The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ has officially landed in the Philippines, flaunting a more refined design, a lighter footprint, and — perhaps more importantly — a price tag that still feels almost too good to be true.

For P8,999, or roughly $156 converted, you’re getting the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant in your choice of Titanium Silver, Sleek Black, Misty Violet, or Coral Tides on the local market. Early birds can even grab it for as low as P7,799 ($135), coupled with a complimentary power bank and a 12-month Viu Premium subscription while supplies last. You can find it online on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Looking for something even easier on the wallet? Consider the Infinix HOT 60 Pro, which drops to P5,999 ($104) for early adopters, from its standard P6,999 ($122) retail price.

But let’s pivot back to the HOT 60 Pro+. This phone has already captivated us with its impossibly thin profile and curved AMOLED screen. Now, after weeks of use, we’re finally ready to dive deep and tell you if this flagship of the HOT 60 series truly lives up to the considerable hype generated by its surprisingly delightful predecessor.

Slimmer, lighter — and yet somehow more durable?

Our initial impressions of the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ are highly positive. Just look at it — it’s ridiculously thin! This is easily the slimmest smartphone we’ve handled all year, and that fact becomes even more mind-boggling when you consider its accessible price tag. Infinix proudly calls it the “world’s slimmest 3D-curved-screen AI phone,” and holding it in your hand, there’s little room for doubt. The company also claims the HOT 60 Pro+ is its lightest curved-screen device to date, something that’s hard to argue with, seeing that the device tips the scales at a mere 155 grams.

And while last year’s Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ measured 6.8mm, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ shaves that down to an astounding 5.95mm. Putting that into perspective, we stacked our review unit next to a handful of credit cards, and found that it’s roughly six cards thick.

Placed beside three Philippine-peso coins, the HOT 60 Pro+ matches their combined thickness. It’s also noticeably more slender than practically every other ultrapremium flagship on the market right now, including the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and even the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 when folded. We simply can’t overstate how crazy that sounds, especially given its price point.

We know you’re wondering: How exactly did Infinix manage to achieve such an unprecedentedly slim profile for the HOT 60 Pro+? According to the brand, it’s all thanks to its Maximized Structured Space design, which uses a highly streamlined layout for over 1,100 internal components, optimizing every millimeter. Additionally, Infinix has opted for customized, ultraslim solutions for critical components. This includes the motherboard, the under-display fingerprint reader, the battery, the vapor-chamber cooling system, the stereo speakers, the USB-C port, and even the 13-megapixel front-facing camera. A newly developed ultrathin 3D fiberglass back panel also plays a significant role, contributing to a 12.5% reduction in overall thickness compared to its predecessor.

The HOT 60 Pro+ isn’t merely a triumph of clever engineering, though. Infinix aims to assure users that this handset is built to endure as well. From the internal frame to the front glass, every part of the device has been meticulously reinforced to resist damage.

The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+’s unibody middle frame, for example, leverages reinforced aerospace-grade aluminum. This material boasts 1.16 times the hardness and 1.12 times the thickness of the previous generation, improving structural strength, enhancing drop resistance, and ultimately increasing overall durability. Adding to its robust nature, the smartphone now carries an IP65 certification, offering improved dust and water resistance over the HOT 50 Pro+’s IP54 rating.

Infinix has also upgraded the display protection with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for the HOT 60 Pro+’s curved AMOLED panel, delivering up to two times better drop resistance and three times better scratch resistance compared to what came before.

Speaking of which, you’ll find a similarly sized 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen, but it’s now been upgraded with a 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate that can hit an impressive 144Hz. The panel itself is excellent for its segment, delivering vibrant colors and deep, inky blacks that truly shine when paired with the system’s Dark Theme and predominantly black wallpapers. With its tapered sides and barely there bezels contributing to a high screen-to-body ratio, the viewing experience can be quite immersive, drawing you right into the content. Infinix includes Widevine L1 support, ensuring you can stream HD content from all the popular platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney Plus.

