Having a smartphone is a must nowadays. Especially when the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended, it forces students to study at home. Responding to these needs, smartphone manufacturers are competing to make smartphones for students that can be used in times like this.

But not all students have the opportunity to have a smartphone, especially since the price is quite expensive on average. If there is a cheap smartphone, it is certain that the specifications and performance offered are not satisfactory.

To help you choose, Dunia Games will recommend some of the best smartphones at the IDR 1 million price range in 2021. Let’s check the following list.

1. Samsung Galaxy A10 (Rp1,480,000)

With the options presented by Samsung, you can choose a smartphone that suits your budget and needs. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is the best 1 million smartphones that can still be relied on for various needs, such as online learning. Galaxy A10 has been reinforced with the Exynos 7884 chipset with GPU using Mali-G71 MP2. Coupled with 2GB RAM capacity and 32GB ROM, this smartphone from Samsung can also be relied on to play Mobile Legends or Free Fire.

Samsung Galaxy A10 Specifications:

• Display: IPS LCD, 6.2 inches
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
• Chipset: Exynos 7884 (14 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6×1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
• Memory: 32GB, 2GB RAM
• MicroSD: up to 1TBGB
• Rear camera: 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF,LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Selfie camera: 5 MP
• Battery: 3400 mAh

2. Infinix Itel Vision 1 Pro (Rp1,098,000)

Itel is a sub-brand of Infinix that presents affordable entry-level class smartphones, one of which is the Infinix Itel Vision 1 Pro. This 1 million smartphone also has specifications that are quite reliable. This smartphone has a screen with a span of 6.52 inches with HD resolution.

The screen is certainly enough for watching videos or online studies. In order to provide comfort, this smartphone’s specifications are not inferior to smartphones at a price of 2 million.

Infinix Itel Vision 1 Pro Specifications:

• Display: PX Panel, 6.52 inches
• OS: Android 10 (Go edition)
• Chipset: Spreadtrum SC9863A
• CPU: Octa-core 1.4GHz
• Memory: 32GB, 2GB RAM
• MicroSD: Support up to 128GB
• Rear camera: Triple Camera 8 MP, f/2.2 (wide), 2 MP PDAF, f/2.4 (macro), 2 MP f/2.4 (depth), LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Selfie camera: 5 MP f/2.0
• Battery: 4000 mAh

3. ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 (Rp1,500,000)

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a phenomenal 1 million smartphone from ASUS. Because this smartphone comes with better specifications than its competitors at that time. Although it was fairly rare at the beginning of its release, you can still find the Zenfone Max Pro M1 series in several e-commerce stores.

 With a Snapdragon 636 chipset and combined with a 5000 mAh battery capacity, this smartphone is the right choice for online learning or playing mobile games for a long time.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 Specifications:

• Display: 6 inches
• Resolution: Full HD+ 2160 x 1080 pixels
• OS : Android 8.1 Oreo
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with 14nm, 64-bit octa-core
• Memory: 3/4/6GB RAM, 32/64GB ROM
• Main Camera: 13MP + 5MP (3GB/4GB RAM) / 16MP + 5MP (6GB RAM)
• Front Camera: 8MP (3GB/4GB RAM) / 16MP (6GB RAM)
• Battery: 5000 mAh

4. Realme C11 (Rp1,499,000)

Next, there is Realme C11 at an attractive price. With a price tag of less than 2 million, Realme C11 also has specifications that are very sufficient for daily needs. Although it is included in the entry-level cellphone category, the Realme C11 also has several advantages, including; big screen, big battery, and has two cameras that support for taking night photos.

Realme C11 Specifications:

• Display: 6.5 inch IPS LCD
• Resolution: Full HD 720 x 1560 pixels
• OS : Android 10, Realme UI
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G35 (12nm) Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM
• Main Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), and LED Flash
• Front Camera: 5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
• Battery: 5000 mAh

5. Realme C21 (Rp1,700,000)

Realme C21 is the latest product from the Realme C line. Unlike the previous C series, the Realme C21 has certification from TUV Rheinland High Reliability which is guaranteed to be very sturdy. For specifications, this smartphone is similar to its sibling , namely the Realme C11 or C15.

Realme C21 Specifications:

• Display: 6.5 inch IPS LCD
• Resolution: Full HD 720 x 1560 pixels
• OS : Android 10, Realme UI
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G35 (12nm) Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM
• Main Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), and LED Flash
• Front Camera: 5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
• Battery: 5000 mAh

6. Advan G9 Pro (Rp1,388,000)

Advan G9 Pro is an affordable smartphone that is included in the best 1 million smartphone category in 2021. Even though it's cheap, this smartphone has interesting specifications and is sufficient to support the needs of daily use.

In terms of design, local smartphones also have a shape similar to smartphones from China. Interestingly, Advan G9 Pro has a fairly large RAM capacity in its class, which is 6 GB.

