Best Smartphones Under NPR. 20,000 in Nepal

Infinix Hot 9 Play

Infinix is relatively new to the Nepalese smartphone market. The phone is targeted towards consumers requiring a large battery. It has a massive 6000mAh battery, the biggest among our list. The phone can easily last upto two days with moderate usage. The rest of the specs are not as impressive as their battery. The phone has got large 6.82 inches but with an HD+ resolution display panel.

Interestingly, the phone has two different chipsets for different variants. The 2GB/32GB variant has MediaTek Helio A22(Quad-core, 12nm) processor, and other 3GB/32GB, 3-4/64GB variants have got MediaTek Helio A25(Octa-core, 12nm) processor. It has a dual-camera setup on the back with a 13MP primary sensor and a QVGA low light sensor. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor. But the phone comes with micro USB 2.0 without fast charging support. So, the phone is going to take forever to charge which should be taken into consideration.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weight171.8 x 78 x 8.9 mm

209 gDisplay6.82″ HD+ IPS LCD

720 x 1640 pixelsSoCMediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) – 2/32GB

MediaTek Helio A25(12 nm) – 3/32GB, 3-4/64GBChipsetQuad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 – 2/32GB

Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) – 3/32GB, 3-4/64GB

PowerVR GE8320RAM2GB/3GB/4GBStorage32GB/64GBBattery and Charging6000mAh battery

Micro-USB 2.0Rear CameraPrimary: 13MP PDAF, f/1.8, Sony IMX 363

Secondary: QVGA Low light sensorFront camera8 MPOperating SystemAndroid 10 (Go edition)SensorsFingerprint(rear)

Accelerometer

Gyro

Proximity

CompassOther Features802.11 b/g/n WiFi

Bluetooth 5.0

GPS / Glonass / BDS

3.5mm headphone jack

Infinix Hot 9 Play Price In Nepal

VariantPrice in Nepal(MRP)2GB+32GBRs. 11,4904GB+64GBRs. 14,990

Motorola Moto E7 Plus

2020’s entry-level chipset which uses the same Adreno 610 GPU seen on the Snapdragon 662 and with that 48MP main sensor and massive 5000mAh battery, these specs are pretty good for an entry-level budget smartphone. The downside for me is the use of traditional micro-USB port.

Specifications

DisplayIPS LCD, 6.5 inches, 720×1600 pixels, 20:9, ~270ppi, 200gSoC (chipset)Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (11nm) CPU

Adreno 610 GPURAM4GBStorageeMMC 5.1 64GB + hybrid slot micro-SD cardBattery and Charging5000 mAh battery

10W micro-USB chargingRear CameraTriple – 48MP f/1.7 PDAF main + 2MP f/2.4 depth +

1080p@30/60fpsFront Camera8MP f/2.2, 1080p@30fpsOperating SystemAndroid 10SecurityRear physical fingerprint scannerSensorsProximity, AccelerometerOther FeaturesHybrid-Dual SIM, Single-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, GPS, 3.5mm jackColorsNavy Blue, Amber Bronze

Motorola Moto E7 Plus Price in Nepal

VariantPrice in Nepal(MRP)4GB+64GBNPR. 16,590

Motorola Moto G9 Play

With specifications much similar to the hyped-up recently launched Poco M3, it is indeed a great budget device for its price. The only downside here is the 720p resolution of the display.

Specifications

BuildGlass front, Plastic back and frame, Water-repellent coatingDisplayIPS LCD, 6.5 inches, 720×1600 pixels, 20:9, ~269ppi, 200gSoC (chipset)Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm) CPU

Adreno 610 GPURAM4GBStorage128GB+ Hybrid slot micro-SD cardBattery and Charging5000 mAh battery

20W USB-Type C fast chargingRear CameraTriple – 48MP f/1.7 PDAF main + 2MP f/2.4 depth + 2MP f/2.4 macro

1080p@30/60fpsFront Camera8MP f/2.2, 1080p@30fpsOperating SystemAndroid 10SecurityRear physical fingerprint scannerSensorsProximity, Accelerometer, GyroOther FeaturesHybrid-Dual SIM, Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, NFC, GPS, 3.5mm jackColorsForest Green, Sapphire Blue, Spring Pink

