Nigeria’s smartphone maker,Infinix mobility has said it will, later this year, begin a roll out of wearable technology, the X-band smart watch .

From left: Marketing Communications Manager, Infinix, Olamide Amosu, receiving the Best Mobile phone brand of the year, from the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Nigeria Communications Week, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, at the Beacon of ICT award held in Lagos recently

Marketing Communications Manager, Infinix Nigeria, Olamide Amosu disclosed this in Lagos at the Beacon of ICT award, where the device maker emerged the best mobile phone brand in Nigeria, beating other contenders in the same category, such as Samsung, Lumia, Huawei, etc.

According to her, “This year, Infinix will launch more smartphones alongside introducing its wearable technology category with X-band smart watch, which will soon be available for purchase for all customers in Nigeria.”

The Beacon of ICT award is a yearly event that recognizes top players in Nigeria’s retail and ICT industry with emphasis on brands paving way with their products and services.

Speaking on the award, Regional Manager for Infinix, Bruno Li Said, “This is a historic moment for us with all the efforts we have put into growing our brand in Nigeria. I can assure Nigerians that Infinix is here to stay with the aim to provide the best smartphone experience.”

Presenting the award to Infinix, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Nigeria Communications Week, the organisers of the award, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi said Infinix was at the forefront of the market with their smartphone ranges and “we are happy to recognize the effort they have put into promoting the mobile phone industry in Nigeria.”

Founded in 2013, Infinix Mobility has grown to become one of the smartphone brands shaping the mobile industry in Nigeria with cutting edge technology.