Best Phones Under 50000 in Nepal
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With a ton of choices, buying a smartphone can become a confusing adventure for many. And in the Nepali market, the 50K price bracket is probably the trickiest of them all. That’s because this is a category that’s more than midrange yet less than the premium midrangers. So oftentimes, most phones in this range don’t find the right balance between price and overall performance. To help you with your purchase decision, here is our list of the best phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal.

How to find the best phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal?

As aforementioned, phones under 50K are sort of a middle ground between midrange and premium midrange devices, so their feature set and overall value for money can be a bit tricky to figure out. Anyway, you shouldn’t settle for anything less than a high refresh rate OLED display when spending NPR 50000 on a phone. An attractive and durable design is another thing to look out for here.

While an official IP rating is pretty rare in this segment, if that’s a must for you, then Samsung has got you covered. The 2024 Redmi smartphones also bear an official IP68 rating, while Samsung phones usually come with IP67 dust and water resistance as well. Performance shouldn’t be a concern on these smartphones either, whereas you also get a capable camera setup here. Some brands even offer OIS and 4K recording in this price range.

Note: In this list, we have also included a few smartphones that cost more than NPR 50000—but not by a lot. We’ve done this so that you can further curate your choices, and also because we don’t want you to miss any good deal by spending NPR 1000 – 2000 more. The prices of such products are marked with an asterisk (*) at the end.

Best mobile phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal:

7. OnePlus Nord CE 3 (Coming Soon)

OnePlus Nord CE 3

The new OnePlus Nord CE 3 is pretty similar to its lite version, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. And one of the most notable upgrades this time is the switch from a Snapdragon 778G to a Snapdragon 782G chipset.

As for the optics, OnePlus has settled with the flagship grade 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide unit, and a 2MP macro sensor here. Other than this, the Nord CE 3 carries a larger 6.72″ AMOLED 120Hz display.

The phone runs on Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.1 out-of-the-box and OnePlus also promises 2 major Android and 3 years of security updates for this guy. Fueling the phone is a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.72-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 782 5G (6nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software & UI: OxygenOS 13.1 on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Triple (50MP Sony IMX890 main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / QZSS / BDS, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity, Sensor core
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 80W charging (80W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 47,999 (8/128GB) – Coming soon

6. Vivo V29e

Vivo V29e

The Vivo V29e is the latest midrange phone from the Chinese smartphone maker in Nepal. As usual, Vivo has primarily focused on the design front. You get a flat frame body with a flat display upfront with minimal bezels. It is available in two color shades: Forest Black and Rose Gold.

Powering the device from the core is the Snapdragon 695 chipset, a nearly 3-year-old chip with two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 1.9GHz. The phone is available in a sole configuration in Nepal: 8/256GB.

Aura Light and Optics

Besides design, Vivo is widely known for its camera and aura light portraits. You get a 64MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide unit. Yeah, no useless macro or depth sensors here! This phone boasts a normal LED flash plus an Aura light flash. The latter one helps to capture portraits in low-lighting conditions. While upfront, there is a 50MP seflie snapper with autofocus. Fueling the smartphone is a 4800mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

Vivo V29e Specifications:

  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
  • Software & UI: FunTouchOS 13  based on Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Dual;
    – 64MP primary, OIS
    – 8MP ultrawide
  • Front Camera: 50MP
  • Security: Under display fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1
  • Battery: 4800mAh with 44W fast charging
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 42,999 (8/256GB)
  • Buy Vivo V29e here

5. Honor X9b

Honor X9b-Orange

Next up is the new Honor X9b. Available in Sunrise Orange, Midnight Black, and Emerald Green color options, the Honor X9b looks and feels like a premium phone. It is slim and wins big points as far as ergonomics is concerned. And that bold circular camera ring at the back is something of a conversation piece as well.

But the actual cameras on this phone are not that inspiring. There’s a triple camera array inside the aforementioned camera ring, which includes a 108MP main, a 5MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. However, we found that Honor hasn’t optimized the cameras that well. And its ultrawide sensor is especially underwhelming for a premium mid-range phone. Honor X9b also lacks optical image stabilization (OIS), while there’s no EIS for videos either.

Super strong display

But the biggest highlight of this phone is definitely its display. The Honor X9b has a gorgeous 6.78″ curved AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and minimal bezels on all four sides that look stunning. The company has also ensured its durability with a 360-degree anti-drop protection system. As per Honor, it safeguards the screen, frame, and internal components. Additionally, it uses a cushioning material that can absorb impacts from drops effectively.

Hence, the device is also certified with a 5-star overall drop resistance rating from Switzerland’s SGS. We did our own drop tests on the phone and were quite impressed with how it survived them all without any trouble.

