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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 20,000 in Nepal: Features and Specs

Affordable smartphones these days are getting better day by day. And, they have almost all the features you would expect from a more expensive phone like a high-resolution screen, good camera, and good enough performance.

Best Mobiles Under 20000 in Nepal
Best Mobiles Under 20000 in Nepal

But, don’t you think there are too many smartphones out there and it’s hard to decide which smartphone to buy?

While having many choices is a good thing, it can create confusion among consumers as to which smartphone to buy.

So, if you’re looking to buy a budget smartphone, we’ve put together a list of the best mobile phones under 20000 in Nepal. We’ve included the pros and cons of all the phones as well so that you can pick the best one for you.

Order Best Mobiles Under 20000 in Nepal Price
#5 Poco M3 Rs. 18999 (4/64GB) | Rs. 19999 (4/128GB)
#4 Micromax In Note 1 Rs. 17990 (4/64GB) | Rs. 19990 (4/128GB)
#3 Redmi 10 Rs. 18999 (4/64GB)
#2 Redmi 10 Prime 2022 Rs. 20499* (4/64GB)
#1 Samsung Galaxy F22 Rs. 20499* (4/64GB)

Best Mobiles Phones Under 20000 in Nepal

#5. Poco M3

The Poco M3 is ranked No. 5 in our list of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 in Nepal.

The phone features a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD panel with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The display has a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080-pixels.

Poco M3 is equipped with a Snapdragon 662 chipset. Along with that, it has 4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage.

Snapdragon 662 is an 11nm chipset. It has an Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. This chipset is similar to Snapdragon 665. M3 also comes with a dual stereo speaker setup.

Poco M3 has a triple camera setup with a main 48MP sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, it has an 8MP selfie camera.

Poco M3 sports a beefy 6000mAh battery. The phone comes with an 18W fast charger in the box.

Why Choose Poco M3?

Good Stuff

Poco M3 has an FHD+ display and is available with up to 128GB of storage.

Poco M3 is equipped with Snapdragon 662 chipset. It is more power-efficient than the Helio G80 which should result in less heat.

Unlike the Helio G80, Snapdragon 662 supports UFS 2.1 and UFS 2.2. Therefore, system booting, application loading, and switching should be slightly faster in the Poco M3.

This also has a dual speaker and a massive 6000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and reverse charging.

Bad Stuff

Poco M3 does not have an ultra-wide-angle camera. For gaming, Helio G80 is slightly better than this.

Summary

The Snapdragon 662 may not be the fastest in terms of raw power, but the difference is small. The Snapdragon 662 is a decent chipset for everyday tasks. The Poco M3 has a fast UFS storage, dual, speaker, and a big battery.

Poco M3 Specifications

  • Body: 162.3 x 77.2 x 9.6 mm, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display: 6.53 inches FHD+ IPS LCD, ~83.5% screen-to-body ratio, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density), Gorilla Glass 3
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • Memory: 64GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.1, 128GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.2
  • OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
  • Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF
  • Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 6000mAh battery, Fast charging 18W
  • USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
  • Misc: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, 3.5mm Headphone jack
  • Colors: Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black

Poco M3 Price in Nepal: Rs. 18,999 (4/64GB) / Rs. 19,999 (4/128GB)

Pros Cons
FHD+ display No Ultrawide angle camera
Good performance
Huge battery & fast charging
Decent Camera
Dual Speaker

#4. Micromax In Note 1

The Micromax In Note 1 beats out the Poco M3 to take the fourth spot on our list of the best phones under Rs. 20000.

For display, In Note 1 has a 6.67 inches IPS LCD panel with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

Micromax In Note 1
Micromax In Note 1

In Note 1 carries a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage. Helio G85 is similar to the Helio G80, it has an Octa-core CPU (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU.

In terms of camera, Micromax In Note 1 has a 48MP main sensor, a 5MP ultrawide angle sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it gets a 16MP sensor for selfies.

In Note 1 has a 5000mAh battery along with 18W fast charging. Furthermore, In Note 1 runs on Android 10.

Why Choose Micromax In Note 1?

Good Stuff

Micromax In Note 1 is a good budget smartphone and offers a good value proposition in terms of performance.

It comes with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, which is a good processor for the price. It also has a Full HD+ display, an ultrawide camera, and 128GB storage.

Furthermore, it has got a large battery with 18W fast charging support.

Bad Stuff

The display does not have any protection. It comes with old Android 10 OS.

Summary

The Micromax In Note 1 is a great overall device for under Rs. 20,000 in Nepal. It has a good performance and a higher resolution Full HD+ display. The 128GB variant also comes under Rs. 20,000.

For the price, the phone offers good specifications. However, the phone was launched about a year ago and comes with Android 10.

