Apple iPhone 12 Price in Nepal
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Quick verdict
The Apple iPhone 12 scores 5.9/10 overall on our spec-based model. At Rs. 85,200 it is available on the open market in Nepal.
Editor’s review
The iPhone 12 at its price is a borderline purchase in 2026. It is approaching end of iOS support, uses Lightning, has a small battery, and lacks a telephoto lens. For a little more, the iPhone 13 (~its price) offers meaningfully better battery life and another year or two of updates. For buyers committed to iOS, saving up to the iPhone 15 is the strongest recommendation.
Buy if:
- You find it significantly limited (e.g., its price–65,000 refurbished)
- You specifically need a lightweight iPhone and can accept its limitations
- It is the very limit of your budget for an iPhone
Consider alternatives if:
- Budget can stretch its price — the iPhone 13 is a better choice
- You want longer iOS support — the iPhone 14 or 15 is strongly recommended
- You prefer Android — Samsung Galaxy A35 or A55 offer far more value at this price range
Use-Case Fit
| Use Case | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5/10 | Decent main camera; no telephoto |
| Battery Life | 3/10 | 2815mAh — small and degraded in used units |
| Daily Driver (Nepal) | 5/10 | Functional but nearing end of support |
| Gaming | 5/10 | A14 handles current titles; 4GB RAM limiting |
| Long-Term Investment | 3/10 | 1–2 updates maximum remaining |
| Value for Money | 4/10 | iPhone 13 is better for a little more |
Better Alternatives to Consider
Apple iPhone 13 (~its price): For only a little more, the iPhone 13 offers significantly better battery life (3227mAh vs 2815mAh), a more recent A15 Bionic chip, one more year of estimated iOS updates, and the same Ceramic Shield durability.
Apple iPhone 15 (~its price official): The definitive upgrade — USB-C, 48MP camera, Dynamic Island, A16 Bionic, and approximately 3 more years of major iOS updates. Well worth saving up for if the iPhone 12's price is limiting.
Samsung Galaxy A55 : A compelling Android alternative — a little cheaper, 5000mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED, 50MP camera, and 6 years of security updates.
Key specs — what they mean
Pros & cons
- Lightweight at 164g u2014 very comfortable to carry
- OLED display with good colour accuracy
- 5G support
- MagSafe accessories compatibility
- IP68 water resistance
- Ceramic Shield glass
- iOS 18 is likely the final major update
- Lightning (not USB-C) u2014 outdated connector
- Only 4GB RAM u2014 increasingly insufficient
- Small 2815mAh battery
- No telephoto camera
- 60Hz display (no ProMotion)
- 5-year-old chip
- Priced similarly to the better iPhone 13
Use-case fit
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Frequently asked questions
Almost certainly not. iOS 18 is expected to be the final major update for the iPhone 12.
At its price it's only marginally cheaper than the iPhone 13 (~its price), which is a meaningfully better phone. If you can stretch its price the iPhone 13 is the smarter buy. The iPhone 15 (~its price) is the strongest recommendation if budget allows.
No. The iPhone 12 uses Lightning. USB-C was introduced on iPhone 15 models.
Apple rates it at approximately 17 hours video playback from new. Any used or old-stock unit will have degraded battery capacity u2014 expect significantly less.
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