Recent analysis -- here -- from our Smartphone Model Tracker (SMT) shows the affordable Xiaomi Redmi 10 was Russia's no.1 bestselling smartphone MODEL in the first quarter of 2022.

It has overtaken Samsung A Series and Apple iPhone at the top of the charts in this major Eastern European market.

Of course, Russia is not on good terms with Western countries or firms at the moment, due to geopolitical squabbles, and this is favoring more Chinese brands (like Xiaomi) as Russian consumers lean toward their close diplomatic partner.