Best Phones Under Rs. 40,000 In Nepal

The number of mid-range smartphones available out in the market is unfathomable as the smartphones keep on flowing in. The demand for best mid-range phones has increased significantly in Nepal with a price ranging from Rs 30,000 and under 40,000. People now are in a dilemma as to which is the best mid-range smartphone available out there in the market. So, in this post, we have tried to sort out the problem by listing the best phones under 40,000 in Nepal. If you want a smartphone with good specs and cheaper pricing, check out the best phones under 10K in Nepal. 

Here’s the list of Best Smartphones Under 40K In Nepal:

Best Phones Under Rs. 40,000 in Nepal	Price in Nepal
Realme 7	Rs. 35,990 (8/128GB)
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max	Rs. 31,999 (6GB/128GB) | Rs. 34,999 (8GB/128GB)
Realme X2	Rs. 35,990 (8/128GB)
OnePlus Nord N10 5G	Rs. 39,499 (6GB/128GB)
Realme 6	Rs 32,990 (8GB/128GB)
Samsung Galaxy M31	Rs. 29,999 (6GB/128GB) | Rs. 34,999 (8GB/128GB)
OPPO F15	Rs. 39,990 (8/128GB)
Samsung Galaxy A51	Rs. 39,999 (6/128GB)
Vivo S1 Pro	Rs. 36,790 (8/128GB)
Samsung Galaxy M51	Rs. 39,999 (6GB/128GB)

Realme 7

Realme 7 is the successor to the Realme 6 that was launched a year back in Nepal. It arrives with the impressive specs and upgrades over its predecessor. The smartphone is powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G95 Chipset and it is the first phone to run on G95. It is a gaming-focused chipset that scored 300,000 in AnTutu Benchmark. Now that’s impressive, ain’t it? It is coupled with the 8 GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage

The mid-range smartphone flaunts a 6.5 inches IPS LCD display along with the screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio and a 405PPI density. The device also features a high 90Hz refresh rate and the AG Split Design. The handset sports an overall best camera features. It has a quad rear camera setup that consists of a 64 MP Primary sensor, an 8 MP Ultra-Wide-angle camera, 2 MP Macro lens, and a 2 MP Black & White Portrait sensor. On the front, it comes with a 16 MP selfie camera to click selfies.  

It boasts a massive battery of 5,000mAh capacity along with the 30W Dart charging support. Talking about connectivity, it features dual-band Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, Hybrid SIM Tray, 4G Network, etc. So, under the 40K segment, it is one of the best smartphones to opt. 

Realme 7 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 162.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm
• Weight: 196.5 gm
• Display: 6.5 inches IPS LCD display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 405PPI density, 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, HDR
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G95 Chipset; 8 nm mobile platform
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G76 MC4
• RAM: 8GB of RAM
• Memory: 128GB UFS 2.1Internal storage
• Software: Realme UI on top of Android 10
• Rear Camera: Quad rear camera Setup
  • 64 MP Sony IMX682 primary camera, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF
  • 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.3 aperture, , FOV 119°
  • 2 MP macro lens, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP B&W portrait sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• Rear Video: 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120fps, 720p @ 30/60/240fps
• Front Camera: 16 MP selfie camera with f/2.1 aperture
• Front Video: [email protected], [email protected], 120fps slow-mo
• Colors: Mist Blue, Mist White
• Sensor: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Battery: 5000mAh battery with 30W Dart Charge Technology.
• Network: 4G Network Support
• Connectivity: Dual nano SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE GPS, GLONASS, USB Type-C, USB OTG support, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 35,990 (8/128GB)

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is another smartphone to make its place in the list of phones from Rs 30,000 to 40,000 range. The smartphone comes with a large 6.67 inches Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels and a 60Hz display. It is fueled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G mobile platform that comes with enhanced gaming experience. 

