Old Flagship Mobile Phones Still Worth Buying in 2024 in Nepal?

Purchasing a 2023 mobile phone is still a great option, even when manufacturers reveal their 2024 flagship phones one by one. In addition to being more reasonably priced, these outdated flagship phones are still powerful enough to meet 2024 standards especially if you can find a good deal on a gently used one.

Having said that, we've compiled a list of the top five outdated flagship phones that are still available in Nepal.

Please take note that used prices are based on information we got from Facebook Marketplace listings, whilst brand-new prices are based on their listing on official stores.

Some Old Flagships that are Still Good in 2024

• Apple iPhone 14 Pro
• OnePlus 11
• ASUS ROG Phone 7
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Xiaomi 13

Apple iPhone 14 Pro (256GB, New) – NRs 163,670 (Average used price of NRs. 102, 300)

Considering that the majority of people cannot afford the iPhone 15 Pro, purchasing an iPhone 14 Pro is the best option available. Even though the iPhone 14 Pro received a lot of negative press, Apple has resolved the majority of these problems, making the device one of the greatest for taking pictures and movies (like as this K-pop music video). You'll have a higher chance of finding a well-used iPhone 14 Pro than any of the Android flagships we covered in this list, especially since some people choose to forego them in favor of the USB-C equipped iPhone 15 Pro.

OnePlus 11 (8GB/128GB, New) for NRs 104,560 (Average used price of NRs 88k)

We still believe that the OnePlus 11 is a fantastic choice, even if the OnePlus 12 has been announced worldwide and will soon find its way to Nepal. We at Unbox all agree that the OnePlus 11 represents the brand's comeback, since it's a significant improvement over the OnePlus 10 in terms of durability and image performance. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is remains very powerful, and the hassle-tuned cameras produce excellent photos. And we do believe that, all things considered, the OnePlus 11 is a better value than the OnePlus 12R.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 (12GB/256GB, New) - NRs 106,844. (Average used price of NRs 91k)

Without a doubt, the ROG Phone 7 remains among the greatest gaming phones available in Nepal, even as we prepare our review of the ROG Phone 8 Pro. In addition to its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the ROG Phone 7's sophisticated thermal management system which combines an external duct with ASUS' Aeroactive cooler to maintain peak performance even during the most demanding gaming sessions allows it to outperform the 2023 flagship chip.

The new Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB/256GB) costs NRs 130,728. (Average used price of NRs 98k)

With its titanium body and AI intelligence, the Galaxy S24 Ultra may appear opulent, but its improvements over the Galaxy S23 Ultra from the previous year are quite slight. Not to add, Samsung is planning to carry over Galaxy AI capabilities to the S23 Ultra, which keeps the 2023 flagship competitively priced, particularly for those who wish to record ultra-clear camera footage at concerts. 
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the final model with curved screens on a UItra device, if that's still your thing. 

Xiaomi 13 - New, 8GB/256GB, NRs 101,170 (Average used price of NRs 61k)

Although Xiaomi did launch the 14 series in China, the company has not yet stated whether the regular and Pro versions will be sold outside. We advise acquiring the Xiaomi 13 rather than taking a chance on obtaining a China ROM version and losing out on an official warranty. One of the only small flagship phones available with a reliable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 engine, it boasts a flexible camera arrangement and superb color science from Leica.

This concludes our list of outdated flagship phones that will still be desirable to purchase in 2024.

Which phone are you going to purchase?