In this article, you will find all the Lava and Benco mobile phones currently available in Nepal, along with the specs, features, latest official price, and availability.
Lava: Brand Overview
Lava International is a multi-national electronics brand based in India. It was founded by Chairman and Managing Director Hari, Om Rai in 2009 with the office headquarters in Noida. Lava designs and manufactures smartphones and feature phones as part of the “Make in India” and “Design in India” initiatives. Outside of India, Lava is currently active in South East Asia, the Middle East, and even Africa.
Benco: Brand Overview
Benco is a smartphone brand founded by INONE Technology in October 2019. INONE is an active licensee of the Lava mobile brand. Fast forward to 2022, Benco mobile and accessories make up a major chunk of Lava’s portfolio and exports.
Lava Benco Mobiles in Nepal
Ambe Mobiles Private Limited (AMPL) is the sole official distributor of Lava and Benco products in Nepal. The company was established in 2015 and is a part of the Ambe business group. Ambe received the exclusive right to sell and distribute Lava mobiles in Nepal in 2018. The company has a total of 47 retail stores and service centers and offers a wide range of feature phones and budget smartphones.
Lava Iris 61
Here, the Lava Iris 61 is one of the most affordable Android smartphones you can buy in Nepal. As such, it features a pretty modest spec sheet. Including Unisoc’s SC7731E quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The phone runs on Android 9.0 (Go Edition) and it supports dual 4G SIM too. As for the cameras, the Lava Iris 61 has a single 5MP sensor at the back and a 2MP selfie shooter.
Lava Iris 61 Specifications:
- Display: 5-inches FWVGA panel; 16:9 aspect ratio
- Chipset: Unisoc SC7731E (28nm)
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Software & UI: Android 9 (Go Edition)
- Rear Camera: 5MP main, LED flash
- Front Camera: 2MP (notch)
- Security: No biometric options (pin, pattern, etc.)
- Battery: 2500mAh
- Price: Rs. 5,699 (1/32GB)
Benco Y10
Kicking off this is the Benco Y10, which is the cheapest smartphone from the company in the Nepali market. Still, it comes with a 5.00” LCD screen, a fingerprint scanner, and a 1+32GB memory configuration. It is powered by a 32nm quad-core CPU with four Cortex-A7 cores. The phone supports single-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and FM radio. It even features two 5MP cameras, one at the front and the other at the back.
Benco Y10 Specifications:
- Display: 5-inches FWVGA panel; 16:9 aspect ratio
- Chipset: Unisoc SC7731E (28nm)
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Software & UI: Android 9 (Go Edition)
- Rear Camera: 5MP main, LED flash
- Front Camera: 5MP (notch)
- Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 2500mAh
- Price: Rs. 6,599 (1/32GB)
Benco Y11
Up next, the Benco Y11 is basically the same phone as its predecessor. It has the same design and the specs sheet looks similar as well. It even costs the same. However, it comes with Android 11 (Go) out of the box.
Benco Y11 Specifications:
- Display: 5-inches FWVGA panel; 16:9 aspect ratio
- Chipset: Unisoc SC7731 (28nm)
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Software & UI: Android 11 (Go Edition)
- Rear Camera: 5MP main, LED flash
- Front Camera: 5MP (notch)
- Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 2500mAh
- Price: Rs. 6,999 (1/32GB)
Benco V60
Benco V60 comes in an all-plastic unibody weighing around 170.8 and measuring 9.4mm in thickness. The rear panel is home to a 12MP dual-camera setup, a fingerprint scanner, and a speaker grille. Over on the front, there is a 6.1-inch HD+ LCD screen with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera.
Powering the phone is the Unisoc SC9863A chip which is paired with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It boots on Android 11 Go Edition out of the box.
Benco V60 Specifications:
- Display: 6.1-inches LCD panel
- Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1560 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- Chipset: Unisoc SC9863a (24nm)
- Memory: 2/3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Software & UI: Android 11 (Go Edition)
- Rear Camera: Dual (12MP Sony main + secondary AI lens)
- Front Camera: 5MP (notch)
- Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 4,120mAh
- Price: Rs. 10,349 (2/32GB) | Rs. 10,849 (3/32GB)
Benco V62
Here, the Benco V62 is similar to the V60 in a lot of ways. It has the same 6.1-inch HD+ screen, 12MP dual camera, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. However, it is powered by a different processor. Here, you get the Unisoc SC9832e, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It comes with an updated design that feels more premium. Furthermore, it has a smaller battery of 3,500mAh battery.
Benco V62 Specifications:
- Display: 6.1″ HD+ (1560 x 720) LCD
- Processor: Unisoc SC9832e (28nm)
- Rear Camera: 12MP primary (1.4μm pixel, f/1.7 aperture)
- Front Camera: 5MP sensor (waterdrop notch)
- Memory: 2GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable)
- Battery: 3,500mAh Li-poly cell
- Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock
- Price: Rs. 10,499 (2/32GB)
Benco V70
Benco V70 sports a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD screen enclosed by an all-plastic body. The phone is powered by Unisoc SC9832E which is paired with 2GB of RAM. Users can choose between 32GB and 64GB storage. There are two 8MP cameras, one on the front and the other on the back.
