Prices checked August 2026 at authorised sellers. Apple pricing follows global revisions plus duty — confirm before purchase.
The iPhone is Nepal’s most-resold, most-aspired-to phone, and the iPhone price in Nepal now spans from about NPR 1.28 lakh to over 4 lakh across the current lineup.
Current iPhone prices
| Model | Price (NPR) |
|---|---|
| iPhone 17e (256GB) | 1,27,799 |
| iPhone 16 (128GB) | 1,46,599 |
| iPhone 17 (256GB) | 1,73,499 |
| iPhone 17 (512GB) | 2,15,699 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) | 2,42,499 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max (2TB) | 4,11,399 |
Older iPhone 15-series units remain widely available at reduced prices and represent the line’s value end.
Which iPhone to actually buy
iPhone 17e (NPR 1,27,799) — the entry that finally makes sense. The cheapest new iPhone in Nepal, with 256GB as standard. For buyers who want into the ecosystem without two-lakh money, this is the model that removes the excuse.
iPhone 16 (NPR 1,46,599) — the previous-generation value. A full-fat iPhone at a meaningful discount to the 17. The 128GB base storage is the caveat — for photo-heavy users, that fills faster than expected.
iPhone 17 (NPR 1,73,499) — the mainstream flagship. The volume choice: current chip, current cameras, 256GB base. If you keep iPhones four or five years, this is the sensible landing point.
iPhone 17 Pro Max (from NPR 2,42,499) — the professional tool. Best cameras, best display, best battery. Justified for creators and heavy users; for everyone else, the standard 17 delivers 85% of the experience for 70% of the money.
iPhone 15 series (used or remaining stock) — still excellent phones with years of updates ahead. Our iPhone vs Samsung comparison explains why older iPhones remain competitive in Nepal in a way older Androids do not.
Buying an iPhone in Nepal — the essentials
- Authorised sellers only. Apple-authorised resellers and the 1,000+ official retail partners provide the one-year Apple warranty serviceable through authorised partners in Nepal. Grey iPhones — abundant here — carry no local warranty.
- Verify the IMEI with `*#06#` and check the MDMS registry before paying. This is not optional at these prices.
- Check the serial on Apple’s coverage page to confirm warranty status.
- Storage matters more on iPhone — no memory card slot ever. Buy 256GB unless you actively manage storage.
- EMI is widely available; financed purchases carry NRB’s hire-purchase caps.
The resale argument
The reason iPhones cost less to own than their price suggests: no phone in Nepal holds value like an iPhone. A two-year-old model resells at a fraction of depreciation compared with Android flagships — provided it is an official unit with a bill. That single condition is why grey-market savings backfire so badly here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest iPhone in Nepal? The iPhone 17e at NPR 1,27,799 (256GB) among new models; older 15-series stock and used units go lower.
What is the iPhone 17 price in Nepal? NPR 1,73,499 for 256GB and NPR 2,15,699 for 512GB.
Is it cheaper to buy an iPhone from abroad? Cheaper on paper; no Nepali warranty, MDMS registration risk and a resale discount later. For most buyers the official unit wins over the ownership period.
Which iPhone is best value in Nepal? The 17e at 1,27,799 for entry, the standard iPhone 17 at 1,73,499 for long keepers. The Pro Max is for people whose work justifies it.
Do iPhones get warranty service in Nepal? Official units, yes — through authorised service partners. Grey units, no.
The bottom line
The iPhone price in Nepal runs from NPR 1,27,799 (17e) to over 4 lakh (Pro Max 2TB), and the model most buyers should choose is the standard iPhone 17 at 1,73,499 — with the 17e as the honest entry. Buy official, check the IMEI, and let the market’s best resale value do the rest of the maths. Checked August 2026.