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Published Nov 28, 2025
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Review Overview
Galaxy S25/S25+
8.5/10
iPhone 17
9/10
OnePlus 15
8.8/10
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
9.5/10
Vivo X300 Pro
9.8/10
Galaxy S25 Ultra
9.8/10
iPhone 17 Pro Max
9.9/10
In this article, we've listed the absolute best smartphones you could buy in Nepal right now. There are official distributors of basically every major smartphone brand in Nepal, and a few of them bring their flagship devices as well. From Samsung's Galaxy S series to the latest iPhones, there are a lot of premium phones you can buy in the country. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the best smartphones available in Nepal.
How to find the best flagship smartphones in Nepal?
When searching for the best smartphones to buy in Nepal, you'll need a decent bit of research to help filter out the options. Considering the number of options available, it can be a bit overwhelming, but that's exactly where we come in. We've tried our best to summarize the pros and cons of each device in this list of the best smartphones in Nepal, but make sure to check our full review for more details.
Anyway, if you're team Apple all the way, then your buying decision gets a bit easier. Say you want the biggest, boldest, most expensive iPhone, then the iPhone 17 Pro Max is where it's at. Or the regular iPhone 17 Pro if you want a similar experience on a slightly smaller form factor. Whereas if you don't want to spend a whole lot, then the regular iPhone 17 is an excellent option.
On the other hand, you are absolutely spoiled with choices in the Android arena. Samsung definitely has the largest selection of flagship phones in Nepal, with all of them ranking among the best in the business. You can even go with Samsung's foldable phones if you want! Similarly, brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and lately Vivo have also been offering their latest flagship phones in the country. So when it comes to selecting the right device for you, it's simply a matter of finding the one that ticks all your boxes.
Best smartphones to buy in Nepal:
7. Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ officially launched in Nepal shortly after their international debut, offering premium features without going all-in like Samsung's "Ultra" flagships.
Here, the regular Galaxy S25 stands out as the best compact flagship smartphone available in Nepal. While the S25+ is simply a taller version of the Galaxy S25 with a bigger display and a larger battery.
And as you'd expect from a flagship, both of them are equipped with the top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The S25 features a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, while the S25+ boasts a larger 6.7-inch version, both with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits peak brightness. The camera setups include a 50MP primary sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens, delivering great photography capabilities.
In addition to their impressive hardware, the Galaxy S25 series supports 7 years of software updates, ensuring longevity and up-to-date features. With AI-enhanced functionalities powered by One UI 8 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite, these smartphones offer a seamless and intelligent user experience.
Samsung Galaxy S25/S25+ Specifications:
- Design, build:
- Galaxy S25: 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm, 162 gm, IP68 rating
- Galaxy S25+: 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm, 190 gm, IP68 rating
- Display: 6.2 / 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 12GB RAM, 128/256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: One UI 7 on top of Android 15 (upgradeable to One UI 8)
- Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto)
- Front Camera: 12MP (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic in-display)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS / QZSS, USB-C, NFC, 4G LTE, 5G
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, Hall, Light, Proximity
- Battery:
- Galaxy S25: 4000mAh with 25W charging (power adapter not provided)
- Galaxy S25+: 4900mAh with 45W charging (power adapter not provided)
- Price in Nepal:
- Galaxy S25: NPR 104,999 (12/128GB)
- Galaxy S25+: NPR 141,999 (12/256GB)
6. iPhone 17
And at number six on our list of best smartphones in Nepal is the new iPhone 17. The good news this time is that Apple has finally blessed its base iPhone with a bunch of important upgrades this year. Including a 120Hz display, twice as much base storage from 128GB to 256GB, and also a capable 48MP dual camera setup.
Here, the iPhone 17's compact design feels premium, with aluminum frames, glass, and the new Ceramic Shield 2 Glass that resists scratches remarkably well.
Powerful performance with A19 chip
Apple powers the iPhone 17 with the new A19 processor, LPDDR5X RAM, and NVMe storage, which makes sure your time spent on video editing and other performance-demanding tasks remains reliable and smooth. From our own experience, the phone handled games very well, although Apple limits frame rates to control heat.
Its battery comfortably lasts a full day too, while fast 40W wired and 25W MagSafe wireless charging keep the phone ready quickly.
