Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – One of the objects targeted when obtaining Hari Raya Allowance (THR) is a smartphone. Because these objects can be the center of attention, especially if they are technologically advanced.
No wonder some mobile phone manufacturers issue products of a certain prestige.
Therefore, it is necessary to have a number of smartphones that can guarantee an increase in self-esteem.
For those of you who plan to replace a new cell phone towards the end of the year, here are the specifications and prices of the top 5 smartphones of this year!
1. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The top variant of the Galaxy S series released in early 2022 has received a lot of praise from reviewers and gadget lovers, especially in the area of cameras and the increased functionality of the digital S Pen (stylus). This time around, the S Pen is available as an integrated device, just like the Galaxy Note series was.
Therefore, the S Pen on the Galaxy S22 Ultra is also compatible for the “Air Action” function which further supports productivity functions.
Monitoring by CNBC Indonesia, here are the prices of the latest S22 Ultra on the Samsung official website.
8GB RAM + 128GB ROM = IDR 16,499,000
12GB RAM + 256GB ROM = IDR 17,499,000
RAM 12GB + ROM 512GB = Rp 18,999,000
2. OPPO Find 5X Pro
This mobile, officially available in Indonesia since February 2022, offers a much better camera quality, a jumbo battery and a more robust design made of ceramic material. Oppo has incorporated three cameras (triple camera) in an asymmetrically designed housing, a unique and immediately visible change from its predecessor.
The resolution of the main camera is 50MP each for wide-angle and ultrawide shooting functions and a 13MP camera for remote shooting functions (telephoto) with 2x optical zoom.
OPPO Find X5 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which is one of the basic criteria for high-end phones this year. The processor has a Qualcomm Adreno GPU which is said to be 25% more efficient and 50% faster for rendering graphics.
This phone is also equipped with the 7th generation Qualcomm AI Engine technology for artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence) benefits which is more capable up to 4x faster than Snapdragon 889 chipset. Its performance is also increased up to 30%.
Find X5 Pro has a 6.7 inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The mobile uses glass on the front and is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus.
There are two color choices, namely Glaze Black and Ceramic White. In Indonesia, the OPPO Find X5 Pro comes in a 12GB RAM variant with 256GB Pro storage and costs IDR 14,999,000.
3. Redmi Note 11
With a price of Rp. 2 million, the Redmi Note 11 brings specifications usually found in high-end mobiles. Xiaomi has incorporated an AMOLED screen on the Redmi Note 11 which measures 6.43 inches. The AMOLED screen is actually not new, because the Redmi Note 10 also comes with similar screen specifications.
The difference is the refresh rate on the AMOLED screen of Redmi Note 11 which has reached 90Hz. This will make the screen display clearer. The user experience of smartphone tests will also be smoother, because the screen refreshes the display more frequently per second.
For those who love watching videos on smartphones, a 90Hz refresh rate display on the Redmi Note 11 could be one of the reasons to buy this mobile phone. Also, the high refresh rate which usually eats up the battery is not a problem for the Redmi Note 11.
When first launched in Indonesia, the Redmi Note 11 was priced at IDR 2,499,000 for the 4GB+128GB model, now the price has dropped to IDR 2,399,000, according to CNBC tracking Indonesia on Xiaomi’s official website. Meanwhile, the 6GB + 128GB variant, which was previously priced at IDR 2,799,000, is now down to IDR 2,699,000.
4. iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhone 14 Pro could be one of the phones that makes significant improvements this year, starting with performance aspects that are getting fiercer, better cameras, to different looks and designs.
This time around, the iPhone 14 Pro comes with a larger sensor than its predecessor, which is 48MP. The camera has also been incorporated with a Quad-Bayer color filter, which is a first for this to be found on the iPhone line. This allows for sharper photo quality with more lifelike colors.
The iPhone 14 Pro’s 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens also has a newer sensor. However, the 12MP telephoto capability is still the same as its predecessor. The front camera is 12MP with f/1.9 aperture. This camera is also supported by optical stabilization, brighter lenses and auto focus features.
The iPhone 14 series, including the Pro version, has also been released in Indonesia since last September. Below is a list of prices in Indonesia.
iPhone 14 Pro 128GB = Rp. 19,999,000
iPhone 14 Pro 256GB = Rp. 22,999,000
iPhone 14 Pro 512GB = Rp. 26,999,000
iPhone 14 Pro 1TB = Rp. 30,999,000
5. Galaxy Z Flip 4
The foldable mobile phone series, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Fold, is popular in Korean dramas (Drakor), the favorite of netizens. Even to the point of being nicknamed “HP drakor”.
This year, Samsung has returned to release two foldable phones by bringing the duo Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4. Both have reliable specifications and features in the style of the HP flagship.
However, the most interesting thing is actually seen in terms of the design of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 which makes BTS aka “Army” fans tempted to buy. Samsung presents a variant of “Bora Purple” (light purple) which is inspired by the South Korean band.
Launched last August, here is the latest price list of Z Flip 4, as quoted by Samsung’s official website.
8GB + 128GB IDR 13,999,000
8GB + 256GB Rp 14,999,000
8GB + 256GB Rp 15,499,000 (Custom Edition)
8GB + 512GB IDR 16,999,000.
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