Infinix Note 60 Pro First Look: A Huge Snapdragon Upgrade and One Weird Design Choice
Over the past few years, Infinix smartphones have used MediaTek chipsets across all their flagships and budget phones, but this time around, Infinix decided to switch to Snapdragon in the Infinix Note 60 Pro.
On paper, the Infinix Note 60 Pro is really solid from the processor to the design and the battery; however, there is an unusual design choice that holds it back from perfection, and that is the heartbeat sensor, which we will get to in a bit.
The Processor Pivot: What the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Means
Under the hood, the Infinix Note 60 Pro is teh powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm). Snapdragon chipsets are known to be very efficient and well optimised by game developers compared to MediaTek.
The move from MediaTek to Snapdragon is to capture the attention of Snapdragon fans and to diversify their smartphones to different users, at least according to me.
You see, I have friends who can only buy smartphones that are powered by Snapdragon chips. I call them Snapdragon die-hards, and so by using a Snapdragon chipset, Infinix will capture the attention of many Snapdragon fans like myself.
On the performance front, Infinix claims 1.1 million on the AnTuTu benchmark and up to 78% faster than the Note 50 Pro from last year, which used the MediaTek Helio G100, a 4G chipset. This is a real upgrade.
Overall, I expect a huge leap in performance, whether in gaming or in navigating the UI. The performance will be far better than its predecessor's.
Design Critique: The "Shoulder" Sensor Misfire (Your Unique Angle)
I think it’s pretty clear where Infinix drew inspiration for the Infinix 60 Pro. Just like the iPhone 17 Pro, Infinix went with the camera plateau and changed its shape a bit, so it’s not exactly like Apple’s.
They also didn’t match the 17 Pro's camera lenses and flash exactly, but if you look at it, it looks like the 17 Pro's design.
Infinix also added something called the Rear Matrix Display, which is essentially a secondary display that has some functionality, such as getting notifications when you get a call. It will also let you know your battery percentage when charging, and you can actually play games on the Matrix display, but for now, there are only two games: DoorDash and Star Blast.
Still on the Matrix display, another cool trick is that you can create your own image or text and add your name or message to it if you want.
On the right side, you get your usual volume rocker keys and power button, and just below, Infinix added a health measurement sensor. You'd think they'd handle their own camera controls, but no.
Adding a physical sensor to measure your health is clearly a missed opportunity here. I mean, they could have doubled that sensor and added something like a camera-control button or a capacitive shoulder trigger for gaming, which would make more sense.
Also, most people have smartwatches that monitor their health, so this feature might not be used as often. I know there are people out there who will still use it, but it is still a gimmick.
On the left side, there is a one-tap button; they introduced it last year. It is essentially a customisable button similar to the one on the iPhone 17 series, which you can use to open any app of your choice or perform tasks such as turning on the flashlight or starting a screen recording.
Cameras and Display: The On-Paper Verdict
Cameras
The cameras on the Infinix Note 60 Pro are average, not the best out there, but they get the job done. You get a 50MP min camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens. At the front, you get a 13MP selfie shooter.
Both the rear main camera and the selfie snapper can record videos in up to 4k resolution, which is a good feature and not something most mid-range smartphones offer, especially for 4k selfie video recording with stabilization.
You should expect good camera quality from the main camera and the selfie shooter, but I don’t think the 8MP ultrawide pictures and videos will wow you.
A telephoto lens would have been a great addition to this camera setup, but I guess it would have raised the price; you get what you pay for.
Display
The display on the Infinix Note 60 Pro is flagship-level; it features a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution, 2304Hz PWM dimming for those with sensitive eyes, and a peak brightness of 4500 nits, making it easy to use under direct sunlight.
The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, which can survive drops of up to 1m. I strongly suggest you get a tempered screen protector because glass is glass and glass breaks.
Endurance: Battery and Charging Specs
The Infinix Note 60 Pro comes with a huge 6500mAh battery plus a 90W charger in the box, which can charge the device from 0-100% in just 41 minutes.
It also supports 30W wireless charging with the provided case, 7.5W reverse wired charging, 5W reverse wireless charging for your earbuds, and bypass charging for gamers.
Conclusion: Is It Worth the Hype?
The Infinix Note 60 Pro is a great device overall, from the massive upgrade to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 over its predecessor to its unique design, especially on the back.
The big battery, super-fast charging with the included charger, and wireless charging, including reverse wireless charging, are really impressive.
The only issue I had with the phone is the health measurement sensor, which is a gimmick, and I am pretty sure most people won’t use it; instead, they could have added more functions, like capacitive shoulder triggers or a camera control button.
What are your thoughts on the side-mounted health measurement sensor? Let me know down in the comments.
