As more and more smartphones are introduced to the market, the number of midrange smartphones available is unfathomable. In Nepal, the demand for the finest mid-range phones priced between Rs 35,000 and Rs 40,000 has increased considerably. People are perplexed as to which midrange smartphone is the finest currently available on the market. In an effort to address this issue, we have compiled a list of the finest phones under Rs. 40,000 in Nepal.
Best Smartphones Under 40000 In Nepal 2023
| Best Phones Under Rs.40,000 | Price in Nepal |
| Samsung Galaxy M33 5G | Rs. 33,999 (6/128GB) | Rs. 35,999 (8/128GB) |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Rs. 38,999 (6GB/128GB) | Rs. 41,999 (8GB/256GB) |
| Realme 9 Pro | Rs. 38,999 (8/128GB) |
| Samsung Galaxy M62 | Rs. 39,999 (6GB/128GB) |
| Vivo V25e | Rs. 39,999 (8GB/128GB) |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite | Rs. 40,999 (8/128GB) |
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
The M33 5G features a massive 6.6-inch TFT Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The rear of the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G features a 50 MP quad-camera system. You also receive an 8 MP front-facing camera. The device is offered in a variety of color options, including blue, green, and brown.
The smartphone has an Exynos 1280 processor with eight cores and a Mali G68 GPU. It has 6/8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in terms of memory configuration. The phone features a massive 6,000mAh battery with 25W quick charging. The phone also features Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1, a 5G network, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone port, among other features. With these incredible features, the phone has made Nepal’s list of the finest phones under Rs 40000.
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Technical Specifications
- Display: a 6.6 inches TFT Full HD+ display, a 120Hz refresh rate, an aspect ratio of 20:9, a 405 PPI density
- Processor: Exynos 1280 SoC
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex A78 & 6X2.0 GHz Cortex A55)
- GPU: Mali G68 graphics
- RAM: 6/8GB RAM
- Memory: 128GB of internal storage; up to 1TB via a microSD card slot
- Software: One UI 4.1 on top of Android 12
- Rear Camera: Quad Camera Setup
- 50 MP Primary camera, f/1.8 aperture
- 5 MP Ultra Wide-angle camera, f/2.2 aperture
- 2 MP Depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
- 2 MP Macro Sensor, f/2.2 aperture
- LED Flash
- Rear Video: 1080p@30fps.
- Front Camera: 8 MP selfie camera, f/2.2 aperture
- Front Video: 1080p@30fps
- Battery: Non-removable 6,000 mAh high-capacity battery, 25 W Fast charging
- Colors: Blue, Green, and Brown.
- Price: Rs. 33,999 (6/128GB) | Rs. 35,999 (8/128GB)
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz as well as an adaptive refresh rate of 30/60/90/120Hz. Additionally, it supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, making it an excellent option for those who value a high-quality display. The phone’s triple rear camera configuration includes a 50 megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2 megapixel macro camera. On the front of the device is a 16 MP facial camera.
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is equipped with a potent MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor. There are several memory configurations available, including 6/128GB and 8/256GB. The phone’s support for HyperEngine 3.0 and increased CPU frequency make it optimal for gaming and other graphics-intensive applications. MIUI 13 is based on the Android 12 operating system. Additionally, the device includes a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W Turbo Charge. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is also IP53 certified, providing protection against dust and water impacts.
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Technical Specifications
- Dimension: 163.0 mm × 76.03 mm × 7.98 mm
- Weight: 187 gm
- Display: a 6.67 inches Full HD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate,
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G Processor; 6 nm mobile platform
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (upto 950MHz)
- RAM: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Memory: 128/256GB UFS 2.2 Internal storage
- Software: MIUI 13 based on Android 12 OS
- Rear Camera: Triple Camera Setup
- 50 MP Primary Camera, f/1.9 aperture, OIS, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF
- 8 MP ultra-wide angle camera, f/2.2 aperture, FOV 120˚
- 2 MP macro lens, f/2.4 aperture
- Rear Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
- Front Camera:
- 16 MP selfie camera, f/2.5 aperture, 1/3.06″, 1.0µm
- Front Video: Up to 1080p@30/60fps
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery, 67W Fast charging support
- Colors: Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue, and Onyx Black.
- Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Price In Nepal: Rs. 38,999 (6GB/128GB) | Rs. 41,999 (8GB/256GB)
Realme 9 Pro
To reduce costs, Realme opted for an IPS LCD display instead of an AMOLED one. 9 Pro’s 6.6-inch screen is still rather good, boasting rich hues, enough brightness, and a silky 120Hz refresh rate. The Realme 9 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 695 5G, which is a solid processor for a phone priced at less than 40 thousand Indian rupees. The 9 Pro has also received the Realme UI 4.0 upgrade, which is based on Android 13.
