iPhone 13 Drops to NPR 74K in Nepal—but Should You Wait for the iPhone 17?

Published on: 3 days ago (Sep/04/2025)

Overview

Apple’s iPhone 13 just got a fresh price drop in Nepal, now at NPR 74,100. But with the iPhone 17 launch around the corner, should you buy now or wait?

Apple’s beloved iPhone 13 just got even more tempting with a fresh price drop in Nepal—but with the iPhone 17 looming in just days, here's how to decide whether now’s the time to buy or to wait.

iPhone 13 Snapshot (2025)

Design & Display: 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED, flat-edge aluminum, smaller notch, IP68
Performance: A15 Bionic (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU), 16-core Neural Engine, storage: 128/256/512 GB
Camera: Dual 12 MP (Wide + Ultra-Wide), sensor-shift OIS, 47 % more light, Cinematic mode, 12 MP front TrueDepth
Battery & Charging: 3,240 mAh (2 hrs more than iPhone 12), 20 W wired, 15 W MagSafe, 7.5 W Qi — charger sold separately
Price in Nepal: NPR 74,100 for 128 GB (down from NPR 79,100), with 1-year warranty and 1-time breakage insurance

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 17: What’s Changing?

Here’s what we know so far from credible rumors about the iPhone 17 series:

120 Hz display on the standard model (finally) with LTPO tech
24 MP selfie camera across all models
A18 chip with 8 GB RAM on the base model; Pro models get A19 Pro + 12 GB RAM
Improved charging speeds, possibly up to 45 W MagSafe via Qi 2.2
Bigger 6.3″ display, thinner Dynamic Island, premium build upgrades including possible aluminum/titanium frames
Longer battery life, notably >5,000 mAh rumored for Pro Max

Comparison Table

Feature	iPhone 13 (2021)	iPhone 17 (2025, rumored)
Display	6.1″ OLED, 60 Hz	6.3″ OLED, 120 Hz LTPO (ProMotion-like)
Chipset & RAM	A15 Bionic, 4-core GPU, ~4 GB	A18 chip, 8 GB RAM (A19 Pro + 12 GB RAM in Pro models)
Selfie Camera	12 MP TrueDepth	24 MP front camera across lineup
Charging	20 W wired, MagSafe 15 W	Faster wired & MagSafe (Qi 2.2, ~45 W)
Battery	3,240 mAh	Larger capacity, >5,000 mAh in Pro Max

iPhone 13 vs iPhone 17 Feature Bars (Visual)

Display
iPhone 13: ██████████ 60 Hz
iPhone 17: ██████████████████ 120 Hz

Performance (RAM & Chipset)
iPhone 13: ████████ A15 + 4 GB
iPhone 17: ██████████████ A18 + 8–12 GB

Front Camera
iPhone 13: ██████ 12 MP
iPhone 17: ██████████ 24 MP

Charging Speed
iPhone 13: █████ 20 W
iPhone 17: ███████████ 45 W

Battery Life
iPhone 13: ███████ 3,240 mAh
iPhone 17: █████████████ 5,000 mAh+

Pros & Cons of Buying iPhone 13 Now (in Nepal)

Pros

Affordable: Now NPR 74,100 with full warranty and breakage cover
Smooth performance: A15 Bionic still holds strong in 2025
Reliable camera system and great build quality
MagSafe ecosystem supported
No waiting required — ready to buy today

Cons

60 Hz screen feels dated
Aging chipset and less RAM compared to upcoming models
Smaller battery and slower charging
Lightning port instead of USB-C
New iOS 26 features may benefit newer hardware more

Final Thought

If you want a dependable iPhone that “just works,” the iPhone 13 at NPR 74K is a no-brainer—especially if you value immediate purchase, warranty, and a solid price-performance balance.

But if you're eyeing future-proof hardware—120 Hz display, faster charging, more RAM, and better battery life—then waiting for the iPhone 17 (launching around September 9, with pre-orders starting ~September 12, sales by ~September 19) might be the smarter long-term move.

Bottom line: For budget-conscious buyers, iPhone 13 offers unbeatable value today. If you crave bleeding-edge iPhone tech and are willing to wait, the iPhone 17 promises plenty to be excited about.