Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 25,000 in Nepal [Updated]

In this article, we have listed our picks for the best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal in 2023. The mid-range smartphone market is probably the most competitive in many countries including Nepal. While most of us may not be economically able to purchase a flagship device, we’re fortunate enough since mid-range phones have gotten so good these days.

However, the 25K market is a little bit of an oddball. Spend just a little more and you can choose from some of the best mid-rangers, save up a little and you go home with one of the best budget smartphones. Nevertheless, there are plenty of good options under this category. Let’s look at the best mobile phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal.

How to choose the best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal?

For the best price-to-productivity ratio from a phone under NPR 25000 in Nepal, you should at least expect a Full HD IPS panel or even Super AMOLED. Similarly, the latest Snapdragon 600 series or MediaTek’s Helio/Dimensity lineup of chipsets should yield respectable performance on these phones.

Furthermore, if you install a lot of games and click a lot of photos, 128GB of storage should be a bare minimum. For the battery, 5000mAh or more will usually deliver excellent endurance. However, try to get one with fast charging support and a USB-C port. With that out of the way, let’s check out the best phones under NPR 25000 you can buy in Nepal.

Best mobile phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal:

9. Infinix Note 12

Okay, kicking off our list is the Infinix Note 12. Infinix is a pretty popular name in the budget phone space, and the new Infinix Note 12 looks to appeal to this crowd with its shiny design and big display among everything else. Available in three colorways, the phone is also pretty slim at 7.9mm. At 184.5 grams, the Note 12 doesn’t feel that heavy to hold either.

Moving to the front, you get a tall 6.7″ FHD AMOLED display. Unfortunately, it isn’t complemented by a high refresh rate or a hole-punch cutout for the camera. But if you’re mostly concerned with media consumption on this phone, it shouldn’t be a problem. As for performance, the variant of Infinix Note 12 that’s available in Nepal is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G88 chipset; while there’s also an Helio G96-powered Infinix Note 12 in the international market.

Something for the gamers

It comes in a single memory configuration with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone also supports virtual RAM expansion by up to 5GB. There are also some gaming-centric features onboard, like the 6-layers graphene cooling system and something called “XArena-Darlink 2.0”. The latter, according to Infinix, can help optimize the overall system performance for smoother gameplay.

Although Infinix Note 12 ran on Android 11-based XOS 10.6 at launch, it has already been updated to Android 12 since then. As for cameras, you get a 50MP main sensor at the back alongside a 2MP depth and a QVGA sensor. Powering the phone is a large 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It also has a dual stereo speaker setup with DTS audio.

Infinix Note 12 Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 60Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G88 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: XOS on top of Android 11 (upgradeable to Android 12)
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP depth, QVGA sensor)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 25,999* (6/128GB)

8. Tecno Pova 3

Next up on this list of best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal is Tecno Pova 3. Tecno is a brand known for affordable budget and mid-range phones and the “Pova” is the company’s gaming lineup. The gaming heritage of the Pova 3 is clear from the striped design itself. Its “Electric Blue” color option even has a series of blue notification lights.

Moving on, the phone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G88 chipset paired with a graphite cooling layer. Tecno has also included its own “Panther Engine 2.0” to make use of MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 for the best, uninterrupted gaming experience. As for memory, Tecno Pova 3 has either 4 or 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.

Over on the front, you get a huge 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. The center-aligned hole-punch cutout is home to an 8MP selfie camera. At the back, we get a 50MP primary camera and a couple of auxiliary sensors. Lastly, the phone packs a massive 7,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. So if you’re looking for a budget smartphone with great battery backup and don’t care about the phone’s weight, then you should definitely check this out.

Tecno Pova 3 Specifications:

• Display: 6.9-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G88 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: HiOS on top of Android 11
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP depth, AI lens)
• Front Camera: 8MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Galileo / BDS, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity
• Battery: 7000mAh with 25W charging (25W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 23,990 (6/128GB)
• Watch our Tecno Pova 3 review

7. Motorola Moto G31

At number 7 on our list of best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal is the Motorola Moto G31. Although this phone launched in the global market in November 2021, it made its way to Nepal almost a year later only. But despite its age, the Moto G31 still has one unique aspect that most other phones on our list lack.

Yes, I’m talking about the stock Android experience. If you’re not a fan of heavy Android skins that most other smartphone makers go with and want a clean, bloatware-free version of Android, then this phone delivers exactly that. Except for a few helpful Motorola tweaks here and there, the Moto G31’s Android experience doesn’t skew much from Google’s vision. It originally ran on Android 11 but Motorola has already issued the Android 12 update for Moto G31.

OLED display

Getting to the display, the Moto G31 has a standard 6.4″ OLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. The phone is also pretty lightweight at 181 grams thanks to the all-plastic housing, whereas Motorola says it has a water-repellent design as well.