Like I said before, the cameras also see a nice upgrade this year. You now get a 48MP main sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and an 18MP front camera with a wider field of view. With all this, the iPhone 17 produces detailed, color-accurate shots and works well for selfies, vlogs, and social media content. Low-light performance shows better clarity and reduced noise, and video recording still remains one of the best, just behind the Pro Max, supporting 4K at 60 fps on both front and rear cameras.
iPhone 17 Specifications:
- Design, build: 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm, 177 gm, IP68 rating
- Display: 6.3-inch OLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Ceramic Shield 2
- Chipset: Apple A19 (3nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 8GB RAM, 256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: iOS 26
- Rear Camera: Dual (48MP primary, 48MP ultrawide)
- Front Camera: 18MP "Center Stage" camera (Dynamic Island)
- Security: Face ID (via the front camera)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BeiDou / QZSS / NavIC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Dual ambient light, Gyroscope, Proximity
- Battery: 3,692 mAh with 40W charging (no power adapter in the box)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 157,299 (256GB)
5. OnePlus 15
It's “new phone” season right now, and the new OnePlus 15 has just arrived in Nepal as well. Making it the first phone with Qualcomm's latest flagship chip—the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5—in Nepal. What's particularly interesting about the OnePlus 15 is that the company has taken a completely different approach to its flagship phone this year, versus what we've seen from OnePlus a few years ago.
Because the OnePlus 15 is all about one thing: performance. I know “fast” and “smooth” are probably the first words you associate with OnePlus flagships since the OnePlus One days, but they've been trying to win your hearts in the camera department too. By going to such lengths as teaming up with Swedish cameramaker “Hasselblad” to fine-tune its cameras.
All in on performance!
But all that's gone now.
The OnePlus 15 no longer has Hasselblad-branded cameras, and OnePlus is leaning hard on performance and gaming instead. 'Cause other than Qualcomm's best chip, the OnePlus 15 also features a custom WiFi chip and touch response chip to improve your gaming experience. Even the display has been bumped to a smoother 165Hz refresh rate (while also making it completely flat), and we had an absolute blast gaming on this thing.
Battle royale games like PUBG and COD Mobile run at a buttery smooth 165 fps, and I can say that there's definitely some competitive advantage from that extra bit of smoothness. The temperatures were fairly under control too, staying below 40°C after 30 minutes into PUBG!
OxygenOS 16
Other than gaming, the new OxygenOS 16 has kinda been an office-favorite. Everything feels so smooth, and we're particularly impressed with how excellent RAM management is on the OnePlus 15. The battery life is even more impressive thanks to that massive 7,300 mAh silicon-carbon battery, but its cameras are definitely a couple of steps below what you'd typically expect from a flagship phone.
Don't get me wrong. The OnePlus 15's cameras definitely have a few standouts like being able to record at 4K 120 fps. That too with Dolby Vision HDR enabled! Whereas its lowlight photography is also something else. But its ultrawide and telephoto cameras in particular aren't quite on par with what I've seen from Vivo and Xiaomi's flagships.
OnePlus 15 Specifications:
- Design, build: 161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm, 211 - 215 gm, IP66 + IP68 + IP69K rating
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K, 165Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 12/16GB RAM, 256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: OxygenOS 16 on top of Android 16
- Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 50MP 3.5x periscope, 50MP ultrawide)
- Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic in-display)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, GPS / Beidou / Glonass / Galileo / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
- Battery: 7300mAh with 120W charging (power adapter not provided)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 159,999 (16/512GB)
4. Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Its Leica-powered quad camera system is a game-changer. The main 50MP 1-inch sensor, combined with two telephoto lenses (3x and 4.3x) and an ultra-wide, produces stunning results in any lighting condition. Detail, dynamic range, and color science are outstanding. This isn't just "good for the price"—it's among the best mobile camera systems out there. Period.