Fueling the phone is a 5,000mAh battery. The phone runs on Android 11 Go and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Benco V70 Specifications:
- Display: 6.51-inch HD+ LCD
- Chipset: Unisoc SC9832E (Quad-core)
- Memory: 2GB RAM, 32/64GB storage (expandable)
- Software & UI: Android 11 Go
- Rear Camera: 8MP dual camera, f/2.0
- Front Camera: 8MP front camera, f/2.0 (water-drop notch)
- Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Price: Rs. 9,999 (2/32GB) | Rs. 10,399 (2/64GB)
Benco V80
Moving on, the Benco V80 is the second most expensive Lava phone in the Nepali market. It sports a 6.51-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution. The waterdrop notch on the top houses an 8MP front-facing camera. Over on the back, you get an 8MP primary shooter accompanied by a VGA sensor.
The phone packs the Unisoc SC9863 chip which is paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Fueling the phone is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W fast charging. Likewise, the Benco V80 runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics.
Benco V80 Specifications:
- Display: 6.5″ IPS LCD display with HD resolution (1600×720 pixels)
- Rear Camera: 8MP and VGA with rear flash
- Front Camera: 8MP sensor (teardrop notch)
- Processor: Unisoc SC9863 (28nm)
- Memory: 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage (expandable)
- Battery: 5000mAh cell, Micro USB charging
- Sensors: Fingerprint, G-sensor, Light, Proximity
- Price: Rs. 9,639 (3/32GB) | Rs. 13,599 (4/64GB)
Benco V90
Next up, we have the Benco V90. This budget phone packs a massive 6.82″ IPS display for a big viewing experience. It still features an HD (720p) resolution instead of FHD (1080p), but if you want a big display on a budget phone, this is as good as it gets. Benco has used a teardrop notch here for the 8MP selfie camera.
Talking about cameras, the Benco V90 comes with three of them at the back. The main one is a 16MP f/1.7 sensor, although the company hasn’t specified what the other two sensors do. In terms of performance, the V90 is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chip—alongside 3 or 4GB RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. And it also supports virtual RAM expansion by up to 3GB. Benco V90 has a massive 5000mAh battery too, and it now juices up via a USB Type-C port.
Benco V90 Specifications:
- Display: 6.82″ IPS LCD display with HD resolution (1640×720 pixels)
- Rear Camera: 16MP AI triple camera
- Front Camera: 8MP sensor (teardrop notch)
- Processor: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
- Memory: 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage (expandable)
- Battery: 5000mAh cell, USB Type-C charging
- Sensors: Fingerprint, G-sensor, Light, Proximity
- Price: Rs. 12,599 (4/64GB) | Rs. 14,799 (4/128GB)
Benco S1
Benco S1 is the company’s latest offering in the Nepali market. Retailing at Rs. 14,999 the phone comes with a decent spec sheet to justify the price. It is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T606 processor that can handle your daily tasks well. Benco has paired it with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.
The phone also looks quite nice with its boxy design and gradient finish on the back, but it’s a bit heavy at 203.4 grams. The rear is also home to its triple camera setup led by a 48MP primary lens. The sensor uses 4-in-1 pixel binning to churn out 12MP native photos. It is accompanied by an AI lens and a 2MP macro sensor.
Selfies, on the other hand, are handled by a 16MP camera. Benco has offered a punch-hole cutout on the front, which is certainly a refreshing change from the U-shaped notches most phones have in this price range. Moving on, the phone has a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging, so you won’t have to wait long to get back to using your phone.
Benco S1 Specifications:
- Display: 6.8″ HD+ IPS LCD (720 x 1640 pixels)
- Rear Camera: 48MP primary + AI + 2MP macro
- Front Camera: 16MP
- Processor: Unisonic Tiger T606 (12-nm)
- Memory: 4GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
- Battery: 5000mAh cell, 18W Fast Charging
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 14,999 (4/128GB)
Benco Mobiles Price in Nepal 2023 [Summary]
| S.N. | Lava Mobiles | Price in Nepal |
| 1. | Lava Iris 61 | Rs. 5,999 (1/32GB) |
| 2. | Benco Y10 | Rs. 6,599 (1/32GB) |
| 3. | Benco Y11 | Rs. 6,999 (1/32GB) |
| 4. | Benco V60 | Rs. 10,349 (2/32GB) |
| Rs. 10,849 (3/32GB) | ||
| 5. | Benco V62 | Rs. 10,499 (2/32GB) |
| 6. | Benco V70 | Rs. 9,999 (2/32GB) |
| Rs. 10,399 (2.64GB) | ||
| 7. | Benco V80 | Rs. 9,639 (3/32GB) |
| Rs. 13,599 (4/64GB) | ||
| 8. | Benco V82 | Rs. 11,999 (4/64GB) |
| 9. | Benco V90 | Rs. 12,599 (4/64GB) |
| Rs. 14,799 (4/128GB) | ||
| 10. | Benco S1 | Rs. 14,999 (4/128GB) |
Benco Mobiles Price in Nepal: Conclusion
Currently, Benco is focusing on the feature phone and entry-level smartphone segment in Nepal. All of Lava and Benco’s phones in Nepal are targeted at first-time users or those looking for a secondary phone. These phones are strong, reliable, and affordable.
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