Best Phones Under Rs.15,000 in Nepal | September 2020 Updated

Phones under 15000 are the entry-level and lower mid-range phones. The popularity of entry-level and mid-range phones is very high in Nepal. The smartphones that are priced under Rs. 15,000 are not only reasonably priced but also offers good performance. If you are looking for better devices that are priced slightly higher and offer great performance then, the Best phones under Rs. 30,000 in Nepal might be the list you might want to look at. Anyway,  In this article, we’ve listed some of the top smartphones under 15000 that are currently available in the Nepali smartphone market.

Best Phones Under Rs. 15,000	Price in Nepal
Xiaomi Redmi 9C	Rs. 12,999 (2GB/32GB) | Rs. 14,999 (3GB/64GB)
Samsung Galaxy A01	Rs. 13,499(2GB/16GB)
Redmi 9A	Rs. 11,499
Redmi 8	Rs. 14,999(4/64GB)
Huawei Y6s	Rs. 14,990(3/64GB)
Samsung Galaxy M10	Rs. 13,790
Samsung Galaxy A10	Rs. 13,490
Xiaomi Redmi 8A	Rs. 12,999(3/32GB) | Rs. 11,999(2/32GB)
Realme C2	Rs. 13,275(2/16GB) | Rs. 13,999(2/32GB)

Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Xiaomi Redmi 9C is the latest entry-level budget smartphone in the market. The specification and feature it provides in this price range are applaudable. It weighs 196g and has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection at the front.

It boasts 6.53-inch HD+ IPS LCD Dot Drop display which has a resolution of 1600x720p. MediaTek Helio G35 Chipset, Octa-Core CPU, PowerVR8320 GPU, and 2GB or 3GB RAM helps the device to perform better. It runs on Android 10 OS skinned with MIUI 11.

5000mAh giant battery is inserted into it to ensure the power. As for camera setup, the device features a Triple rear camera setup; 13MP Main Sensor + 2MP Macro Sensor + 2MP Depth Field Sensor. 5MP Sensor is there in front for shooting selfies. Redmi 9C Price in Nepal is Rs. 12,99 for 2GB/32GB and Rs. 14,999 for 3GB/64GB variant.

Redmi 9C is clearly one of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000 in Nepal. To know the reason why do read our verdict below.

Redmi 9C Specifications

• Display: a 6.53-inch HD+ IPS LCD Dot Drop, 1600x720p
• Weight: 196 gm
• Build: Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Front
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G35 Chipset (12nm process)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR8320, up to 680MHz
• RAM: 2GB/3GB RAM
• Memory: 32GB/64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage that can be expanded via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: Android 10 with MIUI 11 on top
• Rear Camera: AI Triple Camera Setup
  • 13MP primary camera, f/2.2 aperture, FOV 75.2-degree
  • 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2MP Depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • LED flash

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• Front Camera: 5MP selfie snapper with f/2.2 aperture
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• Battery: 5,000mAh, 10W fast charging
• Colors:  Midnight Grey, Twilight Blue, and Sunrise Orange.
• Sensor: Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer
• Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and AI Face Unlock.
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, IR blaster and 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 12,999 (2GB/32GB) and Rs. 14,999 (3GB/64GB)

Samsung Galaxy A01

On top of our list is the Galaxy A01 from Samsung which is one of the finest brands in the business. The company has launched A01 in the entry-level budget segment targeting students and elderly people. The phone flaunts a 7-inch HD+ PLS TFT display with glass protection.

Snapdragon 439 chipset, Octa-core processor, Adreno 505 as GPU, and 2GB is featured in this device which all runs on Android 10 OS on top of One UI 2.0 to deliver performance. The dual-camera setup is found with a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. 5MP camera sensor is also featured as the device’s selfie shooter. 3000mAh battery powers the device which also supports 10W Fast Charging.

Samsung Galaxy A01 Specifications

• Display: 7- inch HD+ PLS TFT display, 720x1520p
• Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
• Processor: Octa-Core (Two quad-cores: Quad-core 1.95 GHz + Quad-core 1.45 GHz)
• GPU: Adreno 505
• RAM: 2GB
• Storage: 16GB (expandable via a dedicated slot)
• Rear Camera: Dual Setup: 13MP, f/2.2 main sensor + 2MP depth sensor
• Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2
• Software: Android 10, One Ui 2.0
• Battery: 3000mAh with support to 10W Fast charging
• Connectivity: 5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0 port
• Color option: Black, Blue, Red
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 13,499 (2GGB/16GB)

Redmi 9A

Redmi 9A was launched on July 31, 2020, and is available in Nepal to purchase. It flaunts a 6.53-inch HD+ Water-Drop display which also has the protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. 13MP AI single camera sensor is fitted at the back whereas a 5MP selfie can be found at the front.