A great value flagship
The rest of the phone doesn’t fall short either. Its 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display is crisp, color-accurate, and hits 3,200 nits peak brightness. Performance is top-notch thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2. You also get excellent battery life, blazing fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging, and premium build quality with an IP68 rating and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Yes, it's a bit heavy, and the massive rear camera module may not be for everyone. But if you're looking for the best balance of performance, photography, and value, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is in a league of its own. It’s a proper flagship that doesn’t demand a flagship-sized wallet.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Specifications:
- Design, build: 161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm, 226 gm, IP68 rating
- Display: 6.73-inch AMOLED screen, WQHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 16GB RAM, 512GB/1TB storage (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: HyperOS 2.0 on top of Android 15
- Rear Camera: Quad (50MP primary, 50MP 3x telephoto, 200MP 4.3x periscope, 50MP ultrawide)
- Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic in-display)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, GPS / A-GPS / Beidou / Glonass / Galileo / QZSS / NavIC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
- Battery: 5410mAh with 90W charging (90W power adapter provided)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 149,999 (16/512GB)
3. Vivo X300 Pro
The third place on our list of the best smartphones in Nepal goes to the upcoming Vivo X300 Pro. It’s the successor to arguably one of the best camera phones we’ve ever tested—so we were already quite pumped about what Vivo had in store for us this time. And although it’s not a massive generational upgrade, I absolutely love all the tender loving care Vivo has put into its latest flagship phone.
The biggest and the most obvious upgrade here is actually in terms of the design. I know it doesn’t look all that different from last year’s Vivo X200 Pro (review) at first glance, but trust me. The X300 Pro is slightly narrower now—and more importantly—it’s a lot less top-heavy. Which is honestly quite a big deal when you realize just how massive its camera bump is!
The zoom king, once again.
And that monster of a camera module is exactly what’s so special about this guy. You now get a slightly upgraded telephoto camera, a slightly upgraded main camera… for perhaps the most versatile point-and-shoot experience on a smartphone. The images out of that new 200MP HP9 sensor with 3.5x optical zoom on the X300 Pro are just so freaking good. With excellent details, excellent colors, nice bokeh, and equally impressive edge detection.
Its upgraded 50MP LYT-828 main camera is just as impressive, although I’m a little disappointed that Vivo went with the same JN1 sensor for ultrawide shots here. I say “disappointed” because the China-exclusive Vivo X200 Ultra (review) we tested had one of the best ultrawide cameras. And I was hoping that would trickle down to the Pro model this time.
Other than this, the Vivo X300 Pro gets a massive performance bump too. Not just because of MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500 chip, but also because of the OriginOS 6 platform built on top of Android 16. Yes, the days of Funtouch OS are finally over—and the visual upgrade + UX improvements OriginOS 6 has are truly impressive. The X300 Pro’s battery gets a nice upgrade to a 6,510 mAh unit as well, although it’s not as huge a leap as what we’ve seen from other Chinese phonemakers like Xiaomi and OnePlus.
Vivo X300 Pro Specifications:
- Design, build: 161.98 x 75.48 x 7.99 mm, 226 gm, IP68 + IP69 rating
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, 1.5K, 120Hz refresh rate, Armor Glass
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 4.1 storage (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: OriginOS 6 on top of Android 16
- Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 200MP 3.5x periscope, 50MP ultrawide)
- Front Camera: 50MP sensor (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic in-display)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, GPS / A-GPS / Beidou / Glonass / Galileo / QZSS / NavIC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
- Battery: 6510mAh with 90W charging (90W power adapter provided)
- Price in Nepal (Expected): NPR 189,999 (16/512GB)
2. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
And that brings me to Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, which rightfully takes the second spot on our list of the best smartphones in Nepal. While we're eagerly waiting for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, this one-year-old Samsung flagship is still one of the most formidable options you can buy right now.
The design has seen some changes — the S25 Ultra now features more rounded corners, moving away from the traditional boxy look. But Samsung made a strange move this year: they removed the battery and gyro sensor from the S Pen.
That means no more using the S Pen for remote photo capture or air gestures. On the upside, the phone is noticeably lighter despite its large form factor. One of the biggest upgrades is in the software department. Samsung's new One UI 7 is a major leap forward, and the promise of 7 years of updates sets a new industry standard — something most Chinese brands can't match at this point.
Galaxy AI
In terms of AI features too, Samsung remains ahead of the curve. Arguably offering more practical tools than both the iPhone and its Chinese competitors. Battery life is also great here. You can easily expect 8+ hours of screen-on time with typical usage. And although its Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite processor has recently been succeeded by the 8 Elite Gen 5, it's still one of the most powerful mobile chips out there.
