With several options, buying a smartphone can become a confusing adventure for many. Although the 70,000 price market wasn’t that noticeable for some time, it has now found a place to explore, as premium midrange phones are getting more pricier. So, the 70K price bracket has gotten competitive these days. That’s because this category bridges the gap between mid-range and premium smartphones, offering flagship-like features at a relatively affordable price. However, not all phones in this range strike the right balance between price and overall performance. To help you make an informed decision, here is our list of the best phones under NPR 70000 in Nepal.
How to find the best phones under NPR 70,000 in Nepal?
Phones under 70K offer a blend of premium design, powerful performance, and flagship-grade features. In this price range, you should expect a high refresh rate 120Hz OLED display, a premium build quality, and an official IP rating for water and dust resistance. In this segment, brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, and other Chinese brands offer IP67, IP68, or even IP69-certified smartphones.
Performance-wise, these phones should come with high-end chipsets, making them suitable for 120fps gaming and multitasking. Camera quality also gets a significant boost, with features like OIS, 4K recording, and advanced image processing. If you’re looking for a premium smartphone experience without breaking the bank, this is the segment to explore.
5. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Phone (3a) Pro is easily one of Nepal’s best midrange phones under Rs. 70,000. Like previous Nothing phones, it keeps the transparent design and Glyph Interface but introduces a larger rear camera module. The overall look remains the same, with subtle hardware changes focused on photography.
The main difference is in the camera system. The 3(a) Pro features a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP periscope lens with up to 3x optical and 60x digital zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. On the front, it includes a 50MP sensor—an upgrade over the 32MP selfie camera on the base Phone (3a).
Nothing Phone 3(a) Pro is the best midrange phone for software experience and unique design.
In terms of performance, it has the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, which is not the most powerful chipset you can get in this price range. Still, this midrange processor offers smooth performance for daily tasks and casual 60fps gaming. The device runs on NothingOS, based on Android 15. It promises three years of Android updates and six years of security patches.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Specifications:
- Design: Glass back with Panda Glass protection on the front, IP64 certified
- Display: 6.77″ AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak
- Performance: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, Adreno 810
- OS: Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3
- Memory: RAM: 12GB | Storage: 256GB (UFS 3.1)
- Rear Camera: 50MP wide OIS + 50MP 3X Periscope Zoom, 8MP ultrawide, 4K@30fps
- Front Camera: 50MP, 4K@30fps.
- Battery: 5000 mAh, 50W wired charging (No charger inside the box)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 62,999 (12/256GB)
- Read our Nothing Phone 3(a) Pro review
4. Honor 400
The Honor 400 is a mid-range smartphone that is also an upgrade to its predecessor (Honor 200). It features a 6.55-inch curved AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and over a billion colors, offering a visually sharp experience. At 184 grams and 7.3mm thick, it maintains a relatively slim and lightweight form. The phone is also rated IP65 for dust and water resistance, which provides some basic protection against the elements.
Under the hood, the device runs on the same chip as the Honor 200 (Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor), paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It comes preloaded with Android 15 and Honor’s MagicOS 9.0. Honor is also committing to 6 years of OS updates.
On the back, there’s a 200MP main sensor with OIS and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, while the front houses a 50MP selfie camera. As per our review, we found the cameras to be good for photography and portraits.
Honor 400 is the only phone under 70,000 with 512GB of Storage
Powering the device is a 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery, which supports 80W wired charging. Other notable features include stereo speakers, eSIM support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It does not include a headphone jack.
Honor 400 Specifications
- Design: Plastic back with in-house protection on the front, IP65 certified
- Display: 6.55″ AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 5000 nits peak
- Performance: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, Adreno 720
- OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 9
- Memory: RAM: 12GB | Storage: 256GB (UFS 3.1)
- Rear Camera: 200MP wide OIS + 12MP AF ultrawide, 4K@30fps
- Front Camera: 50MP, 4K@30fps.
- Battery: 6000 mAh, 80W wired charging (25W charger for free)
- Price: Rs. 67,999 (12/256GB)
- Read our Honor 400 review
3. Samsung Galaxy A56
Samsung’s Galaxy A56 brings notable upgrades over its predecessor without increasing the price, potentially offering better value than even Samsung’s flagship S-series phones. The device features a larger 6.7″ display while maintaining a slim profile by trimming the bezels, and Samsung has managed to make the phone both lighter and thinner despite the screen size increase.
The A56 is powered by Samsung’s new Exynos 1580 chipset, which marks its debut in this device. The performance is complemented by a versatile camera system featuring optical image stabilization and a bright Super AMOLED display that reaches up to 1900 nits peak brightness, making it easily visible even in bright sunlight.
Galaxy A56 is the best midrange phone if you want the best software experience.
With its IP67 rating for water and dust resistance and premium build quality featuring Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back, the Galaxy A56 provides durability alongside its performance capabilities. Samsung also promises up to 6 major Android upgrades, making this a device with impressive longevity in the mid-range segment.
