Smartphones carrying 16GB to 24GB of RAM are drawing more attention from buyers who want top-tier performance, according to a report published by Radar Cirebon on Monday.
The outlet lists the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, the OnePlus 13, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra as devices worth considering for that kind of workload, while cautioning that buyers should confirm the memory configuration of each model and the region where it is sold before making a purchase.
Radar Cirebon frames large memory as useful beyond gaming. The report says phones with bigger RAM capacity can also handle video editing, work tasks, and running several applications at the same time.
Why it matters
Memory capacity has become a standard talking point in phone marketing, but Radar Cirebon's report treats it as one variable among several rather than a guarantee of speed.
According to the outlet, a phone's overall performance is not decided by RAM alone. The chipset, the cooling system, and software optimization also shape how a device behaves under load.
That distinction matters for shoppers who may assume a bigger memory number automatically translates into smoother everyday use. Radar Cirebon's guidance points in the other direction: match the specification to the actual task, and check the details of the specific variant on sale.
The report also notes that RAM determines how much room the system has to manage applications running simultaneously. More memory means more space for those background processes, which is why multitasking users tend to prioritize it.
What the report recommends checking
Radar Cirebon's advice is procedural rather than promotional. Before buying, the outlet says, verify the RAM configuration attached to the exact model being sold in your market.
The reason is that manufacturers often ship the same phone name in multiple memory tiers, and availability varies by country. A device that appears with a large memory option in one region may arrive elsewhere in a smaller configuration.
The report does not publish benchmark results, pricing, or release dates for the three devices it names. It presents them as candidates for a shortlist, not as tested winners.
For the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro specifically, Radar Cirebon says the model could appeal to users who put performance first. The outlet describes it as one attractive option in that category without offering further detail.
The broader context around big-memory phones
The Radar Cirebon article sits alongside related coverage from other Indonesian outlets that address the same buyer question from different angles.
IDN Times, in a piece surfaced alongside the Radar Cirebon report, examines whether a phone with 4GB of RAM can run games smoothly. That framing places the low end of the memory spectrum against the high end that Radar Cirebon discusses.
Separately, Harian Banyuasin published a roundup of seven gaming phones with 16GB to 24GB of RAM, describing them as fast performers for demanding titles. The overlap suggests sustained reader interest in how memory tiers map onto real-world use.
What none of these reports establish is a universal rule. Radar Cirebon's position is narrower and more practical: large RAM helps with concurrent apps and heavy tasks, but it is not the only factor, and the configuration you actually receive depends on where you buy.
What to watch
Buyers weighing a 16GB or 24GB phone should confirm the memory variant sold in their market and treat RAM as one part of the specification sheet, alongside chipset, cooling, and software tuning, before deciding.
