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Top Smartphones Under Rs. 40,000 in Nepal

If you’re looking for the best smartphone under 40000 in Nepal, you don’t have to look so far. Here’s our list of the top five smartphones under 40000 that provides good value for money.

1Xiaomi Mi 6

The Xiaomi Mi 6 is a flagship smartphone at a much, much lower price making it one of the best smartphones under 40000. The Mi 6 boasts a smaller 5.15-inch IPS LCD display which feels compact. It squeezes in the powerful Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage into a curvaceous glass-backed chassis, with a 12 MP dual-lens camera thrown in for good measure. The device offers an 8 MP front camera. Pictures from both the cameras are well defined, crisp and detailed.

It also runs on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo) with MIUI 9 and is powered by 3350mAh battery. It undoubtedly a great performer and has a decent battery life. It offers a fantastic alternative to those pricier handsets, without a single sacrifice in any aspect: from performance through display quality to battery life.

Specs Highlight:

Display: 5.15” IPS LCD Full HD with Gorilla Glass 4
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo (MiUI 9)
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU: Adreno 540
RAM: 6GB
ROM: 64GB
Back Camera: 12 MP dual rear camera, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front Camera: 8 MP
SIM: dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors: Fingerprint(front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: 3350 mAh
Price: Rs. 39,999
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2Nokia 8

Nokia 8 is an attractive powerful phone with a great build and design. It’s wonderfully slim, measuring a mere 7.3mm thick, and aluminum body giving a fantastic solidity in the hand. Upfront, there is a very bright 5.3-inch 2K display which is protected by a Gorilla Glass 5. It is also powered by a flagship-grade Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It also runs on the latest Oreo and should get the Android P when its out officially.

Another highlight of the Nokia 8 is its ZEISS optics lens. There are two cameras on the back: A 13MP (Color) primary camera and a 13MP (Mono) secondary camera. Although the phone has an average DxoMark score, for the price, the camera is worth it.

Specs Highlight:

Display: 5.3” IPS LCD 2K with Gorilla Glass 5
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU: Adreno 540
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB; expandable up to 400GB via microSD
Back Camera: 13 MP dual rear, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera: 13 MP (f/2.0, 1.12µm)
SIM: dual Hybrid SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors: Fingerprint(front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: 3090mAh
Price: Rs. 39,999
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3Oppo F7
The Oppo F7 is the latest midrange smartphone from Oppo. It features a notch display of 6.23-inch with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Although the back is made of a plastic, it looks gorgeous. Powered by the MediaTek’s latest 12nm Helio P60 chipset, the performance is stellar. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.0 on top.

The feature highlight of the F7 is the 25 MP AI enabled selfie camera that takes sharp detailed picture-perfect selfies. If you are looking for a selfie-centric phone at this budget, the Oppo F7 is the way to go. The rear camera performance, battery life, and gaming are also decent for the price tag.

Specs Highlight:

Display: 6.23” IPS LCD FullHD+ with Gorilla Glass 5
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (ColorOS 5.0)
SoC: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60
CPU : Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex A73 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU: Mali G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB; expandable up to 256GB via microSD
Back Camera: 16 MP rear camera, LED flash
Front Camera: 25 MP
SIM: dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors: Fingerprint(rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: 3400 mAh
Price: 36,590
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4Huawei Nova 3e
The Huawei Nova 3e features a glass back, a metal frame with a notch screen, futuristic design and decent specs. It, however, comes with a dated processor in Kirin 659. So, if you are a heavy user, you should be looking at the Mi6 or the Nokia 8.

The dual 16+2 MP camera on the rear and a 16-megapixel front shooter are great for the price tag. There’s 3000mAh battery with decent enough life, but you do get a fast charging ability.

Specs Highlight:

Display: 5.84” IPS LCD FullHD+
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo (EMUI 8.0)
SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 659
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU: Mali T830MP2
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB; expandable up to 256GB via microSD
Back Camera: 16+2 MP dual rear camera, LED flash
Front Camera: 16MP
SIM: dual Hybrid SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors: Fingerprint(rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: 3000 mAh battery
Price: Rs 35,900
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5Xiaomi Mi 5s plus

The Mi 5s Plus is a 5.7? big metal-clad beauty. The 5.7-inch 1080P IPS display is impressively bright and you can use it outside without any problems. Although the Snapdragon 821 seems outdated, but it is more than enough to handle all the task without any hiccups.

As for the camera, the dual 13MP back camera and a 4MP front camera which has good overall performance. The 3800mAh battery is outstanding and will easily last for a day.

Specs Highlight:

Display: 5.7” IPS LCD
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat (MiUI 9)
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.35 GHz Kyro & 2×2.2 GHz Kyro)
GPU: Adreno 530
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB
Back Camera: 13 MP dual rear camera, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera: 4 MP
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors: Fingerprint(rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: 3800 mAh battery
Price: Rs 39,999