On the photography front, it houses a quad rear camera on a square module. It consists of a 64 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide sensor with a 119° field of view, a 5 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. The device has a 32 MP selfie camera that captures beautiful and mesmerizing selfies. It comes with a huge 5,020mAh battery and has 4G VoLTE network connectivity. It is one of the most popular smartphones in Nepal under this price segment.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm  
• Weight: 209 gm
• Display:  6.67-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 395 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
• Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset; 8nm mobile platform
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 618
• RAM: 6GB/8GB of RAM
• Memory: Internal storage of 128GB UFS 2.1
• Software: MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS 
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera Setup
  • 64 MP primary camera, f/1.9 aperture, 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
  • 8 MP Ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2 aperture
  • 5 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• Rear Video: up to [email protected], [email protected]/60/120fps, [email protected]
• Front Camera: 32 MP In-display Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture
• Front Video: [email protected]
• Battery: Massive 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
• Colors: Glacier White, Aurora Blue, and Interstellar Black
• Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and Face unlock. 
• Sensor:  Proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/magnetometer, and gyroscope.
• Network: 4G & VoLTE
• Connectivity: Dual SIM slot, Dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2*2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NavIC, A-GPS, GLONASS, IR blaster,  USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 31,999 (6GB/128GB) | Rs. 34,999 (8GB/128GB)

Realme X2

Realme X2 is the premium mid-range smartphone. The smartphone perfectly fits in the list of best smartphones under 40K. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor that runs on an 8 nm mobile process. On the software front, it runs on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.1 Operating system. 

Realme X2 flaunts an impressive 6.4 inches Super AMOLED display panel. The smartphone has a FULL HD plus resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels along with 91.9% of screen-to-body ratio, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of 60Hz. It also comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection at both the front and back. We get a quad-camera setup at the rear of the smartphone. It consists of a 64 MP main sensor, 8 MP Ultra-wide-angle camera, 2 MP Macro lens, and a 2 MP Depth Sensor. The smartphone has a front-facing camera of a 32 MP with an f/2.0 aperture. 

The mid-range smartphone boasts a battery backup of a 4,000mAh capacity along with the 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. There’s also an in display fingerprint scanner, dark mode, NFC, and more other features. Realme X2 costs only Rs. 35,990 for the 8/128GB variant in Nepal. It is available in two different color variants Pearl White, and Pearl Blue.

Realme X2 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: 182 gm
• Design:  Gorilla Glass panel both at the front and at back with aluminum frame
• Display: 6.4 inches Super AMOLED panel with Full-HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 91.9% screen-to-body ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
• Rear Camera: quad-lens setup,
  • 64 MP Primary camera, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 8 MP Ultra-wide-angle lens, f/2.3 aperture, 119°angle
  • 2 MP Macro lens, f/2.4 aperture
  •  2 MP Depth Sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• Rear Video: 4K video recording at 30fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30fps/60fps, 720p HD Video recording at 30fps/60fps, gyro-EIS
• Front Camera: 32 MP with f/2.0 aperture
• Front Video: 1080p HD video recording at 30fps
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 618
• RAM: 4, 6 or 8 GB
• Storage: 64 GB/ 128 GB
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (8 nm mobile platform)
• OS: Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.1 
• Sensors: In-display Fingerprint sensor, GPS/Beidou/Galileo, Proximity sensor, Light sensor, Gyro-meter, Magnetic induction sensor, Acceleration sensor
• Color Variant(s): Pearl White, Pearl Blue
• Battery: 4,000mAh with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 (67% in 30 min)
• Network: 4G LTE Network
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NFC, USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Price In Nepal:  Rs. 35,990 (8/128GB)

OnePlus Nord N10 5G

OnePlus Nord N10 5G can be said to be the cheaper version of the Oneplus Nord. The smartphone features 6.49 inches FHD+ IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The screen is protected by the 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is the only 2nd smartphone to come with a 90Hz refresh rate in this list. It comes with similar camera features as that of other smartphones in this price segment. OnePlus Nord N10 5G sports a quad rear camera setup in a rectangular camera module. It includes a 64 MP primary camera, 8 MP Ultra-Wide-angle sensor, 2 MP Macro sensor, and a 2 MP Monochrome sensor. On the front, it has a 16 MP selfie camera housed inside the punch-hole.

It is fueled by the cheapest 5G snapdragon chipset available currently i.e. Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset. The smartphone is attached with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. You can also expand the memory upto 516GB via a dedicated microSD card slot if needed. OnePlus Nord N10 5G is backed by the 4,300mAh battery along with the Warp Charge 30T support. It supports the 5G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, etc. 

