Best Phones Under Rs. 20000 In Nepal | October 2021 Update

The demand for smartphones in Nepal is massive. Not everyone can afford a high-budget flagship smartphone so the demand for mid-range smartphones in Nepal is huge as it is the go-to smartphone for normal people in the country. There used to be a huge gap in the specs and features of flagship and other smartphones. But now, we have reached the point where the difference in the quality and specs between the flagship and mid-range smartphones have thinned. So you will be able to obtain the best smartphones with impressive cameras, displays, processors, battery prowess, etc. If you have got Rs. 20000 and need a phone we will help you to choose the best Smartphones from the price segment. Here we have made a list of the best phones under Rs 20000 in Nepal.

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What To Expect From Phones Under 20000 Price Segment?

• Decent Display (Can get FHD+ resolution with mostly Center Notch) 
• Average Camera Performance (Triple Rear camera to Quad Camera)
• Good Processor To Run Phone Smoothly
• Excellent Battery Quality for Social Media Usage 
• Enough RAM and Storage For Few Multitasking

Best Phones Under Rs 20000 in Nepal

Best Phones Under Rs. 20,000 In Nepal	Price In Nepal
Realme C21Y	Rs. 17,099 (4GB/64GB)
Redmi 9 Power	Rs. 18,999 (4GB/64GB) | Rs. 20,999 (4GB/128GB)
Poco M2	Rs. 18,999 (6/64GB) / Rs. 19,999 (6/128GB)
Poco M3	Rs. 17,999 (4GB/64GB) | Rs 19,999 (4GB/128GB)
Redmi 9	Rs. 16,999 (3GB/32GB) | Rs. 17,999 (4GB/64GB)
Motorola Moto G9 Play	Rs. 19,990 (4GB/128GB)
Realme C15 (Qualcomm)	Rs. 19,990 (4GB/64GB)
Samsung Galaxy M12	Rs. 18,499 (4GB/64GB) | Rs. 22,499 (6GB/128GB)
Oppo A15	Rs. 18,590 (3GB/32GB)
Vivo Y12s	Rs 17,999 (3GB+32GB)
Micromax IN Note 1	Rs. 19,990 (4GB/64GB)
Samsung Galaxy A12	Rs. 18,999 (4GB/64GB) | Rs. 19,999 (4GB/128GB)
Infinix Hot 10	Rs. 18,490 (4GB/128GB)

Realme C21Y 

Realme C21Y flaunts a large 6.5 inches IPS LCD HD+ Display panel along with a screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, and 400 nits of typical brightness. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and an 88.7% screen-to-body ratio. The device also has a teardrop cutout on the top to house the selfie camera. The smartphone rocks a Unisoc T610 chipset which is a 12 nm-based processor with an eight-core CPU with 1.8Ghz frequency and Mali-G52 GPU. It is paired with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB internal storage. It also has a memory expansion option of up to 256GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. The phone runs on Android 11-based Realme UI on top.

As for the cameras of the device, it boasts a triple rear camera setup at the rear. It includes a 13 MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2 MP B&W Lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2 MP macro Sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Whereas on the front it houses a 5 MP selfie snapper with an f/2.2 aperture. 

Talking about the battery prowess of the smartphone, it is backed up by the Non-removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery along with 10 W fast charging technology. Other specs of the phone include a 4G network, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS / Beidou / GLONASS, FM, Micro USB, loudspeaker, 3.5mm earphone jack, etc. Realme C21Y costs only Rs. 17,099 for the 4GB/64GB variant in Nepal. 

