Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 40,000 in Nepal [Updated]

With cut-throat competition in the mid-range segment, no one will blame you if you have to think more than twice about all the available options. So if you’re looking for the best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal, you are in the right place because, in this list, we’ve detailed all the options you can consider in this price range.

How to find the best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal?

If you’re willing to spend 40K on a smartphone, then the options available these days boast plenty of incredible features. Including a high refresh rate OLED display, OIS-ready camera, and a powerful midrange processor. Of course, not every smartphone brand offer all those features, but that should be the benchmark for filtering out the best of the bunch.

Apart from them, most phones in this price range also bring an attractive and sleek design language. Whereas fast charging (generally 33W or higher) is also pretty common here. Now, although we have tried our best to summarize each phone’s strengths and weaknesses in short descriptions, we would highly encourage you to check out our full review of these phones (if available) for more information.

Best mobile phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal:

8. Honor X9

Starting our list of best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal, we have the Honor X9. Honor made its comeback in the Nepali market a while ago with three phones, with X9 being the most premium of the three. The company has since launched a bunch of other phones in Nepal like Honor X9a and Honor 70. Anyway, the Honor X9 has quite a striking design with a large circular camera ring at the back that’s reminiscent of Huawei’s flagship phones like the Mate 40 series.

Honor X9 is quite a big phone, with a massive 6.81″ display and a large 4800mAh battery. But the company has still used an IPS panel on this thing instead of AMOLED. At least it has a 90Hz refresh rate so the display experience isn’t that bad here. And that 4800mAh battery should easily last you a day or two since Honor X9 uses a 6nm Snapdragon 680 chip.

But while this processor’s energy efficiency can’t be argued, it doesn’t have that raw horsepower to drive everyday usage with ease. And for a phone that costs a little under NPR 40000, Snapdragon 680 doesn’t make that much sense. Moving on to the camera, the Honor X9 brings a quad-camera array at the back consisting of a 64MP primary, an 8MP ultrawide, and a couple of 2MP sensors for macro and portrait shots.

Honor X9 Specifications:

• Display: 6.81-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage (fixed)
• Software & UI: Magic UI 4.2 on top of Android 11 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera: Quad (64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP portrait, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, Compass, Gravity, Proximity
• Battery: 4800mAh with 66W charging (66W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 38,490 (8/128GB)
• Buy Honor X9 here

7. Vivo V25e

After the recent price drop, Vivo V25e also finds its way to our list of best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal. It originally launched at NPR 43000 but Vivo Nepal has discounted it by flat NPR 3000. Anyway, like every other phone in Vivo’s “V” series, the V25e also prioritizes design and cameras above everything else. Its “Sunrise Gold” variant has a color-changing back. Whereas it arrives in a sleek 7.79 mm body that weighs just 183 grams, so the phone feels really comfortable to hold in hand.

But this design choice also comes at the sacrifice of battery life as Vivo has managed to cram in a small 4500mAh battery only. It does support 44W fast charging but the V25e is not going to win a battery endurance contest against any other phone on this list. In terms of cameras, Vivo V25e brings a 64MP main sensor at the back alongside an 2MP depth and a 2MP macro sensor.

Yep, there’s no ultrawide sensor in this camera-focused phone. For some reason, Vivo has downgraded the selfie camera from V23e’s 50MP sensor to a 32MP unit. Performance-wise, the Vivo V25e is powered by Helio G99 chip, which is simply not as powerful as Snapdragon 695 or Dimensity 1080 that you’ll find on most phones in this price range. It should serve fine for casual everyday usage but don’t expect it to handle everything with a breeze or push games through high settings.

Vivo V25e Specifications:

• Display: 6.44-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99 4G (12nm Mobile Platform)
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: Funtouch OS 12 on top of Android 11 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera: Triple (64MP main, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (teardrop notch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity
• Battery: 4500mAh with 44W charging (44W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 39,999 (8/128GB)
• Buy Vivo V25e here

6. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is another option you can consider when searching for the best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal. It is basically a rebranded Realme 9 Pro which also appears on our list, but we’re keeping this guy at number 8 because of a couple of reasons. Even though this is just Realme 9 Pro in disguise, OnePlus has swapped the much more useful 8MP ultrawide camera for a useless 2MP depth sensor here. Completing its triple camera array at the back is a 64MP primary and a 2MP macro shooter.

