Looking for an inexpensive yet quality smartphone? In search of a good starter phone for your young ones? Or, maybe you're looking to gift one to your parents who don't care about the specs but strive for one that is good on the hands? If you answered yes to any one of those, then this article is just what you need. Thanks to the growing competition and innovation in the smartphone industry, you can buy great smartphones under 15000. In this list, we've compiled the best phones under NPR 15000 in Nepal with great design and impressive performance.

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Best mobile phones under NPR 15000 in Nepal:

8. Itel A80

Starting our list of best phones under NPR 15,000 in Nepal is the Itel A80. This budget-friendly smartphone features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display. While it still comes with an HD+ resolution instead of FHD, it has amodern-looking hole-punch cutout at the top that houses an 8MP front-facing camera. Moving to the cameras, the Itel A80 sports a dual-camera setup at the back. However, the 50MP primary sensor is the only one that truly matters.

Stylish Design

In terms of design, the Itel A80 keeps things simple yet stylish. It is available in Wave Blue, Glacial White, and Sandstone Black, all of which feature gradient finishes. Powering the phone is a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W wired charging. Under the hood, the Itel A80 is equipped with the Unisoc T603 chipset, paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Additionally, users can expand storage via a microSD card up to 2TB. On the software side, the device runs on Itel OS 14, based on Android 14.

Itel A80 Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch, 500 nits peak brightness, 120Hz, HD+ (720  x 1600) resolution
• Chipset: Octa-core T603
• RAM: 4GB RAM
• ROM: 128GB + 2 TB expandable storage
• OS & UI: Android 14 with Itel OS 14 on top
• Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50 MP Primary + Auxillary Unit)
• Front Camera: 8 MP (hole-punch)
• Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Recognition
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, 10W charging via USB Type-C
• Price in Nepal: NPR 12,990 (4/128GB)
• Buy Itel A80 here

7. Tecno Spark Go 1

Coming in at number 7 on our list of best phones under NPR 15000 in Nepal is the Tecno Spark Go 1. The design features a sleek flat body with a unique camera island, offering a modern look with two color options: Glittery White and Startrail Black. The rear panel has a patterned finish, with the Glittery White variant sporting cloud-like patterns and the Startrail Black variant having a grainy texture.

In terms of display, the Tecno Spark Go 1 offers a 6.67-inch HD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s designed to be functional even when water droplets or oil are present on the surface.

UNISOC Processor

On the performance front, the phone is powered by the UNISOC T615 chipset, which features an octa-core CPU with Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 cores. You get 3GB or 4GB of RAM, along with 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, which is more than enough for light multitasking and daily tasks. It runs on Android 14 Go, optimized for lower-end devices.

As for the cameras, the Tecno Spark Go 1 has a 13MP primary rear camera and an 8MP front camera, suitable for casual photography. The camera setup also includes an IR blaster to control other appliances in your home. The 5,000mAh battery ensures all-day usage, supported by 15W fast charging, which can charge the phone from 0 to 80% in under 90 minutes.

Tecno Spark Go 1 Specifications:

• Display: 6.67-inches IPS LCD screen, HD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Unisoc T615 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 3/4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: Android 14 Go
• Rear Camera: Single 13MP
• Front Camera: 8MP sensor (hole-punch notch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS, 4G, VoLTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 15W charging (15W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 11,990 (3/64GB), NPR 12,690 (4/64GB), NPR 13,990 (4/128GB)
• Buy Tecno Spark Go 1 here

6. Oppo A3x

The Oppo A3x is one of the most durable budget phones on our list of the best phones under 15,000 in Nepal. It secures the MIL-STD-810H certified and SGS five-star rated for shock resistance. As for the display, there is a 6.67-inch LCD screen with an HD+ display, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an 83% NTSC color gamut. In terms of optics, the Oppo A3x boasts a dual camera setup: 8MP primary and a flicker sensor. Over on the front, there is a 5MP snapper housed on the teardrop notch.

