I’ve spent the last two weeks using the Infinix Hot 60 Pro as my only phone. No back-ups, no cheating—just this ₹12,999 device against my messy, always-on-the-move life. Below is what actually happened, what surprised me, what annoyed me, and whether you should spend your money on it.
First impression
The box is tiny and plastic-wrapped like every other budget phone, but lift the lid and the matte-finish back catches light in a way that feels closer to ₹25,000 phones. The camera island is big and squarish, sure, but it sits flush—no wobble on the desk. Infinix calls the colour “Titanium Gray”; my mom calls it “that nice charcoal suit colour.” Both are right.
The 6.78-inch screen dominates the front. Bezels are slim enough that my cousin asked if it was an AMOLED panel. It isn’t; it’s an IPS LCD, but the 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth. I read an entire 200-page PDF on the metro without squinting; brightness peaked at 580 nits in direct Kolkata noon, which is better than the Redmi Note 13’s 500 nits I tested last month.
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Speed and multitasking
Helio G99 Ultimate chip, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage. In plain words: I had Spotify, Instagram, Chrome (14 tabs), and Google Maps running together and the phone didn’t stutter. Asphalt 9 ran at High settings averaging 58 fps; after 25 minutes the back warmed up but never crossed 41 °C. The 120 Hz panel actually makes a difference here—menus feel snappy, not the usual sluggish mess we expect in this price band.
Battery that forgets the charger exists
5000 mAh cell. My day starts at 6:30 am, ends at 11 pm—4 hours of screen-on time with two SIMs, 5G always on. The Hot 60 Pro still has 28 % left when I plug it in at night. One Sunday I deliberately pushed it: 2 hours of Netflix, 45 minutes of gaming, constant WhatsApp, and 200 photos. Result: 5 hours 50 minutes screen-on, 17 % left. That’s real-world stamina.
33 W charger in the box. 0–50 % in 24 minutes, full in 72 minutes. Not the fastest, but you get a cable and even a clear case—no nickel-and-diming.
Storage worries
256 GB onboard plus a dedicated microSD slot. I dumped my 45 GB Spotify offline library and shot 4 GB of 2K video; still have 190 GB free. Hybrid SIM trays are the worst; glad Infinix skipped that nonsense.
Cameras
108 MP main sensor, f/1.75 aperture
Daylight shots are crisp, colours pop without looking fake. I took a picture of my street dog, Moti—every hair on his face is visible. Dynamic range is solid: the bright sky and the shadow under the parked car both kept detail. No forced over-sharpening like some Realme phones.
2 MP macro and 2 MP depth
Honestly? Skip them. The macro is fixed-focus, 4 cm away, and produces muddy shots. Depth sensor helps in portrait mode; edge detection is 7/10. Good enough for Instagram stories, nothing more.
Night mode
Here’s where the price shows. City lights look fine, but darker areas turn into oil paintings. Turn on Super Night mode and it improves—shadows lift, noise drops—but you need a steady hand for 3-second handheld shots. My workaround: shoot in Pro mode at ISO 800, 1/15 s, then edit in Snapseed. Works better than the auto night algorithm.
32 MP selfie
Skin tones look natural, not ghost-white. Beauty mode is off by default (thank you). Group selfies kept five friends in focus; background blur is adjustable after the shot.
Software: clean-ish with smart extras
XOS 13 on top of Android 14. No spammy notifications for the first five days—huge win. You get:
- Smart Panel: swipe from the edge to open calculator, screen recorder, or WhatsApp in floating window. Sounds gimmicky, but I used it daily during grocery shopping to tally prices.
- Game Mode: blocks calls and auto-brightness dips. Helped me clutch a 1v4 in CoD Mobile.
- MemFusion: 8 GB RAM becomes 16 GB virtually. I left 25 Chrome tabs open overnight; only 3 refreshed next morning. Respectable.
Infinix promises one Android version update (to 15) and two years of security patches. Not Pixel-level, but better than Tecno’s vague promises.
What I didn’t like
- Mono speaker: loud, but tinny. You’ll notice while watching YouTube in bed.
- No ultra-wide camera: at ₹13k, the Redmi Note 13 4G gives you one.
- Plastic frame: no creaks, but picks up micro-scratches if you skip the case.
- Bloatware: Facebook, Messenger, a couple of casual games—can all be uninstalled in two minutes, still annoying.
Who should buy the Hot 60 Pro?
- Students who need big storage for lectures and shows.
- Parents upgrading from 3-year-old phones and want something that “just works.”
- Anyone who dropped their flagship and can’t stomach another ₹40,000 repair bill.
Who should skip it?
- Mobile photographers shooting concerts at night.
- Power users who want wireless charging or IP rating.
- Stock Android purists—XOS has flair, and not everyone likes flair.
Verdict
The Infinix Hot 60 Pro isn’t perfect, but it gets the basics right: smooth screen, two-day battery, enough power for daily tasks, and a main camera that shines in good light. At ₹12,999 (launch price, often dips to ₹11,499 on Flipkart sales), it punches above its weight. If your budget is tight and you want the most phone for the money, this is it.
Quick specs sheet (for the skimmers)
- Display: 6.78″ FHD+ IPS, 120 Hz, 580 nits peak
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate
- RAM/Storage: 8 GB + 256 GB, microSD slot
- Rear Cameras: 108 MP main, 2 MP macro, 2 MP depth
- Front Camera: 32 MP
- Battery: 5000 mAh, 33 W fast charge
- OS: Android 14, XOS 13 (promised Android 15 update)
- Extras: Side fingerprint, 3.5 mm jack, FM radio, NFC (market-dependent)
- Price: ₹12,999 (often ₹11,499 online)
