Best Phones Under 15000 in Nepal (January 2026 Updated)

The price range of Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 must be one of the most confusing budgets to shop for a smartphone at. There are way too many options!

While established brands market their expensive products more, they continue to offer an option at this price, because market share and brand awareness are a thing. Likewise, it’s an entry point for up-and-coming brands, so they are reallyyyyyy active around here.

In the meantime, media coverage and reviews mostly focus on the more expensive products. Due to this, buyers with a budget of Rs. 15,000 get lost in the pool of phones with very little information to help them navigate around and make an informed choice.

But worry not, dear reader! We have curated this list of “Best Phones Under 15,000 in Nepal” to aid in your research and help you through the confusing pool of phones priced at around Rs. 15,000.

What to Expect?

What you can expect from phones in this price range is very limited. They are just above entry-level phones, so you get all the barebones. And maybe one extra thing, which is usually the USP of the phone.

The phones have a full plastic build (mostly). Then there is an HD+ LCD screen on the front, a silicon that can guide you through your day-to-day just fine, and the rest of the specs can be here and there, depending on the manufacturer.

*While this list is for the best phones under 15000 in Nepal, it may contain phones that exceed the price tag by up to Rs. 1,000. This is so that you don’t miss out on a solid choice due to a technicality.

Best Mobile Phones Under 15000 in Nepal Price List

Best Phones Under 15000 in Nepal 2026

5. Vivo Y04

Vivo Y04 places a strong emphasis on durability, with MIL-STD-810 compliance and an IP64 rating. It also has a 5,500mAh battery, while the rest of the specs on this phone are pretty okay.

PRICING

Rs. 13,999 (4/64GB) | Rs. 14,999 (4/128GB)

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• Samsung
• Xiaomi
• Apple
• Realme
• Vivo
• Poco

KEY SPECS

6.74” 90Hz HD+ LCD

UNISOC T7225

13MP+0.08MP | 5MP

5,500mAh | 15W Fast Charging

Pros

• Large battery
• IP64 rating

Cons

• Boots on Android 14

Thoughts on Vivo Y04

The Vivo Y04 comes with an IP64 rating, MIL-STD-810 compliance, and a 5,500mAh battery. So, the emphasis on durability and endurance on this phone is strong.

The charging speed to top up such a relatively large cell, however, is rather slow at just 15W. The rest of the specs are… just okay.

For instance, its cameras: 13MP main and 5MP selfie shooter, are just okay. Its performance, powered by the UNISOC T7225, is just okay. If we are to really compare and nitpick, it is ever so slightly on the weaker side.

All in all, the phone does not make you go wow… It’s just okay. But one thing that doesn’t feel okay is its software. The Vivo Y04 boots on Android 14, making it the phone with the oldest software version in this list.

All other options in here come with Android 15 or newer OS versions. So, the Vivo Y04 feels a bit outdated by comparision. Other than that, the phone is pretty standard.

Learn more about it in our dedicated article for Vivo Y04.

4. Oppo A5x

Oppo A5x takes the endurance and durability aspect up a notch. You get a 6,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, MIL-STD-810 compliance, and an IP65 rating, probably making it the toughest phone on this list.

PRICING

Rs. 14,999 (4/64GB) | Rs. 17,999 (4/128GB) | Rs. 19,999 (6/128GB)

KEY SPECS

6.67” 90Hz HD+ LCD

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1

32MP | 5MP

6,000mAh | 45W Fast Charging

Pros

• Massive battery
• Rapid Charging
• IP65 rating

Cons

• Slightly weak value proposition

Thoughts on Oppo A5x

The Oppo A5x one-ups Vivo in terms of durability. It also comes with military-grade certification, but the water resistance on this phone is at a higher level, at IP65. This makes Oppo A5x the phone with the highest level of dust and water resistance in this segment.

This phone does well on the endurance aspect too: packing a 6,000mAh battery, which is among the largest in this bracket. You also get 45W fast charging, tying it with the Infinix Hot 60i for the fastest charging speeds in this segment.

Performance is handled by the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1, which performs quite well. The rear camera on this thing is better than Vivo’s, at 32MP. Meanwhile, the rest of the specs, such as the display, are otherwise fairly standard.

