Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 70,000 in Nepal [Updated 2026]

6. Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

I’m kicking off our countdown of best phones under NPR 70000 with the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. There was a time when Xiaomi’s “Redmi Note” series was known for its excellent value for money. But this lineup hasn’t been that exciting in quite a while now. Then add the ongoing global memory crisis into the mix, and the new Redmi Note 17 series is easily some of the most uninspiring “Note” phones we’ve seen in a while.

That being said, the Note 17 Pro Max does have a few things going for it. Most in terms of battery life, since this guy has a mammoth 10,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery! And yeah—this is an easy 2- 3-day phone even if you’re on your phone all the time. With the 100W charger you get inside the box, it fills up just as fast too. 

Likewise, I’m sure you’re gonna be impressed with its durability as well. It’s got pretty much all the IP certifications you could want, while the display is also protected by Corning’s second-gen Victus glass. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max’s display gets an easy A+ from me too. From the even bezels on all four sides to 3,500 nits of peak brightness, 12-bit colors, and more, this screen is an absolute treat to look at. Pair that with a nice set of stereo speakers, and the multimedia experience is just fantastic here.

But that’s where the good news ends. 

Then again, performance and cameras are where we’re left scratching our heads with this guy. Xiaomi went with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, and it’s barely an upgrade over the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 on the Redmi Note 15 Pro+. So minor lags and stutters were quite frequent in our testing. Even the cameras see a downgrade this time. Which was already not the biggest strength of Redmi Note phones, by the way. 

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Specifications:

• Design, build: 163.44 x 78.27 x 8.65 mm, 229.5 gm, IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K rated
• Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits brightness (peak), Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, Up to 512GB storage (non-expandable)
• Software & UI: HyperOS 3 on top of Android 16
• Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display, optical)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C, 5G
• Battery: 10,000 mAh with 100W charging (100W power adapter provided)
• Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Price in Nepal: NPR 69,999 (8/256GB)

5. Infinix GT 30 Pro

Now, if you want a great gaming phone under NPR 70000, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is still among our top picks. This thing is over a year old at this point—and it’s also seen a few price hikes—but I still believe this is one of the best gaming phones in this segment. Thanks to the powerful Dimensity 8350 chip inside this phone. 

The GT 30 Pro can play a bunch of popular titles like PUBG, BGMI, and Mobile Legends at a smooth 120 fps. And in our tests, we didn’t notice any major frame drops in any of them. You can even play Genshin Impact at 60 fps at the highest graphics settings here, by the way. The phone does heat up to around 44°C under those conditions—but the good news is—Infinix even ships its “Gaming Kit” with a cooling fan and a “MagCase” for free. 

A gamer’s dream phone?

Infinix GT 30 Pro’s design itself is very gamer-coded, if I say so myself. With flat frames and all kinds of LEDs at the back, which even double as a notification light. Its AMOLED display with a buttery-smooth 144Hz refresh rate and 1,600 nits of brightness is another highlight. And I know cameras are often the Achilles heel of gaming phones, but the GT 30 Pro’s cameras aren’t half bad, actually.

It does tend to struggle with human subjects sometimes (and neither has Infinix provided a telephoto lens), although I’m more than happy to rate its cameras a “B+”. Then again, I am a little disappointed to see a 5,200 mAh battery here. Almost half the size compared to the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max above. So, while its screen time isn’t a dealbreaker in any way, at the same time it’s nothing to write home about either.

Infinix GT 30 Pro Specifications:

• Design, build: 163.7 x 75.8 x 7.99 mm, 189 gm, IP64 rated
• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits brightness (peak), Gorilla Glass 7i
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
• Software & UI: XOS 15 on top of Android 15 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera: Dual (108MP primary, 8MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 13MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display, optical)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, 5G
• Battery: 5,500 mAh with 45W charging (45W power adapter provided)
• Infinix GT 30 Pro Price in Nepal: NPR 65,999 (8/256GB) | NPR 69,999 (12/256GB)
• Read our Infinix GT 30 Pro review

4. POCO X8 Pro

The POCO X8 Pro is yet another gaming-centric entry in our list of best phones under NPR 70000 in Nepal. Its Dimensity 8500 processor is marginally more powerful than the Dimensity 8350 in the Infinix GT 30 Pro, so it has a bit more performance headroom. The X8 Pro can game at 120 fps in popular titles like PUBG and Mobile Legends, and we were quite surprised by its thermals as well. 

