The Nepali calendar year 2080 is about to end very soon. Like always, the budget market was head-on with the premium smartphones in Nepal. Budget smartphones are generally under three price ranges in Nepal; under 20,000 under 25,000 and 30,000. The smartphones under 15,000 are also competitive, but the ones under 20,000 and 25,000 are more favoured for the specific features and specs they provide.
Here we have brought the list of the best smartphones under the Rs 25,000 price range which were launched in this Nepali year.
List of best smartphones under Rs 25,000
| S.N. | Model | Price |
| 1. | POCO M5 | Rs 20,499 (4/64GB) Rs 23,999 (6/128GB) |
| 2. | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Rs 21,999 (4/128GB) Rs 23,999 (6/128GB) |
| 3. | Tecno Camon 20 | Rs 22,999 (8/256GB) |
| 4. | Honor X7b | Rs 23,999 (8/256GB) |
| 5. | OPPO A58 4G | Rs 24,999 (8/256GB) |
| 6. | Vivo Y7s | Rs 24,999 (8/256GB) |
| 7. | Redmi Note 13 4G | Rs 24,999 (6/128GB) Rs 27,999 (8/256GB) |
1. POCO M5
First on the list of smartphones is the sub-brand of Xiaomi, the POCO M5. The smartphone launched quite early and already has a successor the POCO M6. However, the M6 is available in India and is still left to be available here in Nepal.
| Dimensions | Height: 163.99mm Width: 76.09mm Thickness: 8.9mm |
| Weight | 201g |
| Display size | 6.58-inch |
| Display type | FHD+ DotDrop display |
| Resolution | 2408 X 1080 (FHD+) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz |
| Touch sampling rate | 240Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| OS | MIUI 13 for POCO, based on Android 12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core CPU, 2x Performance core (A76-based), 2.2GHz 6x Efficiency cores (A55-based), 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
| Selfie camera | 8MP |
| Rear camera | Wide camera: 50MP primary camera Macro camera: 2MP Depth camera: 2MP |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wifi | 2.4G Wi-Fi / 5G Wi-Fi |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio jack |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor | Proximity sensor | E-compass | Accelerometer | Gyroscope | Hall sensor | Barometer | Fingerprint scanner |
| Battery | 5000mAh (typ) lithium-ion polymer |
| Charging | 22.5W inbox supports 18W USB type C |
| Colours | Black | Green | Yellow |
| Prices | Rs 20,499 (4/64GB) Rs 23,999 (6/128GB) |
The POCO M5 has a textured plastic back panel for improved grip, featuring a square module camera housing three cameras and an LED flash. Its 6.58-inch FHD+ DotDrop display offers vibrant visuals, with a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. It has a responsive 240 Hz touch sampling rate protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor. Its camera setup includes a versatile AI triple camera system with a 50MP primary sensor and the front-facing 8MP camera captures decent selfies.
The smartphone has a 5000mAh battery supporting 18W fast charging via USB Type-C. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It is available in black, green, and yellow. The POCO M5 is available in Nepal at Rs 20,999 for the 4/256GB and Rs 23,999 for the 6/128GB option.
2. Samsung Galaxy A05s
Next on the list of the best smartphones is the top contender and competitor, the Samsung Galaxy A05s. The A05s is the successor of the A04s and has got some positive reviews in the Nepali market. The A05s fall under the Samsung Galaxy A series, one of the most-sold smartphone series in the world.
| Dimensions | 168.0mm x 77.8mm x 8.8mm |
| Weight | 194 grams |
| Display size | 6.7-inch |
| Display type | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2,400 x 1,080 (FHD+) |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| OS | Android 13, One UI |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 12GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor |
| Selfie camera | 13MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Network | LTE |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Audio | Mono speaker 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Colours | Light Green | Black | Silver | Light Violet |
| Price | Rs 21,999 (4/128GB) Rs 23,999 (6/128GB) |
The Samsung Galaxy A05s features a revamped design with a flat plastic back and a 6.7-inch PLS LCD, offering vibrant visuals with its 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution and smooth 90Hz refresh rate. Powered by a Snapdragon 680 chipset with 4GB or 6GB RAM paired with 128GB storage, it is expandable up to 1TB. Its triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The 13MP front camera captures decent selfies.
