Since the first day of this year in the English calendar, our country took a leap from 3rd generation of data technology for cellular networks to the 4th. Though restrained for the postpaid users initially, Nepal Telecom has now unhooked the barriers and made available for prepaid users too. And now even the iPhone (iPhone 5 series and later) users are benefited. However, this service is currently confined in the Pokhara and Kathmandu valley only.
This new data technology has enhanced the data transfer speed. Theoretically, the data transfer speed on the 4G network is said to be around 100Mbps. However, in the data speed test, the speed was found to be around 30 Mbps in Nepal. While surfing the internet through the 4G network, the speed was found more than two times faster than the 3rd generation (3G). So this enhancement is obviously a good news. Before this new technology overrules the data technology in our country, let us acquaint you with the best 4G LTE enabled smartphones in Nepal.
Below Rs. 10,000
Under Rs. 10,000 price segment, we found InFocus Bingo 20 (Buy here) to be the best 4G LTE enabled smartphone in Nepal. Priced at just Rs.8,999, it is one of the few phones under Rs.10,000 to feature 4G LTE. It also supports VOLTE (Voice over LTE) which is an added bonus.
Infocus Bingo 20 Specs |
4.5-inch FWVGA Oncell IPS display |
1.5 GHz Quad Core Processor (Spreadtrum SC9830) |
1GB RAM/8GB ROM (microSD upto 64GB) |
8MP back camera with flash; 5MP front camera with flash |
Android Marshmallow 6.0 with Inlife UI 2.0 |
2300mAh battery |
Dual SIM; 4G with VOLTE; Supported bands: B3, B40 |
Rs. 8,999 |
Between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 17,000
In this price segment, there were numerous smartphones with 4G LTE. However, considering the performance of those devices, we have picked two smartphones, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A and ZTE Blade S6.
Xiaomi Redmi 4A Specs | ZTE Blade S6 |
5-inch HD IPS display | 5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D glass |
1.4Ghz Quadcore Processor (Snapdragon 425) |
1.5Ghz Octacore Processor (Snapdragon 615) |
2GB RAM/16GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) |
2GB RAM/16GB ROM (microSD upto 64GB) |
13MP back camera with LED flash; 5MP front camera |
13MP back camera with LED flash; 5MP front camera |
Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with MIUI 8.0 | Android Lollipop 5.0.2 with MiFavor UI 3.0 |
3120mAh battery | 2400mAh battery |
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B4, B5, B7, B20, B38, B40 |
Dual SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B7, B20, B38, B40 |
Rs. 14,999 | Rs. 15,999 |
Between Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 23,000
There are lots of smartphones you can buy below Rs.20,000 and almost all the phones support 4G LTE. However, when you are buying a device that can cost you almost Rs. 20,000, you need to look at how many LTE bands it supports for future proofing and faster 4G support. We have included phones from Samsung, ZTE, and Huawei as these manufacturers have included a wide range of LTE bands.