Motorola Moto G9 Play Price in Nepal

VariantPrice in Nepal(MRP)4GB+128GBNPR. 19,990

Samsung M11

The brand value of Samsung and a large battery are the main selling points of Samsung M11. The device offers a 5000mAh battery which is a pretty good offering from the company. The phone also comes with a 15W Type-C fast charger which is always a nice feature to have considering the battery size. Apart from the battery, there is a 6.4″ HD+ PLS TFT display panel with a 19.5:9 ratio. The phone performs fairly well with Snapdragon 450 processor along with Adreno 506 GPU considering the price point. Apart from those, it packs a triple rear camera. It has 13MP, f/1.8 primary lens, 5MP, f/2.2 ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. In the selfie department, there is an 8MP, f/2.0 camera. In terms of memory and storage, it comprises of 32GB/3GB RAM and 64GB/4GB RAM. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the back for security.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weight161.4 x 76.3 x 9 mm

197 gDisplay6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2

PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen

720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratioSoC

(Chipset)Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450

Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU

Adreno 506 GPURAM3/4 GB RAMStorage32GB /64GBBattery and Charging5000 mAh battery

15W fast chargingRear Camera13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide),

1/3.1″, 1.12µm, PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide)

2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)Operating SystemAndroid 10 OS

One UI 2.0SecurityFingerprint (rear-mounted)Sensorsaccelerometer, proximity

Other FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot,

Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS,

FM radio, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

loudspeaker

3.5mm jack

Samsung Galaxy M11 Price In Nepal

VariantPrice in Nepal(MRP)3GB+32GBNPR. 17,999

Realme C12

Realme C12’s highlighting feature is its massive 6000 mAH battery which is an upgrade over the previous C12. The phone has 6.5 inches mini-drop HD+ IPS LCD display panel with 270 PPI density. The screen is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass. So, the phone should survive a few minor drops and scratches. The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 chip-set. This processor is a new trend in budget-level smartphones. It is an octa-core CPU based on Cortex-A53 architecture running at 2.3 GHz speed. The processor is supported by PowerVR GE8320 GPU as well. So, the phone has got the potential to handle day to day tasks easily. But, it cannot handle intensive games at very best settings.

In terms of camera department, there is a triple camera setup on the back. It has 13 MP primary camera along with 2MP B/W sensor and a 2MP macro lens. The camera module on the back features an LED flash as well. In terms of selfie shooter, there is a single 5 MP camera with features like HDR and panorama. The device has a fingerprint scanner on the back for security. It comes with Android 10 out of the box with Realme UI 1.0 on top. But charging the phone still remains a concern because it has a huge battery and it supports only 10W charging via micro-USB port. In addition, the phone comes in two color options, Power Silver and Power Blue.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weight164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm

209gDisplay6.5″ HD+ IPS LCD

720 x 1600 pixels

20:9 aspect ratio

270 PPI densitySoCMediaTek Helio G35ChipsetOcta-core

4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53

12nm

PowerVR GE8320RAM3GB LPDDR4XStorage32GB eMMC 5.1Battery & Charging6000mAH

10W micro-USB 2.0

Reverse chargingRear CameraTriple camera

13 MP primary, f/2.2, 4x digital zoom

2 MP B&W lens, f/2.4

2 MP macro lens, f/2.4Front Camera5MP, f/2.4, 3P lensOperating SystemRealme UI 1.0 based on Android 10SensorsLight sensor

Proximity sensor

Magnetic induction sensor

Acceleration sensor

Fingerprint scanner(rear mounted)Other FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 5.0

3.5mm headphone jack

Realme C12 Price in Nepal

VariantPrice in Nepal (MRP)3GB+32GBNPR. 16,990

Realme C15

Like Realme C12, C15 offers pretty much the same specs. However, there is an upgraded camera module and fast charging on the latter one. It has a quad-camera setup on the back. It has 13 MP primary camera along with a 2MP B/W sensor and a 2MP retro lens. In addition, there is an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The addition of a wide-angle lens is a very good approach from the company, considering the price point. Realme C15 gets an upgrade in the selfie department as well. It has got an 8MP selfie camera as compared to 5MP on the C12.