OnePlus Nord N10 5G Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 163 x 74.7 x 8.95mm  
• Weight: 190 gm
• Display:  6.49-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 406 ppi, 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset; 8nm mobile platform
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 619L
• RAM: 6GB LPDDR4x
• Memory: Internal storage of 128GB UFS 2.1; expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card
• Software: Oxygen OS based on Android 10 
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera Setup
  • 64 MP primary sensor, f/1.79 aperture, 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 8 MP Ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.25 aperture
  • 2 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP Monochrome Sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• Rear Video: 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60/120fps, 720p at 240fps
• Front Camera: 16 MP Selfie camera with  f/2.05 aperture and EIS
• Front Video: [email protected]/60fps
• Battery: Massive 4,300mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T charging support.
• Colors: Midnight Ice
• Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and Face unlock. 
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, SAR Sensor
• Network: 5G 
• Connectivity: Dual NanoSIM, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,  A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 39,499 (6GB/128GB)

Realme 6

Realme 6 comes with the wholesome package of specs and features for this price range. The smartphone has a versatile and average camera. It houses a quad-camera setup that includes a 64 MP primary lens with Samsung GW1 sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with FOV of 119°, a 2 MP B&W portrait lens and 2MP macro sensor. The phone comes with a selfie camera of 16 MP with f/2.0 aperture. 

One of the highlighting features of the phone has to be the inclusion of a 90Hz refresh rate in its display panel, which is not available in this price segment. Realme 6 flaunts a 6.5 inches FHD+ display panel with the screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. So, you will enjoy a super immersive viewing experience. The handset is powered by the gaming-centric Mediatek Helio G90T chipset same as that of Redmi Note 8 Pro.

It has a battery backup of 4,300mAH capacity with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 support. For connectivity, it supports dual 4G SIM cards, Dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1,NFC, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0, etc. Realme 6 is available at the price of Rs. 32,990 for the 8GB/128GB variant in Nepal.

Realme 6 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 191 gm
• Display:   6.5″ IPS LCD, FHD+ resolution(1080 x 2400px), 90Hz refresh rate, 405 ppi
• Processor: Mediatek Helio G90T Chipset; 12nm mobile platform
• CPU:  Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G76 MC4 GPU
• RAM: 8GB of RAM
• Memory: Internal storage option of 128GB UFS 2.1that can be expanded via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: Android 10, Realme UI 
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera Array
  • 64 MP Primary camera, f/1.8 aperture, 6P lens, FOV 78.6°
  • 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, f/2.3 aperture, Field Of View 119˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
  • 2 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture, 1.75µm pixel size, 1/5″ sensor size
  • 2MP B&W portrait lens, f/2.4  aperture, 3P lens
• Rear Video:  [email protected], [email protected]/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
• Front Camera: 16 MP  Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture
• Front Video: [email protected]
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4,300 mAh battery with 30W Flash Charge support, USB Type-C port
• Colors:  Comet Blue, and Comet White
• Sensor: Magnetic induction sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Gyro-meter Acceleration sensor
• Network: 4G LTE
• Connectivity:  Dual SIM, Dual Band WiFi 2.4/5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Price In Nepal: Rs 32,990 (8GB/128GB)

Samsung Galaxy M31

Samsung Galaxy M31 is the successor to the Galaxy M30. it comes with notable upgrades and improvements compared to its predecessor. The smartphone comes backed by the monster battery of 6,000mAh capacity. It also flaunts a large 6.4 inches Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. For protection, the device has Corning Gorilla Glass 3. 

The handset is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9611 chipset and for the software it runs on OneUI 2.0 on top of Android 10. It also comes with a quad camera setup similar to that of most of the devices in this price segment. Samsung Galaxy M31 consists of a 64 MP main camera,  8 MP ultra wide angle camera, 5 MP macro lens, and a 5 MP depth sensor along with LED flash. It houses a front camera of 32 MP with an f/2.0 aperture.

The smartphone is priced at Rs. 34,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant in Nepal. The other variant of the phone is available under 30K price segment. 

Samsung Galaxy M31 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm 
• Weight: 191 gm
• Display: 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 403 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
• Processor: 10nm Exynos 9611 chipset
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: Mail-G72 MP3 GPU
• RAM: 6GB/8GB of RAM
• Memory: 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage that can be expanded up to 512GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: Android 10 with One UI 2.0 
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera Setup
  • 64 MP Primary Sensor , f/1.8 aperture, 26mm, 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2 aperture,12mm, FOV 123°
  • 5 MP depth sensor, f/2.2 aperture
  • 5 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• Rear Video: [email protected], [email protected], gyro-EIS
• Front Camera: 32 MP  Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, Slo-mo, AR Doodle, AR Emoji
• Front Video: [email protected], [email protected]
• Battery: Massive 6,000mAh battery with 15 W fast charging support.
• Colors: Space Black, Ocean Blue, Red
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), and Face unlock
• Sensor:  Proximity sensor, Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass
• Network: Dual 4G VoLTE
• Connectivity: Dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, USB 2.0, Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 29,999 (6GB/128GB) | Rs. 34,999 (8GB/128GB)

Samsung Galaxy A51

Samsung Galaxy A51 is another smartphone to make into the list of best smartphones under 40K in Nepal from the brand. The smartphone comes powered by the same Exynos 9611 chipset that also powers Galaxy A50. it is attached with the 6 GB of RAM along with the internal storage of 128GB expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. 

