Sony Mobile Now Fully Out of the Russian Market
Sony Mobile Communications Rus has now fully stopped its work and ended its own shutdown in Russia. The step, shown by a record in the country's Unified State Register of Legal Entities (EGRUL), notes the full stop of a long pullout for the company's phone part.
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| Unified State Register of Legal Entities (EGRUL) Translated |
A Long Exit The Dates
The real end was not quick but the last act of a drawn-out, hard task. The dates show hard steps:
- March 2022: Sony no longer sent its mobile items to Russia, marking the real end of its place in the market.
- December 2023: The firm tried to fully shut down the business but was said to be turned down.
- October 10, 2024: A new ask to end things was put in.
- August 11, 2025: The closing of Sony Mobile Communications Rus was fully done.
What It Means for Xperia Phone Users in Russia
Even though sales stopped long ago, this full shutdown has real effects for those who still use them. It locks in the end of any official help from the maker in the country. This likely means:
- No Official Warranty or Fix: Users can't use official warranty help or maker-okayed fix places for their Xperia phones.
- Doubt for Software Help: Even though worldwide software updates might still reach phones, help specific to the country or patches will end.
- Finding Parts: Getting official parts for fixes will be much harder, relying only on unofficial "grey market" ways.
A Key Difference Sony Electronics Still There
It's key to note the shutdown is only for the "Sony Mobile Communications Rus" part. The other part, "Sony Electronics," is still listed as working. This part deals with Sony's other big items, like:
- Bravia TVs
- Alpha Cameras
- Audio gear (headphones, speakers)
- PlayStation gaming systems
Even though Sony Electronics has also stopped its main work and sales in the country, its legal setup has not been taken apart. This shows a different plan for its wider electronics work compared to the total pullout of its mobile part.
