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In this article, we’ll be going through our top picks for the best premium midrange phones in Nepal in 2025. There’s no doubt that the market for premium midrange smartphones is growing in Nepal. And why wouldn’t it? I mean, flagship devices cost well over 1 lakh here. Take the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, for example, which costs a whopping NPR 184,999! Or any of the latest iPhones for that matter. Thus, people are gravitating more towards the value flagships i.e. the upper midrange smartphones. But what are some of the best premium midrange phones available in Nepal?

How to find the best premium midrange phones in Nepal?

It’s mostly the dominant smartphone brands that make up this segment. Including the likes of Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and more. And phones in this category basically deliver a premium smartphone experience at a sub-flagship price. So things like a high refresh rate OLED display, a great set of cameras with OIS, and powerful performance are all pretty common in this space.

Unfortunately, Apple’s base iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 cost a significant money here in Nepal. Now, brands such as Oppo and Vivo are known for manufacturing great premium midrange smartphones in the global arena.

For instance, the Vivo X-series for that matter are quite good. ANd finally, we have the Vivo X200 Ultra in Npeal. Anyway, for now, let’s look at some of the best premium midrange phones that are currently available in Nepal.

Best premium midrange phones in Nepal:

8. Samsung Galaxy A56

The Galaxy A56 makes it to our list of the Best Midrange phones in Nepal. It showcases with a refined glass-and-metal construction, featuring Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both the front and back. The sleek metallic frame provides a more premium touch, while the variety of vibrant color options allows for some personal flair. The phone feels solid and well-crafted, fitting comfortably in the hand.

Awesome Panel

Samsung excels with the display on the Galaxy A56. It boasts a sharp, vivid Super AMOLED screen with excellent color reproduction and brightness levels. The screen is an absolute visual delight, ensuring that watching videos, browsing photos, or gaming looks fantastic. The 120Hz refresh rate also helps with smooth scrolling and enhanced user interaction.

On the photography front, the Galaxy A56 is very decent but nothing extraordinary. The 50MP primary sensor is paired with a 12MP ultrawide and a 5MP macro sensor. The images are sharp, with good detail retention and color accuracy. But the absence of a telephoto lens is kinda bummer.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A56 is powered by the Exynos 1480 chipset built on a 4nm process. While it handles daily tasks effortlessly, including web browsing and app usage, it doesn’t quite keep up with more intensive gaming demands at least for now. Cause’ PUBG runs at 30fps for the moment.  For most users, it should be sufficient for routine operations, but enthusiasts seeking high-end gaming might find the performance lacking. Samsung may improve optimization over time, though, with future software updates.

Running Android 15 with Samsung’s One UI 6, the Galaxy A56 offers a smooth, intuitive interface with plenty of customization options. Samsung also promises impressive software longevity, with 6 years of OS and security patches, ensuring your device stays current for years.

Samsung Galaxy A56 Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Vitcus+
• Chipset: Exynos 1580 5G (5nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 256GB storage
• Software & UI: One UI 6 on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macro)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, NFC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 45W charging
• Price in Nepal: NPR 65,999 (8/256GB)

7. Vivo V50

The new Vivo V50 also finds a spot on our list of best premium midrange phones in Nepal. And this year as well, the Pro version is reserved for the markets. But, the good news is that Vivo hasn’t differentiated these two phones by all that much. Except for the performance itself and a 2X telephoto camera on the Pro and a few other minor things, the Vivo V50 and V50 Pro are pretty much the same phones.

Here, one of the staples of Vivo’s “V” series of smartphones is an attractive design. And the Vivo V50 keeps that tradition perfectly alive. To be honest, it looks similar to last year’s V40.  So, it’s got a gorgeous-looking design for a great hands-on feel, while the phone itself is pretty slim and lightweight. It’s available in Satin Black and Starry Blue color options in Nepal.

It also boasts the flagship IP68 + IP69 rating for added protection. Getting to the display, the phone has a tall 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. And from colors and contrast to brightness levels, things look pretty good here—although Vivo hasn’t layered it with a Gorilla Glass protection of any kind.

4nm processor

Moving on, the Vivo V40 is powered by the last-gen Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) processor from the V30. Based on its specs and benchmarks, this chip is a bit more powerful than the Dimensity 7200 processor and still makes sense. And while the phone handles normal everyday usage, and multitasking pretty well, gaming is also on the brighter side with good thermals.

And Vivo V40 will receive three years of OS updates and five years of security updates. Besides design, Vivo V40 cameras are pretty solid for both photos and videos. Its 50MP primary and 50MP ultrawide cameras especially have ZEISS coating. Lastly, the phone gets its juice from a 5500mAh battery and 80W And thanks to an efficient 4nm processor, it holds up throughout the day.