The smartphone has a 5000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging, and connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and LTE ensure seamless connectivity. It is available in multiple colour options, Light Green, Black and Violet. The price of the Samsung Galaxy A05s in Nepal is Rs 21,999 for the 4/128GB option and Rs 23,999 for the 6/128GB option.
3. Tecno Camon 20
Tecno has been doing quite well in the smartphone market. The Tecno Camon 20 which was very recently launched in Nepal has got some attention for the design and price it delivers. The Camon series has great potential to be one of the best smartphones on the list with a few minor updates.
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED |
| Display size | 6.67-inch |
| Resolution | 1,080 x 2,400 |
| IP rating | IP53 dust and splash resistance |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Rear camera | 64MP main camera 2MP depth sensor QVGA |
| Selfie camera | 32MP |
| Audio | Stereo speakers 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Sensors | G-Sensor Ambient Light and Distance Sensor Electronic compass In-display Fingerprint Sensor |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 33 W wired |
| Colours | Predawn Black | Serenity Blue | Glacier Glow |
| Price | Rs 22,999 (8/256GB) |
The Tecno Camon 20 offers a striking design featuring unique patterns and textures on the back panel. Its triple camera setup is housed within two rings on the back. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with vibrant visuals and thin bezels. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, it has 8GB of RAM with ample storage of 256 GB. The 64MP main camera, a depth sensor and a QVGA camera deliver detailed shots, while the 32MP front camera captures decent selfies.
It has a 5000mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging. It also features stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and various sensors G-Sensor, Ambient Light and Distance Sensor, Electronic compass and In-display Fingerprint Sensor. It is available in three colours and costs Rs 22,999 for the 8/256GB.
4. Honor X7b
The most recent addition from Honor in Nepal is the Honor X7b. The X7b is part of the Honor X7 which also includes the Honor X7 and the Honor X7a. The smartphone features a distinctive Honor X series. The X series from Honor has been favoured in Nepal at different price ranges.
| Dimensions | Height: 166.7 mm Width: 76.5 mm Depth: 8.24 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams |
| Display size | 6.8-inch |
| Display type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rates | 90 Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 108MP main camera 5MP ultra-wide camera 2MP depth camera |
| Selfie camera | 8MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Network | LTE |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Audio | Stereo speakers 3.5mm jack |
| Sensors | Gravity sensors Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor NFC |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired charging |
| Colours | Flowing Silver | Emerald Green | Midnight Black |
| Price | Rs 23,999 (8/256GB) |
The Honor X7b has a sleek design featuring a glossy plastic back with gradient colours and a dual camera ring. Its 6.8-inch IPS LCD has a vibrant resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels and an impressive 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset and 8GB of RAM, complemented by 256GB of storage which is expandable.
The smartphone has a triple rear camera setup that includes a 108MP main camera and an 8MP front camera. It has a large 6000mAh battery supporting 35W fast charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and LTE support. It is available in three colour options, Flowing Silver, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black. The Honor X7b has an official price of Rs 23,999 in Nepal.
5. OPPO A58 4G
The OPPO A58 4G is next on the list of the best smartphones under Rs 25,000. The OPPO A58 is the successor of the OPPO A57. The A58 has few design changes and specifications changes from the A57. The A58 has a beautiful design with a silk-like texture.
| Dimensions | Height: 165.65mm Width: 75.98mm Thickness: 7.99mm |
| Weight | 192 grams |
| Display size | 6.72-inch |
| Display type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2,400 x 1,080 (FHD+) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz |
| Glass protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (GG5) |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 4G (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Rear camera | Main camera: 50MP Depth sensor: 2MP |
| Selfie camera | 8MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Audio | 3.5mm Earphone jack Stereo speakers |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic sensor Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Gravity sensor Step counter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Facial Recognition |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | SUPERVOOC 33W wired charging |
| Colours | Glowing Black | Dazzling Green |
| Price | Rs 24,999 (6/128GB) |
The OPPO A58 4G has a sleek rear design with a modern, glossy finish, featuring a dual-camera setup and a pill-shaped design. Its 6.72-inch IPS LCD offers decent visuals with FHD+ resolution, complemented by IP54 dust and splash resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. The smartphone features dual rear cameras, including a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP mono camera, while the 8MP front camera delivers selfies.
