New Russian Smartphone R-Fon to Compete with Android and iOS
In recent days, photos of a new smartphone labeled R-Fon have appeared on the social media platform Telegram. The device, developed in Russia and running on a Russian operating system, has garnered attention. However, it should be noted that there are already several similar phones on the market, making the R-Fon part of the second generation of these devices.
The first of these phones was the AYYA T1, which turned out to be a complete failure. Interestingly, this phone was released before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but it received minimal interest from consumers. The AYYA T1 was available on the open market with Android, but it used the Russian operating system Aurora. Less than a thousand units were sold in the first year and a half. This is not surprising considering it was an average low-end device manufactured in China.
The AYYA T1 was developed before the invasion, so Russian customers could order anything from Chinese suppliers. However, the situation has changed, and it is expected that the successor to the AYYA T1 will also be Chinese. Even if it is assembled in Russia, the components will still be of Chinese origin.
The Russian government needs these devices for administrative purposes, as they have banned the use of Western phones in state administration. This means that all phones with Android and iOS operating systems are essentially prohibited. The successors to
What are the reasons behind the Russian government’s requirement for devices like R-Fon for administrative use, replacing Western phones
Rewrite article: New Russian Smartphone R-Fon to Compete with Android and iOS
Images of a new smartphone called R-Fon have recently surfaced on the popular social media platform Telegram, generating interest in this Russian-developed device running on a native operating system. However, it’s important to note that the market already has several similar phones, making the R-Fon part of the second wave of these devices.
The first of its kind was the AYYA T1, which unfortunately proved to be a complete failure. Interestingly, this phone was released prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine but failed to attract consumer attention. It was equipped with the Russian operating system Aurora while running on Android, but its low-end specifications and Chinese manufacturing limited its appeal. Only a small number of AYYA T1 units were sold in the first year and a half.
As the AYYA T1 was developed before the invasion, Russian customers had the freedom to order phones from Chinese suppliers. However, the current situation has changed, and it is anticipated that the successor to the AYYA T1 will also be sourced from China. Even if the assembly takes place in Russia, the components will still be of Chinese origin.
The Russian government requires these devices for administrative use, as Western phones with Android and iOS operating systems are no longer allowed in state administration. Consequently, the new line of phones aims to provide a viable alternative.
This sounds intriguing! I’m always excited to hear about new smartphone options. Can’t wait to learn more about Aurora OS and its features.
Wow, a Russian smartphone with its own operating system? That’s definitely something I’d be interested in checking out! Can’t wait to see what R-Fon and Aurora OS have in store for us.