The entry-level phone market is no longer defined by compromise alone. In the Rp1 million class, shoppers can now look for a 120Hz display, a 50 MP camera, and a large battery in models that once would have felt closer to mid-range territory.
That shift makes the current lineup for May 2026 especially interesting for buyers who want more than basic affordability. Across the most appealing options, three themes stand out: smoother screens, longer battery life, and daily features that have become much more refined.
Displays that steal the spotlight
Among the most eye-catching choices, the Itel S25 stands out first for display quality. It uses a Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, a combination that remains rare in this price segment.
The rest of its package keeps the phone competitive for daily use. Itel pairs the S25 with a Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 50 MP main camera, a 32 MP front camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Big batteries still dominate buyer interest
For users who care most about endurance, Tecno Spark 50G and Motorola G06 Power are among the most notable names. Both come with a 7,000 mAh battery, a very large figure for phones in this price range.
Tecno Spark 50G uses a 6.78-inch IPS LCD 120Hz display, RAM options of 4GB or 6GB, storage up to 256GB, and a 50 MP AI Camera. Motorola G06 Power brings a 6.88-inch HD+ 120Hz screen, Helio G81 Extreme, 4GB of RAM, storage up to 256GB, and a 50 MP main camera.
Oppo A6T also joins the battery-focused group with a 6,500 mAh capacity. It is equipped with a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, Snapdragon 685, 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
Performance and storage that feel more flexible
Some models aim for a more balanced approach by combining usable performance with generous memory. Poco C75 is one of them, thanks to its nearly 7-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
It is powered by Helio G81 Ultra and comes with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 50 MP camera, and a 5,160 mAh battery. Hino A75 Elegance also deserves attention after its price dropped from Rp2.2 million to around Rp1.5 million.
That model uses Helio G99, a 33W charger, a 6.78-inch IPS LCD Full HD+ 120Hz screen, memory options up to 8GB/512GB, a 50 MP rear camera, and a 24 MP front camera. For buyers who want more room for apps and files, it is one of the more substantial packages in the segment.
Connectivity and long-term use matter too
Not every buyer is chasing the biggest battery or the brightest screen. Some will place more value on practical features such as NFC or long software support, and that is where a few other options become relevant.
Itel Color 200 NFC is built around a 6.78-inch 120Hz display, Unisoc T250, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 50 MP main camera, an 8 MP front camera, and a 5,200 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. Nubia A76 5G brings another angle by supporting 5G in this price bracket.
The Nubia model uses Unisoc T765G, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 6.75-inch 90Hz display, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. Samsung Galaxy A07 takes a different route again, leaning on Helio G99 6nm and an OS update promise of up to 6 years.
Samsung also equips the Galaxy A07 with a 6.7-inch HD+ 90Hz display, a 50 MP main camera, and 25W charging. For buyers thinking beyond the first year of use, that software support can be a major advantage.
Lower-cost options still have clear value
At the more economical end, Infinix Smart 20 shows that a lower budget does not always mean bare-bones hardware. It comes with a 6.78-inch IPS LCD 120Hz display, Helio G81 Ultimate, 4GB of RAM, 64GB or 128GB of storage, 8 MP cameras on both front and rear, and a 5,200 mAh battery with 15W charging.
Taken together, the current Rp1 million phone class offers a wide spread of priorities. Some models focus on AMOLED screens, others on oversized batteries, while a few try to win on performance, storage, modern connectivity, or extended software support.