee S300 Plus Thermal | $788 | 6.78" | 16GB | 11000 mAh | Yes |
| Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | $788 | 6.85" | 24GB | 7400 mAh | Yes |
| Apple iPhone 17 | $784 | 6.3" | — | 3692 mAh | Yes |
| Zte nubia RedMagic 11S Pro (China) | $756 | 6.85" | — | 8000 mAh | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | $755 | 6.7" | 8GB | 4900 mAh | Yes |
| Apple iPhone 17e | $755 | 6.1" | 8GB | 4005 mAh | Yes |
| Motorola Razr 2026 | $745 | 6.9" | 8GB | 4800 mAh | Yes |
How we picked
Every phone here is priced at or below $800 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 $800?
The Honor Honor MagicPad4 is our top pick under $800, currently around $800. 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 $800?
We're showing the top 12 phones under $800 in the US. Use our filters to browse the full catalogue.
Updated September 2026. Prices are indicative and refreshed regularly.