Infinix Note 60 Pro Review: A bold mid-ranger that punches above its weight

Rating: 3.5/5

The mid-range smartphone segment in India has never been more interesting. With RAM prices increasingly high, brands have had to find ways to justify their asking prices, leaning harder on processing power, battery capacity and design to win over buyers. Infinix launched the Note 60 Pro to India in the Rs 30,000-Rs 35,000 market (starting at Rs 31,999), positioning it as a well-rounded performer that delivers more than its price tag suggests. After spending considerable time with the device across everyday tasks, gaming and photography, here is a detailed look at whether it lives up to that promise.

Eye-catching design and display

The first thing you will notice about the Infinix Note 60 Pro is the colour and the rear camera module. The phone feels reminiscent of a certain Californian smartphone due to its bright Orange colour and a large, rectangular camera island with lenses arranged in an inverted “L” layout having square camera cutouts. Infinix has brought in its own elements into the mix, announcing that it may look a certain way but it certainly brings more things to the table. The Solar Orange review unit drew attention wherever it went, with more than a few people doing a double-take.

The build quality is impressive with a flat aluminium frame giving the phone a premium, solid feel that you rarely encounter at this price point. The raised camera module does make the phone slightly top-heavy but it also prevents the phone from wobbling when placed face-up on a flat surface, a common annoyance with camera-heavy design.

The phone carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance, which offers practical reassurance for everyday use. The phone is also available in Deep Ocean Blue and Mocha Brown. One the right spine you get the usual volume and power button, along with a built-in SpO2 and heart rate sensor. On the left is a button (like iPhone's Action Button) that can be used to undertake different tasks.

When it comes to display, the 6.78-inch AMOLED panel on the Infinix Note 60 Pro is one of its strongest selling points. Running at a 1.5K resolution with full DCI-P3 colour gamut support, it delivers sharp, vivid visuals with deep blacks that make colours genuinely pop. Whether you are scrolling through social media or sitting down for a long Netflix session, the screen is consistently enjoyable.

Infinix says that the display peak brightness can go up to 4,500 nits, making outdoor visibility is excellent even under direct sunlight. The 144Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and navigation feeling smooth and responsive throughout. Auto brightness adjusts quickly and sensibly to ambient lighting, and the minimum brightness is low enough to watch content comfortably in a dark room.

The phone also features an Active Matrix Display on its rear panel, which is a secondary pixel grid that can show notifications, charging status and even support a handful of simple games. The battery charging indicator is genuinely useful, allowing us to check charging progress without picking up the phone.

Capable performance

Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 built on a 4nm process, the Infinix Note 60 Pro delivers strong performance for its price bracket. It is to be noted that there are several other phones in this price bracket that come with the same SoC, however, what matters is that the intertwining of hardware and software, and the whole experience that a phone provides.

The chip combines four efficiency cores at 1.8GHz, three performance cores at 2.4GHz, and a prime core peaking at 2.71GHz – handling everyday multitasking with ease. During real-world testing, running simultaneous tasks such as multiple browser tabs open, a background download and photo editing produced no meaningful slowdown. Transitions between apps are smooth, and the phone rarely feels like it is working hard to keep up.

Gaming performance is solid across casual titles with lighter games like Temple Run 2 and Subway Surfers ran without a hitch. More intensive titles like BGMI and Asphalt Legends ran fairly well at medium settings.

The Infinix Note 60 Pro ships with XOS 16, built on top of Android 16, and the software experience is familiar. It seems to have taken inspiration from iOS design language with the quick settings panel mirroring Apple's Control Centre layout, several UI elements carry a translucent, layered aesthetic reminiscent of Apple's Liquid Glass design, and even the default wallpapers look strikingly familiar to anyone who has used an iPhone recently.

The underlying experience, however, is clearly Android. The flexibility, customisation options and widget support that Android users expect are all present, and navigation feels natural once you get past the visual similarities. The UI runs smoothly with minimal stutters or lag during everyday use. Bloatware is relatively restrained.

The health monitoring sensor is a good concept but the usage was rare. Moreover, it produced results that were noticeably off when compared to a dedicated wearable and health monitor.

Cameras: Capable in good light

The dual rear camera system: a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide is a configuration common to this price segment. In daylight, the primary camera captures detail well. Close-up shots reveal fine textures and skin tones in direct sunlight are handled reasonably accurately. Portrait mode delivers pleasing background blur for larger subjects, and the overall daytime performance is competitive.

The issues emerge with consistency. Image processing frequently boosts exposure beyond what the scene calls for, sometimes resulting in blown-out highlights or an artificial, noisy look. Digital zoom stretches to 15x but usable results drop off sharply beyond 5x, with images becoming visibly blurred and pixelated at higher magnifications. The 13MP selfie camera is a strong performer with colour-accurate and detail-rich results for social media.

Battery: Marathon runner

The 6,500mAh battery is one of the Note 60 Pro's most convincing arguments for itself. The phone easily runs a day, and can enter the second day if used as an auxiliary phone. Charging is fast and flexible. The 90W wired fast charging took the phone from empty to 40% in 30 minutes. A charging adapter is included in the box. Wireless charging at 30W is also supported - an uncommon feature at this price point.

Verdict

At a starting price of Rs 31,999, the Infinix Note 60 Pro makes a compelling case for itself as a well-rounded mid-range option. The performance is confident, the battery life is exceptional, and the display is genuinely impressive. The build and quality, and software is heavily inspired by iPhone 17 Pro, which may appeal to some potential buyers. It falls short in overall camera consistency but daylight photography is the job well done. The health sensor is a well-intentioned feature but the phone would have been better without it, and the Active Matrix Display needs a more convincing use case. For buyers who prioritise performance, battery, display and a premium feel at a competitive price, the Infinix Note 60 Pro earns a serious look.