With a ton of choices, buying a smartphone can become a confusing adventure for many. And in the Nepali market, the 50K price bracket is probably the trickiest of them all. That's because this is a category that's more than midrange yet less than the premium midrangers. So oftentimes, most phones in this range don't find the right balance between price and overall performance. To help you with your purchase decision, here is our list of the best phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal.

How to find the best phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal?

As aforementioned, phones under 50K are sort of a middle ground between midrange and premium midrange devices, so their feature set and overall value for money can be a bit tricky to figure out. Anyway, you shouldn't settle for anything less than a high refresh rate OLED display when buying a phone under NPR 50000. An attractive and durable design is another thing to look out for here. While an official IP rating is pretty rare in this segment, if that's a must for you, then Samsung has got you covered. The 2024 Redmi smartphones also bear an official IP68 rating, while Samsung phones usually come with IP67 dust and water resistance as well. Performance shouldn't be a concern on these smartphones either, whereas you also get a capable camera setup here. Some brands even offer OIS and 4K recording in this price range.

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Best mobile phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal:

4. Honor X9C

Okay, so the Honor X9C is tough. We actually ran it over with a bulldozer in our review – yeah, you read that right – and it just kept on going. The glass held up really well. Besides that, the phone performs smoothly. It’s got a solid display with a high refresh rate, so whether you're scrolling through social media or just browsing, it's nice and fluid.

The camera setup is decent too. It’s not going to blow your mind like some flagship models, but it gets the job done, especially when it comes to capturing sharp photos and handling low light better than you'd expect for a phone in this range. Overall, if you're someone who values durability but still wants something that can handle day-to-day tasks without breaking the bank, the X9C is a solid pick.

Specifications:

• Display: 6.8-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Processor: Kirin 9000E
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 128GB or 256GB (no card slot)
• Main Camera: Triple setup - 64MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP (depth)
• Front Camera: 16MP
• Battery: 5,000mAh with 66W wired charging
• OS: Magic UI 6.0 based on Android 15

• Other Features: IP68 dust/water resistant, under-display fingerprint sensor

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3. Samsung Galaxy A36

So, the Galaxy A36 is kind of the little brother to the A56. It’s cheaper but still does a lot right. Sure, it's running on an Exynos chip, so it’s not a gaming monster, but it handles regular tasks just fine. You won’t get lag while multitasking or doing regular stuff like browsing or watching videos.

The camera system’s pretty good too, especially for the price. You get a 50MP main camera, which takes some pretty sharp shots, plus an ultrawide lens and a macro lens for up-close shots. It’s versatile, and while it’s not perfect, it’s solid. One thing to keep in mind – no headphone jack, and you can't expand storage with a microSD card. However, you get an excellent One UI 7, which is both loaded with features and runs on Android 15. The battery is decent as well, supported by a 45W wired charging. Hence, all in all, it's a really good budget option.

Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Processor: Exynos 1280
• RAM: 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB
• Storage: 128GB or 256GB (no card slot)
• Main Camera: Triple setup - 50MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 5MP (macro)
• Front Camera: 12MP
• Battery: 5,000mAh with 45W wired charging
• OS: Android 15 with One UI 7

• Other Features: IP67 dust/water resistant, under-display fingerprint sensor

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2. Redmi Note 14 Pro+

The top-end model in Xiaomi's latest Redmi Note 14 series is what bagged the second place. This guy brings a bunch of flagship features at a mid-range price, like Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection for the display, IP68 dust and water resistance rating, and 120W fast charging. It has a nice curved finish on both sides and either a glass or leather finish on the back of the phone. And fortunately, this time, the leather variant of Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is available in Nepal. As for the display, it's got a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution, 12-bit colors, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certification, 3000 nits of peak brightness, and so much more.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

Under the hood, the Note 14 Pro+ is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen3 chip. It's a fairly powerful processor for casual everyday usage, multitasking, and even a little bit of gaming. We also like how Xiaomi has been generous with the storage on this thing since you get 256GB of storage in the base model itself. In terms of software, it boots on HyperOS built on top of Android 14. And although Xiaomi has promised 3+4 years of updates for this guy, we would've liked to see it launch with Android 15-based HyperOS 2 instead. Getting to the optics, it has a triple-camera setup at the back. But it uses the same camera setup as last year's Redmi Note 13 Pro+, a 200MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro unit.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Specifications:

• Display: 6.67-inches AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G (4nm)
• Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512GB UFS 2.2 internal storage (fixed)
• Software & UI: HyperOS on top of Android 14
• Rear Camera: Triple (200MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
• Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (optical in-display)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, NFC, 4G LTE, 5G
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyro, Infrared, Proximity
• Battery: 5110mAh with 120W charging (120W adapter inside the box)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 49,999 (8/256GB)
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• : IP67 dust/water resistant, under-display fingerprint sensor

1. Nothing Phone 3a

Bagging the gold medal on our list of best phones under NPR 50000 in Nepal is none other than the Nothing Phone 3a. Alright, so the Nothing Phone 3a has this slick design – it’s got that cool, minimalistic look that people either love or just don't get. But what’s actually interesting here is the new camera setup. They’ve added a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x zoom, which is pretty impressive for a phone under 50k. The design is nice, but it’s definitely a love-it-or-hate-it thing.

Performance-wise, it’s pretty solid, thanks to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 12GB of RAM. So, you can expect smooth performance for pretty much everything – apps, gaming, you name it. The battery’s great too, with a 5,000mAh capacity and 50W charging. As for the camera, it’s good, but if you're really into photography, there are better options out there.

Specifications:

• Display: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, 1080x2392 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
• RAM: 12GB
• Storage: 256GB
• Main Camera: Triple setup - 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto) with 2x optical zoom, 8MP (ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 32MP
• Battery: 5,000mAh with 50W wired charging
• OS: Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1

• Other Features: IP64 dust/water resistant, under-display fingerprint sensor, Essential Space AI hub

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Summary list of the best mobile phones under 50,000 in Nepal

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