Samsung Galaxy A56 Specifications:
- Design: Glass back with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection front and back, IP67 certified
- Display: 6.7″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits peak
- Performance: Exynos 1580, Xclipse 540
- OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, OneUI 7
- Memory: RAM: 8GB | Storage: 256GB (UFS 3.1)
- Rear Camera: 50MP wide OIS + 12MP ultrawide, 4K@30fps
- Front Camera: 12MP, 4K@30fps.
- Battery: 5000 mAh, 45W wired charging (charger inside the box)
- Price: Rs. 65,999 (12/256GB)
- Read our Galaxy A56 review
2. OnePlus Nord 5
The no. 2 spot for the ‘best phone under 70K’ goes to the OnePlus Nord 5. With a sleek matte design clearly inspired by the Galaxy A56 and excellent in-hand feel despite its huge 6800mAh battery, the Nord 5 impresses right out of the box. The IP65 rating is a minor letdown, but in terms of build, it’s solid. The display is one of the best in the segment—144Hz OLED, super bright at 1400 nits, minimal bezels, and HDR10 support. The 3000Hz touch sampling rate makes the experience buttery smooth, especially for gamers.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 does all the heavy lifting with ease. PUBG runs at 90fps, lighter titles like COD hit 120fps, and even Genshin Impact is well-handled. OnePlus has also packed a huge vapor chamber cooling system, and it works well—no heating issues during long gaming or 5G use. OxygenOS is clean, fast, and gets long software support (4 years OS, 6 years security). Downsides? It sticks with UFS 3.1 instead of UFS 4.0, has no wireless charging, and the USB-C port is still 2.0.
OnePlus Nord 5 is the best midrange phone if you want the best Performance.
The biggest compromise is in the camera. The 50MP main shooter is decent in good light, portraits are solid, and selfies are actually great with the new 50MP sensor. But the 8MP ultrawide feels dated and low light shots are hit or miss. Videos go up to 4K 60fps from both front and rear, which is a win, but again, the ultrawide performance drags it down. Still, for everything else it nails—design, display, performance, battery, and software—the Nord 5 easily earns its crown as the best all-rounder under NPR 70,000
OnePlus Nord 5 Specifications
- Design: Glass back with Gorilla Glass 7i protection upfront, IP65 certified
- Display: 6.83″ Swift AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits peak
- Performance: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, Adreno 735
- OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Oxygen OS 15
- Memory: RAM: 8GB | Storage: 256GB (UFS 3.1)
- Rear Camera: 50MP wide OIS + 8MP ultrawide AF, 4K@60fps
- Front Camera: 50MP AF, 4K@60fps.
- Battery: 6800 mAh, 80W wired charging (no charger inside the box)
- Price: Rs. 67,999 (8/256GB)
- Read our OnePlus Nord 5 review
4. Vivo V60
The Vivo V60 secures the top spot on our list of best phones under 70,000 in Nepal. Vivo’s “V” series is known for its aesthetic appeal, and the V60 stays true to that reputation. It boasts a slim and lightweight profile with a premium finish, making it great for one-handed use. Additionally, the phone comes with an IP68 + IP69 rating, ensuring excellent protection against water and dust.
The 6.77-inch AMOLED panel on the Vivo V60 delivers 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring a smooth and vibrant viewing experience. Colours, contrast, and brightness levels look impressive, although Vivo has not included Gorilla Glass protection for added durability, as it only has Schott Xensation Core protection.
Decent processor
Under the hood, the Vivo V60 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) processor, which offers a solid balance of everyday performance and gaming efficiency with stable thermals. However, it is still not as powerful as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 used on the Nord 5.
vivo V60 is the best midrange phone if you want the best camera experience.
Vivo promises four years of OS updates and four years of security updates. As for cameras, the 50MP primary, 50MP 3X telephoto and 8MP ultrawide sensors feature ZEISS coating, so the camera is probably the best you can get at this price – especially for portraits. With a 6,500 mAh battery and 90W fast charging, the Vivo V60 is a reliable beast for all-day endurance.
Vivo V60 Specifications:
- Design: Plastic Back with Schott Xensation Core protection upfront, IP68/IP69 certified
- Display: 6.77″ AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 5000 nits peak brightness
- Performance: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, Adreno 722
- OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15
- Memory: RAM: 12GB | Storage: 256GB / 512GB (UFS 2.2)
- Rear Camera: 50MP wide OIS + 50MP 3x periscope + 8MP ultrawide with Zeiss optics, 4K 30fps video
- Front Camera: 50MP AF with Zeiss optics, 4K video
- Battery: 6500 mAh with 90W wired charging (charger inside the box)
- Price: Rs. 70,999 (12/256GB)
- Read our Vivo V60 review
Summary list of best mobile phones under NPR 70000 in Nepal
S. No.
Best premium midrange phones in Nepal
Price
1
Vivo V60 (12/256GB)
NPR 70,999*
2
OnePlus Nord 5 (8/256GB)
NPR 67,999
3
Samsung Galaxy A56 (8/256GB)
NPR 65,999
4
Honor 400 (12/512GB)
NPR 67,999
5
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (12/256GB)
NPR 62,999
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