Its performance is handled by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, which is a good processor for regular everyday usage and some gaming as well.  This chip has been complemented by a healthy 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. As for software, the phone runs on Android 13-based MagicUI 7.2. This custom Android skin is free of any unnecessary bloatware apps and is quite stable too.

Even though the Honor X9b is a pretty slim phone, the company has managed to pack a massive 5800mAh battery on this thing. As a result, its battery life is fantastic; managing to last a full day and more. And with the 35W charger that’s included inside the box itself, you can fill it up in two hours.

Honor X9b Specifications:

  • Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 5G (4nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB storage (fixed)
  • Software & UI: Magic UI 7.2 on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Triple (108MP main, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
  • Connectivity: Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, NFC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, Compass, Gravity, Gyro, Proximity
  • Battery: 5,800mAh with 35W charging (35W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 43,999 (12/256GB)
  • Watch our Honor X9b drop test
  • Buy Honor X9b here

4. Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G - Purple

The silver medal on our list of best phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal goes to the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G. As the name implies, it is the successor to the Galaxy A33 5G which appears in the sixth spot on our list. And it brings a bunch of meaningful upgrades over its predecessor to seal its place in the top spot of our list.

That starts with the design itself. Samsung has experimented with a universal design approach with almost all its smartphones in 2023. That means whether it’s a budget phone like the Galaxy A14 5G, a midrange one like the Galaxy A34 5G, or flagships like the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+, they all share similar design principles. This consists of a minimalistic camera layout with protruding lens, flat sides, and curved edges.

As a result, design-wise, the Galaxy A34 5G punches above its weight to give you a relatively premium experience. It does have a plastic back and frames, but its hands-on feel is quite nice for a phone under 50K. For a more durable wear-and-tear in the long run, Samsung also offers IP67 dust and water resistance on this phone; which is something no other brands have managed in this segment. If only it has a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera instead of a notch!

Dimensity 1080 5G

Other than this, another notable upgrade on the Galaxy A34 5G is definitely in the performance department. While Samsung had used its own, under-optimized Exynos 1280 chip on the Galaxy A33 5G, this guy features MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080 processor instead. As a result, whether it’s everyday performance or even gaming, the Galaxy A34 5G fares much better than its predecessor.

Not to mention, it is also guaranteed to receive 4 major Android upgrades and 5 years of security patches too. This is also something unheard of by other smartphone makers in this price bracket. Other than this, the A34 also upgrades to a larger 6.6″ Super AMOLED display with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate. Whereas it borrows the same 48MP triple camera and a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging from Galaxy A33 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.6-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G (6nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: One UI 5.1 on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Triple (48MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 5MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 13MP sensor (teardrop notch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Proximity
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 25W charging (power adapter not provided)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 43,999 (8/128GB)
  • Read our Samsung Galaxy A34 review
  • Watch our Samsung Galaxy A34 review
  • Buy Samsung Galaxy A34 5G here

3. Realme 12 Pro (Coming Soon)

Realme 12 Pro

Moving on, our number two pick in this list of best phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal is the upcoming Realme 12 Pro. Compared to the Realme 11 Pro, Realme really went above and beyond with this phone; especially in terms of camera. While telephoto lenses have almost always been present only on high-end smartphones, the Realme 12 Pro brings a 2X telephoto lens in the midrange segment.

Besides, the 6.7″ FHD+ display also looks great for everyday usage or media consumption thanks to features like 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colors, and 800 nits peak brightness.

A good camera setup

As for the optics, Realme has gone with a triple camera setup: a 50MP main camera (OIS), an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 32MP Sony IMX709 telephoto lens with a 2X optical zoom. Upfront, you get a 16MP selfie snapper embedded on the hole punch cutout.

Powering the Realme 12 Pro is a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 5G chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Software-wise, it boots on Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 out-of-the-box. The phone is fueled by a 5000mAh Li-Po cell which supports 67W fast charging and you get a 67W SuperVOOC power adapter inside the box itself.

Realme 12 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 5G (4nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Realme UI 5.0 on top of Android 14
  • Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main OIS, 8MP ultrawide, 32MP Sony IMX709 telephoto)
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6E (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Light, Magnetic induction, Proximity
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W charging (80W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 49,999 (8/256GB) – Coming soon

2. Samsung Galaxy F54

Samsung Galaxy F54 - Silver

And the bronze medal on our list of best phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal goes to the Samsung Galaxy F54, which is just a rebranded Galaxy M54 by the way. As expected from a “Galaxy F” series phone, it brings a big battery and a slightly compromised design compared to the “Galaxy A” lineup. More specifically, Galaxy F54 carries a 6000mAh battery, which is the biggest compared to every other phone on this list.

