Infinix just dropped a juicy nugget of news for its NOTE 40 series users in Kenya and beyond, and it’s the kind of upgrade that’ll have fans tapping their screens in excitement. The company has officially confirmed that Android 15 paired with the new XOS 15 skin is making its way to the NOTE 40 lineup starting Q2 2025.
In a celebratory post on social media, Infinix Kenya hyped up the update with all the enthusiasm of a tech party invite:
Big news to our NOTE 40 Series fam! The XOS 15 + Android 15 upgrade is officially here. Update to enjoy smoother performance, fresh features, and a whole new vibe.
That “whole new vibe” part? Yeah, they’re not exaggerating.
According to the promo image shared, the update will start rolling out gradually to all devices in the NOTE 40 family, which includes:
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Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G
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Infinix NOTE 40 Pro 5G
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Infinix NOTE 40 Pro
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Infinix NOTE 40 5G
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Infinix NOTE 40
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Infinix NOTE 40S
So if you’re rocking any one of those devices, consider yourself on the guest list for Android 15’s digital glow-up.
When is it landing?
Mark your calendars (or at least your mental ones): Q2 2025 is when the rollout begins. That means anywhere between April and June, depending on your region and specific model. Infinix does clarify that “specific upgrade times for each model will be announced later,” and adds a bit of fine print warning — some countries might not get the update at all. (Fingers crossed, Kenya stays on the “yes” list.)
What to expect with Android 15 + XOS 15
While Infinix hasn’t spilled every bean about what XOS 15 will bring, we’ve got a pretty good idea thanks to Android 15’s known features and a few sneak peeks from insiders:
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Smarter privacy controls – You’ll get more control over what apps can do in the background.
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Notification cooldown – Say goodbye to rapid-fire spam from overly enthusiastic apps.
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Partial screen sharing – Share just the app you want, not your whole screen. Perfect for keeping your private WhatsApp messages… well, private.
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Improved battery life management – Android 15 is tuned to be lighter on your battery.
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More accessibility tools – including better magnification and haptic feedback enhancements.
On top of that, XOS 15 is expected to bring a refreshed UI design, tighter integration with AI features, and performance tweaks that make multitasking feel buttery smooth.
Why it matters
For years, Infinix had a bit of a reputation for falling behind on major Android updates. But the NOTE 40 series looks like a turning point — and this announcement signals that Infinix is finally taking software longevity seriously.
If you’re someone who wants a feature-rich phone that doesn’t get left behind after one OS update, this is very good news.
