Yes, Infinix is a Chinese company. It is a Chinese smartphone brand headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Infinix is a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings, a Chinese manufacturer of mobile phones, alongside other budget smartphone brands like Itel and Tecno. The company offers smartphones in multiple models grouped under Zero Series, Note Series, Hot Series, Smart Series and S Series. Apart from smartphones, Infinix also manufactures laptops, smart televisions, tablets, feature phones and accessories.
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Benjamin Jiang |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China |
| CEO | Benjamin Jiang |
| Sector | Consumer electronics |
Company History
Infinix was founded in April 2013 by Benjamin Jiang of Transsion Holdings as a youth-focused smartphone brand. First phones were launched by the brand in Nigeria, Kenya and Ivory Coast. In the year 2014, Infinix launched the Hot Series in budget smartphone segment and Zero Series in flagship smartphone segment. It quickly became the fastest-growing brand in Nigeria and Ghana.
In the year 2015, Infinix entered Egypt and Indonesia. Infinix Zero 2 with Kevlar back was introduced in the same year. Infinix Note Series, featuring bigger battery and screen, was launched in the year 2016. The company opened its first overseas R&D lab in Paris in the same year.
Infinix entered India and Bangladesh in the year 2017. The company crossed the milestone of 10 million annual smartphone shipments in 2018. In the same year, Infinix launched Infinix Zero 5 with dual camera and 6 GB RAM, thereby positioning itself as a premium brand in the mid-range segment.
Current Status
Infinix is among the top ten largest smartphone brands in the world by shipment volume and one of top three smartphone brands in Africa. It contributes around 25-30% of the revenues earned by Transsion Holdings through smartphone sales. Infinix is present in over 70 countries worldwide, with growing presence in India, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Middle East.
Recent smartphone launches by Infinix include GT 30 Series, Hot 60 Series, Zero 40 5G, Smart 9 HD and Zero Flip. The company is focused on mid to budget range of smartphones, gaming devices and accessories.
Infinix devices are primarily manufactured in China. However, some assembly takes place in countries like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and several African countries.
Future Outlook
Infinix is projected to dominate the smartphone market in Africa and is expected to boost its market penetration in Latin America and Middle East. Emerging markets are likely to fuel the brand’s growth in the coming years. Infinix is expected to launch over 10 smartphone models across Zero, Note, GT and Smart series in 2026.