Compact?

I say “surprising” because the POCO X8 Pro is managing all that in a relatively compact size. This guy still has a sizeable 6.59-inch display, so I’m not sure just how “compact” it is, but yeah. Man… who remembers the iPhone 13 mini? That was a real compact phone! Anyway, other than gaming, the X8 Pro’s everyday performance leaves no room for complaint either. I also love how POCO has committed to 4 years of OS + 6 years of security updates for this phone. 

As expected from a POCO phone, the X8 Pro’s design and display game is top-notch too. You get premium metal frames, an IP68 rating to protect the phone against dust and water damage, while its display has everything from a sharp resolution to high-frequency PWM dimming, a fast touch sampling rate, and all the HDR certifications in the world.

Even battery life is pretty impressive here. POCO X8 Pro ships with a large 6,500 mAh unit, so even under heavy use with a lot of gaming, photo/videography, and more, it easily managed to get us through the day with some juice still left in the tank. But talking about cameras, this is still where the X8 Pro doesn’t put its best foot forward. Its 50MP main camera can take decent photos under good lighting conditions, but that’s about it.

POCO X8 Pro Specifications:

• Design, build: 157.53 x 75.19 x 8.38 mm, 201.47 gm, IP68 rated
• Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits brightness (peak), Gorilla Glass 7i
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
• Software & UI: HyperOS 3 on top of Android 16 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 20MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display, optical)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C, 5G
• Battery: 6,500 mAh with 100W charging (100W power adapter provided)
• POCO X8 Pro Price in Nepal: NPR 69,999 (8/256GB)
• Read our POCO X8 Pro review

3. OnePlus Nord CE 6

Whereas the new OnePlus Nord CE 6 finds a spot on our list as well, which does go above our budget by a couple thousand rupees. And unlike the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max that impresses with its excellent battery life—or the other two performance champs—the Nord CE 6 is about simplicity more than anything else. Here’s what I mean.

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 for reliable everyday performance. You and I both know it’s nowhere near as capable as those Dimensity chips I talked about before, but it’s still perfectly capable of getting me through most of my everyday work. Mix that with the excellent OxygenOS 16 software that is as nice to use as it is to look at, and the Nord CE 6 is a great phone to use. 

A quick heads-up!

But a quick heads-up. Since OnePlus and Realme are officially merging their software into OPPO’s “ColorOS” with the next version of Android, expect to see ColorOS 17 on this phone. The Nord CE 6 is a battery king (or maybe “prince” is the more suitable title here) since its 7,500 mAh battery will easily last you a couple of days. 

This thing has a gorgeous display too. And like pretty much every other phone I’ve discussed so far, OnePlus has showered it with all sorts of IP ratings and even a military-grade certification to ensure you it will survive extreme environmental conditions. With all that said, I could still argue that the Nord CE 6 is simple… almost to a fault. Mostly because OnePlus has massively compromised in the camera department this time by getting rid of the ultrawide sensor altogether.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Specifications:

• Design, build: 162.46 x 77.45 x 8.5 mm, 208 gm, IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K rated
• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,600 nits brightness (peak), Crystal Guard protection
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128/256GB storage (non-expandable)
• Software & UI: OxygenOS 16 on top of Android 16 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 2MP auxiliary lens)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display, optical)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, 5G
• Battery: 7,500 mAh with 80W charging (no power adapter provided)
• OnePlus Nord CE 6 Price in Nepal: NPR 74,999* (8/256GB)

2. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

Moving on, the runner-up on our list of best phones under NPR 70000 in Nepal is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion. I feel like Motorola devices don’t get enough love in the Nepali market, and I think this guy can help change that sentiment a little since this is quite a balanced phone overall. The Edge 70 Fusion has Motorola’s classic design that I’m pretty sure you might end up falling it once you actually hold it in your hands.