ColorOS 14

One of the USPs here is the ColorOS 14 built on top of Android 14. It will offer a kinda similar software experience as the OxygenOS found on OnePlus phones. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1. Oppo has paired the chip with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64/128GB eMMC 5.1 storage. Likewise, there is a 5100mAh battery in the tank of the phone with 45W charging support. And taking care of the biometrics security is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power key.

Oppo A3X Specifications:

• Display: 6.67″ LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate
• Resolution: HD+ (1604 x 720)
• Rear Camera: Dual (8MP primary + Flicker)
• Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2
• Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 (11nm)
• OS: ColorOS 14 based on Android 14
• Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB eMMC 5.1 storage
• Battery: 5100mAh, 45W SuperVOOC
• Security: Fingerprint (side-mounted)
• Color: Ocean Blue, Nebula Red
• Price in Nepal: NPR 14,499 (4/64GB), NPR 17,999 (4/128GB)
• Buy Oppo A3x here

5. Realme C63

The Realme C63 secures a 5th spot on our list of best phones under NPR 15,000 in Nepal. In terms of design, it draws heavy inspiration from iPhones, especially in its design, featuring a squircle-shaped camera island with three circular cutouts. The phone also comes with IP54 dust and water resistance, making it a durable choice for everyday use.

On the front, the Realme C63 sports a 6.74-inch display with a waterdrop cutout for the front camera. The IPS display offers a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and an HD+ resolution.

Unisoc T612

Under the hood, the UNISOC T612 processor powers the Realme C63, a low-powered chipset with eight cores built on a 12nm process. The phone is available in 6GB or 8GB RAM variants, with up to 8GB virtual RAM extension, and 128GB or 256GB of storage, expandable via a MicroSD card.

For photography, the Realme C63 is equipped with a 50MP primary camera and a secondary lens. On the front, you get an 8MP camera, which also enables the Air Gesture feature, allowing you to control the phone with hand motions, like scrolling by waving your hand.

Realme C63 Specifications

• Display: 6.74” LCD* Panel, 90Hz refresh rate, HD+ resolution
• Chipset: Octa-core UNISOC T612 (12nm)
• RAM: 4GB RAM
• ROM: 128GB + expandable with MicroSD card
• OS & UI: Android 14 with Realme UI on top
• Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50MP Primary + AI Camera of unspecified resolution)
• Front Camera: 8MP Camera (Centre-aligned waterdrop cutout)
• Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
• Sensors: Magnetometer, Light, Proximity, Gyroscope, Accelerometer
• Battery: 5,000 mAh cell with 45W super fast charging
• Price in Nepal: NPR 14,399 (4/64GB), NPR 15,999 (4/128GB), NPR 20,999 (8/128GB)
• Buy Realme C63 here

4. Honor X5b Plus

At number 4 on our list of best phones under NPR 15000 in Nepal is the Honor X5b Plus. Like the X5b, this budget phone also has a 6.56" display. It still has just HD resolution instead of FHD but if you're fond of big phones, this could be a decent choice. Its waterdrop notch houses a 5MP selfie camera as well. Talking about cameras, the Honor X5b Plus carries two of them at the back. But only the 50MP main sensor is worth talking about because the remaining auxiliary sensor doesn't do anything it seems.

A sleek phone

This phone's design is also pretty minimalistic. It is available in Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, and Midnight Black finishes—all of which look quite nice. Fueling the smartphone is a big 5200mAh battery with 10W wired charging. Getting to performance, the Honor X6a has Mediatek's Helio G36 processor inside with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. In terms of software, this smartphone runs on MagicOS 8 based on Android 14.

Honor X5b Plus Specifications:

• Display: 6.56-inches TFT LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Mediatek Helio G36 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4GB, 128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: MagicOS 8 based on Android 14
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary + AI lens)
• Front Camera: 5MP sensor (teardrop notch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS, USB-C
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5200mAh (22.5 wired charging)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 15,990 (4/128GB)
• Buy Honor X5b Plus here

3. Infinix Hot 50i

The bronze medal on our list of best phones under NPR 15000 in Nepal goes to the Infinix Hot 50i. Infinix is rising in the budget phone market. Starting with the design, it boasts a flashy look with its squircle camera module. That camera module hosts two cameras in total—a 48MP primary and an AI lens. The Hot 50i has a 6.7" IPS display with an HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. And dynamic island-styled notifications as well. There's an 8MP selfie shooter inside the display's teardrop notch.

