The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the best smartphone under $800, with up to 7 years of security updates stated by Samsung and a $649.99 list price. The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is the best value at $439.99. Best value is the lowest maker list price among the picks that state at least 6 years of security updates. Every price and spec comes from the maker's own US page, read Nov 8, 2026, and no carrier deals are used.
Not stated on the Apple pages we read (read Nov 8, 2026)
The only iPhone under $800 on Apple's own store page, with a 256GB start
Pick by what you want
Best overall
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Best value
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
Only iPhone under $800
Apple iPhone 17e
Only flip phone
Motorola Razr (2026)
Largest display with a stated update promise
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The ranking
1
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Answrs VerdictA 7-year security window and a large display.
Security updates stated: Up to 7 years of security updates and up to 7 generations of OS upgrades (Samsung, read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ displayBase storage: 128GB in the base unlocked listingBattery and main camera: 4900 mAh battery; 50MP wide cameraMaker list price: $649.99 on Samsung's buy page; its page data marked the 128GB white listing out of stock when read
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a 6.7-inch FHD+ display, a 4900 mAh battery and a 50MP wide camera. Samsung says it gets up to 7 generations of OS upgrades and up to 7 years of security updates. The base 128GB listing is $649.99.
Go ifThe longest security-update promise on this list in a large 6.7-inch phone
Skip ifYou want a published battery life in hours rather than mAh
Why #1 over #2: Both state 7 years of security updates; its 6.7-inch display is larger than the 6.67-inch display of the Nothing Phone (3).
2
Nothing Phone (3)
Answrs VerdictSeven security years and the most base storage of the 7-year group.
Security updates stated: 7 years of security patches and 5 years of Android updates (Nothing, read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED, 120 HzBase storage: 12+256GB base optionBattery and main camera: 5,150 mAh battery (the page says 5500mAh applies in India only); four 50MP camerasMaker list price: $699 on the Nothing US store
The Nothing Phone (3) has a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED display and four 50MP cameras. Nothing states 7 years of security patches and 5 years of Android updates. The US store lists the 12+256GB model at $699.
Go ifA 7-year security promise and 256GB of base storage
Skip ifYou want a battery capacity above what the US page lists
Why #2 over #3: Both state 7 years of security updates; its 6.67-inch display is larger than the 6.3-inch display of the Pixel 10a.
3
Google Pixel 10a
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest 7-year pick.
Security updates stated: 7 years of OS, security and feature updates (Google, read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.3-inch Actua displayBase storage: 128GB base, with a 256GB optionBattery and main camera: Battery capacity not stated (Google says over 30 hours); 48MP wide cameraMaker list price: $599 list price on the Google Store; a $549 offer marked "Ends 11/08" is not used
The Google Pixel 10a has a 6.3-inch Actua display and a 48MP wide camera. Google states 7 years of OS, security and feature updates and does not state the battery in mAh. The list price is $599 for 128GB.
Go ifA 7-year update promise at the lowest list price among the 7-year picks
Skip ifYou want a stated battery capacity in mAh
Why #3 over #4: Same 7 years and the same 6.3-inch display as the Pixel 10, at $599 against $799.
4
Google Pixel 10
Answrs VerdictThe highest list price in the 7-year group.
Security updates stated: Regular updates for 7 years (Google, read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.3-inch displayBase storage: 128GB base, with 256GB and 512GB optionsBattery and main camera: Battery capacity not stated (Google says over 24 hours); 48 MP wide cameraMaker list price: $799 list price on the Google Store; a $200 offer marked "Ends 11/08" is not used
The Google Pixel 10 has a 6.3-inch display and a 48 MP wide camera. Google says it gets regular updates for 7 years. The list price is $799 for the 128GB base model.
Go ifA 7-year Pixel at a list price just under $800
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #4 over #5: It states 7 years of security updates, above the 6 years Nothing states for the Phone (4a) Pro.
5
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Answrs VerdictA 6.83-inch display and 6 security years at $499.
Security updates stated: 6 years of security patches and 3 years of Android updates (Nothing, read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.83-inch flexible AMOLEDBase storage: 8+128GB base optionBattery and main camera: 5,080 mAh battery; 50 MP OIS main cameraMaker list price: $499 on the Nothing US store
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a 6.83-inch flexible AMOLED display, a 5,080 mAh battery and a 50 MP OIS main camera. Nothing states 6 years of security patches and 3 years of Android updates. It is $499 for the 8+128GB model.
Go ifThe largest display on this list among phones that state security years
Skip ifYou want more than 3 years of Android version updates
Why #5 over #6: Its 6.83-inch display is larger than the 6.7-inch display of the Galaxy A37 5G; both state 6 years of security updates.
6
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
Answrs VerdictThe best-value pick by our rule.
Security updates stated: 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates (Samsung, read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.7-inch displayBase storage: 128GB with 6 GB of memory in the base optionBattery and main camera: 5,000 mAh (typical) battery; 50 MP main cameraMaker list price: $439.99 on Samsung's buy page
The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G has a 6.7-inch display, a 5,000 mAh (typical) battery and a 50 MP main camera. Samsung states 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates. The 128GB model is $439.99.
Go ifThe lowest list price on this list among phones that state at least 6 years of updates
Skip ifYou want a 7-year security promise
Why #6 over #7: Same 6 years and the same 6.7-inch display as the Galaxy A57 5G, at $439.99 against $599.99.