That, paired with Nord CE 2 Lite’s comparatively expensive asking price is reason enough to list it behind Realme. If you’d prefer a cleaner UI/UX experience, you will find OxygenOS 12 more pleasant though. And OnePlus has also promised two major Android upgrades and three years of security updates for this guy.

Moving on, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite brings a 6.59″ IPS LCD screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the phone is Snapdragon 695 chip which offers smooth day-to-day usage and can keep up with that 120Hz refresh rate perfectly fine. OnePlus also provides a 33W charger to fuel Nord CE 2 Lite’s 5000mAh battery.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Specifications:

• Display: 6.59-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: OxygenOS 12 on top of Android 12
• Rear Camera: Triple (64MP main, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity, Sensor core
• Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 40,999* (8/128GB)
• Read our OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite review
• Watch our OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite review
• Buy OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite here

5. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G

At number five on our list of best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal is the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G. This smartphone brings a capable Exynos 1280 5G chip under the hood that can do your everyday chores with ease. In terms of memory, it is available with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM paired with a sole 128GB of internal storage. 

Similarly, the phone is fitted with a big 6000mAh battery that delivers an excellent screen on time. However, this time around, the company does not provide a compatible charger inside the box. And courtesy of the beefier battery, the phone measures 9.4mm thick and weighs a whopping 215 grams. Yet, Samsung has done a good job with weight distribution, so the phone doesn’t feel uncomfortably heavy in the hands. 

While everything appears to be going well thus far, the M33 falls short on the display front, with a 6.6-inch PLS screen. However, because it has a 120Hz screen, UI navigation feels smooth and responsive. Galaxy M33 has a good set of cameras capable of capturing photos with nice colors too. The primary sensor here is a 50MP which is accompanied by a 5MP ultrawide and a couple of 2MP depth and macro units. For selfies, it has an 8MP lens on the front inside a teardrop notch.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Specifications:

• Display: 6.6-inch PLS LCD screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
• Chipset: Exynos 1280 5G (5nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: One UI 4.1 on top of Android 12
• Rear Camera: Quad (50MP main, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, 2MP depth)
• Front Camera: 8MP sensor (teardrop notch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Proximity
• Battery: 6000mAh with 25W charging (power adapter not provided)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 33,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 35,999 (8/128GB)
• Read our Samsung Galaxy M33 5G review
• Watch our Samsung Galaxy M33 5G review
• Buy OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite here

4. Realme 9 Pro

Kicking off the top four entries on our list of best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal is the Realme 9 Pro. And it looks pretty much identical to the more expensive Realme 9 Pro+. The standard Realme 9 Pro is also available in that “Light Shift” finish which changes color when exposed to sunlight. But besides looks, these two phones are quite different on the inside.

First and foremost, Realme has used an IPS LCD screen here—instead of AMOLED—to bring the cost down. Its 6.6″ display is still pretty great with nice colors, brightness levels, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate to complement it all. And in terms of performance, the Realme 9 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 695 5G which is quite a dependable chip for a phone in the sub-40K price bracket. The company has already pushed Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 update for the 9 Pro as well.

As for the cameras, its triple camera setup at the back consists of a 64MP primary, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro sensor. And although there’s no OIS here, Realme 9 Pro can shoot pretty good photos in both daytime or lowlight conditions. Its big 5000mAh battery will also last you all day. The phone supports 33W fast charging via the included charger.

Realme 9 Pro Specifications:

• Display: 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: Realme UI 3.0 on top of Android 12 (upgradeable to Realme UI 4.0)
• Rear Camera: Triple (64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Light, Magnetic induction, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 38,999 (8/128GB)
• Buy Realme 9 Pro here

3. Redmi Note 11 Pro / 5G

At number three on our list of best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal is 2022’s Redmi Note 11 Pro duo. You can find both 4G and 5G variants of the phone in Nepal, and both of them are well-balanced phones for the price. Having said that, since the new Redmi Note 12 and Redmi Note 12 Pro are already available in Nepal at similar prices, we’d advise you to go with those phones instead.

Anyway, besides their mobile connectivity and chipset differences, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G are basically the same phones. You’re looking at a 6.67-inch FHD Super AMOLED panel that delivers excellent colors and contrast. This is complemented by a good set of stereo speakers, so the Redmi Note 11 Pro is a capable multimedia consumption device. 