Helio G81

On the performance side of things, Infinix has used the Helio G81 chip here. This has been paired with 4/6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. Software-wise, it boots on XOS 14 built on top of Android 14. Fueling the phone is a 5,000mAh cell with 18W charging. You can get the Infinix Hot 50i in four different color options: Sage Green, Sleek Black, and Titanium Grey.

Infinix Hot 50i Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inches IPS LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: XOS 14 on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Dual (48MP primary, AI lens)
• Front Camera: 8MP sensor (teardrop notch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 18W charging (18W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 14,499 (4/128GB) | NPR 15,999 (6/128GB)
• Buy Infinix Hot 50i here

2. Vivo Y04

Moving on, the Vivo Y04 takes the second spot on our list of best mobile phones under NPR 15000 in Nepal. The Vivo Y-Series has become a popular choice in the budget segment, and the Y04 continues that trend with its slim design and boxy form factor. It comes in two attractive color options: Dark Green and Titanium Gold. The rear panel has a sleek, shiny finish that gives it a premium feel.

Standard display 

The Vivo Y04 features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution, offering smooth visuals with a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Unisoc T7225 (T612) processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD). It runs on Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 for a user-friendly interface. For photography, the Vivo Y04 boasts a 13MP main rear camera with a VGA auxiliary lens. The 5MP front camera is perfect for selfies. The Vivo Y04 is equipped with a 5,500mAh battery, offering long-lasting usage, and supports 15W charging. The phone also features an IP64 rating for protection against dust and water, ensuring durability. In terms of connectivity, it supports 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and GPS.

Vivo Y04 Specifications:

• Display: 6.74-inches IPS LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Unisoc T7225 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: FuntouchOS 14 Edition on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary + VGA auxiliary)
• Front Camera: 5MP sensor (teardrop notch)
• Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo, micro USB
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Light
• Battery: 5500mAh with 15W charging (15W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 13,999 (4/64GB) | NPR 14,999 (4/128GB)
• Buy Vivo Y04 4G here!

1. Redmi 14C

Bagging the gold in this list of best phones under NPR 15000 in Nepal is the Redmi 14C. And the first thing about this phone that really catches your design is definitely its bold design. Available in three attractive color options: Midnight Black, Sage Green, and Dreamy Purple, the Redmi 13C definitely doesn't look like a cheap budget phone. Not just looks, but the Redmi 14C also has some neat features built into it. This includes Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certifications from TUV.

Fingerprint sensor

Other than this, the camera island at the back houses two sensors; a 50MP primary and a secondary sensor. And Redmi 14C supports portrait, night mode, and HDR shots too. Whereas the phone has a standard 13MP selfie shooter inside the teardrop notch up front. And embedded on the power key is a fingerprint reader for biometrics. As for the battery, this phone features a big 5160mAh cell that should last you a day or two rather effortlessly. Although Redmi 14C supports just 18W charging speeds, you get a 33W charger bundled inside the box. The display has a typical 6.88" IPS screen with 600 nits of typical brightness. Powering this budget phone is MediaTek's Helio G81 Ultra chip. This has been paired with up to 8GB RAM.

Redmi 14C Specifications:

• Display: 6.88-inches IPS LCD screen, HD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81 4G (12nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 4/8/6GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: MIUI 14 on top of Android 13
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP macro, AI sensor)
• Front Camera: 8MP sensor (teardrop notch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, micro USB
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 18W charging (10W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 13,999 (4/128GB) | NPR 15,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 18,999 (8/256GB)
• Buy Redmi 14C here

Summary list of best mobile phones under NPR 15000 in Nepal

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