So it should survive against minor water splashes or drizzles but this in no way is fully water-sealed like your typical IP-rated phones. Powering the Moto G31 is MediaTek’s Helio G85 SoC. Moving on, you get a triple camera array at the back here. It includes a 50MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro shooter. The selfie camera here is a 13MP unit housed inside a hole-punch cutout. Moto G31 gets its juice from a big 5000mAh battery, which unfortunately only supports a maximum of 10W charging.

Motorola Moto G31 Specifications:

• Display: 6.4-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 60Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: Android 11 (upgradeable to Android 12)
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 13MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / LTEPP / SUPL, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity, SAR
• Battery: 5000mAh with 10W charging (10W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 23,999 (4/128GB)

6. Realme 9i

Similarly, the 6th position in our list of best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal goes to the Realme 9i. As the name implies, it is the successor to last year’s Realme 8i; although the upgrades this phone brings aren’t exactly all that impressive, to be honest.

It’s powered by an energy-efficient Snapdragon 680 chipset. And this is coupled with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The latter is expandable up to 1TB since it enjoys a dedicated microSD card slot while you can also virtually expand the RAM up to 5GB. To compare, Realme 8i’s MediaTek Helio G96 chip is much more powerful than Snapdragon 680.

50MP triple camera

Over on the front, it flaunts a 90Hz IPS panel with a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Which is also a downgrade from Realme 8i’s 120Hz refresh rate. The Realme 9i features pretty much the same camera configuration as its predecessor though. It comes with a triple camera setup at the back led by a 50MP primary sensor. Accompanying this are a 2MP B&W portrait and a 2MP macro lens.

For selfies, it has a 16MP sensor on a punch-hole cutout. Other highlights of the 9i include a fairly large 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

Realme 9i Specifications:

• Display: 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP B&W portrait, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Magnetic induction, Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 24,499 (4/64GB)
• Watch our Realme 9i review

5. Samsung Galaxy A13

Heading into the top 5 entries on our list of best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal is Samsung Galaxy A13. Launched last year, this guy has got a pretty basic spec sheet for a phone in this price bracket. First off, Samsung has gone with a typical notch for the 8MP front camera instead of a hole-punch cutout. And its 6.6″ FHD display doesn’t have a higher refresh rate or a vibrant AMOLED panel either.

At least Galaxy A13’s design looks pretty minimal. It is not quite the same as Samsung’s more recent launches with sharp edges—but it still looks quite attractive. Galaxy A13 is also available in a couple of fun color options like blue, peach, white, and black.

Exynos 850

This is not the most powerful phone you can find under NPR 25000 either. With an in-house Exynos 850 chip inside, the Galaxy A13 is good enough for light, everyday tasks but that’s about it. But thanks to its more energy-efficient 8nm process node and a big 5000mAh battery, the phone has excellent battery backup. It supports 15W charging and you get a compatible power brick in the box itself.

Getting to the cameras, Samsung Galaxy A13 has four of them at the back. This includes a 50MP primary, a 5MP ultrawide, and a couple of 2MP sensors for depth and macro shots. The phone boots on Android 12-based One UI 4.1 Core out of the box, but Samsung has already pushed the Android 13 update for the Galaxy A13. For biometrics, it brings a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Samsung Galaxy A13 Specifications:

• Display: 6.6-inch PLS LCD screen, FHD+, 60Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Exynos 850 4G (8nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: One UI Core 4.1 on top of Android 12 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera: Quad (50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 8MP sensor (teardrop notch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Virtual light, Virtual proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 15W charging (15W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 21,499 (4/64GB) | NPR 25,499* (6/128GB)

4. Realme Narzo 50

Realme’s sub-brand “Narzo” is known for its value-for-money phones that go big on performance. And the Realme Narzo 50 confidently takes the fourth spot on our list of best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal. By the way, this is pretty much the same as Realme 8i—except that it supports faster charging and it is cheaper as well. And believe it or not, the newer Realme 9i actually has a downgraded display and performance over its predecessor. And for those reasons, we’re confidently placing it ahead of the Realme 9i.

Although Realme 9i’s Snapdragon 680 is certainly quite energy-efficient, it’s simply not as powerful as the Helio G96 powering the Narzo 50. So if you’re looking for a capable gaming phone under NPR 25000 in Nepal, this is definitely one of the best options out there. Complementing the phone’s processor is 4/6GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. It also supports Realme’s virtual RAM expansion feature.

Smooth 120Hz refresh rate

Performance aside, the phone has a smooth 120Hz refresh rate as well. Because of this, everything from scrolling through the UI or any app is gonna feel pretty smooth here. And to save battery, the Narzo 50 implements adaptive refresh rate tech as well. But since this is just an IPS LCD screen, you’re not going to get the vibrant color reproduction and the perfect contrast levels of an AMOLED panel.