Micromax In Note 1 Specifications

  • Body: 165.2 x 77 x 9 mm, 196 g, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display: 6.67 inches IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Oleophobic coating
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
  • Memory: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
  • OS: Android 10
  • Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
    • 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0″, 1.12µm
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
    • Video: [email protected]
  • Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm
  • Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable, 18W Fast Charging
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
  • Misc: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Colors: Green, White

Micromax In Note 1 Price in Nepal: Rs. 17,990 (4/64GB) / Rs. 19,990 (4/128GB)

Pros Cons
Good performance Android 10
Full HD+ display Display does not have any protection
Ultrawide camera
5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging

#3. Redmi 10

Redmi 10 is in the 3rd position on our list of best mobiles under 20000 in Nepal.

It comes with a 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD display and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The Redmi 10 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. It’s built on a 6nm process technology and has an Adreno 610 GPU and eight Kryo 265 CPU cores.

Redmi 10
Redmi 10

Four of the CPU cores are Arm Cortex-A73 at 2.4GHz clock speed and the rest are Arm Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.9GHz. The processor is paired with 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage.

The rear has a dual-camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The front has a 5MP selfie camera.

6000mAh battery powers the device. The device supports 18W fast charging, but sadly, only a 10W charger will be provided in the box.

Why Choose Redmi 10?

Good Stuff

The Redmi 10 is equipped with the Snapdragon 680 SoC. It is the best chipset you can get for the price.

It has a 6000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. Moreover, the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3.

Bad Stuff

Although the phone supports 18W fast charging, it only provides a 10W charger in the box. The phone also does not have an ultrawide camera.

The display just has an HD+ resolution and the front camera is 5MP.

Summary

The Redmi 10 comes with a Snapdragon 680 SoC. It’s a popular budget chipset that powers a number of smartphones in 2022, including the Redmi Note 11Realme 9iOppo A76, and Samsung Galaxy A23.

It might be the best-performing phone on the list, but the margin is not that huge. And it sacrifices other parts, such as the display and camera.

It only has an HD+ display and also does not feature an ultrawide camera. Additionally, only a 10W charger is provided with the device instead of an 18W.

Redmi 10 Specifications

  • Body: 169.59 x 76.56 x 9.13 mm, 203 g, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display: 6.7 inches HD+ IPS LCD, 720 x 1650 pixels, 400 nits (typ), 60Hz, 20.6:9 aspect ratio, ~81.7% screen-to-body ratio, ~269 ppi density, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • Memory: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, LPDDR4X, UFS 2.2, supports microSD card
  • OS: Android 11, MIUI 13
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF
  • Front Camera: 5 MP, f/2.0
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh battery, 18W fast charging support
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
  • Misc: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, 3.5mm Headphone jack
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Pacific Blue, Caribbean Green

Redmi 10 Price in Nepal: Rs. 18,999 (4/64GB)

Pros Cons
Good performance HD+ display
6000mAh battery No ultrawide camera
18W fast charging support Only 10W charger in the box
Display topped with Gorilla Glass 3 5MP selfie camera
128GB variant costs higher than Rs. 20k

#2. Redmi 10 Prime 2022

Taking the 2nd position on our list of the best phones under Rs. 20000 is the Redmi 10 Prime 2022.

Redmi 10 Prime has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz Adaptive refresh rate, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Redmi 10 Prime is equipped with the all-new MediaTek Helio G88. It is an upgrade to the Helio G85 and G80, though spec-wise, it is very similar. The G88 also has 2×2.0GHz Arm Cortex-A75 and 6×1.8Ghz Arm Cortex-A55 with Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU.

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Redmi 10 Prime

In terms of memory, the phone comes in two variants: 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. Redmi 10 Prime also has a stereo speaker and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Redmi 10 Prime has a quad-camera setup comprising a 50MP main camera8MP ultrawide camera2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has an 8MP selfie camera.

Redmi 10 Prime has a 6000mAh battery. The phone supports 18W fast charging. Furthermore, the Redmi 10 Prime runs on MIUI 12.5 on top of Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Why Choose Redmi 10 Prime 2022?

Good Stuff

The Redmi 10 Prime comes with a 90Hz Full HD+ display, protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a capable Helio G88 chipset and has a modern appearance with a punch-hole cutout design.

The device is fueled by a large 6000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.

Bad Stuff

The camera performance of the device is not the best. It also slightly exceeds the Rs. 20,000 budget.

Summary

Compared with the Redmi 10 Prime’s predecessor—the Redmi 9 Prime—the Redmi 10 Prime 2022 brings a lot of good upgrades. It has a higher refresh rate display, punch-hole design, and a bigger battery.

It offers great features for the price. It’s the only Full HD+ display on the list with a 90Hz refresh rate. Both the performance and the battery life are great.

However, the phone is a little over Rs. 20,000.