As a result, it easily lasts a couple of days in medium to heavy usage. But filling it up takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes using a compatible 25W power brick. Oh, and you’re gonna have to buy a charger separately since Samsung doesn’t ship one inside the box. Besides this, Galaxy F54 has a pretty nice-looking design. Not as nice as Galaxy A54 which it takes some inspiration from, but still good enough.

The phone has curved edges at the back for a comfortable grip and is available in silver and dark blue finishes. Unlike Galaxy A54, Samsung has opted to go with a plastic back here, while this thing misses out on an official IP rating as well. As for the display, Galaxy F54 brings a big 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. And it has good colors and brightness levels for easy outdoor visibility.

Exynos 1380

When it comes to performance, Galaxy F54 is powered by the same Exynos 1380 chip as Galaxy A54. On paper, it’s a pretty capable processor but Samsung hasn’t optimized it very well. That’s not to say that the phone struggles with casual everyday usage, absolutely not. But be it thermals or gameplay stability, there’s a lot of room for improvement. At least Samsung has promised 4 years of OS and 5 years of security updates here, so we can hope the Galaxy F54 ages better with time.

Camera-wise, you get a 108MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro sensor here. And in our tests, the phone performed admirably well across various conditions. Galaxy A54 still has better optimization in certain cases but overall, it’s a good point-and-shoot camera phone. You can also shoot up to 4K 30 fps videos from this phone but Samsung has disabled OIS for videos.

Samsung Galaxy F54 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Chipset: Samsung Exynos 1380 5G (5nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: One UI 5.1 on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Triple (108MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 32MP sensor (teardrop notch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / 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 52,499* (8/256GB)
  • Read our Samsung Galaxy F54 review
  • Watch our Samsung Galaxy F54 review
  • Buy Samsung Galaxy F54 here

1. Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G

Bagging the gold in the list is none other than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, the top-end model of the Note 13 Pro Series. This guy brings the flagship features for a mid-range price such as Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, IP67 rating, and 120W fast charging.

The design aspect is also very refined with a curved display, an aluminum frame, and a glass back. The screen here is a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution, Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, 1,800 nits of peak brightness, and 1920Hz high-frequency dimming.

Dimensity 7200 Ultra Chipset

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ packs a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC. This 4nm fabbed chipset boasts two Cortex-A715 cores running at 2.8GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0GHz. Running the graphics is a Malio-G610 MC4 GPU. It is paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage.

As for the software, it boots on MIUI 14 built on top of Android 13. It is bound to receive the HyperOS update in the first quarter of 2024. Xiaomi is committing to 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates on this guy.

Talking of the optics, you get a triple-camera setup comprising a 200MP primary sensor with OIS and 4X insensor zoom, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro for close-up shots.

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Specifications:

  • Display: 6.67-inch (2712 x 1220 pixels), Curved 1.5K OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness, 1920 Hz high-frequency dimming
  • Dimension and Weight: 9.0mm, 203.96g
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra 5G
  • CPU: Octa-core ( 2x Arm Cortex-A715 up to 2.8GHz, 6x Arm Cortex-A510)
  • GPU: Mali-G610 MC4 GPU
  • Memory: 12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM with 256/512GB, UFS 3.1 internal storage
  • OS: Android 13 with MIUI 14
  • SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano)
  • Back Camera: Triple camera setup
    • Main Camera: 200MP with Samsung HP3 sensor, OIS
    • Ultra-Wide Camera: 8MP with Sony IMX355 sensor, f/2.2 aperture.
    • Macro Camera: 2MP with Omnivision OV2B10 sensor, f/2.4 aperture.
  • Front Camera: 16MP with Omnivision OV16A1Q sensor
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC
  • Others: Infrared sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
  • Battery: 5120mAh (typical) battery with 120W fast charging
  • Full Specs of Redmi Note 13 Pro+
  • Buy Redmi Note 13 Pro+ here

Summary list of best mobile phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal

S. No. Best phones under 50000 in Nepal Price
1 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (8/256GB) NPR 47,999
2 Samsung Galaxy F54 (8/256GB) NPR 52,499
3 Realme 12 Pro (8/256GB, Coming Soon) NPR 49,999 (Expected)
4 Samsung Galaxy A34 (8/128GB) NPR 43,999 
5 Honor X9b (12/256GB) NPR 43,999
6 Vivo V29e (8/256GB) NPR 42,999
7 OnePlus Nord CE 3 (8/128GB, Coming Soon) NPR 47,999 (Expected)

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