Vivo V40 5G Specifications:

• Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 5G (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB storage (UFS 2.2)
• Software & UI: FuntouchOS 15 on top of Android 15
• Rear Camera: Dual (50MP OmniVision OV50E, 50MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 50MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS / AGPS / Galileo / Glonass / QZSS / Beidou / NavIC, USB-C, NFC, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity
• Battery: 6000mAh with 90W charging (90W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 67,999 (12/256GB)
• Buy Vivo V50 5G here

6. Honor 200 

Honor is no new name in the premium smartphone territory. In fact, the new Honor Magic 6 Pro even bagged the second spot in DxOMark’s camera and display tests. And alongside its Honor 200 Pro sibling, you get a premium flashy design aesthetics to a curved display and more, the Honor 200 is a solid contender in our list of best premium midrange phones in Nepal.

I mean, the Honor 200 starts to impress with the design itself. Apart from the “Velvet Black” colorway that has a matte finish at the back, it is also available in the “Moonlight Silver” option with quite attractive reflective patterns. Honor 200 also has a curved finish on both sides for a more comfortable grip. Its curved 120Hz OLED display feels great to navigate around; whereas the actual quality of this screen is fantastic too.

Good cameras

As for the cameras, its triple sensor array at the back consists of a 54MP IMX906 primary, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 2.5x telephoto 50MP Sony IMX856 sensor. The phone shoots nice photos with nice colors, detail levels, and dynamic range. The Harcourt filters look exceptional in terms of price. Expect some stellar portraits with this thing.

For performance, Honor 200 is powered by Qualcomm’s reliable Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip. This has been paired with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage for smooth day-to-day operation. Honor’s custom “Magic OS” interface (based on Android 14) can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but you should get used to it pretty quickly.

Honor 200 Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 5G (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 12GB RAM, 256/512GB storage (fixed)
• Software & UI: MagicOS 8.0 on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 12MP UW)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, NFC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Ambient light, Compass, Gyro, Gravity, Proximity
• Battery: 5200mAh with 100W charging (100W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 64,999 (8/256GB), NPR 67,999 (12/512GB)
• Buy Honor 200 Pro here

5. Xiaomi 14T

The Xiaomi 14T is Xiaomi’s latest semi-flagship smartphone. It boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring a vibrant and smooth visual experience. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset, complemented by 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, providing robust performance for multitasking and storage needs.

In terms of design, the Xiaomi 14T maintains a sleek aesthetic with pronounced camera cutouts. It is available in Titan Grey, Titan Blue, Titan Black, and Lemon Green colors, with the latter featuring a PU leather finish made from actual lemon fibers. The device also offers IP68 water and dust resistance, adding to its durability.

Leica Cameras

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Leica-powered triple-camera setup on the Xiaomi 14T. It features a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX906 sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with a 50mm equivalent focal length, and a 12MP ultra-wide shooter. For selfies, there’s a 32MP front camera. The collaboration with Leica brings exclusive filters and aesthetics, enhancing the overall photography experience. The pricing positions it as a competitive option in the semi-flagship smartphone market, offering a blend of high-end features and performance.

Xiaomi 14T Specifications:

• Display: 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate,  HDR10+, 4000 nits (peak)
• Chipset: Dimensity 8300 Ultra (4nm)
• Memory: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB internal storage (UFS 4.0)
• Software & UI: Xiaomi HyperOS
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (punch-hole)
• Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (Optical)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NFC, USB Type-C, OTG
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Proximity, Ambient Light
• Battery: 5,000mAh with 67W fast charging
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 64,999 (12/512GB)
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4. OnePlus 13R

The OnePlus 13R easily makes up our list of the best premium midrange phones in Nepal. Available in Nebula Noir and Astral Trail shades, it gets the typical OnePlus vibe with a circular camera module. Likewise, this new offering is complemented by a sizeable 6000mAh and 80W of SuperVOOC fast charging support that can top it off from 0-50% in 10 minutes.

Moving on, you get a superb 6.78″ AMOLED display with 10-bit colors, LTPO 4.1 and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s also 4500nits of peak brightness that works for playing HDR content on Netflix. It delivers excellent colors, contrast, and brightness levels.

Performance-centric

Under the hood, it comes with the last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip which is still very power-packed for both gaming and normal usage. You are getting 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage here. As a result, this guy’s day-to-day performance and gaming were pretty stellar. You can easily expect top-notch smooth gaming on the BR titles like PUBG and CODM.

Meanwhile, it has a 50MP Sony LYT 700 primary, a 50MP Samsung JNU telephoto (2x), and an 8MP wide-angle lens. This setup can shoot fairly good photos, although the whites and exposures can be an issue sometimes.

OnePlus Nord 13  Specifications:

• Display: 6.78″ ProXDR OLED, 2780×1264 pixels, 120Hz, 4550 nits peak brightness
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB UFS 4.0 storage (fixed)
• Software & UI: OxygenOS 15 on top of Android 15
• Rear Camera: Dual (50MP Sony LYT-600 main, 50MP Samsung JNU 2xtelephoto, 8MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / QZSS, NFC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Hall, Light, Magnetic induction, Proximity, Infrared remote control
• Battery: 6000mAh with 80W charging (100W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 76,999 (12/256GB)
• Buy OnePlus 13R here

3. iPhone 14

After the recent price drops, the iPhone 14 makes it to our third pick among the best premium midrange phones in Nepal. While it doesn’t dominate every category compared to other options on this list, it remains a strong contender in the premium midrange segment, even after three years since its release. What makes it particularly attractive now is its current price of 89,300 rupees.