It has a large 5000mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging for long-lasting usage. It features dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 5 connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3, and stereo speakers for immersive audio. It is available in Glowing Black and Dazzling Green colour options at Rs 24,999 in Nepal.
6. Vivo Y27s
The Vivo Y27s is part of the Vivo Y series which features budget smartphones. The Vivo Y27 series includes the Vivo Y27, Y27 5G and Y27s. The Y series smartphones from Vivo are available in many different numbers and models which are quite popular.
| Dimensions | 164.06 × 76.17 × 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 192 grams |
| Display size | 6.64-inch |
| Display type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2,388 × 1,080 (FHD+) |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 650 nits |
| IP rating | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| OS | Funtouch OS 13, Android 13 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main camera 2MP depth sensor |
| Selfie camera | 8MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Audio | Single speaker 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Ambient Light Sensor | E-compass | Proximity Sensor | Gyroscope | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired charging |
| Colours | Burgundy Black | Garden Green |
| Price | Rs 24,999 (8/256GB) |
The Vivo Y27s has a flat plastic back featuring a shiny matte finish and a dual-camera module encased in a metal-like strip. Its 6.64-inch IPS LCD offers sharp visuals with FHD+ resolution and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate with a high peak brightness of 650 nits and full coverage of the P3 colour gamut. It is powered by a Snapdragon 680 chipset. It has 8GB of RAM which is complemented by 256GB of storage expandable up to 1TB.
The smartphone has dual rear cameras, including a 50MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor and an 8MP front camera for decent selfies. It has a large 5000mAh battery supporting 44W fast charging. It features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM support and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It is available in Burgundy Black and Garden Green colour options priced at Rs 24,999 in Nepal.
7. Redmi Note 13 4G
The top competitor in the list is the Redmi Note 13 4G. The smartphone is part of the Redmi Note 13 series which includes the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+. The Redmi Note 10 series is one of the most popular Note series to date. The Note 13 series has already been loved with the available options with the Redmi Note 13 4G being one of them.
| Dimensions | Height: 162.24mmWidth: 75.55mmThickness: 7.97mm |
| Weight | 188.5 grams |
| Display type | AMOLED |
| Display size | 6.67-inch |
| Resolution | 2,400 x 1,080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| IP rating | IP54 dust and splash resistance |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 108MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro camera |
| Selfie camera | 16MP |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Network | LTE |
| SIM | Dual SIM [SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)] |
| Audio | Dual speakers Dolby Atmos® 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | In-screen fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | 5,000mAh (typ) |
| Charging | 33W wired fast charging |
| Colours | Midnight Black | Mint Green | Ice Blue |
| Price | Rs 24,999 (6/128GB) Rs 27,999 (8/256GB) |
The Redmi Note 13 4G has a plastic back and a revamped triple camera setup with a clean and attractive appearance. Its 6.67-inch AMOLED display offers vibrant visuals with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and IP54 dust and splash resistance. It is powered by the Snapdragon 685 chipset, complemented by 6GB or 8GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 128GB to 256GB.
The 108MP main camera has an 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro lens while the 16MP selfie camera captures selfies. It has a 5,000mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos® support and a hybrid SIM slot for expandable storage. The smartphone is available in three colour options; Midnight Black, Mint Green and Ice Blue. The smartphone costs Rs 24,999 for the 6/128GB option and Rs 27,999 for the 8/256GB option.
