Best Smartphones to Buy for Students
February 1, 2021
When did you get a smartphone of your own? Most of you will say it was after you passed SEE. The outcome of last year’s SEE is out, and a lot of students searching for a new smartphone went through the iron doors. Getting a good smartphone is now a requirement because, due to the current pandemic, our education system is now moving online. In this post, we curated a list of Best Smartphones to Buy for Students
So, for ourselves, we are always obligated to get a mid-range smartphone. Although many of us will share a similar feeling, here, by compiling all of the best mid-range smartphones in Nepal for students, I’ll try to make your choice a little easier.
And just to be clear, we mean those smartphones with midrange phones that in Nepal cost between Rs. 30,000 to 40,000. We expanded the range of phones in this list with the feedback of our followers, which was previously limited to smartphones under Rs. 35-40K.
Table of Contents
Oppo F15
The Oppo F15 is the start of our list of Nepal’s best midrange smartphones. Oppo’s success-mantra here in Nepal has been the F-series, and the F15 is not disappointing either. The Oppos F15 is equivalent in many respects to the Samsung Galaxy A51.
They both have a light-weight and ergonomic style that is identical. But in terms of looks, Oppo beats out the Galaxy A51 with its blue colored version. Likewise, their cameras are also very comparable.
With a 48MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP depth, and a 2MP B/W sensor, both have a quad-camera setup on the rear. Likewise, with the Oppo F15, with a really fast in-display fingerprint sensor, you get a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display.
In addition, it packs a 4000mAh battery that offers reasonable endurance. And the phone charges up pretty easily thanks to the 20W VOOC rapid charging. In just 30 minutes, it gets from 0 to 50 percent, while in under an hour it juices up the entire battery.
However, performance-wise, the Helio P70 chipset will give you a reasonable performance comparable to that of the A51. For gaming fans, this is not a game, but someone who prioritizes design, cameras, over results.
Specifications
| Connectivity | Dual-SIM (Nano), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / BDS, USB Type-C |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Resolution | FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Battery | 4025mAh with 20W VOOC Flash Charge |
| Rear Camera | Quad-camera |
| Display | 6.4-inches AMOLED panel, 408PPI, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Colors | Lightening Black, Unicorn White |
| Security | Under-display (optical) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P70 (12nm Mobile Platform) |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via a dedicated microSD slot) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| Software & UI | ColorOS 6.1 on top of Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Body | 6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 inches, 172 gm |
| Front Camera | 16MP, f/2.0 lens |
| Oppo F15 | Price in Nepal: Rs. 39,990 |
Vivo V20 SE
Next up, we have the Vivo V20 SE. The cheapest entry is the latest Vivo V20 series of smartphones, and this one is also for the fashion-first crowd of smartphone buyers, much like the Oppo F15 above.
Unfortunately, the V20 SE, available in either Gravity Black and Oxygen Blue color options, does not borrow the matte glass from the standard Vivo V20. Instead, the business has settled on this device for a regular polycarbonate back.
Moving on, the phone has an FHD+ resolution 6.44′′ AMOLED display and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.12 percent. For the selfie camera, there’s a small teardrop notch that we strongly believe should have been replaced with a punch-hole instead.
Speaking of the camera, the Vivo V20 SE has a fast-focus, 32MP front-facing sensor. Similarly, with a 48MP main lens, an 8MP mega sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor, you’ll find a triple rear-camera setup.It’s the same story as other mid-range Vivo phones when it comes to results.
Many would agreeably feel that it is not competent enough for the price, driven by the Snapdragon 665. Yet, with the V20 SE, Vivo isn’t trying to do that.Casual users may find the phone more than adequately capable. And memory shouldn’t be a concern either, with a whopping 8GB of RAM on board.Similarly, there is 128GB of storage on the phone, which can be extended with a micro SD card.
A good 4100mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging is powering the handset. If there is any hint of the similar tech on Vivo V20’s 4000mAh, V20 SE should also charge the same in just a little over an hour.
Specifications
| Colors | Gravity Black, Oxygen Blue |
| Security | Under-display (optical) |
| Resolution | FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Front Camera | 32MP, f/2.0 lens |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Display | 6.44-inches AMOLED panel, 409PPI |
| Software & UI | Funtouch OS 11 on top of Android 10 |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker |
| Connectivity | Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS, USB Type-C |
| Rear Camera | Triple-camera |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11nm Mobile Platform |
| Battery | 4100mAh with 33W FlashCharge |
| Body | 6.34 x 2.92 x 0.31 inches, 171 gm |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Storage | 128GB (expandable via a dedicated microSD slot) |
| Vivo V20 SE | Price in Nepal: Rs. 39,999 |
Samsung Galaxy A51
This entry in our list of Nepal’s best midrange smartphones does not surprise anyone now, because right now, the Samsung Galaxy A51 is clearly one of the best mid-range camera phones.
With excellent data, its main 48MP lens captures punchy images. In addition, the 12MP wide-angle lens of the A51 creates sharp images. Thanks to Samsung’s app optimization, the portraits are also excellent. There’s also a dedicated 5MP depth sensor, but it’s not very useful, as you would expect.
The phone also excels in several other fields, besides cameras. For example, for a mid range phone, its design is nearly perfect. Small, thin, and still ergonomic, the interface is. And the unit is as durable as a metal despite being “glass”. In addition, on the back, its 3D-holographic cut style is awesome and the rear camera’s L-shaped positioning looks elegant too.
If it has a breathtaking design on the back, I don’t have a word to describe its screen. It’s a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED monitor, which is the best one out there, in my opinion. It has thin bezels surrounding the screen and a small punch-hole is available to add to its beauty.
