Best Camera Phones in Nepal in Every Price Range [Updated 2025]

In this article, I'll be going through all the best camera phones in Nepal across different price brackets for 2025. From the absolute best ones money can buy to even the budget options. 'Cause no matter how expensive a phone is, I'm pretty sure most folks want a good camera experience out of it more than anything else.

And with all the new releases and updated models you can shop from, I completely get that selecting the right camera phone can be a daunting task. Which is why our entire team sat down, had a proper discussion, to finally come up with this updated buy guide for the best camera phones in Nepal. Let's begin.

Best camera phones in Nepal 2025 (Summary)

S. No	Smartphone	Price in Nepal
Best camera phones under 30K in Nepal
1	Samsung Galaxy A17 5G	NPR 28,999 (6/128GB)
2	Redmi Note 14 5G	NPR 29,999 (8/256GB)
Best camera phones under 50K in Nepal
1	Nothing Phone (3a)	NPR 51,999 (8/128GB)
2	Samsung Galaxy A36	NPR 48,999 (8/128GB)
Best camera phones under 70K in Nepal
1	Vivo V60	NPR 70,999 (12/256GB)
2	Nothing Phone (3a) Pro	NPR 58,999 (8/256GB)
Best camera phones under 1 lakh in Nepal
1	Honor 400 Pro	NPR 88,480 (12/512GB)
2	Nothing Phone (3)	NPR 94,999 (12/256GB)
3	Samsung Galaxy S25 FE	NPR 99,999 (8/256GB)
Best flagship camera phones in Nepal
1	Vivo X300 Pro (launching soon)	NPR 189,999* (16/512GB)
2	iPhone 17 Pro	NPR 220,999 (256GB)
	iPhone 17 Pro Max	NPR 239,999 (256GB)
3	Xiaomi 15 Ultra	NPR 149,999 (16/512GB)
4	Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra	NPR 179,999 (12/256GB)

Best camera phones under 30K in Nepal [2025]

1. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

So let me start with the 30K segment. And if you're looking to buy a phone with particularly reliable cameras for that price, then the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a great option to consider. Samsung has always been known for its "consumer-friendly" approach when it comes to image optimization, and that's exactly what you get with the Galaxy A17 5G as well. Just like the Galaxy A16 5G (review) before it. 

Actually, the Galaxy A17 5G has almost the exact same camera setup as its predecessor. The only difference is that its 50MP main camera is now optically stabilized, and that’s it. You’re getting the same 5MP ultrawide sensor, a pointless 2MP macro shooter, and a 13MP sensor for selfies. And although its ultrawide camera is pretty subpar, the Galaxy A17’s main and selfie shooters are some of the best I’ve seen on a budget phone.

Especially its main camera, which takes incredible photos. With great colors, good contrast, good details, and good dynamic range. It handles human subjects quite nicely as well—and unless you’re shooting really fast-moving subjects—the A17 5G’s photos are quite sharp and detailed too.

But I’m a little disappointed to see how Samsung still doesn’t give me a 2x option for portraits. I mean… it’s got a fairly high-res 50MP sensor, so I don’t even understand what’s with this limitation. On the other hand, the Galaxy A17 5G is limited to just 1080p 30 fps videos from its main and selfie cameras. Not too impressive, I know, but the footages turn out steady enough thanks to EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization).

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.8 main, OIS • 5MP f/2.2 ultrawide • 2MP f/2.4 macro
• Front Camera: 13MP f/2.0
• Video: 1080p 30 fps (main, front), EIS
• Price in Nepal: NPR 28,999 (6/128GB)

2. Redmi Note 14 5G

The Redmi Note 14 5G is another excellent choice for those searching for the best camera phone in Nepal under 30K. It originally retailed for NPR 30,999, but Xiaomi Nepal recently shaved 1K off of its price tag—keeping the Note 14 5G right under our budget. And unlike the Galaxy A17 5G with its modest specs, Xiaomi has gone big here. Headlined by that 108MP AI camera system.

