Infinix Partners Konga, Etisalat for ‘InfinixZERO’ Launch

Infinix, leading mobile technology brand has launched its flagship ‘Infinix ZERO’ smartphone in Nigeria, partnering with Konga,com, the largest online marketplace in the country.

Similarly, customers who purchased the Infinix ZERO on Konga will enjoy up to 500MB data monthly for the next 12 months as Etisalat’s commitment to the gesture.

The Infinix ZERO is the latest addition to the Infinix mobile device family and comes with innovative, unique and exciting features such as: cutting edge design that is sleek, yet robust material and finishing, crafted to perfectly fit in the user’s hands; Octa core 1.4GHz processor which is the next generation processing power enough to run 3D games, play HD videos and multitask without any strain on performance.

Also, the 13mega pixel camera features a backlight through SONY EXMOR RS sensor, to capture great moments and make all snapshots sharp and vivid.

It has a 5” high definition screen built with IPS technology that ensures a crystal clear display on an uncompromised 1280x720 resolution.

The seemly most existing is the Gorilla Glass 3, which a revolutionary glass technology with previously unseen native scratch and damage resistance, on the front and back of the device.

Infinix ZERO also has an internal memory (2 version) of 16GB ROM in addition to 2GB RAM.

The device runs on the latest Android operating system 4.4.2.

Speaking at the product launch on Wednesday, Mr. Benjamin Jiang, managing director of Infinix Mobility said the partnership makes the device a complete package that will excite the Nigerian market.

He said: “Infinix is partnering with Konga.com, the leading player of e-commerce in Nigeria, to reduce channel costs, create a new business model and bring incredible value to our end users”.

On his part, Mr. Sim Shagaya, chief executive officer of Konga, described the launch as unique to the platform, because, “the features and specifications of this device are really exciting and we are very happy to make it available to every Nigerian at a price point that will provide tremendous value to the customer.”

Mr. Jean Alexis, the vice president of Infinix Mobility also summarized the over-arching theme of the innovation with the device, as, “Infinix ZERO is designed in France for Africans. It is the first time that Infinix will be releasing an Octa-core device in Africa. We believe with the e-commerce business concept, it will definitely bring huge benefits to our users”

Jiang, however, said that Infinix ZERO has fine blend of all elements important to smartphone lovers and effectively combines style and functionality all at an amazingly affordable price.

The device is available, exclusively, on Konga.

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Infinix Mobility: Since its establishment in 2009, the company has become a major player in the mobile phones and tablet market.

Avant-garde designs, innovative functions and impeccable quality are just some of the reasons millions of customers are attracted to its products.

Konga.com is Nigeria’s largest online marketplace that launched in July 2012 with a mission to become the engine of ecommerce and trade in Africa.

It has been in the business of serving an ever expanding customer base, offering products that span various categories including Phones, Computers, Clothing, Shoes, Home Appliances, Books, Healthcare, Baby Products, personal care and much more.

Konga believes in a Nigeria where every small or large business owner is given an opportunity to succeed.

Also, Etisalat Nigeria in five years of operations, has become a major player in the Nigerian telecommunications sector with a growing subscriber base of over 19 million, even in a highly competitive environment. Its portfolio of voice and data-centric products include easyStarter, EasyCliq, EasyBusiness, EasyBlaze and EasyFlex; all tailored to meet the needs of the customers.