The display remains the same on both phones. It has 6.5″ HD+ IPS LCD display panel with 1600 X 720 pixels resolution. MediaTek Helio G35 powers the phone along with PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The phone is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass for protection against scratches and minor drops. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. Realme C15 comes with Android 10 out of the box with Realme UI 1.0 on top. Similarly, the phone comes in two color options, Power Silver and Power Blue.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weight164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm

209gDisplay6.5″ HD+ IPS LCD

720 x 1600 pixels

20:9 aspect ratio

270 PPI densitySoCMediaTek Helio G35ChipsetOcta-core

4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53

12nm

PowerVR GE8320RAM3GB/4GB LPDDR4XStorage32GB/64GB eMMC 5.1Battery & Charging6000mAH

18W micro-USB 2.0

Reverse chargingRear CameraQuad-camera

13 MP primary, f/2.2, 4x digital zoom

8MP ultra wide-angle, f/2.25, 119° FOV

2 MP B&W lens, f/2.4

2 MP retro lens, f/2.4Front Camera8MP, f/2.0, 5P lensOperating SystemRealme UI 1.0 based on Android 10SensorsLight sensor

Proximity sensor

Magnetic induction sensor

Acceleration sensor

Fingerprint scanner(rear mounted)Other FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 5.0

3.5mm headphone jack

Realme C15 Price in Nepal

VariantPrice in Nepal(MRP)4GB+64GBNPR. 19,990

Nokia 2.4

All specs are quite decent for the pricing. The selling point here is obviously the sure shot upgrade to Android 11 soon due to it belonging to the Android One program.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weight

165.9 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm

195gDisplay6.5″ HD+ IPS LCD

720 x 1600 pixels

20:9 aspect ratio

60Hz refresh rateSoCMediatek MT6762 Helio P22ChipsetOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

12 nm

PowerVR GE8320 GPURAM2GBStorage32GB eMMC 5.1Battery & Charging4500 mAh

microUSB 2.0Rear Camera13 MP, AF

2 MP, depth

1080p@30fpsFront Camera5 MP, f/2.4Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted)

Accelerometer

ProximityOther FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE

A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Nokia 2.4 Price In Nepal

VariantPrice In Nepal (MRP)2GB+32GBNPR. 14,599

Redmi 9C

Redmi 9C shares a similar build, design and display as Redmi 9A in many ways. But in terms of performance, there is an upgraded chip-set from the company. The phone is powered by slightly faster MediaTek Helio G35 SoCwhic is a budget gaming-focused processor. So, we can expect decent performance from the device for the price.

There is an improvement in the camera department. A square camera module on the back holds a triple camera setup with an LED flash, as compared to a single camera on Redmi 9A. The company has also provided a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as an improvement over 9A. LPDDR4X RAM is a good choice from the company. So, we can expect the phone to be fast in opening apps and multitasking. Redmi 9C comes with a large 5000mAh battery which should last a day with medium usage. But, charging the phone can take some time considering 10W micro-USB charger supported. Along with that, the phone comes with Android 10 out of the box with MIUI 12.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weight164.9 x 77 x 9 mm

196gDisplay6.53″ HD+ IPS LCD

1600×720

20:9 aspect ratioSoCMediaTek Helio G35ChipsetOcta-core

4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53

12nm

PowerVR GE8320 (680 MHz)RAM2GB/3GB LPDDR4XStorage32GB/64GB eMMC 5.1Battery and Charging5000mAh battery

10W micro-USB-2.0Rear Camera13MP PDAF, f/2.2

2MP, f/2.4 (macro)

2MP, f/2.4 (depth)Front camera5MP, f/2.2Operating SystemMIUI 12 based on Android 10SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted)

