Best Camera Phone in Nepal (November 2026): Ranked, With Prices
Camera scores are from DXOMARK's smartphone ranking, checked on 12 November 2026. Prices are official Nepal prices (launch price for the Honor Magic8 Pro), or Quality Computer's website prices for iPhones.
Short answer: The iPhone 18 Pro has the best-scoring camera of any phone sold officially in Nepal: 172 on DXOMARK, 3rd in its global ranking. It starts at Rs 2,59,900 at Quality Computer. The vivo X300 Pro scores almost the same (171) for much less, at Rs 1,79,999. The iPhone 17 Pro (168) is the cheaper iPhone pick, from Rs 2,21,299. For Android zoom, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Honor Magic8 Pro both have 200MP periscope cameras and cost Rs 1,99,999 (the Honor's is its launch price).
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Camera phones in Nepal, ranked
We used DXOMARK's camera ranking, which tests photo, zoom and video in a lab and outdoors, and kept only phones sold through official channels in Nepal.
| Phone | DXOMARK camera score | DXOMARK rank | Price in Nepal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | 172 | 3rd | From Rs 2,59,900 at Quality Computer |
| vivo X300 Pro (16GB/512GB) | 171 | 4th | Rs 1,79,999 |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | 168 | Joint 7th | From Rs 2,21,299 at Quality Computer |
| Xiaomi 17 Ultra (16GB/512GB) | 166 | Joint 11th | Rs 1,99,999 |
| Honor Magic8 Pro | 164 | Joint 13th | Rs 1,99,999 (launch price) |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (12GB/256GB) | 157 | Outside the top 20 | Rs 2,24,999 |
Scores from DXOMARK's ranking on 12 November 2026. DXOMARK's full list mixes scores from two versions of its camera test that it says aren't directly comparable. All the phones in our table were tested after it switched to the newer version in June 2025. Prices: Quality Computer's website for iPhones; Nepali Telecom and Ratopati for the others (see Sources).
Our picks, explained
1. Apple iPhone 18 Pro: from Rs 2,59,900
The best camera you can buy officially in Nepal, by DXOMARK's score. It has three 48MP rear cameras, and the main one has a mechanical aperture with four settings, from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4, so you can control depth of field like on a dedicated camera. The 4x telephoto gives 8x optical-quality zoom. The iPhone 18 Pro Max (from Rs 2,79,900) has the same cameras in a bigger body with a longer-lasting battery.
2. vivo X300 Pro: Rs 1,79,999 (16GB/512GB)
Almost the same score as the iPhone 18 Pro for about Rs 80,000 less. Its headline camera is a 200MP periscope telephoto with 3.7x optical zoom, next to 50MP main and ultrawide cameras. It runs on MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 with a 6,510mAh battery and 90W charging (Nepali Telecom). The price is from Nepali Telecom's vivo price list of 1 November 2026. If you want the best camera for the money, this is it.
3. Apple iPhone 17 Pro: from Rs 2,21,299
Last year's Pro is still one of the best cameras around, tied for 7th in DXOMARK's ranking. It has three 48MP cameras, including a 4x (100mm) telephoto with 8x optical-quality zoom, and records 4K Dolby Vision video at up to 120 fps. The iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at Rs 2,42,499.
4. Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Rs 1,99,999 (16GB/512GB)
Its cameras carry Leica branding. A 50MP main camera with OIS sits next to a 200MP periscope telephoto that zooms optically anywhere between 3.2x and 4.3x. It also has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 6,000mAh battery with 90W charging (Nepali Telecom).
5. Honor Magic8 Pro: Rs 1,99,999 (launch price)
Another 200MP periscope telephoto, this one with 3.7x optical zoom, plus 50MP main and ultrawide cameras. The global model has a 7,100mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging (GSMArena), and it's rated IP68 and IP69 for water and dust (91mobiles). Honor launched it in Nepal in April 2026 at a pre-booking price of Rs 1,99,999 (Ratopati), so check the current price with the shop.
6. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Rs 2,24,999 (12GB/256GB)
The S26 Ultra scored 157, an improvement over the S25 Ultra, with better low-light photos (DXOMARK). It ranks below the phones above, so buy it for the Samsung experience, not for the camera alone. Price from Nepali Telecom.
