The Federation Council has begun trials of domestic smartphones running the Aurora operating system. This update comes from RIA News, as reported by Senator Artem Sheikin.
Senator Sheikin noted that Aquarius has tested two models, the NS M11 and M12, in real-world use.
He highlighted that these devices offer a strong edge in today’s digital landscape, delivering a secure framework for data exchange and storage that many foreign brands struggle to match.
The senator pointed out that the M11 and M12 share identical core specifications, with the M12 adding water resistance to the IP68 standard. This means the phone can be submerged in water up to six meters for half an hour without damage.
According to Sheikin, the performance of the Aurora-based system meets practical expectations, and the batteries in these devices can sustain several days of typical use. Overall, the models are viewed as suitable for everyday, essential tasks in a work or home setting.
Nevertheless, the devices face limitations for a full transition away from established ecosystems. For instance, there is a lack of publicly available messaging applications commonly used by family and friends, which means users may still need to rely on another, less secure device for certain communications.
Earlier this year, Sber introduced artificial intelligence models capable of recognizing Russian sign language, marking another advance in accessibility within the domestic tech landscape.