Advan G9 Pro Specifications:

• Display: 6.6 inch IPS LCD
• Resolution: Full HD 720 x 1600 pixels
• OS : Android 10
• CPU: Spreadtrum SC9863A
• Memory: 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM
• Main Camera: 16 MP AF + 0.3 MP + 0.3 MP + 0.3 MP with flash light
• Front Camera: 8 MP
• Battery: 5200 mAh

7. Infinix Hot 10 (Rp1,600,000)

Infinix also has a cheap entry-level cellphone, namely the Infinix Hot 10. This smartphone is similar to a cheap smartphone from China. It's just that the specifications are very interesting because they are very sufficient for general use.

The advantage of this smartphone lies in the chipset used and the battery capacity is quite large. As a result, this smartphone is very suitable for users who have a budget of around 1 million.

Infinix Hot 10 Specifications:

• Display: 6.78 inch IPS LCD
• Resolution: Full HD 720 x 1640 pixels
• OS : Android 10
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G70T
• Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM
• Main Camera: 16 MP AF + 2 MP + 2 MP + QVGA with flashlight
• Front Camera: 8 MP
• Battery: 5200 mAh

8. Redmi 9 (Rp1,700,000)

Next is the Redmi 9 which is the best 1 million smartphone from Xiaomi. This smartphone has several advantages, ranging from the chipset used, the configuration of three cameras, a high-resolution screen, and a fairly large battery capacity. With these advantages, this smartphone is highly recommended for users who have a limited budget.

Redmi 9 Specifications:

• Display: 6.53 inch IPS LCD
• Resolution: Full FHD+ 2340 x 1080 pixels
• OS : Android 10
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G80
• Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM
• Main Camera: 8MP (ultra wide-angle), 13 MP, 2 MP (depth), and 5 MP (macro)
• Front Camera: 8 MP
• Battery: 5020 mAh

9. Redmi 9C (Rp1,600,000)

Besides Redmi 9, for those of you who have a budget of 1 million, you can look at the Redmi 9C series. This series is a fairly new line released by Xiaomi. This smartphone has several advantages, such as the processor used, camera configuration, large screen, and large battery. Unlike the Redmi 9, the Redmi 9C has a new design that gives it a fresher appearance.

Redmi 9C Specifications:

• Display: 6.53 inch IPS LCD
• Resolution: Full HD+ 1600 x 720 pixels
• OS : Android 10
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G35
• Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM
• Main Camera: 13 MP (wide), 2 MP (macro), and 2 MP (depth)
• Front Camera: 5 MP
• Battery: 5000 mAh

10. Samsung Galaxy A10s (Rp1,300,000)

The Samsung Galaxy A10s is the best 1 million smartphone that is very reliable for playing games and everyday use. The Galaxy A10s comes with a MediaTek Helio P22 processor with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory which can be expanded with a microSD card.

Unlike the Galaxy A10, the Galaxy A10s brings improvements in the form of the presence of a dual camera on the back and a fingerprint scanner that was previously absent. With fresher specifications, of course the Galaxy A10s offers a better user experience.

Samsung Galaxy A10s Specifications:

• Screen: 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1520)PLS, Infinity Display
• Rear camera: 13MP (F1.8) + 2MP (F2.4)
• Selfie camera: 8MP (F2.0)
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
• RAM: 2GB
• ROM: 32GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot (up to 512GB)
• Battery: 4000 mAh

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11. VIVO Y12S (Rp1.200.000)

VIVO Y12S is the Y series from VIVO which was released in 2020. This smartphone comes with great specifications in its class. Besides the battery, what's interesting about this smartphone is the camera. Vivo Y12s uses the MediaTek Helio P32 chipset which is paired with 3 GB of RAM to boost its performance. The internal storage of this phone is 32 GB which can be expanded via a microSD card slot.

VIVO Y12S specifications:

• Screen: 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD (1,600 x 720)
• Rear camera: 13MP (F2.2) + 2MP (F2.4)
• Selfie camera: 8MP (F1.8)
• OS: Android 10
• RAM: 3GB
• ROM: 32GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot (up to 512GB)
• Battery: 5000 mAh

12. OPPO  A15  (Rp1.775.000)

OPPO A15 was officially launched in Indonesia in November 2020. OPPO A15 appears to meet user needs for communication and entertainment. For specifications, the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset is paired with 3 GB of RAM to boost its performance. The internal storage of this phone is 32 GB which can be expanded via a microSD card slot.

Oppo A15 specifications

• Screen: 6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD (1,600 x 720)
• Rear camera: Main 13MP (F2.2) + Macro 2MP (F2.4) + Depth 2MP (F2.4)
• Selfie camera: 8MP (F1.8)
• OS: Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
• RAM: 3GB
• ROM: 32GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot (up to 512GB)
• Battery: 4230 mAh

13. VIVO Y20 (Rp1.939.000)

VIVO Y20 is a Y series smartphone from VIVO that excels in various aspects from design to performance. This smartphone uses the Snapdragon 460 chipset which is paired with 3GB RAM and 64GB ROM.