Samsung Galaxy A51 features the 6.5 inches Full HD plus Super AMOLED Infinity O display with an aspect ratio of 20:9. It has a very attractive design and comes protected by Corning gorilla glass 3 panel. Talking about the optics of the phone, it has a quad camera array that consists of a 48 MP primary sensor, 12 MP Ultra Wide angle camera, 5 MP depth sensor and 5 MP Macro lens. In the front it has a 32 MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.2 and HDR support. 

The smartphone is fueled by the large battery of 4,000mAh capacity and supports 15W fast charging. It has Dual 4G mobile network connectivity. Samsung Galaxy A51 costs only Rs. 39,999 in Nepal for the 6/128GB variant. 

Samsung Galaxy A51 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm 
• Weight: 172 gm
• Display: 6.5″ Super AMOLED Infinity O display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio,  87.4 % screen to body ratio, Corning gorilla glass 3 Protection
• Processor: Octa-core Exynos 9611 chipset, (10nm mobile platform)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
• RAM: 6GB of RAM
• Memory: Internal storage of 128GB that can be expanded up to 512GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: Android 10 with One UI 2.0
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera array
  • 48 MP Primary camera, f/2.0 aperture, 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 12 MP  super wide-angle lens, f/2.2 aperture
  • 5 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 5 MP depth sensor, f/2.2 aperture
• Rear Video: [email protected], [email protected], gyro-EIS
• Front Camera: 32 MP  Selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture
• Front Video: [email protected]
• Battery: 4,000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging support
• Colors: Prism Crush Black/ White/ Blue
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity sensor
• Network: Dual 4G Network
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BDS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 39,999 (6/128GB)

OPPO F15

When everyone thought F-series was now a thing of the past, the brand once again came with the new Oppo F15. And the smartphone has made into our list of best phones under 40k in Nepal. Oppo F15 arrives with sleek and stylish design along with impressive optical features. The handset sports a 6.4 inches FHD+ AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 20:9. 

Oppo F15 flaunts a vertically arranged rear quad camera setup. It features a 48 MP main camera, 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2 MP depth sensor and 2 MP monochrome lens. For selfie, there’s a 16 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. With all these impressive specs, you would be disappointed with the processor of the device, as it features a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset that is pretty old in comparison to its contemporaries. 

It has a 4000 mAh battery along with VOOC fast charge 3.0. OPPO F15 also has the in-display Fingerprint Scanner 3.0 that unlocks the phone in just 0.32 seconds. The smartphone comes with 4G LTE support in Nepal. 

OPPO F15 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 160.2 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 
• Weight: 172 gm
• Display: 6.4 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9, 90.7% screen to body ratio, 408 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
• Processor: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 chipset
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: ARM Mali G72 MP3 900MHz
• RAM: 8GB of RAM
• Memory: 128GB of Internal storage; expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: ColorOS 6.1.2, based on Android 9 
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera array
  • 48 MP main sensor, f/1.79 aperture, 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 8 MP  Ultra-wide angle lens, f/2.25 aperture
  • 2 MP macro lens, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP depth lens, f/2.2 aperture
• Rear Video: 1080P @30fps, [email protected]
• Front Camera: 5 MP  Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture
• Front Video: 1080P/[email protected]
• Battery: 4,025 mAh battery along with 20W fast charging along with VOOC 3.0.
• Colors: Lightening Black, Unicorn White
• Biometrics: Fingerprint (under display, optical)
• Sensor: Proximity Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, G-Sensor/Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Pedometer
• Network: 4G LTE
• Connectivity: Dual Nano SIM, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 39,990 (8/128GB)

Vivo S1 Pro

Vivo S1 Pro is run by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. The smartphone is coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. On the software front, the smartphone runs on Funtouch 9.2 over Android 9. Coming to the camera department, it flaunts a quad-camera array that includes a 48 MP primary sensor, 8 MP 120° ultrawide sensor, 2MP monochrome sensor and 2 MP depth sensor. For snapping beautiful selfies and pictures, the handset comes with a 32 MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.0 and HDR support. 