Realme C21Y Technical Specifications

• Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD Mini-Drop HD+, 720x1600p
• Weight: 200g
• Build: Plastic Body, Plastic Back, Plastic Frame, Geometric Art Design as well as TUV Rheinland Smartphone High-Reliability Certification
• Triple Rear Camera: 13MP, f/2.2 Main Sensor (4X Digital Zoom) + 2MP, f/2.4 B&W Lens + 2MP, f/2.4 Macro Sensor
  Video: 1080p at 30fps
• Front camera: 5MP, f/2.2
  Video: 1080p at 30fps
• Chipset: UNISOC T610 Processor (12nm Technology)
• CPU: 1.85 GHz Octa-core
• GPU: Mali-G52
• RAM: 3GB LPDDR4X
• Storage: 32GB
• Network: 4G
• 4G Bands: 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
• SIM: Dual Nano
• Software: Realme UI based on Android 11 (Go Edition)
• Color Options: Cross Blue as well as Cross Black
• Miscellaneous: Magnetic induction sensor, Light sensor, Proximity Sensor, Acceleration Sensor as well as GPS
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB On-The-Go as well as Micro USB
• Battery: 5000mAh Battery; Reverse charging support
• Realme C21Y Price in Nepal:  Rs. 17,099 for 4GB/64GB

Redmi 9 Power

Redmi 9 Power is one of the best smartphones to be featured in this list of best phones under 20000 in Nepal. The smartphone flaunts a large and smooth 6.53 inches Full HD+ IPS LCD display along with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is powered by the Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset. It is further attached to the 4 GB of RAM and internal storage options of 64GB (UFS 2.1)/128GB (UFS 2.2). You can expand your memory via the dedicated microSD card slot. The phone runs on the MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. 

Talking about cameras, it houses an Ai Quad Camera Setup at the rear. It has a 48 MP primary camera, while you also get an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor. On the front, it comes with an 8 MP selfie camera that snaps beautiful and attractive selfies.

Other specs include the massive 6,000mAh battery that also supports the 18W fast charging, 2.5W Reverse charging. You also get a 22.5 W charger inbox. Redmi 9 Power has a Side-mounted Fingerprint sensor and AI Face Unlock system for the security of the smartphone. It comes with the 4G network connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0, IR blaster, micro USB, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone might have some loose ends but it is the best phone with overall specs.

Check out: Xiaomi Mobile Price in Nepal (Latest Update)

Redmi 9 Power Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm
• Weight: 199 gm
• Display: 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display, 1080 x 2340 pixels Screen resolution, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio, 19.5:9 ratio, 395 ppi density, Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
• Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Processor; 11 nm mobile platform
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 610
• RAM: 4GB of RAM. 
• Memory: 64GB (UFS 2.1)/128GB (UFS 2.2) internal storage that can be expanded up to 512GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS 
• Rear Camera: Ai Quad Camera Setup
  • 48 MP primary camera, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2 aperture, 1.12μm, FOV 120°
  • 2 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• Rear Video: up to [email protected]
• Front Camera: 8 MP Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture
• Front Video: [email protected]
• Battery: 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, Reverse charging 2.5W (22.5W charger inbox).
• Colors: Mighty Black, Fiery Red, Electric Green, and Blazing Blue.
• Sensor: Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, Electronic compass, and IR blaster.
• Security: Fingerprint sensor(Side-mounted), and AI Face Unlock
• Network: 4G VoLTE
• Connectivity: Dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, IR blaster, micro USB, USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Hi-res Stereo speakers.
• Redmi 9 Power Price In Nepal: Rs. 18,999 (4GB/64GB) | Rs. 20,999 (4GB/128GB)

Poco M2 

Another contender to aim for the top spot on the list is Poco M2. Poco M2 arrives rocking a gaming-focused chipset Mediatek Helio G80 that is capable of multitasking and improved gaming performance. Coming to the memory configuration, it is impressive as Poco M2 is the only phone in this list with 6GB of RAM and has 64GB/128GB storage eMMC 5.1 storage options associated. The phone runs on MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS at the software front. 

It flaunts a 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display along with a 60Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2340 pixels screen resolution. Its display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and is also P2i protected. Moving the camera, it’s got a quad-camera setup at the rear. Poco M2 consists of a 13 MP main camera, 8 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 5 MP Macro sensor as well as 2 MP Depth sensor. On the front, it houses an 8 MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Other specs of the smartphone include a huge non-removable 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, 4G network connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0, a Side-mounted Fingerprint scanner, etc. 