Top cameras not sold in Nepal
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (175) and Motorola Signature 27 (173) sit above the iPhone 18 Pro in DXOMARK's ranking. The vivo X300 Ultra and OPPO Find X9 Ultra (both 170) and Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL (168) also beat or match the iPhone 17 Pro, and the OPPO Find X9 Pro scored 166. None of them is sold officially in Nepal yet. Phones bought abroad must be registered on NTA's MDMS (mdms.nta.gov.np) using the customs invoice (Aawaaj News), and a warranty from another country may not cover you here.
Good cameras for less
You don't need Rs 2 lakh for good photos. Under Rs 1 lakh, the Xiaomi 17T has a 5x telephoto and the Honor 600 a 200MP main camera, both with OIS. See our best phones under 1 lakh.
Quick verdict
- Best camera in Nepal: iPhone 18 Pro, from Rs 2,59,900.
- Best value: vivo X300 Pro, Rs 1,79,999.
- Cheaper iPhone: iPhone 17 Pro, from Rs 2,21,299.
- Android zoom: Xiaomi 17 Ultra or Honor Magic8 Pro, Rs 1,99,999.
- Under Rs 1 lakh: Xiaomi 17T or Honor 600.
iPhones in our store
Quality Computer is an authorised Apple reseller. Visit our store in Birtamode, Jhapa or order online for delivery across Nepal. Apple rates the iPhone 17 Pro's fast charging (50% in 20 minutes) with a 40W or bigger adapter. The iPhone 18 Pro needs a 60W-capable adapter with USB PD 3.1 or later and AVS for its fastest rate (50% in about 15 minutes). Our charger guide explains what that means.
| Product | What it is | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | 6.3-inch, A20 Pro, three 48MP cameras | From Rs 2,59,900 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 6.9-inch, A20 Pro, same cameras as the 18 Pro | From Rs 2,79,900 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | 6.3-inch, A19 Pro, three 48MP cameras | From Rs 2,21,299 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | 6.9-inch, A19 Pro, three 48MP cameras | From Rs 2,42,499 |
| UGREEN 45W GaN charger, retractable cable | 45W GaN charger, enough for iPhone 17 Pro fast charging | Rs 4,275 |
| UNITEK P1117B 65W GaN charger | 65W GaN charger, USB-C PD | Rs 3,980 |
| Havit PB91 20,000mAh power bank | 20,000mAh power bank with 22.5W fast charging | Rs 3,000 |
Prices checked on 12 November 2026 on our website.
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Frequently asked questions
Which phone has the best camera in Nepal?
The iPhone 18 Pro, with a DXOMARK camera score of 172, the highest of any phone sold officially in Nepal. It starts at Rs 2,59,900 at Quality Computer.
What is the best camera phone for the money in Nepal?
The vivo X300 Pro. It scores 171 on DXOMARK, almost the same as the iPhone 18 Pro, and costs Rs 1,79,999.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro still a good camera phone?
Yes. It scores 168 on DXOMARK, tied for 7th in DXOMARK's ranking, and starts at Rs 2,21,299 at Quality Computer.
Does the Galaxy S26 Ultra have the best camera?
Not by DXOMARK's test. It scored 157, below the iPhone 18 Pro, vivo X300 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Honor Magic8 Pro.
What is the best camera phone under 1 lakh in Nepal?
The Xiaomi 17T (Rs 92,999) has a 5x telephoto with OIS, and the Honor 600 (Rs 84,999) has a 200MP main camera with OIS. Prices are from Nepali Telecom's November 2026 lists.
Sources
- Smartphone camera ranking, DXOMARK, checked 12 November 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera test, DXOMARK
- vivo Mobiles Price in Nepal, Nepali Telecom, updated 1 November 2026
- vivo X300 Pro price, launch and specifications, Nepali Telecom
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra price in Nepal, Nepali Telecom
- Honor Launches 'Magic of 8' Lineup in Nepal, Ratopati
- Honor Magic8 Pro specifications, GSMArena
- Honor Magic 8 Pro goes global, 91mobiles
- Samsung Mobile Price in Nepal, Nepali Telecom, updated 8 November 2026
- Xiaomi Mobile Price in Nepal, Nepali Telecom, updated 8 November 2026
- Best phones under 100000 in Nepal, Nepali Telecom, updated 1 November 2026
- DXOMARK smartphone camera protocol v6, DXOMARK, June 2025
- iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications, Apple
- Fast charge your iPhone, Apple Support
- Phones bought abroad need a customs invoice for registration, Aawaaj News
- iPhone prices and specs: Quality Computer website, 12 November 2026.