Analysts called popular smartphone models in Kostroma
In 2026, Kostromics prefer practical models of gadgets with the necessary set of characteristics in the average price range

In 2026, Kostromics prefer practical models of gadgets with the necessary set of characteristics in the average price range. At the same time, Russian brands are the most popular in the segment of push-button phones, according to MegaFon analysts.
As big data from MegaFon shows, in general, subscribers from the Kostroma region are increasingly switching to modern functional devices. The share of smartphone owners in the region for the year increased by another 3% and amounted to 78%. The ranking of popular brands is headed by Korean Realme. In second place is Samsung, in third place – Honor. In total, more than 90 smartphone brands are used for calls and Internet access in the region.
If we talk about specific models, most often a resident of Kostroma can be found realme Note 60. In second and third position Samsung Galaxy A17 — and with Honor X8d. Among the push-button phones, Russian and Chinese devices are leading: often the operator’s customers call BQ 3595 Elegant, Fontel FP200 and Philips Xenium X300.
Today, a gadget is not just a means of communication, but a full-fledged digital passport, wallet and work tool with which people learn, work and pay for services in non-stop mode. Buying a smartphone in our salons, subscribers can save up to a third of the cost of the device due to complex promotions, which already include communication services, insurance or accessories. For the convenience of residents of the Kostroma region, sales salons are located both in the regional center and in small district cities - Bue, Galich, Sharya, Nerekhta, Makariev, Chukhlom, Volgorechensk and in the village of Krasnoe-on-Volga, - says Alexander Martynov, Director of MegaFon in the Kostroma region.



