Link CopyTwitterLinkedinWhatsappInfinix Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition Review: Supercar Looks, Big Battery and a Few Honest Trade-offsThe Infinix Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition showcases a captivating design reminiscent of high-performance supercars. Featuring an ultra-smooth 144Hz AMOLED display and powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, this device guarantees remarkable operational speed. Equipped with a colossal 6,500mAh battery, it ensures long-lasting battery life, while the quick 90W wired and 30W wireless charging options enhance user convenience, delivering an outstanding multimedia experience at an accessible price.Critic Rating 4/5 90design80performance90display90battery80multimedia80cameraCloseInfinix Note 60 pro Pininfarina Limited Edition1 5The mid-budget smartphone market has become fiercely competitive, and standing out on regular features alone is hard. Infinix has taken a different route with the Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition, a phone built in collaboration with the Italian design house behind some of Ferrari and Maserati's most iconic cars. With wireless charging, a 144Hz AMOLED screen and a motorsport-inspired build, it aims to bring a premium feel to a mid-range price.Under the hood sits Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor and a large 6,500mAh battery, so the basics for smooth performance and all-day use are covered. But specs on paper are one thing. Is the phone actually good day to day? Here is my detailed take.Quick SummaryRating: 4/5ProsExcellent AMOLED display with 144Hz gaming support and HDR10+Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 offers dependable everyday performanceMassive 6,500mAh battery with superb endurance90W wired and 30W wireless charging, plus reverse wireless and bypass chargingPremium carbon-fibre finish, aerospace-grade aluminium frame and unique Active Matrix rear lightingLoud JBL-tuned stereo speakers with Hi-Res AudioFan-friendly extras like an IR blaster and FM radioConsThe 13MP front camera trails better options in this budgetMain camera tends to overexpose bright daylight scenesIP64 protection lags behind rivals offering IP67 or IP68UFS 2.2 storage slows first-time app installsSome unnecessary pre-installed appsWhat's in the boxYou can judge a gadget by how it is packed, and the Pininfarina packaging caught my attention straight away. Inside:The handsetUSB cable90W chargerClear plastic case with wireless charging supportSIM ejector pinDocumentationA wireless charging speaker, easily the coolest in-box bonusMore on that speaker later.Key SpecificationsFeatureSpecificationDisplay6.78-inch 1. 5K AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, up to 4,500 nits, Gorilla Glass 7iProcessorSnapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Adreno 810 GPU)RAM8GB LPDDR5 (extendable)Storage256GB (UFS 2.2)Rear Camera50MP OIS (f/1.59) + 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)Front Camera13MPBattery6,500mAhCharging90W wired, 30W wireless, reverse wireless, bypass chargingCooling4,758mm² 3D IceCore vapour chamber with crystal graphiteSoftwareAndroid 16 with XOS 16 (3 OS updates + 5 years security)Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, dual-SIM + eSIM, IR blaster, FM radio, in-display fingerprintProtectionGorilla Glass 7i, IP64ColourTorino BlackPriceRs 37,999 (8GB + 256GB)Design and build qualityInfinix Note 60 Pro: The lookJust like the box, the design did not disappoint. This is the biggest highlight of the phone. It catches the eye instantly and feels far more premium than its price suggests.The back panel carries a Pininfarina-inspired carbon-fibre finish, wrapped by a 360-degree aerospace-grade aluminium frame. Red accent lines run along the edges and around the camera module, giving it a clear motorsport reference. It arrives in a single Torino Black finish, and the bezels around the front are slim at 1. 87mm. This is a design collaboration that shows up across the whole phone rather than sitting as a sticker on the box.The other talking point is the Active Matrix rear lighting panel. The inspiration clearly comes from some flagship phones, but Infinix has given it its own personality. The lights are dynamic and can show charging animations, notifications and music effects. It is one of the most talked-about features of this phone right now, and for good reason.There is a catch. If you want a light phone that is easy to use with one hand, this is not it. The build is wide and on the heavier side at around 200g, and long gaming or streaming sessions can bring on some hand fatigue.Overall, the design and build earn a strong 4.5 out of 5.DisplayWhat sets this display apart from many rivals in the budget is the 144Hz refresh rate. As someone who leans on gaming to unwind on busy or stressful days, I enjoyed playing a range of titles here. From simple puzzle games to graphics-heavy ones, the animations stayed smooth throughout. One honest caveat: the full 144Hz only kicks in for supported games, while everyday UI navigation runs at 120Hz. In practice, both feel fluid.Gaming is not the first thing everyone does, though. Scrolling feels fluid, and outdoor visibility is excellent thanks to the 4,500-nit peak brightness. Colours look vibrant yet balanced, contrast is strong, and HDR10+ support adds punch to compatible content. With 1. 