Poco M2 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm
• Weight: 198 gm
• Display: 6.53 inches FHD IPS LCD, 83.2% screen-to-body ratio, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 395 ppi density, Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
• Processor: Mediatek Helio G80 Chipset; 12nmmobile platform
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
• RAM: 6GB of RAM. 
• Memory: 64GB as well as 128GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 512GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS 
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera Setup
  • 13 MP primary camera, f/2.2 aperture,28mm (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, PDAF
  • 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2 aperture, 1/4.0″, 1.12μm, FOV 118°
  • 5 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• Rear Video: up to [email protected]
• Front Camera: 8 MP Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture
• Front Video: [email protected]
• Battery: Non-removable 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support
• Colors: Brick Red, Pitch Black, Slate Blue.
• Sensor: Accelerometer, proximity, compass.
• Security: Fingerprint sensor(Side-mounted)
• Network: 4G
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou, IR Blaster, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 
• Poco M2 Price In Nepal: Rs. 18,999 (6/64GB) | Rs. 19,999 (6/128GB)

Poco M3

Poco M3 rocks a large 6.53 inches IPS LCD Full HD+ display panel along with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

Powering the phone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset. It is attached with the 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and internal storage options of 64GB or 128GB. You can also expand your storage via a MicroSDXC card slot. In terms of optics, the phone has a triple rear camera setup. It includes a 48 MP Main Sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, 2 MP Macro Sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and  2 MP Depth Field Sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, it houses an 8 MP selfie camera with an f/2.1 aperture.

Talking about the battery prowess of the phone, it comes up with the monstrous 6,000mAh battery along with the 18 W fast charging support. Other specs of the smartphone include a 4G network, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared Port, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, a 3.5mm headphone jack, etc. Poco M3 costs only Rs.17,999 For 4GB/64GB,  and Rs 19,999 For 4GB/128GB variant in Nepal.

Poco M3 Technical Specifications

• Display: 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+, 1080x2340p
• Weight: 198g
• Build: Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Plastic Back, Plastic Frame
• Triple Rear Camera: 48MP, f/1.8 Main Sensor + 2MP, f/2.4 Macro Sensor + 2MP, f/2.4 Depth Field Sensor
  Video: 1080p at 30fps
• Front camera: 8MP, f/2.1
  Video: 1080p at 30fps
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
• CPU: 2.0GHz Octa-core
• GPU: Adreno 610
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB/128GB, Expandable via MicroSDXC card slot
• Network: 4G
• SIM: Dual-Nano
• Software: MIUI 12 Based on Android 10
• Color Options: Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black
• Miscellaneous: Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, as well as Compass
• Connectivity: 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared Port, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, as well as GPS
• Battery: 6000mAh, 18W Fast Charging
• Poco M3 Price in Nepal: Rs.17,999 For 4GB/64GB, Rs 19,999 For 4GB/128GB

Redmi 9

Redmi 9 is yet another smartphone of Xiaomi to be featured in this list of best phones under 20K in Nepal. Redmi 9 also has a quad-camera setup like most of the other phones in this price segment. It has a 13 MP f/2.2 primary camera, an 8 MP f/2.2 Ultrawide angle sensor, a 5 MP macro sensor, and a 2 MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports an 8 MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture that lets you snap beautiful pictures.

Furthermore, the smartphone flaunts a large 6.53 inches Full HD+ Dot Drop display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It also has got 400 nits of screen brightness & a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection. On the performance end, it is equipped with the same gaming-centric Mediatek Helio G80 chipset used in Poco M2. In terms of memory configuration, the phone is complemented either by 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. 

The phone gets backed by the 5,020mAh battery that charges via a Type-C charging port. It also supports Quick ChargeTM 3.0 technology and 18W fast charging. So, with these impressive specs and features, the phone definitely deserves its position on the list.  

