Price list: Best smartphones under Rs 70,000 as of December 2024

It is the last month of the year 2024, and we have witnessed incredible smartphones in the Nepali market. The growing demand for 5G phones and better performance reflects how much the smartphone market has evolved this year​. We have seen a huge shift of people from the budget smartphones to the mid-range and premium mid-range options. The flagship smartphones have also seen a huge leap in terms of numbers in the past couple of years. However, the mid-range segment, especially under Rs. 70,000, has gained massive popularity, offering stylish designs, powerful processors, and better cameras.

Here we have compiled a list of the six best smartphones under Rs 70,000 available in Nepal.

List of smartphones under Rs 70,000 in Nepal

1. Honor 200 5G

First on the list of the best smartphones under Rs 70,000 is the Honor 200 5G. The Honor 200 5G is the base model of the Honor 200 series, which also includes the Honor 200 Pro 5G and the Honor 200 Lite.

The Honor 200 is very similar to the Pro version with a curved back and an oval camera module, which gives it a sleek and modern look. The smartphone has a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display and offers a smooth experience with its 120Hz refresh rate and resolution of 2664 × 1200 (FHD+). The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and comes with 12GB of RAM and offers storage options of 256GB and 512GB.

The camera setup features a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera on the back, while the 50MP front camera captures sharp selfies. The 5200mAh battery supports super-fast 100W wired charging, which gives a day’s worth of screen time. It runs on MagicOS 8, based on Android 14 for a smooth and updated user experience.

The Honor 200 5G is available in two colour options: Velvet Black and Moonlight White, and costs Rs 64,590 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option and Rs 64,890 for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage option.

2. OPPO Reno 12 5G

Next up on the list of the best smartphones under Rs 70,000 is the OPPO Reno 12 5G. The Reno12 series also includes the Reno12 Pro, Reno12 F, and Reno12 F 4G. Compared to the Reno12 Pro, the Reno12 5G features differences in build, weight, cameras, and design, with a curved frame and back for a more affordable price point. As for design, the Reno 12 5G has a sleek, aesthetic design with a slightly curved plastic back offering a silky smooth finish. It features a shiny metallic curved frame and back finishes, including a wavy pattern on the Astro Silver variant and a matte texture on the Matte Brown option.

The Oppo Reno12 5G features a 6.7-inch 3D Flexible AMOLED display, offering a Full HD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy chipset, paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, running on ColorOS 14.1 based on Android 14. For photography, the Reno12 5G has a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. The front camera is a 32MP lens with support for 4K video recording.

The Reno12 5G is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging, fully charging the phone in about 50 minutes. It also offers 5G connectivity, stereo speakers for enhanced audio, and a variety of sensors such as an in-display fingerprint sensor and gyroscope. The smartphone is available in two colours: Astro Silver and Matte Brown.

As for pricing, the OPPO Reno 12 5G is available at Rs 65,999 for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage option in Nepal.

3. Vivo V40 5G

Vivo’s V40 5G takes up the list as the next smartphone in the list of the best smartphones under Rs 70,000. Vivo has a collaboration with Zeiss for professional-grade camera performance. The V40 5G is the sibling to the V40 Pro 5G, which offers additional upgrades like a better chipset, telephoto camera, and improved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The Vivo V40 5G has a glass back and a matte texture, featuring a pill-shaped camera module with a circular ring for the main and ultra-wide cameras. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 2800 × 1260 pixels, which supports 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates for smooth visuals. It covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and reaches up to 4500 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone is protected with an IP68 and IP69 rating. As for performance, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. The V40 5G offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It runs on Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14.

The Vivo V40 5G comes with a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, both supported by ZEISS technology for high-quality photos and videos. It can record in 4K at 30 fps, and the rear camera has features like Night Mode, Supermoon, and Astro for creative shots. The smartphone includes a 5500 mAh battery with 80W fast charging and supports 5G, dual SIM, and Wi-Fi 6.

The Vivo V40 5G is available in Nebula Purple and Moonlight White and is priced at Rs 65,999 in Nepal.

4. Realme GT 6T

Realme’s GT series has been a flagship killer in terms of performance fever since its official launch. The Realme GT 6T makes its way to this list of the best smartphones under Rs 70,000 in Nepal with its top-notch performance specs.

The Realme GT 6T is a rebadged version of the Realme GT Neo6 SE, has a dual-tone plastic design with a nano mirror finish and a slightly curved back. It features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 2780×1264, offering up to 1600 nits peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth performance. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, and comes with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage option. It also includes advanced cooling features to maintain performance during intensive tasks.

The Realme GT 6T is equipped with a dual rear camera setup, featuring a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera, supporting 4K video recording at 60fps. The 32MP selfie camera also supports 4K video and comes with several modes for enhanced photography. The smartphone has a large 5500mAh battery, with support for 120W wired fast charging. It offers 5G and LTE connectivity, stereo speakers, and a range of sensors, including an under-display fingerprint scanner.

The Realme GT 6T is available in Nepal at Rs 65,999 for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage option.

5. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

A smartphone list is not complete without Samsung smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy A series is one of the most popular and most sold smartphones in the world. This year’s mid-range smartphone in the A series from Samsung is the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. The A55 5G is the successor to the popular Galaxy A54 5G.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has a sleek design with a glass back, aluminum frame, and a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display offering FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. The smartphone runs on the Exynos 1480 chipset with an octa-core CPU, paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and storage options of 128GB and 256GB, expandable via a microSD card. The A55 5G is powered by a 5000 mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging.

For photography, the smartphone includes a triple rear camera setup: a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro camera. It can record 4K video at 30fps and offers a 32MP front camera for high-quality selfies, also capable of 4K video recording. The phone runs One UI 6.1 based on Android 14, with Samsung Knox Vault for security and a fingerprint sensor for added protection. As for connectivity options, the smartphone includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and dual SIM support.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is available in Nepal at Rs 62,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage option and Rs 67,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option.

6. Apple iPhone 11

Last on the list of the best smartphones under Rs 70,000 in Nepal is Apple iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 is the cheapest Apple iPhone currently available in Nepal. Even though the iPhone 11 is 5 years older now, it is still a tough contender in the mid-range price segment for the specs and features it provides.

The iPhone 11 comes with a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD display with a resolution of 1792 x 828, offering 326 ppi and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the A13 Bionic chip and features a 6-core CPU (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) and a 4-core GPU for smooth performance. It has a dual-camera system with a 12MP wide lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens, as well as a 12MP TrueDepth selfie camera. The smartphone includes 128GB of internal storage and a 3310 mAh battery, supporting a full day of use.

The iPhone 11 is priced at Rs 69,000 for the 128GB model in Nepal.