Smartphone Buying Guide 2018

- by Samrat Amatya

Smartphones have metamorphosed into an integral part of our lives.There is a high demand for these hand-held personal computers. Even in Nepal, there is a growing need for the latest smartphones with new features, better cameras, and modern design. But with thousands of options and multiple brands, it is challenging to choose the right one. And there is always the question of price! Determining the price is the first step in choosing the right mobile device. So, if you are resolute about that, we have put together a list of the best smartphones that you can purchase in different price categories. They provide you with a preeminent day-to-day usage and a great value for money.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

Price category: Under Rs 25,000 Available at: Mi Showroom, Labim Mall To kick things off, we have the recently launched Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus with a price tag of Rs 23,499. If you are someone who is on the lookout for the best smartphone under Rs 25,000 in Nepal, you just can’t go wrong with this phone. With a near bezel-less design, metallic build, feature-packed software, capable camera set, and a large battery, the phone has it all.

Huawei Nova 2i

Price category: Under Rs 35,000 Available at: Huawei Technologies Showroom, CTC Mall The Huawei Nova 2i, priced at Rs 33,990, is one of the best smartphones in its segment! The Nova 2i, unlike other smartphones, packs a total of 4 cameras - two on either side. This, in simple terms, means better photos with DSLR like quality. Besides the cameras, the phone has an almost border-less 5.9-inch Full HD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It also sports a facial recognition option for a more enhanced security. And all this goodness comes in a form factor that is not too obtrusive while getting on and about your daily lives.

Oppo F5 Red Edition

Price category: Under Rs 45,000 Available at: Oppo Retail Stores, New Road The Oppo F5 is one of the latest smartphones that sports an almost border-less design. Flaunting a f/2.0 20MP front camera, the F5 is heavily focused on selfies. For all selfie lovers, the phone is going to be a match made in heaven. Besides a killer selfie shooter, the Oppo F5 packs 6GB of RAM, a zippy fingerprint scanner, and a feature-packed software offering. With red attire working its magic, the phone will cost you Rs 44,990.

OnePlus 5T

Price category: Under Rs.65,000 Available at: Oliz Store, Durbar Marg The OnePlus 5T is a beautiful yet powerful piece of technology! Priced at Rs 64,900, the phone offers a perfect marriage between hardware and software. With the OnePlus 5T, you are getting a true flagship without having to break the bank. The phone has a lot to offer like a near bezel-less 6.01 inch Full-HD AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 835 SoC, and a whopping 6GB of RAM. If you are someone who loves to have a minimal approach to life, you will be right at home with the OnePlus 5T.

Samsung Galaxy S8

Price category: Under Rs 85,000 Available at: Samsung Showroom, Durbar Marg

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the pinnacle of smartphone design! With a glass-on-glass body and a sleek edge display, it’s nothing like you have ever seen before. Not only aesthetics, but the phone is powerful and functional too. Priced at Rs 76,900, it has a lot to offer, like an IP68 rated dust and water-resistant body, a capable 12MP rear camera, and a powerful Exynos 8895 processor backed by 4GB of RAM. Besides the usual, with every purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S8, you will be getting a Level Flex wireless Bluetooth headset for free.

Samsung Galaxy Note8

Price category: Under Rs 1,05,000 Available at: Samsung Showroom, Durbar Marg With a price tag of Rs 1,02,990, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is the best smartphone that Samsung has to offer. Aimed towards business personnel and artists, the Note8 packs a slew of productivity tools including an S-pen (stylus). If getting the work done is your motto, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is your perfect compeer. With a massive 6.3-inch Quad-HD display, 6GB of RAM, a Vulcan API, and a dual 12MP camera set-up, the phone does know how to balance work and play. If size and money are of no issue, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is the best smartphone you can buy right now.

iPhone X

Price category: Under Rs 1,45,000 Available at: Oliz Store, Durbar Marg iPhone X is the best smartphone that Apple has to offer! Priced at Rs.1,38,000, the phone packs a unique design, a capable camera set, and one of the most powerful mobile processors as of right now. If Android is not your thing and you are already accustomed to the IOS ecosystem, then the iPhone X is your best option. Though a bit expensive in Nepal, the X is a true breakage in the melancholy design of iPhones.