Samsung just became king of ASEAN smartphones in 2025 — and that should worry every budget Android buyer in the region. Samsung Wins the Numbers Game — 17.9 Million Times According to Omdia’s latest market research, Samsung shipped 17.9 million smartphones in Southeast Asia across 2025. That’s a 5% year-on-year increase and enough to secure […]
Tag: mid-range phones
AI Is Eating Your RAM, And Mid-Range Android Phones Are Paying the Price
I’ve been spending the last few months testing a bunch of mid-range Android phones for a camera and battery comparison. The pattern was obvious: 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage became the default sweet spot, even on phones hovering around Rp 3–4 jutaan. Now, looking at the new prices rolling into April 2026, that […]
New Android Phones Coming June 2026: Xiaomi 17T and More
If you’re eyeing a new Android phone this June, you’re not short on options—but you might want to hold your wallet for a moment. The global smartphone market is about to get a fresh batch of launches, and unlike May’s wave of ultra-flagships like the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra, June 2026 […]
Samsung Leads Again, But Mid-Range Android Buyers Are Losing
I’ve been testing a lot of so-called “value” phones this year, and the pattern is getting ugly: higher prices, leaner storage, and corners cut in places that actually matter day to day. So when IDC’s latest Q1 2026 numbers dropped, showing Samsung back on top of global shipments, it didn’t feel like a win for […]