# nubia and SMARTFREN 5G smartphone partnership

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nubia-and-smartfren-5g-smartphone-partnership
> Updated: 2026-11-04T11:48:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

nubia and SMARTFREN, a brand under PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, announced a collaboration to increase 5G smartphone penetration in Indonesia through a bundling package featuring the nubia A77 5G smartphone.

The initial announcement highlighted a partnership designed for high-mobility users, such as professionals and online transportation drivers, to ensure stable connectivity. While early reports suggested bundling costs starting from Rp5,000 per day, subsequent details confirmed the package is priced at Rp3.5 million. This bundle includes the nubia A77 5G device and unlimited 5G internet access for two years.

David Arcelus Oses, Director and Chief Commercial Officer of XLSMART, stated the goal is to make 5G technology more accessible. The nubia A77 5G features a 6.75-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, and a 50MP AI Dual Camera system. In locations where 5G coverage is unavailable, the service allows access to 4G networks at speeds up to 2 Mbps.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Smartfren and nubia launch 5G smartphone bundle in Indonesia

Smartfren and nubia have launched a Rp3.5 million bundle in Indonesia, offering the nubia A77 5G smartphone with two years of unlimited 5G internet access.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smartfren-and-nubia-launch-5g-smartphone-bundle-in-indonesia

### 2026-11-01: nubia and SMARTFREN partner for 5G smartphone bundling

nubia and SMARTFREN are launching the nubia A77 5G smartphone bundled with Unlimited 5G services in Indonesia to support high-mobility users.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nubia-and-smartfren-partner-for-5g-smartphone-bundling

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