ZTE V7 Lite | Samsung J5 Prime | Huawei GR5 Mini |
5-inch HD IPS display | 5-inch HD PLS TFT display | 5.2-inch FHD IPS LCD display |
1Ghz Quadcore Processor (MediaTek MT6735P) | 1.4Ghz Quadcore Processor (Exynos 7570) | 2.0Ghz Octacore Processor (HiSilicon Kirin 650) |
2GB RAM/16GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) | 2GB RAM/16GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) | 2GB RAM/16GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) |
13MP back camera with LED flash; 8MP front camera with LED flash |
13MP back camera with LED flash; 5MP front camera |
13MP back camera with LED flash; 8MP front camera |
Android Marshmallow 6.0 with MiFavor UI | Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with TouchWiz UI | Android Marshmallow 6.0 with EMUI 4.1 |
2500mAh battery | 2400mAh battery | 3000mAh battery |
N/A | N/A | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B40 | Dual SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B38, B40 |
Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B38, B39, B40, B41 |
Rs. 18,990 | Rs. 22,990 | Rs. 21,999 |
Between Rs. 23,000 to Rs. 30,000
This price section is also flooded with myriads of smartphones. Among the available devices, we filtered devices with versatility in 4G LTE bands, data and call quality, etc. and the tie between the smartphones was broken with the overall specs of the device.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 | ZTE Axon Mini | Huawei P9 Lite |
5.5-inch FHD IPS display | 5.2-inch FHD Super AMOLED display with 3D touch | 5.2-inch FHD IPS LCD display |
1.8Ghz Hexacore Processor (Snapdragon 650) |
1.5Ghz Octacore Processor (Snapdragon 616) | 2.0Ghz Octacore Processor (HiSilicon Kirin 650) |
3GB RAM/32GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) | 3GB RAM/32GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) | 3GB RAM/16GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) |
16MP back camera with LED flash; 5MP front camera |
13MP back camera with LED flash; 8MP front camera |
13MP back camera with LED flash; 8MP front camera |
Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with MIUI 8 | Android Lollipop 5.1.1 with MiFavor UI 3.2 | Android Marshmallow 6.0 with EMUI 4.1 |
4050mAh battery | 2800mAh battery | 3000mAh battery |
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B38, B39, B40, B41 | Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B7, B8, B38, B39, B40, B41 | Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B19, B20, B28, B38, B39, B40 |
Rs. 25,499 | Rs. 25,900 | Rs. 28,299 |
Between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000
On the price segment of under Rs. 40,000, we found ZTE Axon Elite and Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 appropriate for the list.
ZTE Axon Elite | Samsung A5 2016 |
5.5-incheFHD IPS LCD display | 5.2-inch FHD Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection |
2Ghz Octacore Processor ( Snapdragon 810) |
1.6Ghz Octacore Processor (Exynos 7580) |
3GB RAM/32GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) |
2GB RAM/16GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) |
13MP+2MP Dual back camera with LED flash; 5MP front camera | 13MP back camera with LED flash; 5MP front camera |
Android Lollipop 5.0 with MiFavor UI | Android Marshmallow 6.0 with Touchwiz UI |
3120mAh battery | 2400mAh battery |
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B38, B40, B41 |
Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B38, B40, B41 |
Rs. 33,900 | Rs. 37,900 |
Between Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50,000
In this price segment, OnePlus 3 came first to be the best. It supports LTE bands like 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300). It also sports top notch specs making it one of the best value for money phone at this price point.
One Plus 3 Specs |
5.5 inches FHD Optic AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection |
2.15GHz Quadcore Processor (Snapdragon 820) |
6GB RAM/64GB ROM |
16MP back camera with flash/8MP front camera |
Android Nougat 7.0 with Oxygen OS |
3000mAh battery with Dash Charging (60% in 30 mins) |
Dual SIM; 4G with VOLTE; Supported bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B38, B40 |
Rs. 45,900 |
Flagship Models (Above Rs. 50,000 Price Segment)
Among the flagship built devices, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 7 plus are the best without a doubt. They have not just worked for better display, processor, and cameras but have also provided versatility in 4G LTE Bands and greater 4G data and call quality.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | iPhone 7 Plus |
5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection | 5.5-inch FHD LED-backlit IPS LCD display with ion-strengthened glass Protection |
2.3Ghz Octacore Processor (Exynos 8890) |
2.3Ghz quadcore Processor (A10 Fusion) |
4GB RAM/32GB ROM (microSD upto 256GB) |
3GB RAM/32/128/256GB ROM |
12MP back camera with LED flash; 5MP front camera | Dual 12 MP camera with LED flash; 7MP front camera |
Android Nougat 7.0 with Touch Wiz UI | iOS 10.2 |
3600mAh battery with Quick charge 2.0 | 2900mAh battery |
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Dual Hybrid SIM; Supported bands: B1, B3, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B38, B40, B41 |
Single SIM; Supported bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B27, B28, B29, B30, B38, B39, B40, B41 |
Rs. 77,900 (32GB) | 1,13,000 (32GB), Rs. 1,27,000 (128GB); Rs. 1,38,000 (256GB) |