Sales of a domestic smartphone called AYYA T1 began in Russia

Sales of a domestic smartphone called AYYA T1 began in Russia. It was developed by SmartEcoSystem, a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation. 

The device is positioned as a "trustphone" - a smartphone designed for secure communication. At the first stage, you can buy a new product at M.Video-Eldorado. It will cost 18,999 rubles. Available in black and green. 

The developers describe the security features as follows:

At the same time, the device has convenient functions to ensure a high level of confidentiality and exclude the unauthorized collection of information by cameras and microphones - just press the button on the left side of the device. In this case, the user will continue to receive incoming calls, messages and have access to the Internet. "

For this money, the user gets a completely ordinary budget smartphone based on Android. Among the characteristics - a 6.5-inch HD + LCD screen (1600 x 720 pixels), a 13 megapixel embedded front camera, a dual main camera (12 and 5 megapixels), MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of built-in flash memory, a 4000 mAh battery, support for microSD and two nano-SIM, 4G LTE, NFC, FM radio, USB Type-C (3.1), a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. 

The device has a Russian software package that must be preinstalled by law. The smartphone runs on Android 11. The developers promise to later release a version based on the domestic OS. According to Kommersant, the phone was originally developed for a Russian processor and operating system, but so far we have to use foreign solutions.  

The warranty period is 12 months - during which users will be able to use extended technical support in authorized service centers. The package includes a silicone case, charger, headset, and protective glass.