VIVO Y20 sepcifications

• Screen: 6.51-inch HD+ IPS LCD (1,600 x 720)
• Rear camera: Main 13MP (F2.2) + Macro 2MP (F2.4) + Depth 2MP (F2.4)
• Selfie camera: 8MP (F1.8)
• OS: Android 10, Funtouch 11
• RAM: 4GB
• ROM: 64GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot (up to 512GB)
• Battery: 5000 mAh

14. Realme C25 (Rp1.965.000)

A few months ago, Realme Indonesia released the Realme C25 series, which offers advantages that its predecessors don't have, one of which is in the sturdier body. This smartphone has a gaming processor for the entry-level segment, namely the MediaTek Helio G70. Realme C25 comes with two RAM and storage configurations, each 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB.

Realme C25 specifications:

• Screen: 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD (1,600 x 720)
• Rear camera: Main 48MP (F1.8) + Macro 2MP (F2.4) + B&W Camera
• Selfie camera: 8MP (F2.0)
• OS: Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
• RAM: 4GB
• ROM: 64GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot (up to 512GB)
• Battery: 6000 mAh

15. Realme C20 (Rp1.273.000)

Realme C20 is one of the C series smartphone lines released by Realme. One of the selling points offered by this smartphone is its battery capacity which reaches 5,000 mAh. In addition, this smartphone is also equipped with the System-on-Chip Helio G35 (12 nm) combined with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage media. On the side of the smartphone, there are three slots, for two SIM cards and one micro SD card.

Realme C20 specifications

• Screen: 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD (1,600 x 720)
• Rear camera: Main 8MP (F2.0)
• Selfie camera: 5MP (F2.2)
• OS: Android 10, Realme UI
• RAM: 2GB
• ROM: 64GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot (up to 512GB)
• Battery: 6000 mAh

16. Evercoss Tera (Rp1.098.000)

Evercoss Tera is a 1 million smartphone that is worth having at the moment. This smartphone provides convenience for everyone, whether for online learning or for playing various multimedia applications. For the specifications, the Evercoss Tera is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A Octacore chipset and is combined with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM.

Evercross Tera specifications:

• Screen: 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD (1,600 x 720)
• Rear camera: Main 13MP (F2.0) + 3x VGA
• Selfie camera: 8MP
• OS: Android 10
• RAM: 4GB
• ROM: 32GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot
• Battery: 4500 mAh

17. Realme C3 (Rp1.219.000)

Realme C3 is also included in the Rp1 million smartphone category from Realme. Realme C3 relies on the latest processor from MediaTek, namely the Helio G70. That said, the Helio G70 is predicted to have performance comparable to the Snapdragon 600 series made by Qualcomm.

Realme C3 specifications:

• Screen: 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD (1,560 x 720)
• Rear camera: Main 12MP, F1.8 + Macro 2MP + Depth 2MP F2.4,
• Selfie camera: 5MP F2.4
• OS: Android 10
• RAM: 3GB
• ROM: 32GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot
• Battery: 5000 mAh

18. Redmi 9T (Rp1.929.000)

Redmi 9T offers the long-awaited update for entry-level smartphones with the Snapdragon 662 chipset. The screen size is 6.53 inches with FHD + Dot Drop Display resolution, coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Redmi 9T specifications:

• Screen: 6.53-inch IPS LCD HD+ (2340 x 1080)
• Rear Camera: Main 48MP F1.8 + Ultrawide 8MP F2.2 + Macro 2 MP F2.4, Depth 2MP F2.4
• Selfie camera: 8MP F2.0
• OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
• RAM: 4GB
• ROM: 64GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot
• Battery: 6000 mAh

19. POCO M3 (Rp1.860.000)

POCO M3 is one of the most popular 1 million smartphones at the moment. The reason is, this cellphone has specifications similar to the Redmi 9T, which uses the Snapdragon 662 chipset with a speed of 2.0GHz combined with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

POCO M3 specifications:

• Screen: 6.53-inch IPS LCD HD+ (2340 x 1080)
• Rear camera: Main 48MP F1.8 + Macro 2MP F2.4, Depth 2MP F2.4
• Selfie camera: 8MP F2.1
• OS: Android 10
• RAM: 4GB
• ROM: 64GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot
• Battery: 6000 mAh

20. Samsung Galaxy A02S (Rp1.840.000) 

Samsung Galaxy A02S is a smartphone that targets the entry-level market, this smartphone priced at Rp. 1 million is claimed by Samsung to make its users more confident in social media. This smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset, Triple Camera technology, large memory options of 3 GB / ROM 32 GB and 4 GB / 64 GB, and a long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery with 15W Fast Charging technology.

Samsung Galaxy A02S specifications:

• Screen: 6.5-inch HD+ (1520 x 720) TFT
• Rear camera: Main 13MP F1.8 + Macro 2 MP F2.4, Depth 2 MP F2.4
• Selfie camera: 5MP F2.2
• OS: Android 10
• RAM: 4GB
• ROM: 32GB
• External memory: Micro SD slot
• Battery: 5000 mAh

That’s the list of smartphones at the IDR 1 million price range for 2021. Stay tuned for more information about techs and gadgets, and don’t forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram. 

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