7
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Answrs VerdictThe same 6-year promise as the A37 at a higher price.
Security updates stated: 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates (Samsung, read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.7-inch displayBase storage: 128GB with 8 GB of memory in the base optionBattery and main camera: 5,000 mAh (typical) battery; 50 MP HDR main cameraMaker list price: $599.99 on Samsung's buy page
The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G has a 6.7-inch display, a 5,000 mAh (typical) battery and a 50 MP HDR main camera. Samsung states 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates. The 128GB model with 8 GB of memory is $599.99.
Go ifA step-up A-series phone with 8 GB of memory in the base option
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #7 over #8: It states 6 years of security updates; the Motorola Razr (2026) page states none.
8
Motorola Razr (2026)
Answrs VerdictThe only foldable and the highest list price here.
Security updates stated: Not stated on the maker page we readDisplay: 6.9-inch main display and a 3.6-inch cover displayBase storage: 256GBBattery and main camera: 4,800mAh battery; 50 MP main cameraMaker list price: $799.99 on Motorola's US page
The Motorola Razr (2026) is a flip phone with a 6.9-inch main display, a 3.6-inch cover display, 256GB of storage and a 4,800mAh battery. Motorola lists the main camera at 50 MP and states no update years on the page we read. It is $799.99.
Go ifThe only flip phone on this list, with a 256GB base
Skip ifYou want a stated update promise
Why #8 over #9: Its 6.9-inch main display is larger than the 6.3-inch display of the Motorola Edge (2026); neither page states security-update years.
9
Motorola Edge (2026)
Answrs VerdictThe Motorola with a stated OS upgrade promise.
Security updates stated: Two guaranteed Android OS upgrades; years of security updates not stated on the page we read (Motorola, read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.3-inch Extreme AMOLED displayBase storage: 128GBBattery and main camera: 5000mAh battery; 50MP main camera and 50MP ultrawideMaker list price: $599.99 on Motorola's US page
The Motorola Edge (2026) has a 6.3-inch Extreme AMOLED display, a 5000mAh battery, 128GB of storage and 50MP main and ultrawide cameras. Motorola says two Android OS upgrades are guaranteed and states no security-update years. It is $599.99.
Go ifA compact 6.3-inch phone with a 5000mAh battery
Skip ifYou want a stated security-update window
Why #9 over #10: Its 6.3-inch display is larger than the 6.1-inch display of the iPhone 17e, and Motorola states two guaranteed Android OS upgrades where the Apple pages we read state no update years.
10
Apple iPhone 17e
Answrs VerdictThe only iPhone here.
Security updates stated: Not stated on the Apple pages we read (read Nov 8, 2026)Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR displayBase storage: 256GB starting storageBattery and main camera: Up to 26 hours of video playback, no mAh figure stated; 48MP Fusion cameraMaker list price: $699.00 on Apple's buy page
The Apple iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, 256GB of starting storage and a 48MP Fusion camera. Apple says up to 26 hours of video playback and states no battery capacity in mAh or update years on the pages we read. Apple lists it at $699.00.
Go ifThe only iPhone under $800 on Apple's own store page, with a 256GB start
Skip ifYou want a stated update promise or a battery capacity in mAh
How this differs from our budget Android phones list
This page and our budget list overlap on a few phones, but they answer different questions.
This list covers iPhone and Android phones with a maker US list price under $800 for the base configuration, ranked on stated update years. Our budget Android list covers lower-priced Android phones only and has no iPhone.
Three phones appear on both pages: the Google Pixel 10a, the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. For the cheapest Android options, read the budget list.
We ranked each phone on the years of security updates its maker states, longest first. Ties go to the larger stated display, then to the lower list price. Phones with no stated security-update years come last, in display-size order. Best value is a fixed rule: the lowest maker list price among the picks that state at least 6 years of security updates. Only phones with a maker US list price under $800 for the base configuration are included, so higher-priced models are left out. The price chart shows every pick. Google's store also showed limited-time offers ($549 on the Pixel 10a, $200 off the Pixel 10); we use the list prices of $599 and $799 and no carrier deals. The Razr is counted by its 6.9-inch main display. OnePlus showed no price or specs in the US page we could read, and we did not read a Sony US page, so neither is ranked. Prices and specs come from each maker's own site, read on Nov 8, 2026. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best smartphone under $800?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE ranks first on our rule: Samsung states up to 7 years of security updates and the phone has a 6.7-inch display. Samsung lists it at $649.99.
What is the best-value smartphone under $800?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G at $439.99 is the lowest maker list price among the picks that state at least 6 years of security updates. Samsung states 6 years for it.
Is there an iPhone under $800?
Yes. Apple's own store page lists the iPhone 17e at $699.00 with 256GB of starting storage. Apple's pages we read state no update years, so it ranks last on our update-years rule.
Why are some prices not the lowest shown on the page?
Google's store showed a $549 offer on the Pixel 10a and a $200 offer on the Pixel 10 marked "Ends 11/08". We use the list prices of $599 and $799, not limited-time offers or carrier deals.
Maker list price (USD) at a glance
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G439.99 USD
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro499 USD
Google Pixel 10a599 USD
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G599.99 USD
Motorola Edge (2026)599.99 USD
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE649.99 USD
Nothing Phone (3)699 USD
Apple iPhone 17e699 USD
Google Pixel 10799 USD
Motorola Razr (2026)799.99 USD
Maker list price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