Where the Oppo A5x falls short… is in value. It starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 64GB variant, while the 128GB version sees a steep price jump. That pricing would be easier to justify if it offered something more impactful for daily use. The IP and MIL-STD ratings are cool and might matter someday.

But at a budget like this, a standout chipset or cleaner software, which matters more in day-to-day usage, would be more valuable and could have helped the Oppo A5x rank higher. Since it doesn’t, it can’t climb any further up this list.

Learn more about the Oppo A5x.

3. Motorola Moto G05

Motorola Moto G05, on its own, doesn’t stand out as much. Its specs aren’t exactly head-turning. However, Motorola takes a very balanced approach, and its affordable pricing is another plus.

PRICING

Rs. 12,999 (4/64GB)

KEY SPECS

6.7” 90Hz HD+ LCD

MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme

50MP | 8MP

5,200mAh | 18W Fast Charging

Pros

• Affordability
• Premium design
• Good software experience

Cons

•  Limited storage
• Single variant only

Thoughts on Motorola Moto G05

We have the Motorola Moto G05 in third place in our best phones under Rs. 15,000 list.

Now, this phone also comes in just a 64GB trim only. However, the reason it pulls above, let’s say something like the Oppo A5x, is one: it’s cheaper. With a price tag of Rs. 12,999, it’s the most affordable entry in our list.

And the other is that it offers a balanced experience. For instance, it is probably the most premium-looking phone at this price with a vegan-leather finish. Props to Motorola for not discriminating among its phones and giving all of them the same look.

So, Moto G05 enjoys pretty privilege. But that doesn’t mean it sacrifices durability. We still get an IP52 rating, and Gorilla Glass 3 shields the display. Likewise, the 5,200mAh battery and 18W charging it has may not be list-topping, but they are good enough in the grand scheme of things.

The software experience on this phone is pretty clean as well. Similarly, the cameras it has are the highest-resolution ones so far at 50MP rear and 8MP front-facing. Lastly, the silicon it has, i.e. the MediaTek Helio G81, is as good as it comes at this price point.

So, while Oppo and Vivo shine in specific areas, they were merely okay elsewhere. Motorola, on the other hand, makes you go, “That’s pretty good,” across the board.

Find out more about the Motorola Moto G05 in our review below:

2. Ai+ Nova 5G

Ai+ Nova is a very interesting phone with some lore behind it. It is the cheapest 5G phone in Nepal, doesn’t ship with bloatware, and talks highly of data privacy. But it is also one of the first products the company has put out. So, there is a place for eyebrows to be raised.

PRICING

Rs. 14,999 (6/128GB) | Rs. 17,999 (8/128GB)

KEY SPECS

6.74” 120Hz HD+ LCD

UNISOC T8200

50MP | 5MP

5,000mAh | 10W Fast Charging

Pros

• Great performance
• Clean software experience

Cons

• Lack of brand value
• Slow charging

Thoughts on Ai+ Nova 5G

If we are to judge this phone purely from a hardware perspective, it might very well be the best phone there is. It has the UNISOC T8200 chipset, which is indeed a 5G chip. This processor is actually a rebrand of UNISOC T765!

Now, when the HMD Crest (which is our #2 pick for the best phones under Rs. 20,000, btw) entered the Nepali market with the UNISOC T760 chipset, our minds were blown. A 5G processor under 20K rupees sounded unreal! And here we are, some random brand is now offering a similar 5G chip under Rs. 15,000! So, it’s quite a big deal, you see.

It’s not a perfect phone by any means. Increasing the display’s brightness capabilities, offering faster charging, and maybe adding a storage option would have been much appreciated. Overall, the hardware is good, and the software doesn’t look half bad either (despite uncertainty regarding future updates). There isn’t much to complain about the phone itself.

Now, where the complaints are, is the brand itself. Ai+ is a new brand, and Nova 5G is their first product alongside the Nova Pulse. To their credit, the man behind the company, Madhav Seth, is a familiar face in the tech community. He previously co-founded another smartphone company, i.e. realme, and has been involved with Honor as well.