And the show provides excellent color and contrast.However, for a smoother scrolling experience, unlike current trends, this monitor does not offer a 90Hz or higher refresh rate.Likewise, the device’s output is another thing that could disappoint you.
The result should have been a lot higher, considering its very hefty price tag. It would have easily topped our list if the Galaxy A51 had been fitted with a more powerful chipset than the Exynos 9611. As well, the battery side of things on the phone is just decent. It has a cell with 4000mAh enabling 15W speed charging.
Specifications
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | |
| Security | Under-display (optical) | |
| Chipset | Exynos 9611 (10nm Mobile Platform) | |
| Connectivity | Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS, USB Type-C | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| RAM | 4/6/8GB | |
| Resolution | FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio | |
| Front Camera | 32MP, f/2.2 lens | |
| Battery | 4000mAh with 15W fast charging | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, ANT+ | |
| Software & UI | One UI 2.5 on top of Android 10 | |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker | |
| Colors | Prism Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink | |
| Rear Camera | Quad-camera | |
| Storage | 64/128GB UFS 2.0 (expandable via a dedicated microSD slot) | |
| Price in Nepal | Rs. 39,999 |
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is in fifth position in our list of the best midrange smartphones in Nepal. In Nepal, Xiaomi’s “Redmi” phone brand is extremely well received and this one is no exception either.
Though Xiaomi Nepal took off with the Note 9 Pro with the launch of the successor to the wildly popular Redmi Note 8 series, the Pro Max was what most people were really aiming for.
There’s not much of a difference between the two phones, obviously. Here, there is a wide 6.67′′ FHD+ IPS LCD monitor in the Note 9 Pro Max, the first entry in our list to not have an AMOLED screen. For the front camera, there’s a minimal punch-hole cutout and we’re glad to see how OEMs shy away from midrange interface notches.
In addition, Gorilla Glass 5 security is also offered by Note 9 Pro Max on both the front and back.This display has the regular refresh rate of 60Hz, which is a disappointment given the continued lobbying of Xiaomi fans for the company to put a high refresh rate display on its mid-range phones.
In terms of results, compared to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the Note 9 Pro Max (or Pro) is not that big-of-a-deal.The Snapdragon 720G is definitely much more energy efficient than the Helio G90T, but its efficiency is still quite similar.The phone has a quad-camera system on the rear when it comes to cameras.
You get a 64MP primary sensor, while the rest of the lineup is similar between the two phones (as opposed to 48MP on the Note 9 Pro). Likewise, it has a 32MP selfie camera, while a 16MP sensor is fitted with the Note 9 Pro
.A big 5020mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging is powering the handset. As the Note 9 Pro can only take 18W of full power at a time, this is another improvement over the Pro & Pro Max.
Specifications
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker |
| Body | 6.24 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches, 172 gm |
| Display | 6.67-inches IPS LCD, 395PPI, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (8nm Mobile Platform) |
| Colors | Glacier White, Aurora Blue, Interstellar Black |
| GPU | Adreno 618 |
| Software & UI | MIUI 12 on top of Android 10 |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker |
| Rear Camera | Quad-camera |
| RAM | 6/8GB LPDDR4x |
| Connectivity | Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS / NavIC, USB Type-C |
| Storage | 64/128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via a dedicated microSD slot) |
| Battery | 5020mAh with 33W fast charging |
| Front Camera | 32MP sensor |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver |
| Security | Physical fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Price in Nepal: Rs. 34,999 |
POCO X3 NFC
The next entry in our list of Nepal’s best midrange smartphones goes to the latest POCO X3 NFC. While many of us were expecting the device’s Indian version to launch in Nepal, instead of seeing the global variant launch, it was a nice surprise.
The only difference between the two is that a smaller 5160mAh battery and NFC connectivity comes with the NFC variant, whereas the Indian variant has a larger 6000mAh cell and a slightly more bulky design
Only hear me say that. If you’re looking for Nepal’s best under 40K gaming smartphone, this is it. No other entry in this list of best midrange smartphones in Nepal comes close to the POCO X3 NFC with its powerful gaming hardware.
But, since our article is intended to provide an overall great product, the POCO X3 NFC slipped past the first place in terms of aspects beyond gaming.Starting things off, with a 120Hz refresh rate (dynamic) and 240Hz touch sampling rate, you get a large 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen. Gorilla Glass 5 also covers this display.
It is operated by a powerful silicon Snapdragon 732G, which has been combined with 6GB of RAM and internal storage of either 64 or 128GB.Its camera configuration is also good. You get a Sony IMX682 64MP camera, a 2MP macro, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.
The POCO X3 NFC has a 5160mAh battery, as I described earlier. 33W quick charging is also sponsored and good news, you can get the 33W fast charger inside the box itself.
Specifications
| Resolution | FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Connectivity | Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB Type-C, NFC, 4G LTE |
| Rear Camera | Quad-camera |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (8nm Mobile Platform) |
| Body | 6.51 x 3.02 x 0.37 inches, 215 gm, IP53 dust/water resistance |
| Front Camera | 20MP f/2.2 sensor (punch-hole) |
| Colors | Shadow Gray, Cobalt Blue |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
| Software & UI | MIUI 12 for Poco on top of Android 10 |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers |
| Security | Physical fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) |
| Storage | 64/128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable) |
| Display | 6.67-inches IPS LCD panel, 395PPI, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4x |
| GPU | Adreno 618 |
| Battery | 5160mAh with 33W fast charging |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Ambient Light, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, IR Blaster |
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