Nairobi, Monday 13thJuly, 2015 – Leading
Smartphone and tablet manufacturer Infinix
Mobility and
online store
jumia.co.ke have today launched a premium smartphone device - Infinix
X509(Zero2) into the Kenyan market. Coming in the wake of a
successful launch of the revolutionary Infinix
Hot Note (X551), which continues to gain popularity among users owing
to its long – lasting battery, the Infinix Zero2 (X509) promises an even better
experience, coupled with a classy design that connotes style and class.
The
Zero2 device is set to fulfil aspirations of young entrepreneurs, professionals
and even students looking to enjoy quality, by delivering great functionality and style at an
incredibly affordable price. The Infinix X509 device has been carefully
designed to meet both the social
and productivity needs this market segment and further sets
out to benchmark the
quality of affordable, yet trendy, smartphones available in the Kenyan market
today.
Announcing
the launch, Infinix Mobility Co-Founder and Managing Director Mr. Benjamin
Jiang said the Infinix X509 Zero2 device presents yet another opportunity for
Kenyans to experience futuristic technology and cutting edge innovation from
Infinix Mobility.
Mr.
Jiang said: “We acknowledge Kenya’s agility in mobile innovation and we are
keen to grow our presence in this market with a view of giving the young people
in Kenya a device that will deliver to them the best experience and even spur
their creative imagination.”
“Today’s
launch of the Zero2 Device is a significant milestone
for us as Infinix Mobility, as we continue to develop great devices that are
aimed at addressing the growing demands of this dynamic population,” he added.
Infinix Mobility Head of Marketing Mr. Peter Zhou remarking on the
launch said the company is committed to providing affordable devices through
the factory-to-consumer model, which reduces channel costs hence making the
devices more affordable than most competing brands.
“Putting a quality smartphone in the hands of every
deserving user is our key motivation.
Through the factory-to-consumer model, we are powerfully improving lives
by providing devices that enhance productivity,” said Mr. Zhou.
The
Infinix Zero 2 is a powerful premium device equipped with exciting
specifications including Super Amoled HD screen, Corning gorilla glass 3 with
0.55mm thickness, which enhances touch screen fluidity, as well as a 2GB RAM
and Octa Core 2.0 GHz processor.
The
sleek device is also designed with a Kevlar
back cover that is ultra-strong, light, flexible, 5 times stronger (yet
lighter) than steel. The net weight in hand is approximately 118g making it a beautifully packaged companion, which
feels perfect in the palm of your hand.
The
phone’s screen measures 5.0” with a HD Samsung super Amoled Screen Resolution,
165k colours displayed, 1280 x 720 HD resolution and a dimensions measuring 6.7
mm thickness –118g which makes it light, easy and fun to handle.
Other
features of the phone include a 13MP + 5 MP camera with 85 degree wider angle
and F 2.0 aperture which admits more light into the sensor to make for sharp
and bright pictures.
The
X509 will be available at the start through e-commerce website http://www.jumia.co.ke/beginning
July 13 2015 and will retail at an introductory price of Ksh19, 999.
According
to Mr. Jiang, Infinix
Mobility remains keen on growing its market share in Kenya,
pegging on its unique attributes and affordability of its devices.
“We
want our customers to enjoy technology and benefit from it at the same time. It
is through this achievement that will grow our brand because we will not have
to convince them to buy, we want them to buy because it’s worth it” he
said.
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