For what it's worth, the Redmi Note 14 5G takes pretty decent photos. Its images do turn out a bit brighter and more saturated than I'd like, but that's always been the case with Xiaomi's budget phones, so I can't complain much. The 108MP sensor does provide plenty of detail for cropping and digital zoom, which is always nice to have.

And its selfies are good enough as well. A bit contrasty at times, maybe, but there's an ample amount of details and everything. Its ultrawide photos are so-so only, whereas the Note 14 5G also maxes out at 1080p 30 fps recordings like most budget phones. 

Redmi Note 14 5G camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 108MP f/1.7 main, OIS • 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide • 2MP f/2.4 macro
• Front Camera: 20MP f/2.4
• Video: 1080p 30 fps (main, front)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 29,999 (8/256GB)

Best camera phones under 50K in Nepal [2025]

1. Nothing Phone (3a)

Moving up the price ladder a bit, you're gonna get a significantly better, significantly more optimized camera experience overall. Like with the Nothing Phone (3a). Nothing has really stepped up their camera game with this new generation, and there's one thing in particular it does really well—clean, natural-looking photos without over-processing.

The Phone (3a) brings a triple camera setup that focuses on quality over quantity. You get a high-resolution 50MP main sensor paired with a capable 8MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP 2x telephoto camera as well. And all of them are tuned to deliver that signature Nothing look. Which is refreshingly natural compared to the heavily processed photos we're used to seeing from other brands.

The subject focus and background separation are done incredibly well, and if you like photography that looks true to life, then this has to be your top pick for the best camera phone under 50K in Nepal. Even the 4K videos from the Phone (3a)’s main camera are quite nice. All that said, I definitely would’ve loved to see better consistency in images from all three of its lenses. 

Nothing Phone (3a) camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.8 main, OIS • 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide (120° FOV) • 50MP f/2.0 telephoto (2x optical)
• Front Camera: 32MP f/2.2
• Video: 4K 30 fps (main), 1080p 30 fps (front)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 51,999 (8/128GB)

2. Samsung Galaxy A36

Alright, my next pick for one of the best camera phones under 50K in Nepal is the Samsung Galaxy A36. This is essentially Samsung's refined take on the mid-range camera experience, and it brings some notable improvements over its predecessor with better low-light performance and enhanced portrait capabilities.

Getting to the cameras, you should know that the Galaxy A36 continues with Samsung's proven formula of a triple camera setup. Which doesn’t include a telephoto lens, by the way. The images from its main camera have a lot of pleasing character, and since there is OIS onboard, we found that it shoots great lowlight photos as well.

Samsung knows how to process human subjects pretty well at this point, and the Galaxy A36's portrait and selfies are also quite nice. There's still no option for 2x portraits—just like with other Galaxy A series phones—but the overall camera experience is solid. Even when it comes to videos, the Galaxy A36 does a good job with fairly stable 4K 30 fps recordings.

Samsung Galaxy A36 camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.8 main, OIS • 8 ultrawide (123° FOV) • 5MP macro
• Front Camera: 12MP
• Video: 4K 30 fps (main, front)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 48,999 (8/128GB)

Best camera phones under 70K in Nepal [2025]

1. Vivo V60

Vivo has been killing it in the “smartphone camera” game lately. The company’s “V” series of phones has always put the camera experience on front and center—and the Vivo V60 is a prime example. I’d say this is also one of the most significant updates in the lineup because Vivo has finally given a proper telephoto camera here.

So besides a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, the Vivo V60’s rear camera setup includes a 50MP periscope telephoto camera too. And with its 3x optical zoom, you can expect excellent portraits from this phone. I also love how Vivo makes the point-and-shoot experience even more fun with different portrait modes… including black-and-white and wedding modes. 

Other than portraits, the Vivo V60's main camera is equally great. The photos have nice colors, nice dynamic range, plenty of details, and there's good consistency between the cameras. Its selfies are just as impressive—with spot-on focusing and natural beauty enhancement. 