5K resolution and a 6.78-inch panel, content consumption feels great.I also live on eye-care mode, keeping it on for most of the day across my gadgets. The eye-care mode here did not disappoint, and I browsed and gamed for long stretches without tiring my eyes. Low-brightness performance for night use is comfortable too. The display is one of the biggest highlights of this phone and earns a 4.5 out of 5.PerformanceFor everyday tasks, I used the phone for social media, multitasking, music, office work and a few AI features. I did not hit any lag, thanks to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. This is one of Infinix's first mainstream phones to move to a Snapdragon platform rather than MediaTek, and the shift shows in day-to-day stability. Multitasking stayed smooth, and 8GB of RAM kept app launches quick. No major complaints on general performance.Gaming performanceI have already covered how smooth the display feels for gaming, so now the performance itself. This phone leans into a gaming-first experience rather than chasing benchmark numbers, and real-world play tells the better story. Call of Duty: Mobile ran between 90 and 120fps depending on settings, and BGMI held around 90fps. Lighter and mainstream titles run beautifully. Push into the heaviest games like Genshin Impact at high settings, though, and you will see occasional frame drops, so this is a strong mainstream gaming phone rather than a peak-performance one.What impressed me was the thermal management. The large 4,758mm² 3D IceCore vapour chamber with crystal graphite keeps things in check, and during gaming, I faced no major heating or battery-drain issues, which made longer sessions comfortable. There is slight warmth during extended play, but that works as a natural cue to take a break. Bypass charging, which powers the phone directly while plugged in, also helps keep heat down during long sessions. The stereo speakers pull you into the game and drown out real-world distractions.One real flaw is worth flagging. Games and apps took noticeably longer to install and load the first time, and it was not an internet problem. The UFS 2.2 storage is the culprit, and it puts the phone behind rivals here. A friend on a similarly priced phone with faster storage will likely start playing while you are still waiting. Gaming performance lands at 4 out of 5.CameraClicked via AI Cam mode of Infinix Note 60 ProThe Note 60 Pro packs a 50MP OIS primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide and a 13MP selfie camera. The rear camera is good enough for clean, detailed daylight shots with natural colours, and it supports Live Photo and 4K video recording at 30fps. There is also a Dual Video mode that records from front and rear cameras at once, plus Street Mode and an Ultra HD mode for higher-resolution stills.The main sensor does have a habit of overexposing bright daylight scenes, so highlights can blow out a little, and the ultra-wide occasionally picks up lens flare when strong sunlight creeps into the frame. It holds its own on dynamic range and exposure control, retaining detail in both highlights and shadows, but rivals like the Nothing Phone (4a) edge ahead on outright detail and colour accuracy.The front camera let me down a little, since better options exist at this price. That said, the clarity is decent, and selfie mode keeps natural skin texture instead of over-smoothing every detail.What genuinely impressed me was night photography. Clean low-light images were a highlight, with good shadow retention and improved brightness that keeps the phone level with strong competitors here. Video quality is good too. On balance, the camera does a decent job but is not the class leader in this budget, so it earns 4 out of 5.Battery life and chargingThree charging modes availableBattery is one of the biggest strengths here. The 6,500mAh cell is huge, and the phone is well optimised. On average, use it comfortably lasted around 1.5 days, and even heavy gaming days stretched close to a full day. In the PCMark battery test, it ran for over 15 hours of continuous work use.The 90W wired charging is quick, so the phone rarely stays tethered for long. With wired and wireless charging both on board, plus reverse wireless and bypass charging for gaming, this section nearly aces it. The charging menu also lets you pick Smart AI charging, Hyper charging for extra speed, or Low-Temp charging to avoid heat when you are already using the phone. Battery and charging earn a 4.5 out of 5.Audio and connectivityIf you like music playing in the background while you get on with everything else, the JBL-tuned stereo speakers are a treat. The output is loud, vocals are