In this article, we'll be taking a look at the best phones you can buy under NPR 30000 in Nepal. Right now, there are a lot of options among midrange phones, especially in the 30K price segment. The main reason for this is the purchasing power of the majority of the Nepali audience. Hence, every major smartphone brand has at least one offering in this price range.

How to find the best phones under NPR 30000 in Nepal?

These Android phones offer excellent value for money with good performance and other features at a midrange price point. If you wish to buy phones under NPR 30000 in Nepal, you should be able to get a decent set of features. Full HD resolution is fairly common at this price, whereas AMOLED panels are appearing in more and more phones too. Similarly, performance shouldn't be an issue, especially the ones from brands like Xiaomi and Realme. Multiple cameras are also readily available on midrange phones these days. However, don't fall for the multiple-camera setup as the macro and depth lenses are quite a marketing gimmick. So, make sure to check out our individual reviews in detail to find out more.

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Best mobile phones under NPR 30000 in Nepal:

7. Infinix Note 40

At number 6 on our list of best phones under NPR 30000 in Nepal is the Infinix Note 40. And this guy impresses in a lot of ways, starting with the design itself. The Note 30 is available in two attractive color options with a nice, clean design. It also has a pretty responsive 120Hz display, plus it's AMOLED this time. Battery life isn't going to be a problem on this thing either, while the Note430 brings a familiar Helio G99 chip for smooth everyday usage and a decent gaming experience. This is quite a popular chipset of choice in this price bracket. We're also quite fond of how generous Infinix has been with the memory configuration on this guy. The Infinix Note 40 has a decent camera setup too. We would've liked to see an ultrawide shooter too, but its 64MP main camera and a 32MP sensor on the front are reliable enough for taking photos.

Infinix Note 40 Specifications:

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99 4G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: XOS 14 on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Dual (108MP primary, QVGA sensor)
• Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-depth)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC
• Sensors: Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Light, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 45W fast charging (45W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 27,999 (8/256GB)
• Buy Infinix Note 40 here

 6. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Making its way to our list of the best smartphones under NPR 30,000 in Nepal is the newly launched Samsung Galaxy M16 5G. This phone closely follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Galaxy M15 5G, both in terms of design and core specifications. It is priced just NPR 1,000 higher than the M15 5G. Powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, the Galaxy M16 5G continues to support 5G connectivity while delivering similar on-paper performance to its predecessor.

In terms of display and battery, the Galaxy M16 5G features a 6.7-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED screen, offering vibrant visuals. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, ensuring all-day usage with ease. The camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro camera, which remains unchanged.

On the software side, the phone ships with One UI 7 based on Android 15, and Samsung promises six major OS updates and several years of security patches, making it a future-proof choice in the budget segment.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: One UI 7.0 on top of Android 15 ( 6 years of OS and security updates)
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 13MP sensor (teardrop punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / QZSS / BeiDou, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Virtual proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 25W charging (power adapter provided)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 26,999 (6/128GB)
• Buy Samsung Galaxy M16 5G here

5. Honor X8c

Honor X8c is an upcoming smartphone in the 30K segment. It's the successor to last year's Honor X8b, and the company has stuffed quite minimal updates this time to offer. For example, the 90Hz refresh rate has been bumped to 120Hz. While the 3,240Hz PWM dimming is here to stay. The Honor X8c also enjoys a high-res 50MP selfie camera, whereas Honor has also focused on the design side of things here. Its green colorway has a unique leather texture, while the phone itself has gained some thickness. It's 7.1mm while its predecessor is 6.78mm. On the battery side, the Honor X8c carries a bigger 5000mAh battery with a 35W wired charging. Oh — and besides a higher-resolution selfie shooter — it has a front-facing flashlight as well. Arranged inside a pill-shaped cutout. There's not much to talk about in terms of performance though, since it uses the Snapdragon 685 chip, offering a slight boost over the SD 680.

Honor X8c Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256/512GB storage (fixed)
• Software & UI: Magic OS 7.2 on top of Android 13
• Rear Camera: Triple (108MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP depth)
• Front Camera: 50MP sensor (hole-punch cutout)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Ambient light, Compass, Gravity, Proximity
• Battery: 4500mAh with 35W charging (35W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal (Expected): NPR 29,999

4. Redmi Note 14 5G

The newly launched Redmi Note 14 5G is also a pretty well-rounded phone for some NPR 30000. It brings in the Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC, which is fabbed on a 6nm process. This chip is fairly powerful for the price and should go very decent for day-to-day usage. Xiaomi has gone with an eye-catching look here that we really dig. And although it's got the same 120Hz AMOLED display, the display quality is great for a sub 30K phone. The in-display fingerprint sensor is also here to stay for a more premium experience, while Xiaomi has bumped the peak brightness level to 2,100 nits of peak brightness. It retains a stereo speaker setup as well. Other than this, as for the optics, the Redmi Note 14 5G, there is a 108MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide unit, and a 2MP macro unit. Here, the selfie camera also enjoys a new 20MP sensor. But for something that launched in 2025, we're not a fan of the fact that it still boots on Android 14-based HyperOS.

