Best Budget Smartwatches under Rs. 5,000 in Nepal [Updated 2025]

Smartwatches offer multiple smart and health/fitness tracking features that are lacking in traditional counterparts. And thanks to their sheer demand and popularity, they have become quite affordable. In this article, we have listed the best budget smartwatches under NPR 5000 in Nepal.

Which smartwatch is best under 5000 in Nepal?

Smartwatches have never been so popular in the Nepali accessories market, and you can say that just by looking at the number of watches currently available in the market. While Samsung and Apple dominate the flagship market, neither company has a presence at the opposite end of the spectrum.

There are so many new brands trying to make the budget smartwatch segment of their own that one can feel lost when out shopping for one. So when choosing the best smartwatch under 5000 in Nepal, you'll have to prioritize some features above the rest. Like, some options might have a nicer design while some may bring more robust software and stuff. And to help you decide on the best bang-for-the-buck budget smartwatch, we have curated this list of best smartwatches under NPR 5000 in Nepal.

Best budget smartwatches under NPR 5000 in Nepal:

4. Zeblaze Ares 3 Plus

The Zeblaze Ares 3 Plus is a rugged smartwatch with a design inspired by G-Shock watches. It features a zinc bezel, stainless steel buttons, and silicone straps, weighing just 28 grams (48 grams with the wristband). The watch is IP68-rated for durability and comes in Lava Black, Wild Green, and Flame Red color options. It boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels, a brightness of up to 1,000 nits, and a pixel density of 326 PPI, along with support for always-on display functionality. Powered by the Realtek 8773 processor, the Zeblaze Ares 3 Plus delivers a smooth and responsive experience. It includes Bluetooth v5.2 for connectivity with Android and iOS devices and houses a 280mAh battery offering up to 18 days of typical use or a week of heavy usage, with a full charge in 90 minutes. The smartwatch supports customizable watch faces, over 100 sports modes, and comprehensive health tracking, including heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and menstrual cycle monitoring. It also enables call handling, voice assistant access, and abnormal health reminders via the FitCloudPro app.

Zeblaze Ares 3 Plus Specifications:

• Body: Rugged design with circular dial, IP68 rated
• Display: 1.43″ AMOLED, 1,000 nits peak brightness, 326 PPI pixel density
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
• Bluetooth Calling: Yes (built-in microphone, speaker)
• Water Resistance: IPX8 water resistant
• Sensors: Heart rate (with blood oxygen sensor), accelerometer
• Health tracking: 24/7 heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), sleep, stress, women’s health
• Sports Mode: 100+ (including 10 professional modes)
• Battery life: 280mAh, up to 18 days with normal usage (7 days with heavy usage)
• Navigation: No
• Colors: Lava Black, Wild Green, Flame Red
• Companion App: FitCloudPro (Android | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 4,490

3. Alewa Steel

The newly launched Alewa Steel has secured a spot on our list of the best smartwatches under 5000 in Nepal. Its standout feature is the 1.43-inch AMOLED display, paired with a durable build. Designed with men in mind, this sporty smartwatch comes equipped with all the essential health and tracking features, including heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, SpO2 monitoring, and more.

And Alewa has also provided different watch faces here. Or, you can even make a custom watch face using any picture on your phone. Ranger's design is also rather sturdy for a budget smartwatch priced under NPR 5000. This smartwatch is also IP68-rated against dust and water damage. As for the battery life, this smartwatch is fueled by a 300mAh Li-Po cell, rated for 10 days of usage.

Alewa Steel Specifications:

• Body: Metal Body, IP68
• Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED panel, 466 x 466 pixels
• Durability: IP68 dust/water resistant
• Chipset: AC7012/A6 CPU
• Software: RTOS
• Sensors: Gravity
• Phone Calls: Yes
• Sports Mode: 100 sports modes
• Battery: 300mAh (Up to 7 days)
• Colors: Black
• Companion App: FitCloud Pro (Android | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 3,999

2. Ultima Watch Circle / Nova Watch Pro

Sitting comfortably in the second position in this list of best budget smartwatches under Rs. 5,000 in Nepal are the Ultima Watch Circle and Nova Watch Pro. The Watch Circle is the most premium smartwatch from the Nepali-based OEM brand. It sports a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, making it the cheapest AMOLED smartwatch in Nepal today. It boasts a 466 * 466 pixels resolution and 800 nits of brightness. The display is housed inside a Zinc alloy frame, paired with a silicone strap.  Meanwhile, the Nova Watch Pro goes for a squaric body with a zinc alloy body. It also boasts an AMOLED panel stretching at 2.04 inches with 2.5D contoured glass protection and an AOD feature. The peak brightness remains 800nits while the resolution is 448 x 368 pixels.

Nova Pro Both smartwatches come with a speaker and mic to make and pick up calls. You can even add contacts and assign a fast dialer to make calls. In terms of fitness tracking, you get 24 * 7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, sleep evaluation, stress detection, and so on. In addition, there are 100+ sports modes on both watches.

Ultima Circle / Watch Nova Pro Specifications:

• Body: Alloy Metal Body, IP68 dust/water resistant
• Display: 1.43″ AMOLED (Circle), 466 x 466 pixels, 2.04" AMOLED (Nova Pro), 448 x 368 pixels
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
• Battery: Up to 7 days (typical usage)
• Sensors: PPG optical sensor
• Health Tracking: Heart rate, SpO2, sleep, female health
• Sports Modes: 100+ exercise modes
• Price: Rs. 3,799 (Circle), Rs. 3,999 (Nova Pro)
• Buy Ultima Watch Circle here
• Buy Ultima Watch Nova Pro here

1. Redmi Watch 5 Active

Finally, the Redmi Watch 5 Active takes the gold medal on our list of best budget smartwatches under NPR 5000 in Nepal. Even though it’s the most expensive watch we have, the features easily justify that. First off, you simply can’t get a better, more robust software experience on a budget smartwatch than this guy. Redmi has been in the budget wearable industry for quite some time now, and its software optimization remains one of the best. The Redmi Watch 5 Active brings a premium vibe with its glossy aluminum frame. As a Bluetooth-calling watch, you get a mic and a speaker on the sides. The display here measures 2.0 inches, which is bigger than the 1.83-inch of its predecessor. Redmi has provided over 200 watch faces for customizations. Talking of the resolution, it is a 240 x 280-pixel panel with 500 nits of peak brightness. As for the software, the watch runs on Redmi’s proprietary UI and connects to your smartphone via the Xiaomi Wear app, available on both iOS and Android platforms. The company says its 470mAh cell can last up to 18 days in a typical usage scenario. In terms of health tracking, it supports all-day heart rate, SpO2, sleep, women’s health monitoring, and more.

Redmi Watch 5 Active Specifications:

• Body: Squircle design, IPX8 rated
• Display: 2.0” LCD screen, 500 nits brightness, 320 x 385 pixels
• Battery life: 18 days with normal usage (12 days with heavy usage)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
• Bluetooth Calling: Yes (built-in microphone, speaker)
• Water Resistance: IPX8 water resistant
• Sensors: Heart rate (with blood oxygen sensor), accelerometer
• Health tracking: 24/7 heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), sleep, stress, women’s health
• Sports Mode: 100+ (including 10 professional modes)
• Navigation: No
• Colors: Midnight Black, Matte Silver
• Companion App: Xiaomi Wear (Android | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: Rs. 4,499
• Buy Redmi Watch 5 Active here

Summary list of best budget smartwatches under NPR 5000 in Nepal

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