12 Thousand iPhone 16 Enter Indonesia, But Not Yet Officially Sold
The latest news about the iPhone 16 is causing a stir! Although it has not been officially released in Indonesia, it turns out that this Apple product has entered the country. However, there is an important note, the number is super limited, only 12,000 units, and this cellphone is not yet officially allowed to be sold.
For those of you who are curious, let's review why this product... apples This one is being targeted, its entry route to Indonesia, and how you can still get this dream gadget.
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iPhone 16 Entry Path to Indonesia
Although not yet officially sold, the iPhone 16 has entered Indonesia as many as 12,000 units through the following channels.
Passenger's Personal Luggage
Many enter Indonesia through the personal baggage route of passengers from abroad. In this scheme, owners must report their devices to Customs and pay taxes according to applicable regulations. This route allows individuals to bring these units for personal use, but still in limited quantities.
Special Line from the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi)
The government, through the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), provides a special route for the iPhone 16 entering Indonesia. Usually, this route is intended for technical testing and evaluation so that the device meets regulatory requirements such as TKDN and other certifications. This route is limited and not for commercial purposes.
Mobile Operators
Several major mobile operators in Indonesia have permission to bring in this type of iPhone units for a certain period of time. Usually, units that enter through this route are used for network testing, product promotions, or future bundling programs when the device has been officially launched.
These three routes show how the iPhone 16 is already present in Indonesia, even though its distribution is still limited and it is not yet available for official sale.
Why is it not officially sold in Indonesia?
Apple has actually tried hard to make the iPhone 16 officially available in Indonesia soon. In early January 2025, Apple's top brass, Nick Amman, even met with the Minister of Industry and the Minister of Investment to discuss cooperation opportunities.
In the meeting, Apple expressed its intention to invest US$1 billion (around Rp16.16 trillion) in Indonesia. One of its main plans is to build an AirTag factory in Batam.
This step shows Apple's seriousness in complying with local regulations, including the TKDN (Domestic Component Level) rule, which is one of the main requirements for selling electronic products in the Indonesian market.
However, even though this approach has been taken, the approval process still takes time. Device certification, regulatory completion, and factory infrastructure development are steps that cannot be completed in a short time. Therefore, the official launch is still in the stage of waiting for further decisions from the relevant parties.
With such a big investment, there is hope that Apple products, including the iPhone 16, will be more easily accessible officially in Indonesia in the near future. But for now, we have to be patient waiting for the process to complete.
Why is the iPhone 16 in the Spotlight?
Apple always succeeds in making people curious with the innovations in each of their new products, including the iPhone 16. Designed with the latest technology, this cellphone offers.
- Screen OLED Super smooth ProMotion with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
- The A17 Pro Bionic chipset, which makes gaming and multitasking performance even faster.
- An advanced camera that supports high-quality low-light photography.
- Longer battery life, suitable for active users.
The premium design and cutting-edge features clearly make the iPhone 16 a target, even if it has to go through unofficial channels.
With this article, you will know why this phone is so special and what its status is in Indonesia. Are you interested in buying this phone or are you patiently waiting for the official version? Write your opinion in the comments column!
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