Benco's latest smartphone Benco S1 Plus is coming to Nepal soon. According to its features, it is projected to be priced in the low to mid-range budget category. The Benco S1 Plus, like its brothers the Benco S1 and Benco S1 Pro, is a low-cost device that falls just beyond the low- to mid-range pricing bracket.In terms of specifications, the phone is in the middle of the Benco S series. It has improved cameras, displays, processors, and charging capabilities over the S1, but it still lags behind the S1 Pro's higher-resolution camera.
Benco S1 Plus Specifications•Body: 166.90 x 74.90 x 8.50 mm, 199 g•SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)•Display: 6.8-inches, IPS LCD, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90Hz, 580nits (peak)•Chipset: UNISOC T616 (12 nm)•CPU: Octa-core (2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)•GPU: Mail-G57 MP1•Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, UFS 2.2, microSD card support•OS: Android 13•Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.79, AF•2 MP (macro)•LED Flash•Video: Up to 1080p@30fps•Front Camera: 16MP•Video: Unspecified•Battery: Non-removable 5000mAh Li-po battery, 33W charging•USB: USB Type-C•Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass•3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes•Colors: Moon White, Dark Gray, Night Purple
DesignThe Benco S1 Plus has a square plastic design with flat side rails and a flat back panel. The side rails include the volume buttons, power button/fingerprint scanner, and SIM card slot. The bottom has a charging port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The phone is available in three different colors: Satin Dark Grey, Satin Purple and a unique Moon White Pearl design. The rear panel has three cutouts: two for the camera lenses and one for the flash module. Benco says the back of the Moon White version of the Benco S1 Plus is made of genuine pearl material derived from mother of pearl. Each Moon White phone is unique and displays distinctive patterns due to the natural properties of the material .In terms of branding, located to the right of the camera, you will notice the name of the smartphone inscribed in an iridescent finish, while at the bottom you will find the name of the company.
DisplayBenco equipped the Benco S1 Plus with a punch-hole display. The display is a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2460. This panel's maximum refresh rate is 90 Hz, and its brightness is 580 nits. Benco also introduces a "Smart Window" software feature that displays important information and notifications around the selfie camera.
HardwareIn terms of hardware, the Benco S1 Plus includes a UNISOC T616 processor. The octa-core CPU includes two 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 performance cores and six 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. Graphics are handled by the Mali G57 coprocessor. In terms of memory, the phone has 8GB of RAM that can be temporarily increased using virtual memory. It also has 256GB of internal storage and supports memory extension via microSD card. This phone's connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and dual 4G SIM slots.
CameraIn terms of cameras, the Benco S1 includes a 48MP "AI camera" and a 2MP macro camera on the back. The front includes a 16MP selfie camera with a punch-hole cutout. Both the front and back cameras can record video.
Battery and OSThe Benco S1 Plus is powered by a non-removable 5000 mAh lithium battery. Convenient charging via USB-C port, which allows 33W fast charging. According to the business, the bundled charger can charge the battery from 0 to 100% in one hour. The phone runs Google Android 13 with the Benco UI layer on top.
Benco S1 Plus Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of the Benco S1 Plus in Nepal is yet to be announced, but based on Benco's other S series models, the S1 Plus is expected to start at around Rs. 20,000 for the 8/256GB model.The device is available online and in physical stores. Benco will also back the entire Benco S1 Plus with an 18-month international warranty and 14-day exchange service after purchase.

Benco S1 Plus	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB	Rs. 20000

The Benco S1 Plus is an improved version of the Benco S1. This budget smartphone is equipped with a UNISOC T616 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.