A gorgeous design!

Because for a phone with an almost 6.8-inch display, it is so slim and so lightweight! I would’ve loved to see metal frames instead of plastic ones—but man—the Edge 70 Fusion is such a good-looking device. It is also completely dust-and-watersealed; Motorola has even secured the same military-grade durability certification as OnePlus, and if all that wasn’t enough, all the Pantone-validated color options you get for this phone are simply gorgeous.

The Edge 70 Fusion’s quad-curved AMOLED display with extremely thin bezels is easily one of the best you can get for this price, too. Even the onboard stereo speakers and the haptics are so nice here. And if you love a clean, stock Android experience, Motorola phones are kinda the only option in the Nepali market. It’s got the same 7s Gen 4 chip as OnePlus—so don’t expect excellent gaming results—and you should be good to go.

Remember what I said about how slim it is? Well, what if I told you the Edge 70 Fusion has a large 7,000 mAh battery that can last up to 2 days under moderate use? Yep. Its cameras are surprisingly decent too (especially that 50MP main camera). So yeah, if you care about a nice design, a great display, and dependable everyday performance, this is a great choice.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Specifications:

• Design, build: 162.76 x 75.6 x 7.99 mm, 193 gm, IP68 / IP69 rated
• Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 5,200 nits brightness (peak), Gorilla Glass 7i
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (non-expandable)
• Software & UI: Android 16 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 13MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display, optical)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C, 5G
• Battery: 7,000 mAh with 68W charging (68W power adapter provided)
• Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Price in Nepal: NPR 69,999 (12/256GB)

1. Nothing Phone (4a) 

Finally, our top pick on this list of best phones under NPR 70000 is none other than the Nothing Phone (4a). I’ll tell you two things straight away. Its Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip means this is far from the most powerful phone under 70K. The Phone (4a) feels more than smooth enough for your everyday chores (or even casual gaming), but that’s where things are.

While its 5,080 mAh battery is literally the smallest of any phone I’ve discussed so far as well. It did manage to give us around 7 hours of actual screen time in our testing, but coming in 2026, I honestly can’t say that’s impressive by any metric. That being said, if you’re not chasing raw horsepower or the longest battery life, the Nothing Phone (4a) is easily the poster child for the “jack of all trades” phone in this price segment.

Telephoto lens!

And besides its unique see-through design and a “Glyph Bar” lighting for notifications, the camera system is what makes this guy so easy to recommend. This is the only phone on our list with a dedicated 50MP periscope telephoto lens, so the camera experience is automatically vastly superior here. Especially for shooting portraits or just street photography in general. 

The Phone (4a)’s 50MP main camera is just as impressive, with good dynamic range and details. I’m also more than happy with the selfies from this thing—although its 8MP ultrawide sensor is easily the weakest of the bunch. And like the Edge 70 Fusion, we absolutely love Nothing’s take on Android too. There’s plenty of customization options for those who need it, although Nothing OS is equally clean and responsive as well. 

Nothing Phone (4a) Specifications:

• Design, build: 163.9 x 77.5 x 8.5 mm, 205 gm, IP64 rated
• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits brightness (peak), Gorilla Glass 7i
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (non-expandable)
• Software & UI: Nothing OS 4.1 on top of Android 16 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display, optical)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, 5G
• Battery: 5,080 mAh with 50W charging (no power adapter provided)
• Nothing Phone (4a) Price in Nepal: NPR 69,999 (8/128GB)
• Read our Nothing Phone (4a) review

Summary list of best mobile phones under NPR 70000 in Nepal