The one thing that’s kinda disappointing here is its 8MP ultrawide sensor. Which is a pretty noticeable downgrade coming from a 50MP sensor on the Vivo V50 (review). And unlike how you can shoot up to 4K 30 fps videos from all the other lenses, the Vivo V60’s ultrawide camera maxes out at 1080p 30 fps footage as well.

Vivo V60 camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.88 main, OIS • 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide (120° FOV) • 50MP f/2.65 periscope telephoto (3x optical)
• Front Camera: 50MP f/2.0, AF
• Video: 4K 30 fps (main, front)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 70,999 (12/256GB)

2. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Next up, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro also deserves a spot in the "best camera phone under 70K in Nepal" bracket. And I’m gonna keep this one short because, except for two things, it’s basically a carbon copy of the regular Nothing Phone (3a). 

• The first one is that it’s got a 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom versus a regular 2x telephoto camera on the Phone (3a).
• Whereas it also brings a larger, sharper 50MP selfie camera.

And just like the Phone (3a), its images also have that pleasant, natural look to them. With balanced colors, contrast, dynamic range, and everything else. 

Plus, since its telephoto camera has a longer 70mm focal length, the Phone (3a) Pro’s zoom shots and portraits are a notable step up, too. The same 8MP ultrawide camera as the regular Phone (3a) means its wideangle shots aren’t the best I’ve seen, but this is still among my top picks for anyone looking to buy a solid camera phone under 70,000 rupees.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.8 main, OIS • 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide (120° FOV) • 50MP f/2.5 periscope telephoto (3x optical)
• Front Camera: 50MP f/2.2
• Video: 4K 30 fps (main, front)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 58,999 (8/256GB)

Best camera phones under 1 lakh in Nepal [2025]

1. Honor 400 Pro

Moving on, if you want a great camera phone in Nepal under 1 lakh rupees, then check out the Honor 400 Pro. Last year’s Honor 200 Pro (review) already had such impressive cameras—and I love how Honor has doubled down on that by bringing notable hardware upgrades here. 

So you now get a 200MP main camera, followed by a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The ultrawide unit remains a 12MP sensor, and while retaining a ton of details isn’t quite its forte, I’m still impressed with how nice the images come off. The color balance looks good, and things like exposure control are well taken care of too.

I also like the selfies it captures, and the portraits from that 3x lens look particularly impressive to my eyes. Even the 4K 60 fps are pretty solid from the Honor 400 Pro, but it’s just that I’m missing that sense of dependability from its main and telephoto lenses from time to time. Because I’ve often noticed how it struggles with things like exposure and highlight management in challenging conditions. 

Honor 400 Pro camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 200MP f/1.9 main, OIS • 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide (112° FOV) • 50MP f/2.4 telephoto (3x optical)
• Front Camera: 50MP f/2.0
• Video: 4K 60 fps (main, telephoto), 4K 30 fps (front, ultrawide)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 88,480 (12/512GB)

2. Nothing Phone (3)

Okay, so I know the Nothing Phone (3) has a lot going on on its plate in terms of its alienating design… the absurd pricing… but putting all that aside for a moment, its cameras are actually not that bad. Sure, there are a few things that could’ve been better:

• like its ultrawide camera that often struggles when you’re somewhere with challenging lighting conditions,
• or how it sorta fails to maintain a good consistency across all of its lenses.

But besides that, the Phone (3)’s cameras are actually pretty impressive. The images from its main camera earn a special shout-out because of how incredible they look. Both during the day and at night. And if you’re constantly taking selfies, I doubt you’ll find a better man for the job than the Phone (3). 

I’m also a big fan of the portraits from this guy. The way it renders the subject’s skin tones and all aren’t the best I’ve seen—especially when you compare it against something like a Samsung flagship—although Nothing definitely deserves credit here. Not only that, but the Phone (3) can shoot 4K 60 fps from all its cameras and the results are actually quite good. 