Redmi Note 14 5G Specifications:

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra 5G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256/512GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: HyperOS on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Triple (108MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 20MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Hybrid dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS, USB-C, 4G LTE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Proximity
• Battery: 5150mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 30,999 (8/256GB), NPR 35,999 (12/512GB)
• Buy Redmi Note 14 5G here

3. CMF Phone 1

The CMF Phone 1 secures the third spot on our list of the best phones under NPR 30,000 in Nepal. This is the debut smartphone from CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing. Known for its distinctive design philosophy, the UK-based company continues to impress with this device. The CMF Phone 1 stands out with its unique removable back panel, featuring a rotating dial at the bottom and a visible screw. In terms of specifications, it boasts a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2000 nits of peak brightness, and HDR10+ certification. At its core, it is powered by the Dimensity 7300 SoC, built on a 4nm process, achieving a solid 673,000 on the Antutu benchmark. The phone is equipped with 8GB of RAM and offers up to 256GB of internal storage.

CMF Phone 1 Specifications

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: Nothing OS 2.6 on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Dual (50MP main, 2MP depth)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (power adapter not provided)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 29,999 (8/128GB) | NPR 34,499 (8/256GB)
• Buy CMF Phone 1 here

2. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

The silver medal on our list of best phones under NPR 30000 in Nepal goes to the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. It's actually a lot similar to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G. It is exactly a thousand rupees more expensive than the Galaxy 15 5G, while Samsung is also providing a genuine 25W charger worth NPR 2,000 for free in the Nepali market. Plus, this is also a 5G phone, you get a new Dimensity 6300 SoC which looks the same on paper compared to. Other than this, the Galaxy A16 5G has the same design language, a bigger  6.7-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display, and a massive 5000mAh battery. The camera side of things doesn't see many changes either, it's a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro unit. As for software, it boots on One UI 6 on top of Android 14. Whereas, Samsung also promises 6 major OS updates and years of security updates for the Galaxy A16 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G (6nm mobile platform)
• Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
• Software & UI: One UI 6.0 on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 13MP sensor (teardrop punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / QZSS / BeiDou, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Virtual proximity
• Battery: 5000mAh with 25W charging (power adapter provided)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 28,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 30,999 (8/128GB) | NPR 34,999
• Buy Samsung Galaxy A16 5G here

1. OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite

And the crown of the Best Phones Under 30,000 in Nepal goes to the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite. Although launched at ridiculous pricing, the recent price drop has made it eligible to be at the top. It's got a gorgeous AMOLED panel stretching 6.72-inch with a hole punch cutout and 120Hz refresh rate. The design also looks pretty nice with a flat frame and OnePlus ships this guy in three shades: Super Silver, Mega Blue and Ultra Orange. Other than that, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite is powered by Snapdragon 695 SoC. Which runs fine with around 430K Antutu score and 5G connectivity. It's paired with 8 gigs of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Likewise, the main camera is a 50MP Sony LYT 600 sensor with OIS that clicks really decent looking images. Other one is a 2MP depth sensing unit, which doesn't help much though. Upfront, there is a 16MP unit for selfies and video calls. Meanwhile, it boots on OxygenOS 14 out of the box, but it has also gotten the OxygenOS 15, which feels slick. Lastly, it gets its juice from a 5500mAh battery paired with 80W fast charging.

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Specifications

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 2100 nits peak brightness, 1080 x 2400 pixels
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
• Memory/Storage: 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage
• OS/UI: Android 14, OxygenOS 14
• Rear Camera: 50 MP Sony LYT600 with OIS, 2 MP depth sensor
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Battery and Charging: 5500 mAh, 80W wired charging (Not included in the box)
• Colors: Super Silver, Mega Blue, Ultra Orange
• Price in Nepal: NPR 30,999* (8/256GB), Available at NPR 29,999 from Hukut Store
• Buy OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G here at 29,999!

Summary list of best mobile phones under NPR 30000 in Nepal  

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