Infinix NOTE 60 Pro Review - 1 Month Later

Product reviewed

Infinix Note 60 Pro (reviewed “1 Month Later”)

Key features & specs mentioned

Design / build

• Premium look with an aluminum frame and matte/smooth plastic back
• iPhone-like design inspiration: reviewer says it “almost looks identical” to the iPhone 17 Pro Max at first glance
• Dual physical side buttons:
  • Power + volume on the right
  • A one-tap button on the other side (default: mute/unmute; customizable)
• Health sensor located below the side buttons
• IR blaster on top; JBL sound branding
• On-screen fingerprint scanner
• Gorilla Glass 7i for display protection
• IP64 rating (light rain/dust protection)

Box contents

• Transparent case included
• 90W charger, USB Type-C cable, and Type-C earpiece
• SIM ejector tool + paperwork
• Reviewer wishes for a screen protector, but says it’s not a big complaint

Rear “Active Matrix Display” (unique highlight)

• Pixelated notification/battery/animation/halo light system on the back camera module
• Halo lighting can be triggered for:
  • Calls
  • Notifications
  • Charging
  • Gaming
• Supports animations/themes, examples mentioned:
  • Cats/dogs
  • Simba
  • Music icons
• Includes “Matrix Mini Play”: two built-in games:
  • Dot Dash
  • Star Blast
• Star Blast uses gyroscope tilt control (Game Boy-esque style)
• Brightness for the back matrix display is adjustable

Front display

• 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED
• Slim bezels and a flat panel design
• Up to 144 Hz refresh rate (switches between 60/90 Hz or auto)
• Peak brightness: 4500 nits
• HDR video playback support
• Motion sickness relief mode: small moving dots along screen edges react to vehicle movement via gyroscope
• Eye care mode

Performance

• Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
• Feels responsive for multitasking and browsing
• Call of Duty Mobile: stable performance with “no major frame drops” (tested for hours)
• XArena gaming hub includes:
  • Game launcher/add games
  • Performance vs battery-life prioritization
  • Blocking notifications
  • Boosting performance
  • Tuning options
  • Heat management mentioned via chamber cooling system
• Benchmarks:
  • AnTuTu ranking placed it above Infinix GT 30 and Pixel 6a (exact scores not provided)

Storage / memory

• Up to 250 GB storage
• Variant mentioned: 8 GB RAM
• Virtual RAM expansion up to +8 GB
• No SD card slot

Software

• XOS 16 based on Android 16.1
• Mentions:
  • Glass theme UI
  • Dynamic bar
  • Multiple system wallpapers
• Depth perspective: layered 3D-ish effect between wallpaper and icons/text
• Home screen/icon customization (shapes, sizes, layout)
• Multitasking features:
  • Floating windows
  • Split screen
  • Smart panel (quick access/minimizer-like for one app + shortcuts)
• Ultra Link: free calls/text/images to compatible phones without data/airtime
• “AI corner” with organized AI features

Cameras

• Two rear cameras:
  • 50MP main
  • 8MP ultra-wide
• Halo lighting described as “looks like a third camera,” but is lighting
• Photo results described as:
  • Sharp
  • Good dynamic range
  • Good processing
• Portraits:
  • Good edge detection
  • Natural blur/subject separation
• Editing tools:
  • AI Studio with:
    • HD enhancement
    • AI eraser
    • Reflection removal (reviewed; “doesn’t bad”)
  • Live photo mode: can be blurry; lets you pick a preferred frame from burst
• Selfie camera: 13MP, good skin tones / natural look
• Video:
  • Up to 4K @ 30 FPS on both front and rear
  • Stabilization described as “quite decent,” especially while walking

Audio

• Dual stereo speakers tuned by JBL
• Described as:
  • Loud
  • Balanced
  • Clear vocals / good dialogue clarity
• Doesn’t distort much at high volume
• USB Type-C earpiece included

Battery & charging

• 6500 mAh battery
• Moderate-to-heavy use: full day
• Light use: can last into the next day
• Charging:
  • 90W wired charging
  • 0–100% in 53 minutes
  • ~59% in 30 minutes
• 30W wireless charging supported (not fully tested; suggested for overnight topping)

Pricing (Nigeria, as stated)

• 256GB + 8GB RAM: ~499,983 Naira (reviewer says “around 500K”)
• Also mentioned: 256GB + 12GB RAM variant (exact price not given)

Pros (as stated)

• Premium-feeling design (aluminum frame; matte back)
• Comes with a transparent case (recommended to protect against dents)
• Unique Active Matrix Display with halo notifications + mini games
• Sharp, vibrant 1.5K AMOLED with smooth scrolling (144 Hz support)
• Very bright display (4500 nits peak), usable outdoors
• Responsive gaming performance (COD Mobile stable)
• XArena provides useful gaming controls and heat handling
• Good battery life (6500 mAh)
• Fast 90W charging (0–100 in 53 min)
• Speakers tuned by JBL: loud, clear, good separation
• Camera quality described as strong for the price (sharp, natural tones; good portraits)
• 4K video recording on both front and rear, with stabilization

Cons / limitations mentioned

• No screen protector included (reviewer wishes it did)
• Phone is said to feel heavy
• No SD card slot (storage is fixed to what you buy)
• Wireless charging 0–100 wasn’t fully tested (uncertainty noted)
• Live photo mode can become blurry

Comparisons made

• Visual design comparison: Infinix Note 60 Pro “almost identical” look to iPhone 17 Pro Max (especially silhouette/design language)
• Performance benchmark comparison: Placed above Infinix GT 30 and Pixel 6a on AnTuTu (exact scores not provided)

User experience notes (how it “feels” day-to-day)

• Unboxing: essentials included (charger, case, Type-C earpiece), but no screen protector
• Back matrix display: described as cool/fun with customizable animations and halo triggers
• Gaming: stable/responsive with heat controlled better than expected
• Display: immersive for video, clear text thanks to 1.5K resolution, and bright enough outdoors
• Multitasking/navigation: smooth UI with helpful multitasking and quick switching

Numerical ratings / scores mentioned

• 0–100% charging time: 53 minutes
• Charge at 30 minutes: ~59%
• Peak display brightness: 4500 nits
• Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 144 Hz max
• Battery: 6500 mAh
• Wired charging power: 90W
• Wireless charging: 30W
• Price: ~499,983 Naira for 256GB + 8GB
• Storage/RAM: “up to 250GB”, 8GB RAM, with virtual +8GB
• Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4

Overall verdict / recommendation (concise)

The Infinix Note 60 Pro is positioned as a value-focused “premium look” phone with standout novelty features—especially the Active Matrix back display + halo + mini games—alongside a bright smooth 1.5K AMOLED, strong gaming stability, and fast 90W charging. The main drawbacks are the absence of an SD card slot and no screen protector in the box. Overall, it’s recommended for buyers who want a feature-rich phone with a unique back display and good performance at ~500K, and who don’t mind the iPhone-like design similarities.

Speakers / perspectives

Only one primary reviewer voice is present in the subtitles; no distinct secondary speaker opinions are clearly separated.