Specifically, its primary camera is 64 megapixels (MP), while its ultrawide camera is 8 MP, and its macro sensor is 2 MP. Despite the lack of optical image stabilization, the Realme 9 Pro takes respectable images under both bright and dim lighting. The large 5000 mAh battery also ensures nonstop use. The supplied charger can quickly charge the phone to full power in just 33 minutes.
Realme 9 Pro Specifications:
- Display: 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
- Software & UI: Realme UI 3.0 on top of Android 12 (upgradeable to Realme UI 4.0)
- Rear Camera: Triple (64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
- Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Light, Magnetic induction, Proximity
- Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 38,999 (8/128GB)
Samsung Galaxy M62
The screen on the Samsung Galaxy M62 is 6.7 inches in size, and it’s a FULL HD+ Super AMOLED Display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 frames per second. The smartphone also has a pleasing design. and kept going thanks to the massive 7,000 mAh battery that also supports 25W quick charging. It’s bound to be the phone’s main talking point.
In terms of optics, the back cameras on the Samsung Galaxy M62 are excellent. The primary camera is a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 unit, and it’s joined by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 123-degree FOV, a 5-megapixel macro sensor, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The 32 megapixel front-facing camera is located in a circular cutout.
A similar 7nm Exynos 9825 chipset that also powers the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is used in this phone. 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage complement the processor. With a special microSD card, you may increase the capacity all the way to 1 terabyte. The fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, FM radio, NFC, and more are just some of the other features of this phone. In Nepal, the 6GB/128GB version of the phone just costs Rs. 39,999.
Samsung Galaxy M62 Technical Specifications
- Display: a 6.7 inches FULL HD+ Super AMOLED Display, 60Hz refresh rate, 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution
- Processor: Exynos 9825 chipset; 7 nm mobile platform
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Exynos M4 & 2×2.40 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G76 MP12
- RAM: 6GB/8GB of RAM.
- Memory: Internal storage of 128GB
- Software: Android 11, OneUI 3.1
- Rear Camera: Quad Camera Setup
- 64 MP primary camera,f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73″, 0.8µm, PDAF
- 12 MP Ultra wide-angle sensor, f/2.2, FOV 123˚
- 5 MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture
- 5 MP depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture
- LED Flash
- Front Camera: 32 MP Selfie camera, f/2.25 aperture
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Po 7,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, Reverse Charging
- Colors: Laser Green, Laser Gray, Laser Blue
- Price: Rs. 39,999 (6GB/128GB) | Rs. 42,999 (8GB/128GB)
Vivo V25e
Vivo V25e joins our list of the best phones in Nepal under NPR 40,000 thanks to its recent price drop. Vivo Nepal has marked down the price from its original launch price of NPR 43000 by a flat NPR 3000. The V25e, like the rest of Vivo’s “V” line, places a premium on aesthetics and photography. The back of the “Sunrise Gold” version changes color. The phone’s sleek 7.79 mm design and light weight of 183 grams make it a pleasure to carry in one’s palm.
However, the battery life suffers as a result of this design decision, since Vivo only able to fit a 4500mAh battery inside. Although it supports 44W fast charging, the V25e’s battery life cannot compete with those of the other phones on this list. Vivo V25e has a 64MP primary sensor and two other cameras (2MP depth and 2MP macro) on the rear.
Nope, this camera-centric phone doesn’t have an ultrawide sensor. The front-facing camera has been reduced in resolution from 50 megapixels on the V23e to 32 megapixels on the V23. The Vivo V25e is not as powerful as other phones in its pricing category because it has a Helio G99 chip instead of a Snapdragon 695 or a Dimensity 1080. It’s adequate for light, day-to-day tasks, but you shouldn’t expect it to run demanding games at ultra settings.
Vivo V25e Specifications:
- Display: 6.44-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99 4G (12nm Mobile Platform)
- Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
- Software & UI: Funtouch OS 12 on top of Android 11 (upgradeable)
- Rear Camera: Triple (64MP main, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
- Front Camera: 32MP sensor (teardrop notch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
- Connectivity: Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity
- Battery: 4500mAh with 44W charging (44W adapter inside the box)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 39,999 (8/128GB)
OnePlus Nord CE 2 lite
The 6.59-inch IPS LCD display of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is capable of a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone’s Snapdragon 695 processor is more than enough of handling daily tasks and maintaining the display’s 120 Hz refresh rate. To keep the 5000mAh battery in the Nord CE 2 Lite charged, OnePlus included a 33W charger. It has a 64MP main camera plus a 2MP macro camera, for a total of 3 rear cameras.
That, in addition to the higher price, is why Realme is ranked above the Nord CE 2 Lite. The user interface and user experience of OxygenOS 12 is cleaner, however. Furthermore, OnePlus has guaranteed this individual would receive two major Android updates and three years’ worth of security patches.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Specifications:
- Display: 6.59-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
- Software & UI: OxygenOS 12 on top of Android 12
- Rear Camera: Triple (64MP main, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
- Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
- Connectivity: Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity, Sensor core
- Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 40,999 (8/128GB)
