The mobile phone usage of some of the world's most influential leaders—Vladimir Putin of Russia, Xi Jinping of China, and Kim Jong Un of North Korea—is extremely limited or unique. Putin does not use a phone for security and privacy reasons, while Xi and Kim use smartphones with limited options.
Global Leaders Mobile Phones: Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un keep abreast of news from their countries and around the world and communicate with other leaders. However, information about their mobile phone usage is limited due to security and privacy concerns. Putin does not use mobile phones or the internet, there is no clear information about Xi Jinping's phone usage, and Kim Jong Un was last seen with an HTC phone. This indicates that high-level leaders prioritize data security.
Vladimir Putin
According to The Guardian, Russian President Vladimir Putin states that he does not own a mobile phone. In 2006, he mentioned having several phones but no time to use them. Clarifying this in 2010, Putin said that if he had a phone, it would be ringing all day. For security and privacy reasons, Putin does not use mobile phones or the internet and relies on his intelligence agencies for essential information.
Xi Jinping
There is no concrete information available regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's phone usage. He has not been seen with a phone on any public occasion. However, his wife was seen with an iPhone 5 years ago, and she later switched to using a smartphone from the Chinese brand Nubia.
Kim Jong Un
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has also been publicly seen with a phone. A few years ago, he used an HTC phone at a national security meeting. However, there is no definitive information about which smartphone he is currently using.
The mobile stance of these leaders clearly shows that security and privacy are paramount to them, above any technology. Putin's non-usage of phones, or Xi and Kim's limited choices, send a message about how crucial data security and the protection of personal information are for high-profile individuals.
