Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Elon Musk
Apple
OnePlus
NOTHING
Latest Laptops
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Technology News / Use AYYA T1 instead of iPhone: Russian government urges citizens
Technology

Use AYYA T1 instead of iPhone: Russian government urges citizens

Use AYYA T1 instead of iPhone: Russian government urges citizens
Written by Dwaipayan Roy
Mar 09, 2022, 01:15 am 2 min read
Use AYYA T1 instead of iPhone: Russian government urges citizens
AYYA T1 to serve as an alternative to iPhone in Russia (Photo credit: Instagram/butina_maria)

Amid its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been hit by multiple sanctions, and several global companies, including Apple, have suspended operations there. So, Russia is now looking for local alternatives to products such as iPhones, and the solution has arrived in the form of a handset called AYYA T1. It is an affordable device with basic features but promises to be high on security.

Context
Why does this story matter?
  • AYYA T1 has been built by SmartEkoSystem—a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned firm Rostec established in 2007 by President Vladimir Putin.
  • The handset was recently endorsed by a Member of State Duma (Russia's lower house), Maria Butina. She wanted Russians to ditch Apple's iPhones and use AYYA T1 instead.
  • Whether it will be a good alternative to the iPhone remains to be seen.
Design and display
The phone has a switch to disable cameras

AYYA T1 has an edge-to-edge display with a punch-hole cut-out and a prominent bottom bezel. On the rear, there is a dual-camera setup. The device sports a 6.5-inch 60Hz screen, a fingerprint reader, a mechanical switch that can disable the camera and microphone, and an LED light that is activated when the camera is turned on. It is offered in black and green shades.

Information
It has a 13MP selfie shooter

The AYYA T1 sports a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary lens. On the front, there is a 13MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Internals
It offers 64GB of onboard storage

Under the hood, the AYYA T1 handset is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android 11 for now, Butina said, but will soon switch to Russian-made Aurora OS. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with fast-charging support. To ensure connectivity, the smartphone should support NFC and Wi-Fi, among other features.

Information
AYYA T1: Pricing and availability

In Russia, the AYYA T1 smartphone sports a price figure of around RUB 15,000 (around Rs. 10,000). The budget-friendly handset is currently up for grabs in Russia but there is no information available on whether it will be introduced in other countries.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Dwaipayan Roy
Dwaipayan Roy
Mail
Dwaipayan Roy covers tech and auto news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express and DIGIT. Over a career spanning nearly three years, his work focused on the latest product launches and in-depth coverage of changes in the auto and tech industries. He has a Master’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi.
Latest
iPhone
Vladimir Putin
Apple
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Related
Latest
MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant: Decoding their stats in Tests
MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant: Decoding their stats in Tests Sports
Too late: Doctor receives transfer order 13 days after death
Too late: Doctor receives transfer order 13 days after death India
'RRR' emerges as runner-up at Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards
'RRR' emerges as runner-up at Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards Entertainment
Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios knocks out Stefanos Tsitsipas, reaches fourth round
Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios knocks out Stefanos Tsitsipas, reaches fourth round Sports
WI vs BAN: 1st T20I called off due to rain
WI vs BAN: 1st T20I called off due to rain Sports
iPhone
ClearBuds' real-time noise-suppression technology outclasses Apple AirPods Pro
ClearBuds' real-time noise-suppression technology outclasses Apple AirPods Pro Technology
WhatsApp enables data transfer from Android to iOS: Full guide
WhatsApp enables data transfer from Android to iOS: Full guide Technology
iOS 16: How to customize your Apple iPhone Lock Screen
iOS 16: How to customize your Apple iPhone Lock Screen Technology
Apple discontinues iPod after 21 years: Tracing the magical journey
Apple discontinues iPod after 21 years: Tracing the magical journey Technology
Apple records its best-ever March quarter with $25bn profit
Apple records its best-ever March quarter with $25bn profit Business
More News
Vladimir Putin
EU grants Ukraine candidate status in 'historic moment' amid war
EU grants Ukraine candidate status in 'historic moment' amid war World
Putin losing eyesight, has 3 years to live: Russian Spy
Putin losing eyesight, has 3 years to live: Russian Spy World
European Union bans most Russian oil imports: Details here
European Union bans most Russian oil imports: Details here World
Vladimir Putin not suffering from serious ailment: Russian foreign minister
Vladimir Putin not suffering from serious ailment: Russian foreign minister World
Russian President Vladimir Putin undergoes new surgery
Russian President Vladimir Putin undergoes new surgery World
More News
Apple
New WhatsApp feature: Avatars for video calls coming soon
New WhatsApp feature: Avatars for video calls coming soon Technology
#DealOfTheDay: Buy Apple iPhone 13 at nearly Rs. 45,000
#DealOfTheDay: Buy Apple iPhone 13 at nearly Rs. 45,000 Technology
Apple's M2-powered MacBook Pro has slower SSD than its predecessor
Apple's M2-powered MacBook Pro has slower SSD than its predecessor Technology
Apple student discount 2022: Deals on MacBooks and iPads
Apple student discount 2022: Deals on MacBooks and iPads Technology
How to redeem Free Fire MAX codes for June 27
How to redeem Free Fire MAX codes for June 27 Technology
More News
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Ukraine war could increase production of illegal drugs, says UN
Ukraine war could increase production of illegal drugs, says UN World
UAE to suspend exports of Indian wheat for four months
UAE to suspend exports of Indian wheat for four months World
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Russia-Ukraine war is hitting Gujarat's diamond industry hard?
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Russia-Ukraine war is hitting Gujarat's diamond industry hard? Business
RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps; EMIs get costlier
RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps; EMIs get costlier Business
Elon Musk warns of job cuts at Tesla; pauses hiring
Elon Musk warns of job cuts at Tesla; pauses hiring Business
More News
Related
How to use Face ID with mask feature on iPhones
How to use Face ID with mask feature on iPhones Technology
Facebook, Instagram allow posts urging violence against Russian leaders, soldiers
Facebook, Instagram allow posts urging violence against Russian leaders, soldiers Technology
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Technology news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Science Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022