Accelerometer

ProximityOther Features802.11 b/g/n WiFi

Bluetooth 5.0

A-GPS / Glonass / BDS

3.5mm headphone jack

Redmi 9C Price in Nepal

VariantPrice in Nepal (MRP)2GB+32GBNPR. 12,9993GB+64GBNPR. 14,999

Poco C3

The same case for Poco C3 can be seen as for the Poco M2. It is completely identical to the Redmi 9C internally and externally except for the Poco branding and ad-free Poco launcher inside. Probably to sell the phone, Poco offers an extra 1GB of RAM for the same price as Redmi 9C. So, as a customer you shouldn’t hesitate to go for this if you are lookin at the higher variant.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weight

164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm

194gDisplay6.43″ HD+ IPS LCD

720 x 1600 pixels

20:9 aspect ratio

60Hz refresh rateSoCMediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)ChipsetOcta-core

(4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

12 nm

PowerVR GE8320 GPURAM3GB/4GBStorage32GB/64GB eMMC 5.1Battery & Charging5000 mAh

10W power adapter

microUSB 2.0Rear Camera13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF

2 MP, f/2.4, Macro

2 MP, f/2.4, Depth

1080p@30fpsFront Camera5 MP, f/2.2Operating SystemAndroid 10, MIUI 12SensorsAccelerometer

ProximityOther FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE

A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Poco C3 Price In Nepal

VariantPrice In Nepal(MRP)4GB+64GBNPR. 14,999

Redmi 9

Redmi 9 tops our list of the best phones under 20,000 in Nepal by a fair margin with its nearest competitor (Same is the case for Poco M2). It is the only phone on our list with an FHD+ display having a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Redmi 9 comes with a gaming chip-set as well. It is MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm) octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU.

The phone comprises the quad-camera setup of the back with 13 MP, f/2.2 primary camera, 8 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, 5 MP, f/2.4, macro lens and a 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor. It has an 8MP, f/2.0 front-facing camera for selfie. Redmi 9 has a 5020mAh battery for extensive gaming. You can charge your phone with an 18W USB Type-C fast charger as well. In addition, there is a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone.

Specifications

Display6.53″ Full HD+

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395ppi density)

IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsSoC

(Chipset)Mediatek Helio G80(12nm)CPU & GPUOcta-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 CPU &6×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)

Mali-G52 MC2 GPURAM and Storage3/32 GB & 4/64 GBBattery and Charging5020mAh with 18W fast chargingRear Camera13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, PDAF

8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm

5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

LED flash, HDR, panorama

1080p@30fpsFront Camera8MP, f/2.0, 27mm(wide)

HDR

1080p@30fpsOperating SystemAndroid 10, MIUI 12Security/ SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted),

accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassWater-ResistantOther FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE

with A-GPS, USB 2.0-Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go (OTG), Infrared Port, Wireless FM Radio

Redmi 9 Price In Nepal

VariantPrice in Nepal (MRP)3/32GBRs. 16,9994/64GBRs. 17,999

Poco M2

It is completely identical to Redmi 9 in terms of everything excpet for the Poco Branding on the back. Also, Poco launcher here has better and smooth UI experience with no ads. Also, unlike Redmi 9 the variants are slightly higher for the Poco M2 making it the only smartphone under NPR. 20k to have 6GB+128GB configuration. So, make you choice according to that between this and Redmi 9.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weight163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm

198gDisplay6.53″ FHD+ IPS LCD

1080 x 2340 pixels

19.5:9 aspect ratio

60Hz refresh rate

Corning Gorilla Glass 3SoCMediatek Helio G80ChipsetOcta-core

(2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

12 nm

Mali-G52 MC2RAM6GBStorage64GB/128GBBattery & Charging5000 mAh

18W power adapter

USB-CRear Camera13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF

8MP, f/2.2, Ultra-wide

5 MP, f/2.4, Macro

2MP, f/2.4, Depth

1080p@30fpsFront Camera8 MP, f/2.0Operating SystemAndroid 10, MIUI 12SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted)

Accelerometer

Proximity

CompassOther FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE

A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

3.5mm Headphone Jack