Redmi 9 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 163.32 x 77.01 x 9.1-mm
• Weight: 198g
• Display: 6.53-inch Full HD+ Dot Drop display with 2340×1080 pixels screen resolution,19.5:9, 394 PPI, 400 nits & Gorilla Glass 3
• Processor: Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, 12nm FinFET
• RAM: 3GB/4GB of LPDDR4x RAM 
• Storage: 32GB/64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage
• Software: MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out-of-the-box
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera array
  • 13MP (f/2.2) main sensor
  • 8MP (f/2.2), FOV 118 ° Ultra-Wide sensor
  • 5MP (f/2.4), FF (4cm) Macro sensor
  • 2MP depth sensor
• Front Camera: 8MP with an aperture of f/2.0, FOV 77.8 °, FF
• Battery: 5,020mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
• Colors: Carbon Gray, and Ocean Green. 
• Sensors: Vibration motor, Distance sensor, Ambient light sensor,  Accelerometer, Electronic compass, and IR sensor
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, microSD card slot,and IR blaster
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 16,999 (3GB/32GB) | Rs. 17,999 (4GB/64GB)

Motorola Moto G9 Play

Motorola Moto G9 Play has managed to enter our list of best phones under 20000 in Nepal. The phone comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, no need to panic as it provides good performance. It is attached with 4GB of RAM and internal storage options of 64GB/128GB. You can expand your storage if you feel the need for it. 

At the rear, Motorola Moto G9 Play rocks a Triple Rear Camera Setup on a square camera module. The phone has a 48 MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture which is accompanied by the 2 MP depth sensor and a 2 MP macro sensor. To quench your thirst for selfies, the device houses an 8 MP front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture. 

The smartphone flaunts a 6.5-inch IPS TFT LCD HD+ screen with minimum bezels along with 1600 x 720 Pixels resolution. Furthermore, the device also has a big 5,000mAh battery similar to its contemporaries. Coming to connectivity features of the phone, it has 4G, USB Type-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, and even NFC. Motorola Moto G9 Play is priced at Rs. 19,990 for 4GB/128GB variant in Nepal.

Motorola Moto G9 Play Specifications

• Display: 6.5-inch Max Vision IPS TFT LCD HD+, 1600x720p
• Weight: 200g
• Build: Glass front, Plastic body as well as Plastic Frame and Water-repellent
• Triple Rear Camera: 48MP, f/1.7 Main Sensor + 2MP, f/2.4 Depth Field Sensor + 2MP, f/2.4 Macro Sensor
  Video: 1080p at 30fps/60fps
• Front camera: 8MP, f/2.2
  Video: 1080p at 30fps
• Chipset: Snapdragon 662
• CPU: 2.0 GHz octa-core Kyro 260
• GPU: 950 MHz Adreno 610 GPU
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64/128GB; Expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD card
• Network: 4G
• SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM
• Software: Android 10
• Color Options: Forest Green, Sapphire Blue as well as Spring Pink
• Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light sensor, Sar sensor, as well as Gyroscope
• Connectivity: Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC as well as GPS
• Battery: 5000mAh as well as 20W TurboPower Fast Charging
• Moto G9 Play Price in Nepal: Rs. 19,990 (4GB/128GB)

Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition

Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition is the rebranded version of the Realme C15 that has a snapdragon chipset incorporated in it. The smartphone is coupled with 4GB of RAM and internal storage of 64GB. The device runs on a Realme UI Based on Android 10. 

Coming to cameras, it sports a quad-camera array that consists of a 13 MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens along with a 2 MP B/W sensor, and a 2 MP retro lens. On the front, Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition houses an 8 MP AI selfie snapper with an f/2.0 aperture. It boasts a gigantic 6,000mAh battery along with an 18W fast charging support. 

In terms of display, it features a 6.5 inches HD+ IPS LCD display panel along with a screen resolution of 1600 X 720 pixels. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner. Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition is priced at Rs. 19,990 for the 4GB/64GB variant in Nepal. 

Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm 
• Weight: 209 gm
• Display: a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display panel, 1600 X 720 pixels screen resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 88.7% Screen-to-body Ratio, 480nits max brightness (typ), and 600 nits peak brightness(Sunlight Mode), Corning gorilla glass
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset; 11nm Mobile Platform
• CPU: Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4×1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
• GPU: Adreno 610
• RAM: 4GB of RAM. 
• Memory: Internal storage of 64GB that can be expanded via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: Realme UI Based on Android 10
• Rear Camera: Ai Quad Camera Setup
  • 13 MP primary camera, f/2.2 aperture, 5P Lens, PDAF, 10x digital zoom
  • 8 MP Ultra-wide Angle lens, f/2.25 aperture, FOV 119°
  • 2 MP B&W lens, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP retro lens, f/2.4 aperture
  • LED Flash
• Rear Video: [email protected]
• Front Camera: 8 MP AI Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, 5P Lens
• Front Video: [email protected]
• Battery: Massive 6,000mAh battery; 18W quick charge; supports Reverse charging.
• Colors: Power Blue, and Power Silver.
• Sensor: Proximity sensor, Acceleration sensor, Light sensor, Magnetic induction sensor, Fingerprint Sensor (Rear-mounted)
• Network: 4G 
• Connectivity: Dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/Beidou/Glonass, MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go, Fm Radio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition Price In Nepal: Rs. 19,990 (4GB/64GB) 

Samsung Galaxy M12

The phone is pretty similar to the Galaxy A12 in many aspects. The Samsung Galaxy M12 flaunts a 6.5 inches HD+ PLS TFT Infinity-V display and 90Hz refresh rate. The display has a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution and also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Moving on to the camera department, it has a Quad Camera Setup at the rear. It consists of a 48 MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture, a 5 MP Ultra Wide-Angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2 MP Macro Sensor with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2 MP Depth Field Sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Whereas on the front there’s an 8 MP Sensor to capture your selfies. Both the camera setups are capable of recording videos of 1080p at 30fps.

As for the performance of the device, it is equipped with the Exynos 850 chipset. For memory, it comes in three configurations: 3GB/32GB, 4GB/64GB, and 6GB/128GB. Likewise, you can also expand the storage up to 1TB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. The smartphone runs on Android 10 based on One UI Core. 

Talking about the battery prowess of the gadget, the Samsung Galaxy M12 boasts a massive 6000mAh battery along with the support for 15 W Adaptive Fast Charging. Also, the device comes in three different color variants, Attractive Black, Elegant Blue as well as Trendy Emerald Green. Samsung Galaxy M12 costs only Rs. 18,499 for 4GB/64GB, and Rs. 22,499 for 6GB/128GB variant in Nepal. 

Check out: Samsung Mobile Price in Nepal (Latest Update)

Samsung Galaxy M12 Technical Specifications

• Display: 6.5-inch HD+ PLS TFT , 720x1600p
• Weight: 221g
• Build: Glass Front, Metallic back as well as Plastic Frame
• Quad Rear Camera: 48MP, f/2.0 Primary Sensor + 5MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Sensor + 2MP, f/2.4 Macro Sensor + 2MP, f/2.4 Depth Field Sensor
  Video: 1080p at 30fps
• Front camera: 8MP, f/2.2
  Video: 1080p at 30fps
• Chipset: Exynos 850
• CPU: 2.0GHz Octa-core
• GPU: Mali-G52
• RAM: 3GB, 4GB as well as 6GB
• Storage: 32GB, 64GB as well as 128GB; Expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD card slot
• Network: 4G
• SIM: Dual-nano
• Software: Android 10 based on One UI Core
• Color Options: Attractive Black, Elegant Blue as well as Trendy Emerald Green
• Miscellaneous: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Loudspeakers Accelerometer sensor as well as Proximity Sensor
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go as well as 3.5mm headphone jack
• Battery: 6000mAh, 15W Adaptive Fast Charging
• Samsung Galaxy M12 Price in Nepal: Rs. 18,499 for 4GB/64GB as well as Rs. 22,499 for 6GB/128GB variant.

