A phone used for ride-hailing work must do more than open a driver app. It needs responsive location tracking, a display that remains usable for maps, and enough battery capacity for long hours on the road.
Six affordable models offer batteries of around 5,000 mAh alongside large displays and hardware intended for daily navigation and communication. Their prices start at around Rp1 million, with POCO X5 5G providing the broadest listed satellite-navigation support.
Comparison of 6 Phones for Ride-Hailing Work
| Model | Price | Display | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Starting at Rp1.5 million | 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD | 5,000 mAh |
| Samsung Galaxy A04 | About Rp1 million | 6.5-inch HD+ PLS LCD | 5,000 mAh |
| Realme C30 | About Rp1.4 million | 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD | 5,000 mAh |
| POCO X5 5G | Rp1.9 million-Rp2.1 million | 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED | 5,000 mAh |
| Vivo Y29 NFC | About Rp1.9 million | 6.68-inch IPS | 5,000 mAh |
| Xiaomi Redmi 13X | Rp1.8 million-Rp2 million | 6.79-inch Full HD+ | 5,030 mAh |
Navigation is particularly important when drivers need to locate pickup points and follow routes through dense areas. Storage and memory also affect how comfortably a device can run mapping, ride-hailing, and messaging applications at the same time.
1. Xiaomi Redmi 12C
The Xiaomi Redmi 12C uses a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and is available with 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. Released in Indonesia on March 9, 2023, it has a 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, a 50 MP main camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 10-watt charging.
2. Samsung Galaxy A04
Samsung Galaxy A04 pairs a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset with a 6.5-inch HD+ PLS LCD display. It comes with 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery.
The device launched in August 2022 and includes a 50 MP main camera, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 5 MP front camera. Its price is listed at around Rp1 million.
3. Realme C30
Realme C30 is an entry-level option powered by the Unisoc T612 chipset and equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display. It is offered with 2 GB or 3 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage for ride-hailing apps, messaging, and digital maps.
The phone has an 8 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. It is priced at about Rp1.4 million.
4. POCO X5 5G
POCO X5 5G supports A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and GALILEO, which can assist location locking in urban environments. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 695 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage.
The device also has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and 33-watt fast charging. Its listed price ranges from Rp1.9 million to Rp2.1 million.
5. Vivo Y29 NFC
Vivo Y29 NFC features a 6.68-inch IPS display with brightness of up to 1,000 nits, helping maps remain easier to view in sunlight. The phone combines a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
Its GPS system is described as sufficiently precise for outdoor use. The model has a 5,000 mAh battery and is priced at about Rp1.9 million.
6. Xiaomi Redmi 13X
Xiaomi Redmi 13X has a 6.79-inch Full HD+ display, offering a broad viewing area for digital maps. It uses a MediaTek Helio G91 chipset with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
The phone has a 5,030 mAh battery and resistance to water splashes for use in varying weather conditions. Its price is listed from Rp1.8 million to Rp2 million.
