Symphony is a Bangladesh-based electronics brand that entered the Nepali smartphone industry last year. Here, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of latest Symphony phones in Nepal.
Symphony: Brand Overview
As mentioned earlier,
Symphony is a smartphone brand that is based in Bangladesh. The company was founded back in 2008 by the Edison Group. Initially, it used to make budget feature phones. But after a few years, the brand successfully expanded its portfolio of products to include Android smartphones and tablets as well.Symphony Xplorer W68 was the company's first smartphone. The device was released in 2013 and shipped with Android Jelly Bean (4.1). In Bangladesh, Symphony has made a name for itself by offering decent smartphones at affordable rates.
Symphony in Nepal
Originally, Symphony entered the Nepali market in 2020 with Sympho Tech as its sole official distributor. But now, the company has appointed
Apex Group as its second distributor. Sympho Tech meanwhile is offering a 1-year warranty on batteries as well.
Symphony Phones Price in Nepal [Summary]
Smartphone Model | Price in Nepal |
Symphony i32 | Rs. 8,500 |
Symphony Atom II | Rs. 11,500 |
Symphony Z18 | Rs. 12,199 |
Symphony Z28 | Rs. 13,499 |
Symphony Z30 Pro | Rs. 16,499 |
Symphony Z32 | Rs. 12,799 |
Symphony Z33 | Rs. 13,349 |
Symphony Z40 | Rs. 16,499 |
Symphony Z45 | Rs. 16,799 |
Symphony i32
Here, the Symphony i32 is an entry-level phone. Its plastic back is covered with polygonal markings of different shapes and sizes. The panel also houses a fingerprint scanner.Over on the front, the i32 features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie shooter. At the back, there is a dual-camera setup consisting of an 8MP primary and a 0.08MP secondary camera.
Under the hood, the phone packs an unspecified quad-core processor with a maximum clock speed of 1.3GHz. Handling the graphics is Mali T820. Given the GPU, we believe it is running an Unisoc chipset. Moving on, the i32 will be offered in a single 1GB RAM + 16GB storage configuration. Fueling the phone is a 4,000mAh battery.
Symphony i32 Specifications:
- Display: 6.52-inches HD+ panel, 1600 x 720 pixels
- Chipset: Quad-core, 1.3GHz
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Rear Cameras: Dual (8MP primary, 0.08MP portrait)
- Front Camera: 5MP sensor (waterdrop)
- Battery: 4000mAh Li-Po
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), G-sensor, Light, Proximity
- Software & UI: Android 10 (Go Edition)
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 8,500
Symphony Atom II
The next Symphony phone to launch soon in Nepal is the Atom II. It has a sun-ray pattern at the back, which also houses a squarish camera bump, a fingerprint scanner, and a speaker grill.Symphony Atom II features the same 6.52-inch HD+ panel as the i32. The dual-rear camera setup also remains the same. However, the selfie shooter on the front has been upgraded to 8MP.
Powering the phone is a 1.6GHz processor with PowerVR IMG GE8322 GPU. Likewise, the Atom II has a 4,000mAh battery. The phone is available in a single memory configuration with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
Symphony Atom II Specifications:
- Display: 6.52-inches HD+ panel, 1600 x 720 pixels
- Chipset: Unspecified, 1.6GHz
- Memory: 2GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Rear Cameras: Dual (8MP primary, 0.08MP portrait)
- Front Camera: 8MP sensor (waterdrop)
- Battery: 4000mAh Li-Po
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), G-sensor, Light, Proximity
- Software & UI: Android 10 (Go Edition)
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 11,500
Symphony Z18
Symphony Z18 features a 6.52-inch HD+ IPS in-cell display. It is powered by an unspecified octa-core chipset that is clocked at 1.8GHz. The phone is available in a single memory configuration of 2GB+32GB. The camera setup at the back includes a 13MP primary camera accompanied by a 2MP lens. On the front, Symphony has included a 5MP selfie camera. The phone features a 5000mAh battery.
Symphony Z18 Specifications:
- Display: 6.52″ notched HD+ IPS panel
- Rear Camera: dual-camera; (13MP primary lens, 2MP portrait lens)
- Front Camera: 5MP
- Chipset: 1.8GHz Octa-core
- Storage: 2+32GB (expandable)
- Battery: 5000mAh battery
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), g-sensor, proximity, light sensor
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OTG, 3.5mm headphone jack
- OS: Android 10
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 12,199 (2+32GB)
Symphony Z28
Symphony Z28 sports a 6.52-inch display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. It has a waterdrop notch to house the 8MP front-facing camera. The phone is powered by an unspecified octa-core processor. The graphics are handled by IMG PowerVR GE8320. As far as the memory is concerned, the phone comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The latter can be expanded up to 128GB using an external MicroSD card.The triple camera setup at the back is led by a 13MP primary camera. It is joined by a 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP portrait lens. The three lenses are arranged vertically inside a pill-shaped camera module. An LED flashlight resides below the camera setup. Symphony Z28's 4,000mAh Li-Po battery promises up to 28 hours of talk time. The device is 4G-ready and ships with Android 10. There is a fingerprint sensor on the back of the device too.