Oppo A15

We have also got a phone from Oppo on the list. Oppo A15 is the successor to the Oppo A12. The phone is backed up by a decent 4,230mAh battery along with the support for 10W charging. Oppo  A15 features 6.52 inches HD+ IPS LCD display along with an impressive 60Hz refresh rate and touch sampling rate of 60Hz. It also has 480nits of brightness and is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Performance-Wise, Oppo A15 is equipped with an octa-core 12 nm-based MediaTek Helio P35 chipset. It is attached to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded with the help of a microSD card slot. Oppo A15 runs on ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 and features Hyper Boost 2.1 that helps to improve game performance. 

In terms of cameras, the phone sports an AI Triple rear camera setup that includes a 13 MP primary camera, a 2 MP macro sensor, and a 2 MP depth sensor. On the front, it houses a 5 MP selfie camera. Oppo A15 costs only Rs. 18,590 for 3GB/32GB variant in Nepal. 

Oppo A15 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm
• Weight: 175 gm
• Display: a 6.52-inch (16.55cm) HD+ IPS LCD display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 83% screen-to-body ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, a touch sampling rate of 60Hz, 480nits screen brightness, and 269 PPI, Gorilla Glass 3 protection 
• Processor: MediaTek Helio P35 Chipset
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• RAM: 3GB of RAM 
• Memory: 32GB of internal storage; expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10. 
• Rear Camera: AI Triple Camera Setup
  • 13 MP primary camera, f/2.2 aperture, 5P lens, support digital zoom 
  • 2 MP macro lens, f/2.4 aperture, 3P lens
  • 2 MP depth lens, f/2.4 aperture, 3P lens 
• Rear Video: up to [email protected]
• Front Camera: 5 MP selfie snapper, f/2.4 aperture, 3P lens, AI beautification.
• Front Video: up to [email protected] 
• Battery: 4,230mAh battery along with the support for 10W Charging
• Colors: Dynamic Black, Fancy White, and Mystery Blue.
• Sensor: Fingerprint Sensor(rear-mounted), AI Face Unlock, accelerometer, proximity
• Network: 4G VoLTE
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, GPS, A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, MicroUSB, USB On-The-Go, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headphone slot.
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 18,590 (3GB/32GB)

Vivo Y12s

Vivo Y12s is the upgraded version of the Vivo Y12. The phone arrives with an impressive display, battery prowess, and powerful chipset. So, it makes it to our list of best phones under 20k in Nepal. The device flaunts a 6.51-inch HD Plus IPS LCD display along with a screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. It comes incorporated with face unlock and side-mounted fingerprint scanner features for the security of the phone. 

Vivo Y12s comes powered by the 12 nm-based processing MediaTek Helio P35 chipset that’s also used in Oppo A12. It only has a single variant 3GB Of RAM and 32GB of storage. Vivo Y12s runs Android 10 with Funtouch OS 11.  

Compared to other smartphones on the list, Vivo Y12s only has a dual-camera setup at the back. It consists of a 13 MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture that is accompanied by a 2 MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. Other specs of the phone include a 5,000mAh battery along with 10W charging & 5W reverse charging, etc.  

Vivo Y12s Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 164.41×76.32×8.41 mm
• Weight: 191 gm
• Display: a 6.51 inches HD+ IPS LCD display, 1600 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 81.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 270 PPI density
• Processor: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 Chipset; 12 nm Mobile Platform
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• RAM: 3GB of RAM 
• Memory: 32GB of Internal storage option; Expandable via a dedicated Micro-SD card slot.
• Software: Android 10 with Funtouch OS 11. 
• Rear Camera: Dual Camera Array
  • 13 MP primary camera, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF 
  • 2 MP Depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture 
• Rear Video: up to 1080P @ 30fps 
• Front Camera: 8 MP Selfie camera with an f/1.8 aperture
• Front Video: up to 1080P @ 30fps. 
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 5,000mAh with 10W Charging, 5W Reverse charging
• Colors: Glacier Blue, and Phantom Black.
• Security: Fingerprint scanner(Side-mounted) and Face Wave
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, E-Compass
• Network: 4G
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac(dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Vivo Y12s Price In Nepal: Rs 17,999 (3GB+32GB)

Micromax IN Note 1

Micromax made its comeback in Nepal with the new smartphone Micromax IN Note 1. The smartphone arrives with impressive attractive features. Micromax IN Note 1 boasts a large display of a 6.67-inch Full HD Plus IPS LCD along with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. It also has a CaiHong Glass at the front, and an Oleophobic coating for protection.