And for YouTube enthusiasts, we’re happy to report that the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ handles up to 1440p resolution at a smooth 60 frames per second, allowing you to enjoy high-quality video playback. Just keep in mind that HDR isn’t supported, so you won’t get those extra-vibrant colors and details. Still, Infinix says the device’s screen can reach a whopping 4,500 nits of peak brightness — a significant upgrade over the HOT 50 Pro+’s 1,300-nit display. In our experience, it holds its own under direct sunlight, with outdoor visibility either being superior or comparable to other AMOLED devices in its class.

The smartphone also offers welcome flexibility with multiple refresh-rate options. You can choose between Auto-Switch, which intelligently optimizes the setting based on the scenario; Standard (read: 60Hz); and High, which pushes visuals up to 144Hz. Notably, you now have the convenient option to set specific refresh rates for individual applications — a feature we observed was missing in the previous model.

The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+’s always-on display is another thoughtful addition, letting you quickly check the time, date, weather, and notifications without waking the handset. The company expands this feature even further with several customizable style options, including a Landscape Display that functions like a bedside digital clock when the phone is charging. When you need to unlock it, the embedded fingerprint reader proves to be both fast and reliable.

Around the back, the familiar “floating” camera array makes a return, now enhanced with Infinix’s Active Halo Lighting. This eye-catching LED ring surrounds the bottom-most lens and offers six intelligent lighting effects for various scenarios, from charging notifications to incoming calls and even when launching a game. It’s a thoughtful touch that subtly elevates the unit’s otherwise minimalist aesthetic.

Familiar cameras, smarter software

The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ rolls with a camera setup that’s largely familiar. At its core is a 50-megapixel IMX882 1/1.95-inch image sensor from Sony, backed by an f/1.79 aperture lens. This main shooter is flanked by a 2-megapixel sensor and another filler lens, presumably to help you take better portrait shots. Don’t expect an ultrawide or telephoto option here.

Up front, the punch-hole cutout houses a 13-megapixel selfie camera, a carryover from last year. It sports a wide autofocus lens, perfect for cramming more friends or background into your shots. While “decent” describes it well enough, it won’t be winning any awards. Detail is present, and we appreciate how skin texture comes through naturally. However, it often falls short on contrast and dynamic range, a weakness particularly noticeable in indoor scenes with deep shadows.

The 50-megapixel primary camera, meanwhile, performs admirably in good lighting, and even manages some solid low-light shots thanks to Infinix’s Super Night mode. While you might spot some noise if you pixel-peep, the photos are definitely good enough for social media sharing, offering pleasing colors and detail.

By default, the camera churns out 12-megapixel images, but you can force the main sensor to capture in its full 50-megapixel resolution. This does net you slightly more fine detail, though the difference isn’t always substantial. For portraits, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ holds its own when shooting with a 2x crop. Background blur quality is good, and subject detection and separation are generally accurate. People in portraits tend to look acceptable, with mostly true-to-life skin tones and some nice skin texture preserved.

Sample shots

Video recording is also competent in this segment. Both the front and rear cameras can capture footage at 2K resolution and 30 frames per second. If buttery-smooth video is your priority, you can bump it to 60 FPS, but you’ll have to settle for a slightly less sharp 1080p resolution. And for those with shaky hands, Ultra Steady mode offers software-based video stabilization on both cameras, albeit only at FHD resolution and 30 FPS. We found that it works pretty well, eliminating most major shakes and bumps.

The camera UI itself is clean and well-organized. More serious shutterbugs will find a Pro mode tucked under the “More” tab, though it’s worth noting that it won’t let you save images as RAW files, unlike some other camera apps out there.

Infinix has also thrown in a few AI-powered tricks with the HOT 60 Pro+, including an AI Eraser tool, AI Sharpness Plus for action shots or old photos, and AI Extender. These are all accessible within the brand’s own AI Gallery app. The AI Eraser, however, does require a bit more effort on your part, as you’ll need to manually select what you want to remove using a brush tool. The phone also arrives with One-Tap Infinix AI, a hardware-integrated feature that enables users to access various functions through either a double-press or long-press of the power button.