However, that does not give the Ai+ company full-fledged confidence. It still needs to prove itself in the market. Furthermore, the brand has a whole shtick about data privacy, top-notch after-sales service, and plans for service subscription going on, which are yet to be properly founded.

More on our Ai+ Nova article.

So, on pure price-to-hardware ratio, Ai+ Nova 5G is likely the best phone at this price point. But it is still understandable if you desire something more familiar, something with a solid foundation.

Which is why the top pick for our list of best mobile phones under 15000 in Nepal is:

1. Samsung Galaxy A07

Samsung Galaxy A07 is a prime example of what happens when Samsung gets serious. The hardware is solid, the software is pure class, and it oozes with brand value and confidence. This does mean that the phone is a bit hefty on the bank.

PRICING

Rs. 15,999 (4/64GB) | Rs. 17,999 (4/128GB) | Rs. 19,999 (6/128GB)

KEY SPECS

6.7” 90Hz HD+ LCD

MediaTek Helio G99

50MP+2MP | 8MP

5,000mAh | 25W Fast Charging

Pros

• Good performance
• Premium software experience
• Longevity

Cons

• A little pricier

Thoughts on Samsung Galaxy A07

Samsung’s budget and midrange phones are normally questionable. What they offer leaves much to be desired specs-wise, but they sell really well just with the power of sheer brand value. Normally, that is.

Galaxy A07, on the other hand, is a different gravy. Samsung really cooked with this one. This phone packs the MediaTek Helio G99 for its processing prowess, and this chipset is really one of the most powerful 4G chipsets. Had it not been for Ai+ Nova and its 5G chip, this phone would have been “the phone” with the best performance at this price.

Now the software on this one is a top-shelf item. Samsung’s OneUI is widely acknowledged as the best Android skin out there, and the Galaxy A07 fully enjoys it. Furthermore, it is scheduled to get SIX years’ worth of software and security upgrades! Some phones triple the price of the Galaxy A07 aren’t even offering four years of updates, and Samsung is out here offering SIX years of it! Absolute class!

All this results in Samsung being a tad expensive. Its starting price is Rs. 1,000 higher than the competition, but for that extra, you get a phone that “just works” and will continue to work for years to come. Also, it is the only phone in this list to be available on EMI, so that gets an extra point too, in my opinion.

Find out more about the Samsung Galaxy A07 in our review below:

Honourable Mentions

Now that we have listed out our picks for the top 5 smartphones under 15000 in Nepal. Now we will round off this list with a few honourable mentions, consisting of phones that just missed the list or at least deserve a shout-out!

Infinix Hot 60i

The Redmi 15C was initially in the top 5. Why would it not be? It’s such a segment-defining product after all! Unfortunately, it is one of the first victims of the price hike brought forth by the ongoing RAM shortage.

With its current price of Rs. 16,999, the Redmi 15C cannot be included in this list, as it is completely outside the price threshold, even with the Rs. 1,000 wiggle room put in place.

PRICING

Rs. 16,999 (4/128GB) | Rs. 18,999 (6/128GB) | Rs. 21,999 (8/256GB)

Infinix Hot 60i

The Infinix Hot 60i faces the same sad fate as the Redmi 15C. It is very similar to Redmi in terms of specs, and was also in the top 5 originally. Now, its price is Rs. 16,999 (after hike) — the same as the Redmi 15C. So now it sits in the honourable mention, exactly like the Redmi 15C.

If the RAM and pricing situation improve, this phone might make it back into the list. Until then, this is where it sits.

PRICING

Rs. 16,999 (4/128GB) | Rs. 18,999 (6/128GB)

Realme Note 70

The realme Note 70 is another close contender that narrowly misses the list. Its standout feature is the massive 6,300mAh battery — the biggest in its class, and performance is on par with rivals. But the rest of the package falls short. It has the slowest charging at 15W, a dim ~500-nit display when others hit 700+ nits, lower-resolution cameras, and bloat-heavy software.

Considering all that, the realme Note 70 ends up a bit less appealing overall.

PRICING

Rs. 13,999 (4/64GB) | Rs. 14,999 (4/128GB)

In the meantime, feel free to check out our other lists for the best phones across different price ranges.

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