Moving on to the internals of the smartphone, it is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G85 processor. It is attached with 4GB of RAM and internal storage options of 64GB/128GB. And, yeah it also has a dedicated microSD card slot for memory expansion. Talking about the optics of the device, Micromax IN Note 1 flaunts a Quad rear Camera array that includes a 48 MP main camera, 5 MP Ultra Wide-angle sensor, 2 MP Macro sensor, and a 2 MP depth lens. The phone houses a 16 MP selfie camera. 

Other specs of the smartphone include a 5,000mAh battery, 18W Fast Charging Support, Reverse Charging, Fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C 2.0, Dedicated Google Assistant Button, etc.

Micromax IN Note 1 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 165.2 x 77 x 9 mm 
• Weight: 196 gm
• Build: 2.5D Curved TP, CaiHong Glass at the front, Oleophobic coating
• Display:  a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 84.4% screen-to-body ratio, 395 PPI, and up to 450nits brightness.
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 Chipset; 12nm Mobile Platform
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
• RAM: 4GB of RAM 
• Memory: 64GB/128GB of internal storage options; expandable via dedicated microSD card slot
• Software: Android 10 OS.
• Rear Camera: Quad rear Camera Setup
  • 48 MP primary camera, f/1.79 aperture, 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 5 MP Ultra Wide-angle sensor, f/2.2 aperture, FOV 115°, 1/5.0″, 1.12µm
  • 2 MP Macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • Single LED flash
• Rear Video: up to 1080P @ 30fps.
• Front Camera: 16 MP selfie camera, f/2.0 aperture, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm
• Front Video: up to 1080P @ 30fps. 
• Battery: Non-Removable Li-ion Polymer 5,000mAh battery along with 18W Fast Charging Support, as well as Reverse Charging.
• Colors: Green, and White.
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) and Face Unlock.
• Sensor:  Gyro, Magnetic Compass, Accelerometer, Proximity, Light sensor, as well as Dedicated Google Assistant Button
• Network: 4G 
• Connectivity: VoLTE, VoWiFi, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, FM radio, and a 3.5mm Earphone Jack.
• Micromax IN Note 1 Price In Nepal: Rs. 19,990 (4GB/64GB) | Rs. 21,490 (4GB/128GB)

Samsung Galaxy A12

Samsung Galaxy A12 is the successor of the Galaxy A11. Powering the phone is the Mediatek Helio P35 Chipset. Coming to the memory configuration of the smartphone, it has 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM along and storage options of 32GB/64GB/128. It also comes with a storage expansion of up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot. The phone runs on Android 10 with One UI Core 2.5 on top. 

As for the screen of the phone, Samsung A12 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. On the photography front, it consists of a 48 MP primary sensor, a 5 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2 MP macro sensor, and a 2 MP depth sensor. The device is accompanied by an 8 MP selfie camera. 

