Application of AHP and PROMETHEE Methods for Smartphone Recommendations Based on Buyer Needs

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Ary Santri Yuanda
Muhammad Dedi Irawan

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Technological advancements have made smartphones an essential necessity for many people. At Raja Ponsel Medan, customers often find it difficult to choose a smartphone due to the wide variety of specifications and price points. The purpose of this study is to develop a Decision Support System (DSS) that enables customers to select a smartphone in an objective and straightforward manner. Using questionnaires to compare criteria, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method is employed to determine the weighting values ​​for key specifications (processor, RAM, storage, battery, camera, and price). These weights are then utilized by the PROMETHEE method to rank the available alternatives. This research adopts a quantitative approach, following the waterfall development model. The resulting system provides objective and accurate recommendations. Based on the calculations, the Tecno Camon 40 8/256 smartphone emerges as the best choice, with a net flow value of 0.057144.

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Yuanda, A. S., & Irawan, M. D. (2026). Application of AHP and PROMETHEE Methods for Smartphone Recommendations Based on Buyer Needs. JITSI : Jurnal Ilmiah Teknologi Sistem Informasi, 7(1), 1 - 11. https://doi.org/10.62527/jitsi.7.1.546
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