Symphony Z28 Specifications:
- Display: 6.52″ notched display; 1600 x 720 pixels
- Rear Camera: Triple-camera; (13MP primary lens, 5MP lens, 2MP lens)
- Front Camera: 8MP
- Chipset: unspecified 1.8GHz Octa-core processor
- Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable)
- Battery: 4,000mAh battery
- Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, G-sensor, proximity, light sensor
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OTG, 3.5mm headphone jack
- OS: Android 10
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 13,499 (3+32GB)
Symphony Z30 Pro
Finally, the Symphony Z30 Pro sports a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a V-shaped notch to house the 8MP front camera. The phone features Helio A25 SoC clocked at 1.8GHz. The graphics are handled by IMG PowerVR GE83220. The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The internal storage can be expanded by using an external microSD card.
The triple camera setup at the back consists of a 13MP primary camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP portrait camera. The phone relies on a massive 5,000mAh battery for its juice. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the back of the device.
Symphony Z30 Pro Specifications:
- Display: 6.52″ notched display; 1600 x 720 pixels
- Rear Camera: Triple-camera; (13MP primary, 5MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP portrait lens)
- Front Camera: 8MP
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio A25
- Storage: 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable)
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), g-sensor, proximity, light sensor
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OTG, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Extra Features: Notification Light, Google Assistant Button
- OS: Android 10
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 16,499 (4+64GB)
Symphony Z32
Symphony Z32 features a 6.52-inch HD+ with a V-shaped notch for the 5MP front-facing camera. At the back, there is a pills-shaped module enclosing the 13MP + 2MP dual-camera setup.The phone has an octa-core processor with a maximum clock speed of 1.6GHz. It is available in 3GB + 32GB memory configuration. Powering the whole setup is a 5,000mAh battery.Symphony Z32 Specifications
- Display: 6.52-inches HD+ IPS panel
- Chipset: Octa-core (1.6GHz)
- Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Rear Cameras: Dual (13MP + 2 MP)
- Front Camera: 5MP
- Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
- Battery: 5000mAh Li-Po, micro-USB port
- Software & UI: Android 10
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 12,799 (3+32GB)
Symphony Z33
Moving on, the Symphony Z33 also has a sun-ray pattern at the back. But here, it hosts a rectangular camera bump that houses a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary and a 2MP secondary sensor. Likewise, a vertical stripe runs along the length of the device through the module. The rear panel also includes a fingerprint scanner and a speaker grill.
Over on the front, there's the same 6.52-inch HD+ panel. Its waterdrop notch encloses an 8MP selfie shooter. Under the hood, it packs an octa-core chip based on a 12nm process with a maximum clock speed of 1.8GHz. The phone relies on a 5,000mAh battery for juice.
Symphony Z33 Specifications:
- Display: 6.52-inches HD+ panel, 1600 x 720 pixels
- Chipset: Octa-core, 1.8GHz (12nm Mobile Platform)
- Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Rear Cameras: Dual (13MP primary, 2MP portrait)
- Front Camera: 8MP sensor (waterdrop)
- Battery: 5000mAh Li-Po
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), G-sensor, Light, Proximity
- Software & UI: Android 11
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 13,349
Symphony Z40
The Z40 features a 6.55-inch HD+ screen. The left-aligned punch-hole encloses a 13MP selfie camera. There is another 13MP sensor at the back. It is accompanied by a 2MP portrait sensor.Under the hood, you get the Helio P35 chipset. It is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. This phone has a 5,000mAh battery which charges over a USB-C port.Symphony Z40 Specifications:
- Display: 6.55-inches HD+ panel, 160 x 720 pixels
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G35 (12nm Mobile Platform)
- Memory: 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Rear Cameras: Triple (13MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP portrait)
- Front Camera: 13MP sensor (punch-hole)
- Battery: 5000mAh Li-Po, 10W charging via USB-C port
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Light, Proximity
- Software & UI: Android 10
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 16,499 (4/64GB)
- Read our review of Symphony Z40.
Symphony Z45
Going by the nomenclature, the new
Z45 is a more advanced option than the Z40. It is powered by Unisoc T610 which does bring more capable cores in the form of Cortex-A75 and Corte-A55, both clocked at 1.8GHz. The screen is slightly smaller but you get the same HD+ resolution, as a result, the pixel density is higher here.
For optics, Symphony has gotten rid of the 5MP ultrawide. As a result, you are left with the 13MP primary and a 2MP depth sensor. Over on the front, there is an 8MP front-facing camera. Other talking points of the Z45 include the 5,000mAh battery, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner,
Android 11, and 4G connectivity.
Symphony Z45 Specifications:
- Body: 75.7 x 164.4 x 8.63mm, 190 gm
- Display: 6.52-inches In-Cell LCD panel, 16.7m colors
- Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels), 269 PPI
- Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T610 4G (12nm Mobile Platform)
- Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
- Software & UI: Android 11
- Rear Cameras: Dual (13MP primary, 2MP portrait)
- Front Camera: 8MP sensor (waterdrop notch)
- Audio: Loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
- Battery: 5000mAh Li-Po
- Colors: Jolly Blue, Pine Green
- Price: Rs. 16,799 (4/64GB)
Symphony Phones Price in Nepal: Conclusion
To conclude, Symphony is a relatively new name in the Nepali smartphone market. So, far the company has stuck to the lower end of the market, offering reliable feature phones and few affordable smartphones.