Samsung Galaxy A12 rocks a solid 5,000mAh battery with a 15W fast charging. For biometric authentication, it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Lastly. Other connectivity specs of the phone come with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0, FM radio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, etc.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 164.0 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 205 gm
• Display: a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel Full HD+ display with a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution, 20:9 ratio, 82.1% screen-to-body ratio, 270 PPI density
• Processor: Mediatek Helio P35 Chipset; 12nm Mobile Platform
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• Memory: 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM along with the storage options of 32GB/64GB/128; expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.
• Software: Android 10 with One UI Core 2.5 on top. 
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera Setup
  • 48 MP primary sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 26mm (wide), AF
  • 5 MP ultra wide angle camera, f/2.2 aperture , FOV 123˚ 
  • 2 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP Depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• Front Camera: 8 MP selfie snapper with f/2.2 aperture
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• Battery: 5000mAh with 15W fast charging 
• Colors: Black, Blue, White, and Red.
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted), Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing
• Network: 4G LTE
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, and 3.5mm audio jack. 
• Samsung Galaxy A12 Price In Nepal: Rs. 18,999 (4GB/64GB) | Rs. 19,999 (4GB/128GB)

Infinix Hot 10

The smartphone is the successor to the Infinix Hot 9 that was launched a year back in Nepal. Infinix Hot 10 sports a large 6.78 inches HD+ IPS LCD Waterdrop sunlight display along with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has a quad rear camera setup that comes in a rectangular camera module. It includes a 16 MP main camera accompanied by a 2 MP macro sensor, 2 MP depth sensor, and QVGA low light sensor.

The smartphone is driven by an octa-core Mediatek Helio G70 chipset. It is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage that is further expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card option. 

Moving on to the battery, the phone comes with a huge 5,020mAh battery life with the 10W SuperCharge support. Other specs of the device include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, Bluetooth 5.0, MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go, FM Radio, DTS audio processing, and music party mode, 3.5mm headphone jack, etc. Infinix Hot 10 costs only Rs. 18,490 for 4GB/128GB variant in Nepal. 

Infinix Hot 10 Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 171.1 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 195 gm
• Display: a 6.78 inches HD+ IPS LCD Waterdrop sunlight display, 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 83.2% screen-to-body ratio, and 266 PPI density
• Processor: Mediatek Helio G70 chipset; 12nm mobile platform
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G52 2EEMC2
• RAM: 4 GB of RAM 
• Memory: 128 GB of internal storage; Expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.  
• Software: XOS UI on top of Android 10 
• Rear Camera: AI Quad rear Camera Setup
  • 16 MP primary camera, PDAF
  • 2 MP Macro sensor
  • 2 MP Depth sensor 
  • QVGA sensor, Low light sensor
  • Quad-LED flash
• Rear Video: up to 1080P @ 30fps.
• Front Camera: 8 MP selfie camera 
• Front Video: up to 1080P @ 30fps. 
• Battery: Non-removable 5,200 mAh battery along with the 10W Charging Support
• Colors: Moonlight Jade, and Amber Red
• Security: Fingerprint scanner (Rear-mounted) and Face Unlock.
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity
• Network: 4G/3G/2G
• Connectivity: Dual Nano SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, micro USB 2.0, USB On-The-Go, FM Radio, DTS audio processing and music party mode, 3.5mm headphone jack, etc.
• Infinix Hot 10 Price In Nepal: Rs. 18,490 (4GB/128GB)

Our Verdict On Best Phone Under 20000 in Nepal

Everybody has their own definition of the best smartphones. A smartphone under Rs. 20000 in Nepal is considered a proper mid-range smartphone. They are kept between entry-level smartphones costing Rs.10K-Rs. 15K in Nepal and upper-mid-range smartphones.

Smartphones under Rs. 20K is best for daily usage, social media usage, e-banking, and normal photography. We cant expect these phones to run games like PUBG smoothly but low-end games like Free Fire to play without lagging. So, youths of today may not prefer these smartphones but will be best suited for teenagers and elderly people. If you want premium mid-range phones, read the best phones under 50K in Nepal.

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So, looking at the specs and features the best phone under 20000 in Nepal is undoubtedly Samsung Galaxy M12. If you want a phone with a huge battery and a 90 Hz refresh rate display, you should opt for M12. And for those who want a large RAM and storage option, a performance-heavy chipset, Poco M2 is the right phone for you.

Now, the decision to choose the appropriate phone is up to you. We hope that this list of best phones under 20000 in Nepal will help you. Do you agree with our list? Let us know in the comment section below.