Infinix is back with another midrange offering in its midrange Note series. This year’s Note 60 Pro takes design inspiration from the iPhone 17 Pro for its bold camera plateau and the Nothing Phone (3) (our review here) for the ‘Active Matrix’ display. Priced at Rs 31,999, it finds itself locking horns with the midrange offerings from OnePlus, Nothing, Vivo, and Samsung. We used the phone for a week to find out if it makes a good daily driver. Here is our review of the Infinix Note 60 Pro.
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Infinix Note 60 Pro Review: Design and Display
Box Contents
- Smartphone
- 90W power adapter
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- Magnetic case
- Magpower speaker
- Warranty card
- User manual
At first glance, the Infinix Note 60 Pro looks like the iPhone 17 Pro, especially when you put on the magnetic case that comes in the box. The camera plateau takes heavy inspiration from Apple’s flagship phone, and the ‘Solar Orange’ colour scheme isn’t a lot different from ‘Cosmic Orange’. The camera plateau houses two camera sensors, an RGB notification light, an LED flash, and an ‘Active Matrix’ display. The latter is similar to the Glyph Matrix that we first saw on the Nothing Phone (3) and then on the Phone (4a) Pro (our review here).
The Active Matrix display lights up for incoming calls, messages, and other notifications. The Matrix Studio lets you customise it to display the time, battery level, or weather info when the phone is lying face down. You can also set a pet animation or create a custom text or hand-drawn pattern. If you just want to kill some time, the Matrix MiniPlay has 2 fun games – Dot Dash and Star Blast.
The aluminium frame houses the volume rocker, side key, and heart rate/blood oxygen sensor on its right edge. The SIM tray, primary microphone, USB-C port, and primary speaker grille are placed at the bottom. On the left lies the customisable One-Tap button for quick action. Up top lie the secondary speaker grille, IR blaster, and noise-cancelling microphone. The smartphone is rated IP64 for dust and water resistance.
The wide 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. It is able to maintain legibility in bright outdoor conditions. The touch response is smooth and highly satisfying. The slim and uniform bezels around the screen feel pretty premium. The under-display optical fingerprint sensor is snappy and accurate.
During the review period, we used the Infinix Note 60 Pro to stream movies and TV shows across major OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar. The 1.5k AMOLED display did a great job of relaying sharp visuals with vivid colours and impeccable contrast. The deep blacks made the images ‘pop’. The JBL-tuned stereo speaker setup produced a decent audio output.
Of course, you can increase the audio output by snapping the magnetic speaker on the magnetic case. Both of these accessories are included with the smartphone. The ‘MagPower’ speaker uses a 40mm driver to deliver the audio output. It isn’t powerful enough to fill the room, but the audio quality is well-rounded. Additionally, it serves as a stand for the phone. It found its way into daily use as it was incredibly convenient to snap it on the case while binge-watching TV shows. Since the Note 60 Pro supports reverse wireless charging, you can charge the speaker while it is in use.
Infinix Note 60 Pro Review: Performance and Cameras
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset runs at the core of the Note 60 Pro. There’s 8GB (LPDDR5) RAM on board and 2 storage (UFS 2.2) variants on offer:
- 128GB: Rs 31,999
- 256GB: Rs 34,999
We ran a couple of benchmark tests on the device. Here is how it performed:
- AnTuTu 3D: 1,058,385
- Geekbench 6: 1,237 (single-core) | 3,390 (multi-core)
The Infinix Note 60 Pro is able to handle routine tasks like calling, instant messaging, web browsing, media streaming, and navigation with ease. We did not come across any unwanted lag while daily driving the device. The UFS 2.2 configuration for internal storage is on the slower side. It becomes noticeable while loading apps and transferring data. Apart from that, there is nothing to complain about while using the device for everyday tasks. Fringe features like IR blaster, NFC, and heart rate/blood oxygen sensor are a welcome addition. The latter can be accessed from the native ‘My Health’ app on the phone. The readings recorded by this sensor are consistent with other major wearables. With every measurement, the app generates an AI health report.
We played games like BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile to push this device to its limits. The latter supports 120fps when the graphics are limited to medium settings. The AMOLED display offered an amazing touch response while gaming and registered subtle touches and gestures without any issues. The 4758mm² IceCore 3D VC cooling system did a good job of keeping the internal temperature in check. We noticed slight warmth along the back panel after 20 minutes of continuous gaming.
Software duties on the Note 60 Pro are handled by the Android 16-based XOS 16 out of the box. Inifinx has promised 3 major OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches for this device. The XOS 16 borrows several cosmetic elements from the iOS 26, including ‘Glow Space’, which is inspired by the Liquid Glass motif on the iPhone. The depth effect wallpapers are also inspired by iOS 26. For more novel options, you can take the help of the AI Theme Generator.
The Infinix AI suite has a wide range of useful AI tools that are easy to incorporate into your routine. One of the more underrated features is ‘YouTube Video Note’ in the native Notes app. Once you paste the link to a YouTube video in a note, the app automatically generates the summary and key points for the video. The AI Subtitles tool can generate real-time subtitles for videos that do not have native closed captions. The photo editor in the native Gallery app has AI tools to remove unwanted objects and boost the details of the images in your library. The Folax voice assistant can read out your unread WhatsApp messages and take care of standard commands.
The 6,500mAh battery lasts an entire day when the device is firing on all cylinders. This includes actively using Always on Display and Active Matrix Display. With the screen time ranging between 4-6 hours, we were left with a 20-30% charge at the end of each day. The 90W power adapter provided in the box takes just over an hour to fully charge the phone. There’s support for 30W wireless charging as well.
The rear camera array of the Infinix Note Pro comprises a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 13MP front-facing camera is placed in a punch-hole cutout on the display.
The 50MP primary shooter captures good images in outdoor daylight conditions. The pictures showcase vibrant colours and tasteful contrast. The sharpness and dynamic range are fine. In limited lighting conditions, this camera uses the help of Night Mode to resolve the noise in the images and illuminate the shot.
Images taken with the 8MP ultrawide lens are on the softer side, but what this camera lacks in details, it makes up for in colour accuracy. The ultrawide shots look very similar to the ones taken from the main camera. We were happy with the contrast and dynamic range produced by this lens. In limited lighting conditions, it struggles to completely resolve the noise, but the results are passable.
Portraits taken by the Note 60 Pro are vibrant and well-focused. Since there is no telephoto lens in the array, the smartphone relies on the primary shooter to capture portraits at 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm focal lengths. While a dedicated telephoto lens would’ve been nice, we were happy with the sharpness and background blur on these portraits. The 13MP front-facing camera takes clear selfies without messing too much with the subject’s skin tone and texture. This camera, like the primary shooter on the back panel, can record 4K videos at 30fps. Meanwhile, the recording chops of the ultrawide lens are limited to 2K videos at 30fps.
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Verdict
In our opinion, the Infinix Note 60 Pro is the dark horse of the midrange segment. Once you look past the similarities to the iPhone, you will realise that this device holds up pretty well against its competitors. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset delivers a reliable performance whether you’re gaming or carrying out routine tasks on the phone. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display is bright, smooth, and ideal for consuming content. Premium features like NFC, heart rate/blood oxygen sensor, and wireless charging immediately boost its value among its peers. On top of that, the magnetic case and wireless speaker ensure that you get the biggest bang for your buck.
Buy on Amazon for Rs 34,999 (256GB storage variant)
Pros
- Bright display
- Good performance
- Wireless charging
- AI features
- Magnetic case and wireless speaker provided in the box
Cons
- UFS 2.2 storage