As for cameras, the phone hosts a triple camera setup at the back—but without an ultrawide lens. On the other hand, its design is something to talk about as well. The “Kevlar Speed Texture Design” as Realme calls it, looks pretty unique—to say the least. Finally, the Narzo 50 gets its power from a large 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

Realme Narzo 50 Specifications:

• Display: 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G96 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP B&W portrait, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Magnetic induction, Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 23,999 (4/64GB)
• Watch our Realme Narzo 50 review

3. Poco M5

At number three on our list of best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal is the Poco M5. This is the one to get if you want the best price-to-performance ratio in the sub-25K category. The reason for this is its MediaTek Helio G99 chip which performs exceptionally well for the starting price of NPR 20,499. Based on a 6nm process, Helio G99 features 2x Cortex-A76 (@2.2 GHz) and 6x Cortex-A55 (@2.0 GHz) CPU and Mali-G57 GPU for smooth performance.

In our test, this allowed for 40 fps gameplay on popular titles like PUBG Mobile and Apex Legends Mobile by tweaking the settings. Likewise, you can even enjoy high fps games like Alto’s Adventure on its 90Hz IPS display.

Another highlight of the phone is the leather-like finish at the back. The phone is still made of plastic but the texture on the back gives it a premium feel. Considering it is a performance-first phone, the camera setup is not that bad either. You can take decent shots under lighting conditions. Moving on the phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Poco M5 Specifications:

• Display: 6.58-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 3
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99 4G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: MIUI 13 for POCO on top of Android 12
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 5MP sensor (teardrop notch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 18W charging (22.5W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 20,499 (4/64GB) | NPR 23,999 (6/128GB)
• Watch our Poco M5 review

2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

Similarly, the silver medal in our list of best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal goes to the new Redmi Note 11. As the name implies, it is the successor to 2021’s Redmi Note 10 and is very similar to the Redmi Note 11S. It brings a 6.43” AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Likewise, it also has support for a 180Hz touch sampling rate. This is among the few phones in this price bracket to offer a high refresh rate AMOLED display with an FHD resolution.

6nm processor

Here, Redmi has opted for efficiency rather than raw power by going with the Snapdragon 680 chipset. Based on a newer 6nm process, it is more power-efficient than the Snapdragon 678 but is behind in terms of performance. So, it is not a phone for gamers.

At the back, the phone has a quad-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, there is a 13MP selfie shooter. Redmi Note 11 gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which takes a little over an hour to go from 0 to 100% using the 33W charger. The battery life is great, thanks to the power-efficient chipset.

Another notable feature is its stereo speakers, which are among the best in the segment. Together with the AMOLED panel and exceptional battery, it makes Redmi Note 11 a great device for multimedia. Despite all this, seeing how Xiaomi Nepal has recently launched its successor at a similar price, we’d advise you to go with the new Redmi Note 12 4G instead.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Specifications:

• Display: 6.43-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 3
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: MIUI 13 on top of Android 11
• Rear Camera: Quad (50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 13MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS, USB Type-C
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, E-compass, Gyro, 360 Ambient Light
• Battery: 5000mAh with 33W fast charging (33W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 23,999 (4/64GB) | NPR 24,999 (4/128GB)
• Read our Redmi Note 11 review
• Watch our Redmi Note 11 review

1. Redmi Note 12 4G

Now, the coveted gold medal on our list of best phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal goes to the newly launched Redmi Note 12 4G. It is similar to the Redmi Note 11 above in a lot of ways but with a few meaningful upgrades. The most notable of which has to be in the performance side of things. Instead of Snapdragon 680, the Redmi Note 12 4G is powered by the newer Snapdragon 685.

Its octa-core CPU consists of the same 4x Cortex-A73 and 4x Cortex-A53 CPUs. But Qualcomm has overclocked the Cortex-A73 cores here by 400MHz, which should result in noticeably snappier everyday performance. Besides the chipset itself, Redmi Note 12 4G also runs on the newer MIUI 14 (Android 13). Interestingly, Xiaomi has also bumped the storage on the base variant from 64GB to 128GB here.

120Hz AMOLED display

The display side of things has gotten a neat upgrade as well. Xiaomi has upped the refresh rate from 90Hz to 120Hz this time, while the touch sampling rate has jumped from 180Hz to 240Hz too. Other than this, Redmi Note 12 4G features a drastically different design language. Instead of curved side rails, it gets flat frames that look much more modern. The camera island also looks a lot less cluttered and organized here.

Talking about cameras, things are pretty much the same versus Redmi Note 11. In fact, Xiaomi has actually taken away the 2MP depth sensor from its predecessor but we’re not complaining. You get a 50MP JN1 primary sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro, and a 13MP selfie unit. It’s got the same 5000mAh battery with 33W charging support.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Specifications:

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 3
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: MIUI 14 on top of Android 13
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 13MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo, USB-C
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 33W fast charging (33W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 22,999 (4/128GB) | NPR 24,999 (6/128GB)

Summary list of best mobile phones under NPR 25000 in Nepal

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