Premium build

Moreover, the handset sports a premium glass-sandwich build. You also get an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance. At the back, there’s a triple camera setup led by a 108MP primary sensor on the 5G model. Accompanying this is an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lens. And on the 4G variant, there’s an additional 2MP depth sensor.

In terms of performance, Xiaomi has packed MediaTek’s Helio G96 chip on Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G which delivers reliable day-to-day performance. Whereas its 5G variant is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695. Both of them are available with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Fueling the smartphone is a 5000mAh battery that supports a whopping 67W fast charging. And you get a compatible charger inside the box itself.

Redmi Note 11 Pro / 5G Specifications:

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G96 4G (12nm) / Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)
• Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: MIUI 13 on top of Android 11 (upgradeable)
• Rear Camera:
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro: Quad (108MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, 2MP depth)
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: Triple (108MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS, USB-C, 4G LTE / 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 67W charging (67W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal:
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro: NPR 34,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 36,999 (8/128GB)
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: NPR 38,499 (6/128GB) | NPR 41,499* (8/128GB)
• Read our Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G review
• Watch our Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G review
• Buy Redmi Note 11 Pro here
• Buy Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G here

2. POCO X5 Pro

Now, the second spot on our list of best ones under NPR 40000 in Nepal is the newly launched POCO X5 Pro. This phone shares a lot of similarities with the POCO X4 Pro from last year, including the camera setup which consists of a 108MP HM2 primary, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro sensor.

But thanks to the updated ISP of the Snapdragon 778G chip and further camera optimizations, the POCO X5 Pro takes really eye-pleasing photos. With lively colors and punchy contrast. We would’ve liked it more if POCO had given OIS this time though. Anyway, this phone’s performance is reliable through and through. And Snapdragon 778G is not going to disappoint you in your everyday chores or even in something like gaming.

We did notice performance throttling on high-fps-ready games like Injustice 2 and Mech Arena, but it’s not a big deal. Build quality also sees a slight downgrade here since POCO has used a plastic back this time instead of glass. At least it’s still IP53 dust/splash resistant so there’s that. POCO X5 Pro is fueled by a big 5000mAh battery with 67W charging support. Coming to the front, the phone has a nice 6.67″ 120Hz OLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

POCO X5 Pro Specifications:

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage (fixed)
• Software & UI: MIUI 14 for POCO on top of Android 12
• Rear Camera: Triple (108MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE, Dual 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 67W charging (67W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 39,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 42,999* (8/256GB)
• Read our POCO X5 Pro review
• Watch our POCO X5 Pro review
• Buy POCO X5 Pro 5G here

1. Redmi Note 12 Pro

Although Xiaomi took quite some time to introduce Redmi Note 12 series in Nepal, we must say the wait was well worth it. Compared to the international market like India, Redmi Note 12 Pro has been priced quite aggressively here. And seeing its overall value for money, it confidently takes the top spot on our list of best phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal. Compared to its predecessor, Xiaomi has brought notable upgrades on all fronts this time.

Starting with… performance. Xiaomi has gone with MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080 chip this time, which brings a notable performance boost compared to Snapdragon 695 on the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. Both in terms of CPU and GPU. So besides everyday usage, the Note 12 Pro has got quite capable gaming chops too. But since Xiaomi has slightly compromised on the cooling front to make room for the phone’s slim profile, thermals have taken a slight hit here.

Anyway, although the jump from 108MP to 50MP camera might seem like a downgrade, its cameras are pretty great in both daytime and lowlight conditions. The 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro unit are just average though. Redmi Note 12 Pro’s 10-bit 120Hz OLED display deserves equal praise. It gets quite bright and is comfortable enough for outdoor visibility. The battery backup on this thing is also pretty great thanks to a big 5000mAh cell.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Specifications:

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 6/8/12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage (fixed)
• Software & UI: MIUI 13 on top of Android 12
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE, Dual 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Ultrasonic
• Battery: 5000mAh with 67W charging (67W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 38,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 41,999* (8/256GB)
• Read our Redmi Note 12 Pro review
• Watch our Redmi Note 12 Pro review

Summary list of best mobile phones under NPR 40000 in Nepal

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