Best New Smartphone Recommendations
We've also categorized all cellphones based on preferences and needs, so you don't get too confused.
1. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | The Best HP in General
Latest price : Starting from IDR 7,649,000 (June 2023)
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the best cellphone in Indonesia for most people. Because the price and features offered are very good and suitable for many needs. From already 5G, flagship class performance, good camera and also waterproof. Even though it is cheaper, the specifications offered are on par with the Galaxy S21 series, which costs tens of millions.
The thing that is lacking, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is not a good smartphone for playing heavy games. Because the Exynos 2100 (5 nm) chipset is not optimal for some games and tends to get hot quickly enough for heavy and long games.
2. IPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max | HP For Photography
Latest price : Starting from IDR 18,999,000 (June 2023)
For us, the iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max is the cellphone with the best camera that is ideal for photography. Apart from that, the iPhone 14 Pro Max can also be said to be the best cellphone in the world, if your budget is not limited. Indeed, the Google Pixel 7 Pro camera is slightly better, but it is not officially available in Indonesia. Moreover, the overall value is clear that the iPhone is superior. The Apple Bionic A16 chipset is one of the fastest mobile processors out there and iOS software optimization is also the best.
The 6.7" screen looks impressive and the new camera enhancements allow for much brighter or sharper resolution photos in ProRAW. And the Action Mode for Video is smooth and cool. The best part is the long battery life.
The drawback is that the stock iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max is rather rare. So most sellers sell it at a higher price than the official price.
3. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Best Android Phone
Latest price : Starting from IDR 19,999,000 (April 2023)
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the No. 1 is the best in Indonesia at the moment. The choice of a smartphone with a large screen and the best stylus at the moment. This smartphone has everything, so it's good for various needs from photography, productivity for work with the support of the S Pen, to playing games with the fastest chipset that has excellent battery efficiency. If it's a budget you are unlimited.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is also designed to be more environmentally friendly with recycled materials and a lower carbon footprint. But the design remains elegant with a beautiful and charming metal frame.
On the camera side, the Samasung Galaxy S3 Ultra is now even more epic by packing a 200MP sensor that is accompanied by great RAW experts from shooting and editing. Additionally, lenses with 0.6µm pixel sensors can now capture more light so that low-light photography is even more impressive than before. Plus the Nightography feature which is better than ever helps the phone produce clearer photos or videos at night. Apart from that, the Director's View mode and advanced video stabilization technology make the Galaxy S23 Ultra also great for Vlogging.
The only drawback of the S23 Ultra may be the high price and the absence of a microSD card slot. However, there is a cheaper Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with a price of 7 million (the best choice judging by balance of price and high-end features from HP Android)
4. Asus ROG Phone 6 Series | Best Gaming HP
Latest price : Starting from IDR 10,150,000 (June 2023)
The Asus ROG Phone 6 Series is the best HP choice for playing the best games at the moment. All the latest mobile games with high graphics are ensured to run smoothly plus a variety of additional accessories for a maximum gaming experience.
The ROG Phone 6 series uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset and up to 18 GB of RAM. This is the fastest processor currently available for Android phones and optimized for ROG Phone 6 also the best. Plus, the 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate is the screen with the fastest response at the moment and is great for playing games.
The Asus ROG Phone 6 also has a huge 6,000 mAh battery, so you can game longer and the fast charging feature up to 65W ensures you won't have to wait long to play again. In terms of performance, ROG Phone 6 is unmatched by any Android smartphone. However, ROG Phone 6 has a minus in the camera which is considered standard for high-end smartphone quality (even though it is quite good).
In Indonesia alone, Asus sells the ROG Phone 6 series with a release price starting at IDR 11,066,000.
5. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Best Mid-range HP
Latest price: Starting at IDR 5,999,000 (June 2023)
The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is the best mid-range cellphone for 2023 in Indonesia. This latest Samsung cellphone in the middle class brings several significant improvements from before. The design, performance and camera are much better. Moreover, the price does not increase from the previous generation.
The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G as a whole is very good and its features are also complete. The 120Hz sAMOLED display is fantastic, the main camera is great with better OIS than ever, and the ultra wide lens also now supports 4K. The most notable is the improvement in the selfie camera which supports 60fps to 4K 30fps recording. Things that are not available on middle-class HP, even many high-end cellphones are still 1080p 30fps. Although there are deficiencies in 4K mode recording which does not yet support stabilizer.
The performance increase on the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) also feels significant, gaming performance has increased and is close to the Snapdragon 778G. Even though it's a shame that Exynos is still not stable when used to play heavy games and it is recommended to use a cooling fan.
Luckily the power efficiency is very good so the battery lasts. And like the previous series, the Galaxy A54 5G also has IP67 certification for water resistance up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. Advantages that are not owned by other competitors in the middle class.
Apart from that, the Galaxy A54 5G also has extra value in software support. You are guaranteed 3 major OS updates, as well as 4 years of security patches. So that you can use this smartphone for a long time.