Redmi 10 Prime 2022 Specifications

  • Body: 161.95 x 75.57 x 9.56mm, 192 g
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display: 6.5 inches FHD+, 2400 x 1080 pixels, 90Hz, LCD, 20:9
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G88
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Arm Mali-G52
  • Memory: 4GB RAM 64GB storage, 6GB RAM 128GB storage, eMMC 5.1
  • OS: Android 11, MIUI 12.5
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
  • Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh battery, Fast Charging 18W
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
  • Misc: Fingerprint (side-mounted), Reverse charging 9W, Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, 3.5mm Headphone jack
  • Colors: Bifrost Blue, Astral White, Phantom Black

Redmi 10 Prime 2022 Price in Nepal: Rs. 20,499 (4/64GB) | Rs. 23,999 (6/128GB)

Pros Cons
90Hz Full HD+ display Slightly over the budget of Rs. 20k
Good performance Average camera performance
Large battery capacity with 18W fast charging support

#1. Samsung Galaxy F22

The number 1 spot on our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 20,000 in Nepal goes to the Samsung Galaxy F22.

F22 boasts a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It is also an HRR display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal
Samsung F22

Inside, F22 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. It is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Helio G80 has an Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. Samsung has gone for the same chipset on Samsung M32Samsung A32, and Samsung A22 as well.

In terms of camera, F22 uses a 48MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide angle sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it comes with a 13MP sensor for selfies.

F22 is powered by a 6000mAh battery paired with 15W Fast Charging. Furthermore, it runs on OneUI 3.1 on top of Android 11.

Why Choose Samsung Galaxy F22?

Good Stuff

Samsung Galaxy F22 is the only smartphone on this list to have an AMOLED display. On top of that, the display supports a 90Hz refresh rate.

The Helio G80 chipset used in the Galaxy F22 is capable of delivering smooth performance while using everyday tasks and applications. This is also one of the best gaming phones on this list.

Likewise, the camera performance of the device is also satisfactory.

Under moderate usage, the massive 6000mAh battery will power this device for one and a half days easily.

Bad Stuff

The display panel is only limited to HD+ resolution.

Summary

Although the phone is a little over Rs. 20,000, I could not resist not including the phone on the list after looking at the features it offers for an extra Rs. 499.

The phone offers a 90Hz Super AMOLED display, a good camera setup, a huge battery, Samsung’s One UI, and a capable Helio G80 chipset.

The only sacrifice you have to make is the HD+ display, which, to be honest, a lot of people would not even notice.

Samsung Galaxy F22 Specifications

  • Body: 160 x 74 x 9.4 mm, 186 g, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display: 6.4 inches Super AMOLED, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass 5 protection
  • Chipset: Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
  • Memory: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
  • OS: Android 11, One UI 3.1
  • Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
    • 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
    • Video: [email protected]
  • Front Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 6000mAh Battery, 15W Fast charging inside the box, 25W support
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
  • Misc: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Colors: Denim Black, Denim Blue

Samsung Galaxy F22 Price in Nepal: Rs. 20,499 (4/64GB)

Pros Cons
Good Design Only HD+ Screen
90Hz Super AMOLED Panel Costs more than Rs. 20000
Good Performance
Huge Battery
Decent Camera Setup

Honourable Mentions

The Poco M2 Reloaded, Narzo 50A, Tecno Spark 7 Pro, Infinix Hot 10S, and Realme C35 also deserve to be on the list of the best mobiles under Rs. 20000. They all come with decent specs and capable chipsets.

The Poco M2 Reloaded comes with a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset and a Full HD+ display. The Narzo 50 also offers a capable Helio G85 chipset but comes with an HD+ display.

The Tecno Spark 7 Pro and the Infinix Hot 10S both come with a 90Hz HD+ display. They are powered by the Helio G80 and Helio G85 SoC, respectively. However, they both use an outdated micro-USB port for charging.

The Realme C35 is equipped with a Unisoc Tiger T616 processor, which is comparable to the Helio G80 and G85 processors. It comes with a Full HD+ display as well, but costs a little over Rs. 20,000.

Thoughts on Best Mobiles Under 20000 in Nepal

So, these are our picks for the best mobile phones under 20000 in Nepal. The term “best phone” has a different meaning for everyone. It depends upon the way we use it and what our priorities are.

Some may play more games whereas others may watch more videos. So, everyone has their own needs depending on their usage.

Among all of these phones, Micromax In Note 1 provides you the most value and bang for the buck. The Redmi 10 Prime is also a great value for money, although it costs a little over Rs. 20,000.

But, if I had to pick one phone, it would be the Samsung Galaxy F22 because it’s the best overall. It has good performance, nice design, better cameras, a 90Hz Super AMOLED screen, and a good battery.

Do you agree with our list of best mobiles under 20000 in Nepal? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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