It is powered by the powerful MediaTek Helio G25 chipset, octa-core processor, and 2GB RAM. All this hardware runs on Android 10 OS skinned with MIUI 12. For storage, the phone comes with a 32GB option with support to expansion via a MicroSD card slot. 5,000mAh battery is packed in the device for fueling. This giant battery has the support of 10W Fast charging and uses a USB Type-C port.

Redmi 9A Specifications

• Display: 6.53-inch HD+ Water-drop display, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G25
• Processor: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• Memory: 2GB RAM with 32GB storage expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: MIUI 12, Android 10 OS
• Rear Camera: 13 MP Single Rear Camera, LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture
• Front Camera: 5MP Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging
• Colors: Blue, Black, and green
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Vibration motor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity sensor, AI Face Unlock
• Connectivity: 4G, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ Glonass / Beidou, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroUSB port, and dedicated microSD card slot
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 11,499 (2GB/32GB)

Redmi 8

Redmi 8 is the latest and most aggressively priced entry-level smartphone. The Redmi 8 is one of the best-priced smartphones which have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Redmi 8 has a solid looking build and comes in beautiful color options of Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, and Onyx Black. The phone looks premium on hand. It packs large 6.22-inch with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. This is probably the cheapest phone to have Gorilla Glass protection. There is a dual-camera at the back with a 12+2MP sensor and an 8MP front-facing camera.  The phone runs on Snapdragon 439 and is coupled with 4GB of RAM. It is backed by a massive 5000mAh battery and also features a fingerprint sensor at the back.

Redmi 8 is a definite buy at the price range of Rs. 15000. The price of Redmi 8 in Nepal is Rs. 14,999 for a 4/64GB variant.

Redmi 8 Technical Specifications

• Display: 6.22-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19:9 with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Chipset: Snapdragon 439
• CPU: Octa-Core (4 X 1.95GHz Cortex A53 + 4X 1.45GHz Cortex A53)
• GPU: Adreno 505 GPU
• RAM: 3GB RAM with 32GB storage / 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD (dedicated)
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10
• SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano)
• Rear Camera: 12MP rear camera with LED flash, Sony IMX363 sensor, 1.4μm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, 6P lens, Dual PD autofocus, secondary 2MP depth camera
• Front Camera: 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, 1.12μm pixel size
• Security: Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
• Dimensions: 156.48×75.41×9.4mm; Weight: 188g
• Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• Battery: 5000mAh (typical) battery with 18W fast charging (10W charger inside the box)
• Colors: Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, Onyx Black
• Price in Nepal: Rs 14,999(4/64GB)

Huawei Y6s (2019)

Huawei Y6s is a new entry-level offering from Huawei.  The phone is priced at Rs. 14,990 for 3GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. This is a good option under sub 15K.

The best part of the Huawei Y6s is its good chipset. The MediaTek MT676 Helio P35 chipset powers the phone and runs on Android v9.0 Pie and has also support for Google Mobile Services. There is a 13MP single shooter at the back and an 8MP selfie shooter. The battery on the phone is 3020mAh and also has a fingerprint scanner that is placed at the back. This is a worthy buy for those who are searching for performance on the phone under 15000 in Nepal.

Huawei Y6s technical specifications

• Display: 6.09 inches IPS LCD 720p display with 283PPI
• Chipset: MediaTek MT676 Helio P35 SoC; 12nm Mobile Platform
• CPU: Octa-core (4 x 2.3GHz Cortex-A53+ 4 x 1.8GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• RAM: 3GB
• ROM: 64GB; expandable up to 512GB
• OS: Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1 on top
• Rear camera: 13MP, f/1.8 with LED flash
• Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 with LED flash
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Gravity, and proximity
• Battery: 3,020 mAh; 5V/1A

Samsung Galaxy M10

The first smartphone from Samsung to be listed on the best phones under 15000 in Nepal. Galaxy M10 is a decent phone with decent specifications. Galaxy M10 is a relatively older device in the Nepali market but was a great hit. It is the younger sibling of M20 and shares almost similar features with Galaxy A10.

Galaxy A10 comes with 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and the best part of this display is, it is an AMOLED panel. There’s a dual-camera at the back – 13MP and 5MP setup and 5MP selfie camera for the selfies. Powered by Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 Samsung’s Exynos 7870 chipset, it is coupled with 2GB of RAM. Comes with 32GB of internal storage, the phone runs on Android 8.1(Oreo).

The price of Samsung Galaxy M10 in Nepal is Rs. 13,290 for the 2/32GB variant. Galaxy M10 is also the best phone under 15000 in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy M10 Technical Specifications

• Display: 6.2-inch IPS LCD display, HD+ resolution(720 x 1520 pixels)
• Rear Camera: Dual camera – 13 MP wide-angle + 5 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, LED flash
• Front Camera: 5 MP
• CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 Samsung’s Exynos 7870
• GPU: Mali-T830 MP1
• RAM: 2 / 3 GB
• Storage: 16/32GB; Expandable via micro SD card (Dedicated slot)
• OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Experience UI 9.5 on the top
• Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Battery: 3400mAh non-removable battery
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 13,290

Samsung Galaxy A10

The similar-looking sibling of Galaxy M10, Galaxy A10 is also a good phone under Rs. 15000. The Galaxy A10 runs on an Exynos 7884, Octa-core chipset which is a bit faster than that of Galaxy M10. It has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution which looks beautiful.