Talking about the display of the device, Vivo S1 Pro sports a 6.38-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels. The handset is backed up by the 4,500mAh battery with a fast charging support. It is a pretty decent smartphone available under the 40K price segment in Nepal. Vivo S1 Pro is available at the price of Rs. 36,790 for 8GB variant in Nepal. 

Vivo S1 Pro Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 159.25 × 75.19 × 8.68 mm 
• Weight: 186.7 gm
• Display:  6.38 inch Full HD+ SUPER AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 404 PPI, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 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 GPU
• RAM: 8GB of RAM
• Memory: 128 GB of Internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Software: Android 9.0 Pie with Funtouch OS 9.2 
• Rear Camera: 
  • 48 MP primary camera, f/2.2 aperture, 1.0µm, 28mm, PDAF
  • 8 MP ultrawide sensor, f/2.2 aperture, FOV 120°
  • 2 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 2 MP depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • LED Flash
• Rear Video: [email protected]
• Front Camera: 32 MP Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture
• Front Video: [email protected]
• Battery: 4,500 mAh battery with 18W fast charger. 
• Colors: Mystic Black, Jazzy Blue
• Sensor: Fingerprint Sensor (In-Display), Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass
• 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, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, USB Type C, FM Radio, OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Price In Nepal: Rs. 36,790 (8/128GB)

Samsung Galaxy M51

Samsung Galaxy M51 has finally made it to the Nepalese tech market. The smartphone comes with spectacular specs and features. Samsung Galaxy M51 flaunts a 6.7 inches Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display along with the screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The brand has continued the glastic build for the mid-ranger. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor that makes it the fastest M-series smartphone. It is coupled with the 6/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. You can expand your memory via a dedicated microSD card slot. The device runs on OneUI 2.0 based on Android 10. Similar to other mid-range smartphones on the list, Samsung Galaxy M51 also houses a quad-camera setup at the rear that consists of a 64 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5 MP macro sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. To quench your needs for a selfie, it has a 32 MP front camera with a f/2.0 aperture.

Now, coming to the battery prowess of the phone, it boasts a monstrous 7,000mAh battery with a 25W fast charging. Samsung Galaxy M51 is available at the price of Rs. 39,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy M51 Technical Specifications

• Dimension: 163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm 
• Weight: 213 gm
• Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display, screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 393PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection, 20:9 aspect ratio
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor; 8 nm mobile platform
• Software: OneUI 2.0 based on Android 10 
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 618 GPU
• RAM: 6/8GB of RAM
• Memory: 128 GB of internal storage, expandable via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
• Rear Camera: Quad Camera Array
  • 64 MP primary sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 1.0µm, 28mm, PDAF
  • 12 MP ultrawide sensor, f/2.2 aperture, FOV 123°
  • 5 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • 5 MP depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
  • LED Flash
• Rear Video:  [email protected], [email protected]
• Front Camera: 32 MP Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture
• Front Video: [email protected]
• Colors: Celestial Black, Electric Blue
• Sensor: Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted), Accelerometer,  Geomagnetic, RGB Light sensor, Gyro Sensor, and Proximity Sensor
• Battery: 4,500 mAh battery with 18W fast charger. 
• Network: 4G
• Connectivity: Dual Nano SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 Reversible connector, Dolby Atmos and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Price In Nepal:  Rs. 39,999 (6GB/128GB)

Our Verdict On Best Phone Under 40000 in Nepal

We have listed above the best phones available under 40,000 in Nepal. All of the smartphones listed are best in their own ways and the definition of the best phone might be different from person to person. If you want to go for a little higher price, you can check the best phones under 50000 in Nepal.

But if I had to buy a smartphone that is best under 40000 in Nepal, I would definitely choose the Realme 7 as it comes with the best overall specs and features. The attractive aspect of the phone has to be the stylish design, 90Hz display, G95 chipset, and monster battery prowess with fast charging. It also flaunts a quad-camera at the rear with a 64 MP primary sensor. The smartphone is also the best for gaming, as the 90Hz refresh rate and the gaming-centric Helio G95 is the deadliest combo.

Do checkout: Best Phones under 30,000 in Nepal

Other smartphones like Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Realme X2 also are the contenders for the best phone under 40K in Nepal. You can also get the Samsung Galaxy M51 if you want the large battery and impressive FHD+ Super AMOLED display on your phone.

So, do you agree with our choice for the best smartphone under 40000 in Nepal? Let us know in the comment section about your pick.

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