clear, and there is decent bass, with Hi-Res Audio support adding to the immersion in games too. Connectivity is well stocked as well: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, dual-SIM with eSIM support, an in-display fingerprint reader, and the fan-favourite pairing of an IR blaster and FM radio that many rivals have dropped. Audio earns 4 out of 5.Software and AIThe Note 60 Pro runs XOS 16 based on Android 16, and Infinix has clearly stepped things up. The UI looks smooth and fluid, with lively animations, a customised red-and-black theme to match the Pininfarina design, redesigned widgets and a dedicated Control Center.The AI suite is more substantial than I expected. FOLAX, accessed through the side key, can analyse your screen, translate text and summarise content. There is also AI Writing, AI Studio, AI Recording Summary and a handful of student-focused tools, alongside a Mind Hub that organises notes captured through a One-Tap shortcut. FOLAX is no match for Google's Gemini, but Infinix deserves credit for building something genuinely usable. Infinix promises three major OS updates and five years of security patches, which is decent for the segment.The wireless charging speaker in the boxThe wireless charging speakerThis two-in-one bonus impressed me. The compact speaker is portable and works well for indoor listening or as a personal speaker to lift the volume and effect in your own space. A thin colour-changing LED strip lights up when the speaker turns on or charges, setting the mood for a bit of me-time with music on repeat. It is a genuinely useful addition that suits the premium look of the whole package.Benchmark scoresI ran a few well-known benchmarking apps to measure the phone's technical capabilities. Here is how it scored:App / testScoreAnTuTu9,57,983Geekbench 6 (single-core)1,240Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,3963DMark4,603PCMark (performance)15,419PCMark (battery)15,262These place the phone firmly in mid-range territory, in line with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4's class rather than ahead of it. As with most phones built around this chip, real-world gaming holds up better than the raw numbers suggest.Price and availabilityThe Infinix Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition is priced at Rs 37,999 for the single 8GB + 256GB variant in Torino Black. It went on sale from June 29 at 12 PM via Flipkart and the Infinix India online store. Launch offers include a flat Rs 2,000 discount on Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI cards, or an additional Rs 2,000 off on exchange.The one thing to keep in mind is what you are paying for. The standard Note 60 Pro shares identical core hardware for Rs 34,999, so the roughly Rs 3,000 premium here buys the Pininfarina design, the carbon-fibre finish and the collector appeal, rather than any extra performance. If those looks speak to you, the premium is easy to justify. If they do not, the regular model is the smarter buy.Who should buy it?This phone is ideal for:Gamers wanting reliable performance, a high refresh rate and long battery lifeStudents who would rather not charge every dayMultimedia enthusiastsHeavy smartphone usersBuyers who want wireless charging without paying flagship moneyAnyone after a premium, distinctive design on a mid-range budgetWho should skip it?Skip it if:Camera performance is your top priorityYou want IP67 or IP68 water resistanceFaster storage matters to you for quick app installsYou prefer a compact phone that is easy to use one-handedVerdictTaking everything together, the Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition is one of the most complete phones Infinix has built to date. It pairs a striking, supercar-inspired design with genuinely premium features without stretching your budget. It slips in a few places, notably the front camera, IP rating and storage speed, but it delivers strong performance across most of what matters. Buy it for the design and the multimedia experience with your eyes open to the trade-offs, and it rewards you. FAQsIs the Infinix Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition worth buying?If you value a premium, distinctive design alongside solid all-round features, this limited edition is an easy pick. If you want flagship-level camera or gaming performance above all else, you can skip it.What is different about the Pininfarina Limited Edition?It introduces an exclusive Pininfarina-inspired design with a carbon-fibre finish, aerospace-grade aluminium frame and a Torino Black colourway, while keeping the same core hardware as the standard Note 60 Pro. You get a style upgrade and the appeal of owning a limited edition.Does it support wireless charging?Yes. It supports 30W wireless charging along with 90W wired charging, plus reverse wireless and bypass charging, which is rare at this price.How long does the battery last?The 6,500mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day for most users, and up to around 1.5 days with lighter use.end of article