As far as cameras are concerned, there is a single shooter of 13MP at the back and a 5MP selfie camera. It is fueled by a 3400 mAh battery with 10W charging support.  A10 runs on Android 9.0 Pie with a new Samsung One UI on top. The price of Galaxy A10 in Nepal is Rs. 13,490 for a 2/32GB variant.

Samsung Galaxy A10 Technical Specifications

• Display: 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen, capacitive touch
• Resolution: HD+, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio, (~271 PPI pixel density)
• Chipset: Exynos 7884,Octa-core
• CPU: Octa-Core (2 × 1.6GHz and 6 × 1.35GHz)
• Memory: 2/32GB, storage expandable up to 512GB via dedicated microSD card Slot
• Primary Camera: 13MP, f/1.9, 28mm wide; LED flash
• Secondary Camera: 5MP, f/2.0
• Battery: 3,400 mAh Li-Po battery; non-removable
• OS: Android 9.0 Pie, Samsung One UI
• Connectivity:Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 4G VoLTE, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Price in Nepal: Rs.13,490

Redmi 8A

Redmi 8A was launched in Nepal along with Redmi 8. It is the predecessor of 7A which was a very great handset. Redmi 8A also offers great features at a very low price.

The competitive priced Redmi 8A packs 6.22” HD+ IPS LCD display with 720 x 1520 resolution. It is also powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset and is coupled with 2 and 3GB of RAM. As far as storage is concerned, it comes with 32GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card.

The phone has a 12MP AI camera at the back and an 8MP selfie camera and the best part of this handset is its massive battery. The 5000mAh battery can run the phone for almost 2 days. It even supports 18W fast charging and a Type-C port. The price of Redmi 8A in Nepal is Rs. 11,999(2/32GB) and Rs. 12,999(3/32GB).

Detailed Specifications

• Display: 6.22” HD+ IPS LCD display, 720 x 1520 resolution pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, up to 2.0 GHz
• GPU: Adreno 505
• RAM: 2/3 GB
• ROM: 32GB, expandable up to 512 GB
• Rear Camera: 12MP AI Primary Camera Sony IMX363 sensor, AI Portrait, AI Scene Detection
• Front Camera: 8MP AI Selfie Camera, AI Face Unlock, AI Selfie Portrait Mode
• Battery: 5,000mAh, 18W Fast Charge, Type-C port
• Sensors: Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass
• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue. Sunset Red
• Price in Nepal:  Rs.11,999(2/32GB) | Rs. 12,999(3/32GB)

Realme C2

Realme C2 is a bit old smartphone but the company recently launched the 32GB variant of it in Nepal during the 11.11 sale. It is also one of the buyable phones under 15000 in Nepal. Realme C2 comes with 6.1 inches screen which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

There is a dual-camera setup at the back – 13+5MP and a 5MP front-facing selfie camera. The phone is powered by Octa-Core MediaTek  MT6762 Helio P22 chipset and is coupled with 2GB of RAM. While it comes to storage, there are two variants of the handset – 16GB and 32GB. The price of the Realme C2 is Rs. 13,275 (2/16GB) and 13,990(2/32GB). If you are looking for a better Realme device then Realme 5 can be a good option that is available in Nepal.

Realme C2 Technical Specifications

• Display: 6.1 inches (720 x 1560 pixels), 19.5:9 ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top
• Rear Camera: Dual, 13 MP primary with f/2.2 + 2 MP depth sensor
• Front Camera: 5 MP f/2.0
• Chipset: MediaTek  MT6762 Helio P22
• CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• RAM: 2 GB
• OS: Android Pie (Color OS)
• Storage: 16 GB onboard, expandable up to 256 GB, dedicated SD card slot
• Battery: 4000 mAh non-removable
• Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Colors: Black Diamond and Blue Diamond
• Price: 13,275 (2/16GB) | 13,990(2/32GB)

Verdict

Xiaomi Redmi 9C is the best choice to go for in this under 15k phone list. The HD+ display, MediaTek G35 Chipset, 32GB/64GB Storage, giant 5000mAh battery all come along with Redmi 9C in the price range below Rs. 15,000. Redmi 9C is the only phone in this list which features a Triple rear camera setup. It is the best value phone under Rs. 15,000 right now in the market.

Surely, we have other great phones like Samsung Galaxy A01 and Realme C2. Both these devices also offer good features and specs for the price but Redmi 9C still dominates.

If you want to go a little down on your budget, we recommend you to check the Best phones under 10k in Nepal.

We hope that this list of “Best Phones Under Rs. 15,000 in Nepal” has provided information that you need and we will make sure to update it from time to time.