Nothing Phone (3) camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.6 main, OIS • 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide (114° FOV) • 50MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto (3x optical)
• Front Camera: 50MP f/2.2
• Video: 4K 60 fps (all cameras)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 94,999 (12/256GB)

3. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

The newly launched Galaxy S25 FE rightfully takes a seat on our list of best camera phones in Nepal as well. So in case you didn’t know, Samsung’s “FE” lineup of phones is all about bringing that flagship smartphone experience on a slightly more affordable price tag, and the S25 FE manages to do that just fine. Particularly with its cameras. 

Its images and videos have that classic Samsung look that I know and love. Which is to say that this guy doesn’t mess up with the basics like color saturation, dynamic range, and everything else to make you forget about editing your photos before you post them somewhere. I’m especially fond of how it handles human subjects, both for portraits and selfies. 

All this sounds super impressive, but I should also tell you that the S25 FE’s cameras have a couple of downsides you need to know about. The first one is that since it has a tiny 8MP telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide lens, there’s really not enough detail to zoom into here. There’s nothing Samsung can do to make up for such inferior hardware. And the image consistency across the lenses is sorta missing as well, although this should be fixed with a couple of updates.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.8 main, OIS • 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide (123° FOV) • 8MP f/2.4 telephoto (3x optical)
• Front Camera: 12MP f/2.2
• Video: 4K 60 fps (main, front), 4K 30 fps (ultrawide, telephoto)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 99,999 (8/256GB)

Best flagship camera phones in Nepal [2025]

1. Vivo X300 Pro

Let’s talk about some flagship phones now. And the Vivo X300 Pro—which is launching very soon in Nepal—is easily among the best flagship phones we’ve tested. That figures because last year’s Vivo X200 Pro (review) was our favorite camera phone of the year, so there was only one way forward. And although the X300 Pro doesn’t bring as many upgrades as we would’ve liked, the ones we do get are definitely worth talking about.

So the first upgrade worth talking about is its new, custom 200MP ISOCELL HPB telephoto sensor, which replaces the HP9 sensor on the X200 Pro. They’re both 1/1.4” in size (paired with an 85mm lens with f/2.67 aperture), but Vivo says it now has 5.5 stops of CIPA-rated stabilization versus 4.5 stops on the HP9 sensor. What that means is that you should be able to shoot at slower shutter speeds to get brighter, well-exposed shots without the photo turning blurry.

And in our test as well, we were particularly impressed with how sharp its zoom shots were. Even when shooting moving subjects like animals. Other than that, its portraits also have nice bokeh, good background separation—and since it’s a giant 200MP sensor—you also get a 135mm option for portraits for an even better look.

Oh, and if that’s not enough zoom for you, there’s also a 2.35x teleconverter lens for the X300 Pro that brings its native focal length to a ridiculous 200mm! 

The X300 Pro also gets a new 50MP LYT-828 main sensor with the same 5.5 stops of stabilization. And its primary camera is also capable of taking excellent photos and videos. Turns out the iPhone 17 Pro series still has a slight edge in the videography department (and Vivo didn’t impress us much with the ultrawide camera either), but the X300 Pro is one heck of a camera phone!

Vivo X300 Pro camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.5 main, OIS • 50MP f/2.0 ultrawide (119° FOV) • 200MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto (3.5x optical)
• Front Camera: 50MP f/2.0
• Video: 4K 60 fps (all cameras)
• Price in Nepal (Expected): NPR 189,999 (16/512GB)

2. iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

Talking about iPhones, Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are also some of the best camera phones you can buy in Nepal right now. They both have the exact same camera setup, so for the sake of avoiding any confusion, I’ll only be referring to them as iPhone 17 Pro Max from here on out. And I absolutely love how the biggest camera upgrade Apple thought to bring this time was in terms of the selfie camera. 

Which is usually the least priority for most other brands.

So the iPhone 17 Pro Max carries an 18MP “square” front camera now, and what’s neat about it is that I can now shoot portrait or landscape photos without changing the phone’s actual orientation. No need to rotate the phone just to fit more things into the frame. This is also a “Center Stage” camera by the way, meaning the iPhone automatically expands the field of view if someone else joins you in your selfies. So fun!

