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 Xiaomi, Motorola, Vivo and Huawei. Specs and prices are kept up to date.
18 Pro Max
Razr 70
X500 Pro Max
Pura 90s Pro
Reno16 Pro
Mate 80 Pro
Signature
Find X10 Pro Max
X300 Ultra
ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition
ROG Phone 9 FE
X500 Pro
Quick comparison
| Phone | Price | Display | RAM | Battery | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | $994 | 6.9" | 16GB | 8500 mAh | Yes |
| Motorola Razr 70 | $994 | 6.9" | — | 4800 mAh | Yes |
| Vivo X500 Pro Max | $983 | 6.85" | 16GB | 8000 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei Pura 90s Pro | $972 | 6.6" | 12GB | 6000 mAh | Yes |
| Oppo Reno16 Pro | $972 | 6.32" | 12GB | 6700 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei Mate 80 Pro | $972 | 6.75" | — | 5750 mAh | Yes |
| Motorola Signature | $972 | 6.8" | — | 5200 mAh | Yes |
| Oppo Find X10 Pro Max | $961 | 6.78" | 16GB | 8000 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 |
| Vivo X500 Pro | $918 | 6.36" | 12GB | 6510 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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.