What Do Young People Want From Smartphones in the New Year?

As the new year begins, young people in Bangladesh are returning to campuses, workplaces and busy daily routines. Long hours of study, work, commuting and constant online connectivity now revolve around a single device—the smartphone. In this context, global smartphone brand Infinix says that in 2026, a technology brand’s relevance will be defined less by novelty and more by how well technology adapts to real life. For Bangladeshi youth, this means devices that feel light in the hand, remain comfortable during extended use, and deliver reliable performance over long sessions.

From early-morning commutes to late-night studying, gaming, streaming and content creation, smartphones play a crucial role in how young people manage their time and energy. In recent years, mobile gaming and e-sports have become an integral part of youth culture in Bangladesh.

From casual gaming during travel breaks to competitive play and late-night livestreams, these habits have raised expectations around ergonomic design, uninterrupted performance and long battery life.

This design-centric philosophy was reflected in one of Infinix’s major achievements in 2025. That year, the Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ received recognition from Guinness World Records as the “world’s thinnest 3D-curved display smartphone.” Certified in August 2025, the device measured just 6.0920 millimetres in thickness (excluding the camera bump), highlighting the brand’s ability to deliver compact designs suited to modern usage.

According to Infinix, the significance of this achievement goes beyond setting a record; the thinking behind it matters more. Despite its ultra-slim profile, the phone is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery—addressing a key demand of young users who often remain away from charging points during campus life, commuting or long gaming sessions.

As young consumers seek a balance between style, comfort and durability at the start of the new year, Infinix views innovation as a response to real-world experience rather than a race for specifications alone. Entering the new year with a globally recognised design milestone, Infinix reiterates its commitment to keeping pace with the fast-moving, digitally connected and gaming-driven lifestyle of Bangladesh’s youth.

DBTech/Imran Hossain/EK/OR