Apple has also blessed the iPhone 17 Pro Max with a higher-res 48MP periscope telephoto camera this time. And while we didn’t find it to be on the same level as the 200MP monsters of the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the 17 Pro Max takes incredible zoom shots. I especially found the perspective from its 100mm lens to be more comfortable to shoot than the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s (review) 120mm focal length.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max handles highlights and shadows noticeably better than its predecessor, too. Whereas Apple is still the video king in my books, thanks to excellent stabilization, exposure control—and a few professional-grade features like ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and being able to record 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision videos.

iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 48MP f/1.7 main, OIS • 48MP f/2.2 ultrawide (120° FOV) • 48MP f/2.8 periscope telephoto (4x optical)
• Front Camera: 18MP f/1.9
• Video: 4K 60 fps (all cameras)
• Price in Nepal:
  • iPhone 17 Pro: NPR 220,999 (256GB)
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: NPR 239,999 (256GB)

3. Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is an absolute beast of a camera phone, and an easy pick for those looking for an excellent flagship camera experience. Just look at the specs—it’s got one of the most spec'd-out camera hardware we’ve seen on a smartphone! 

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is headlined by its 1-inch type LYT-900 sensor, followed by a 50MP 3x telephoto lens with autofocus for incredible macro shots, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a giant 200MP HP9 telephoto lens capable of 4.3x optical zoom shots. All this is backed by Leica optimizations as always to deliver incredible images in pretty much any condition. 

Oh, and if you’re into black-and-white photography, there’s simply no better option to capture that mood than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra with its built-in Leica Black & White profile. And of course, its 200MP telephoto camera stands out the most here. From shooting incredible portraits with natural skin tone and pinpoint edge detection to being able to capture faraway objects with great detail, I bet you’re gonna fall in love with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s zoom camera. 

But if I had to complain, I wish its shutter speed were slightly faster. Because I’ve often noticed how its zoom photos are slightly blurry and out of focus when trying to capture moving subjects. This is something I’ve seen done much better on Vivo’s flagships. Anyway, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra also takes great videos—with some versatile options like 10-bit Log recording and 4K 120 fps.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 50MP f/1.6 main, OIS • 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide (115° FOV) • 50MP f/1.8 telephoto (3x optical) • 200MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto (4.3x optical)
• Front Camera: 32MP f/2.0
• Video: 4K 60 fps (all cameras)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 149,999 (16/512GB)

4. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Our final pick for the best flagship camera phone in Nepal is Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra. It’s almost a year old at this point, and even though it falls behind most of its Chinese competition (especially in terms of zoom photography), I gotta say that there is still a lot to love about Samsung’s flagship phone. 

The main, 3x, 5x, and selfie cameras are identical to last year’s Galaxy S24 Ultra (review), actually. That said, image processing has slightly improved across the board. Daytime shots now have better contrast and more balanced output, while nighttime photography sees less noise and more natural detail when zoomed in.

Samsung also seems to have worked on glare management, possibly due to the larger camera rings. The updated ultrawide lens performs well both during the day and at night, delivering sharper results with improved stabilization in videos—especially at 4K 60fps.

Portraits and selfies have also seen marginal refinements. Edge detection is better, skin tones look more natural, and highlights are handled more gracefully. Videography improvements are clear, with enhanced smoothness, glare control, and stabilization.

However, despite all the software polish, the lack of new camera sensors—particularly sticking with the same old 10MP 3x lens—feels like a letdown. A more capable sensor like the 200MP ISOCELL HP9, already used by competitors like Vivo, would have made a noticeable difference, especially for portraits and macro photography.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera specifications:

• Rear Cameras: 200MP f/1.7 main, OIS • 50MP f/1.9 ultrawide (120° FOV) • 10MP f/2.4 telephoto (3x optical) • 50MP f/3.4 periscope telephoto (5x optical)
• Front Camera: 12MP f/2.2
• Video: 4K 60 fps (all cameras)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 179,999 (12/256GB)

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