Best Mid-range Phones with (near) Bezel-less Display in Nepal

December 7, 2017

The design is certainly one of the first things we consider while buying a new smartphone. The high-end phones are already great with aesthetics and new technology but the mid-range segment is also not that far behind. The bezel-less craze started by few flagship phones have now jumped to the mid-range and even in the budget section. Here, we have listed the best mid-range phones with near bezel-less displays available in Nepal.

Huawei Nova 2i:

Huawei Nova 2i has made a name for itself in being the first phone in the world with four cameras. But that’s not the only aptitude it holds, the phone also sports the now popular 18:9 aspect ratio display with very minimal side bezels. The phone holds a 5.9-inch full HD+ display with 409 ppi making it the sharpest display on the list. If you are looking for a great display at this price range along with bezel-less design then opting for the Nova 2i will certainly be the best decision. But there are more things the Nova 2i than just a pretty display.

This phone also holds a powerful processor, its own in-house Kirin 659 chipset clocked at 2.3GHz and comes coupled with 4GB of RAM. We can’t definitely forget the quad-camera setup it sports. It housed dual 16+2MP Camera on the back and dual 13+2MP camera on the front. The phone is backed by a 3340mAh battery. For more in-depth insight into the phone, check out our review of the Huawei Nova 2i down below:

Huawei Nova 2i Specifications:

Display: 5.9-inch IPS LCD
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 402PPI
Body to Screen Ratio: 83%
SIM: Hybrid Dual Nano (SIM+SIM or SIM +microSD)
OS: EMUI 5.1 on top of Android 7.0 Nougat
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 659
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-T830 MP2
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB internal storage, expandable up to 256GB
Rear Camera: 16MP + 2MP Dual Camera, f/2.0, PDAF, LED Flash
Front Camera: 13MP + 2MP Dual Camera, f/2.0 aperture, LED Flash
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0, GPS
Battery: 3340mAh
Huawei Nova 2i Price in Nepal: Rs. 33,900

Oppo F5

The newly launched Oppo F5 is a direct contender for the Huawei Nova 2i. The phone is even priced similarly. And the similarity doesn’t end there, the Oppo F5 also carries the 18:9 aspect ratio display with Full HD+ resolution. It sports a 6-inch display with the high pixel density of 402ppi. The bezels are minimal and the rounded corners of the display definitely look good compared to the sharp edges of Nova. And on the plus side, it’s screen is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone carries a smaller 32GB storage size but has dedicated micro SD card slot and on the other hand, its counterpart holds a higher 64GB internal storage but offers hybrid SIM tray.

The phone is powered by Helio P23 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. On the optics front, although it has no sign of Dual cameras, nonetheless, the specifications look really promising (*Review Coming Soon*). On the Rear, it houses 16MP camera with f/1.8 aperture and on the front, it houses 20MP camera with AI beautification. The phone is backed by a 3200mAh battery.

Oppo F5 Specification:

Display: 6.0-inch LTPS IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 402 PPI
Body to Screen Ratio: 78.1%
SIM: Dual Nano (SIM+SIM)
OS: ColorOS 3.2 UI on top of Android Nougat (v7.1.1)
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23
GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
RAM: 4GB RAM
Storage: 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 16MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Front Camera: 20MP, f/2.0
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0, GPS
Battery: 3200mAh
Oppo F5 Price in Nepal: Rs. 33,990

Vivo V7

If you have thought that the Oppo F5 looks great then look no further, the Vivo V7 also sports a similar design. Being subsidiary of the same company, both the phone have identical aesthetics. The Vivo V7 sports a smaller 5.7-inch display with a 720p panel. Opting for the low-resolution panel is a major turn off here. It also carries the 18:9 aspect ratio.

Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 450 chipset clocked at 1.8GHz and comes with 4GB of RAM. On the storage front, it offers 32GB of onboard storage with a dedicated micro SD card slot. In terms of optics, it has 16MP Rear Camera and 24MP front-facing camera. It is backed up by a 3000mAh battery.

Vivo V7 Specifications:

Display: 5.7-inch IPS LCD
Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 282ppi
Body to Screen Ratio: 77.1%
SIM: Dual Nano (SIM+SIM)
OS: Funtouch OS 3.2 on top of Android Nougat (v7.1.2)
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: Snapdragon 450
CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 506
RAM: 4GB
Memory: 32GB internal storage; expandable up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, LED flash
Front Camera: 24 MP, f/2.0
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0, GPS
Battery: 3000mAh
Vivo V7 Price in Nepal: 29,990

Umidigi Crystal

Umidigi Crystal is one of the true bezel-less phones if you go with the literal meaning. The phone carries almost no bezels on three sides of the device. The design resembles the Mi Mix with only a bottom chin holding camera and speaker. But sadly, the phone doesn’t carry the 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone, however, comes with a 2.5D glass back which can be considered as a flagship touch.

Powering this device is the MediaTek MT6750T processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 4GB of RAM. For storage, it offers 64GB internal storage with the option for expansion although hybrid. It holds a dual camera setup in a pair of 13MP+5MP and a 5MP Front Facing Camera. Umidigi Crystal is backed by a 3000mAh battery.

Specifications of Umidigi Crystal:

Display: 5.5-inch IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio, 401ppi
Body to Screen Ratio: 88%
SIM: Hybrid Dual Nano (SIM+SIM or SIM +microSD)
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: MediaTek MT6750T
CPU: 1.5GHz Octa-core
GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650MHz
RAM: 4GB RAM
Memory: 64GB internal memory, expandable up to 256GB
Rear Camera: 13 MP + 5 MP dual cameras
Front Camera: 5 MP
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type C, GPS
Battery: 3000 mAh
Umidigi Crystal Price in Nepal: Rs.25,900

Micromax Canvas Infinity

The Micromax Canvas Infinity is the cheapest phone on this list with minimal bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone offers a 5.7-inch display with the resolution of 1440*720 with 279ppi. The front looks similar to the Vivo V7 but the phone is almost 20grams heavier given the same screen real-estate and a slightly smaller battery. Canvas Infinity is the only phone on this list with the promise for an upgrade to Oreo from 7.1.2 Nougat.

The phone is powered by quad-core Snapdragon 425 chipset with 3GB of RAM. For storage, it comes with 32GB memory with a dedicated micro SD card slot. In the camera department, it holds a 13MP camera on the back and 16MP camera on the front both with f/2.0 and LED flash. The phone is backed by 2980mAh battery.