According to the participants of the gadget market, the demand for expensive smartphones of well-known world brands in Russia has decreased by more than 20% during the year due to the fear that the personal data of citizens will be leaked. The newspaper told thatNews“.
According to the publication, Russians began to avoid expensive smartphones of well-known brands due to concerns about possible leakage of personal information and potential blocking of devices. Demand for such models decreased by more than 20%.
At the same time, sales of affordable smartphones from China are on the rise. In the first half of 2023, this market segment has doubled. Russians have become more inclined to buy phones, the cost of which does not exceed 15 thousand rubles.
In July, sales of Chinese smartphones in Russia amounted to 80%. Thanks to this increase in sales, the total smartphone volume in the country exceeded the pre-crisis level recorded in 2021. By the end of 2023, a factory for the production of domestic smartphones is expected to open in Russia.
Previously reportedThat most Russians’ passwords can be cracked in just one minute.