The 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display is another highlight. It's incredibly bright, features an anti-reflection coating, which is probably the best we've seen on a smartphone. Camera-wise, the S25 Ultra remains a reliable all-rounder. Even though its camera hardware is at least a few generations behind what you get on Chinese flagships.
You can even shoot in log video mode for serious content creation. However, it's not the absolute best in every category — the Vivo X200 Pro edges it out slightly in photo quality, and the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max still leads in video. Still, as an overall package, the S25 Ultra stands out as one of the most complete flagship phones you can buy in 2025.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Specifications:
- Design, build: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm, 218 gm, IP68 rating
- Display: 6.9-inch AMOLED screen, QHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Armor 2
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 12/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage (not expandable)
- Software & UI: One UI 7 on top of Android 15
- Rear Camera: Quad (200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 5x periscope, 10MP 3x telephoto)
- Front Camera: 12MP sensor (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic in-display)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS / QZSS, USB-C, NFC, 4G LTE, 5G
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, Hall, Light, Proximity
- Battery: 5000 mAh with 45W charging (no power adapter provided)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 179,999 (12/256GB)
1. iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
There’s always this back-and-forth between Samsung and Apple flagships. Usually, when Apple drops a new flagship, it edges out the current Galaxy for a moment. But give it a few months, and Samsung often pulls ahead in overall rankings. Right now, it’s fair to say the iPhone 17 Pro Max is arguably the best phone you can buy—not just in Nepal, but anywhere in the world.
There’s a lot to unpack here, but let’s start with the design.
Display-wise, it’s incremental as it gets. The anti-reflective coating works okay under sunlight, but you’ll notice it looks slightly dimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (review). PWM dimming can now be turned off, which helps if you’re sensitive to flicker, and Apple’s usual color accuracy and touch responsiveness are still top-notch.
A slightly bigger battery
Battery and performance feel solid. The 17 Pro Max lasts about 8 – 9 hours of screen-on time under heavy use, roughly a day and a half, thanks to a slightly bigger battery and Apple’s optimization. The A19 Pro chip doesn't massive upgrade over the A18 Pro, but the new vapor chamber cooling makes gaming and heavy workloads noticeably smoother. Less heat, no screen dimming, and the battery feels healthier over time. Charging is faster if you grab the new 40W AVS brick, but older PD chargers work just fine too.
Camera upgrades are mostly incremental as well. The selfie camera is now 18MP with a wider field of view, which is handy if you take a lot of group selfies or vlog. The rear zoom lens has a bigger sensor and shoots 24MP by default at 4x, giving slightly better results than last year’s 5x lens. Main and ultrawide cameras haven’t changed much, though highlights and shadows are handled a bit better, and low-light glare is reduced. Video, as always, remains Apple’s strong point.
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Specifications:
- Design, build:
- iPhone 17 Pro: 150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm, 206 gm, IP68 rating
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm, 233 gm, IP68 rating
- Display: 6.3 / 6.9-inch OLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Ceramic Shield 2
- Chipset: Apple A19 Pro (3nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB to 2TB storage (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: iOS 26
- Rear Camera: Triple (48MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto)
- Front Camera: 18MP “Center Stage” camera (Dynamic Island)
- Security: Face ID (via the front camera)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BeiDou / QZSS / NavIC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Dual ambient light, Gyroscope, LiDAR, Proximity
- Battery: 4,252 / 5,088 mAh with 40W charging (no power adapter in the box)
- Price in Nepal:
- iPhone 17 Pro: NPR 220,999 (256GB)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: NPR 239,999 (256GB)
Summary list of best smartphones in Nepal (2025)
| S. No. | Best smartphones in Nepal | Price |
| 1 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) | NPR 220,999 |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) | NPR 239,999 | |
| 2 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (12/256GB) | NPR 179,999 |
| 3 | Vivo X300 Pro (16/512GB) | NPR 189,999* |
| 4 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra (16/512GB) | NPR 149,999 |
| 5 | OnePlus 15 (16/512GB) | NPR 159,999 |
| 6 | Apple iPhone 17 (256GB) | NPR 157,299 |
| 7 | Samsung Galaxy S25 (12/128GB) | NPR 104,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25+ (12/256GB) | NPR 141,999 |
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