In terms of performance, the iPhone 14 is powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, which still delivers excellent performance for everyday tasks. Combined with Apple’s reliable and timely software updates, the phone ensures a seamless and up-to-date user experience. It comes with storage options up to 256GB, though only the 128GB model is currently available in Nepal.

Super Retina Display
The phone boasts a 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. However, it’s limited to a 60Hz refresh rate and features a prominent “bathtub-style” notch that houses the 12MP front camera and other sensors.

As for cameras, the iPhone 14 features a dual 12MP setup on the back. The primary camera includes optical image stabilization (OIS), while the ultrawide lens offers a 120° field of view. True to Apple’s reputation, the phone captures excellent photos and videos with both its rear and front cameras. The device is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance, providing added durability. It’s equipped with a 3279mAh battery, which supports 20W fast charging. However, note that the charger is not included in the box.

iPhone 14 Specifications:

• Display: 6.1-inch OLED screen, FHD+, 60Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic 5G (5nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage
• Software & UI: iOS 16 (upgradeable to the latest iOS 18)
• Rear Camera: Dual (12MP main, 12MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 12MP sensor (notch)
• Security: Face ID (from TrueDepth camera)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / QZSS, NFC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, Barometer, Proximity, Three-axis gyro
• Battery: 3279mAh with 20W charging, 15W MagSafe Wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless charging (No charger in the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 89,300 (6/128GB)
• Buy iPhone 14 here

2. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Ranking second on our list of the best premium midrange phones in Nepal is the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. This device delivers a premium user experience with its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification, offering vibrant and punchy visuals comparable to the flagship S24. Its design boasts an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Exynos—Is It Better Now?

The phone is powered by the Exynos 2400e chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, delivering consistent performance. While past iterations of Exynos were criticized for throttling, overheating, and poor gaming performance, Samsung’s optimizations have significantly improved these issues.

The S24 FE handles multitasking, gaming, and other tasks with ease. In tests, games like PUBG and Genshin Impact ran smoothly at 60fps, although extended sessions caused mild heating, which remained manageable. Additionally, Samsung offers up to seven years of updates, ensuring a future-proof and optimized experience. Moreover, the 4700mAh battery is good for a day’s usage.

The S24 FE’s triple camera setup includes a 50MP primary lens with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide, and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, offering versatile photography options. Its overall camera performance remains solid and is pretty comparable to the S24. Especially, the portraits are very nice.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Specifications

• Display: 6.7″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O, 120Hz refresh rate,  HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
• Chipset: Exynos 2400e 5G (4nm) with Xclipse 940 GPU
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB internal storage
• Software & UI: One UI 6 on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto)
• Front Camera: 10MP sensor (punch-hole)
• Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (Optical), Samsung Knox
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NFC, USB Type-C, OTG
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Proximity, Ambient Light
• Battery: 4,700mAh with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 94,999 (8/256 GB)
• Watch our Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review here.
• Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 FE here

1. Honor 200 Pro

Bagging the crown rightfully is none other than the recently launched Honor 200 Pro. Under the hood, this guy packs a powerful Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chip, which can provide a similar performance as the last-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It is paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for all your multitasking and file-storing needs.

The design is also pretty premium here with a metal frame and an attractive rear panel. Upfront, a curved AMOLED panel greets you, stretching at 6.78-inch with FHD+ resolution. As always, the display quality is top-notch here, arguably the best in the pack. There is a 3D sensor on the pill-shaped cutout for secured facial recognition security. And fueling this phone is a 5200mAh Silicon Carbon battery with 100W fast charging and 66W wireless charging.

We’re talking stellar portraits

This premium midrange phone boasts an impressive specs sheet down the line plus the best camera under the 1 lakh category in Nepal. You get a triple camera setup headlined by a 50MP OmniVision OV50H sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2.5X telephoto Sony IMX856 sensor with OIS. And the latter one steals the show here with stellar portraits. Thanks to the collaboration with Paris-based Harcourt studio, the phone can mimic scenes of the famous portrait studio, leaving you with some professional-looking portraits. Likewise, the main camera is equally good, as is a super decent UW camera.

Honor 200 Pro Specifications:

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 5G (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 12GB RAM, 512GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: MagicOS 8.0 on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 50MP 2.5X telephoto
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (pill-shaped)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, NFC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5200mAh with 100W wired charging and 66W wireless charging
• Price in Nepal: NPR 74,999 (12/512GB)
• Buy Honor 200 Pro here

Summary list of best premium midrange phones in Nepal

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