New chip on the block

Under the hood, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ runs on MediaTek’s new Helio G200 4G chip. This particular silicon is a bit of an unknown for us, as it’s our first time testing it. On paper, it’s a modest upgrade over the Helio G100 found in the HOT 50 Pro+, offering slightly higher GPU clock speeds and minor camera enhancements. Both chipsets share the same CPU architecture, featuring two Cortex-A76 performance cores clocked at 2.2GHz alongside six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz, and are manufactured on TSMC’s 6nm process node. Graphics are handled by the familiar dual-core Mali-G57 GPU, which should capably run casual games at respectable settings.

We put our review unit through its paces with some graphically demanding titles, and honestly, we’re quite impressed. Genshin Impact managed a highly playable 40 FPS with the lowest graphics preset, while Grid Autosport for Android, a console-quality racing sim, hit a solid 30 FPS. Mobile Legends, admittedly a less demanding title than the others mentioned here, ran at a smooth 60 FPS with HD resolution enabled.

Our benchmark scores were solid. But as always, raw power is only half the story; sustained performance is equally crucial. The HOT 60 Pro+ manages to stay remarkably cool under pressure, even when we push it with demanding tasks.

In the CPU Throttling Test app, our phone showed no throttling below 76% of its maximum performance. This should translate to a consistently smooth experience, potentially free from the frustrating lag spikes that can plague other handsets. The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ also aced 3DMark’s Wild Life and Steel Nomad Light stress tests, reporting impressive stability scores of 99% and 98%, respectively. This performance should hold up over time, as Infinix states the HOT 60 Pro+ has earned a TÜV SÜD Fluency Certification. This means it has undergone rigorous testing that simulates years of heavy use to ensure it remains smooth and responsive for up to five years.

Despite its super-slim and lightweight design, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ still packs a sizable 5,160mAh battery. While it might not be an endurance champion, it delivered solid mileage in our testing. It easily powered through a full day of typical use, encompassing web browsing, social media scrolling, and streaming videos and music. The most demanding activity for the battery, as expected, proved to be gaming. In PCMark’s battery-rundown test, our unit lasted 13 hours and 28 minutes with the screen set to half brightness, while 40 minutes of playing Genshin Impact drained the battery by 10%.

The HOT 60 Pro+ supports 45-watt proprietary fast charging out of the box. Infinix claims the smartphone can charge from empty to full in about an hour, a claim that held true in our real-world tests, where we achieved a full charge in just 65 minutes. Even better, the company says the battery has been engineered for durability, designed to retain over 80% of its health even after 1,800 full-charge cycles or five years of normal use.

You also get Bypass Charging here, a feature that has become a bit of a staple across Infinix’s product lineup. This is excellent news for gamers, as it means you can power the device directly using a compatible charger, bypassing the battery. This helps the handset stay cooler, resulting in more stable performance during extended gaming sessions that might prove to be too taxing for the battery pack.

AI everywhere

The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ arrives with its own capable AI assistant, Folax. Activated with a long press of the power button, Folax moves beyond basic tasks like setting alarms or checking the weather. It can summarize web articles in Chrome; write full emails; share images via WhatsApp; recognize and interact with QR codes; extract text or generate copy from screen content; identify landmarks, menus, objects, or real-world scenes; and even solve problems or generate plans like travel itineraries.

Beyond Folax, you’ll find other AI features such as AI Call Translation, AI Call Summary, and Recording Summary for your audio recordings, plus Google’s Circle to Search function. There’s also the incredibly handy Hi Translate app, a robust, AI-powered translation tool supporting a wide array of languages, including Chinese, French, German, English, Filipino, and even Cebuano. It offers versatile translation modes for seamless communication, whether you’re online or off.

As for the user interface, Infinix has skinned Android 15 with its custom XOS 15.1.1 on the HOT 60 Pro+, presenting a more colorful take than what we’re used to seeing. The UI and iconography are heavily customized, and the home screen defaults to a dedicated feed on the leftmost pane and large folders for app organization. The app drawer is a standard alphabetical list with a search bar and “recent apps” section up top. Fortunately, XOS now includes an option to ditch the app drawer for a flatter, iOS-style layout. Performance-wise, the latest version of XOS delivers a mostly smooth, stutter-free experience, even with multiple apps running in the background.

Taking a cue from other popular Android skins, Infinix separates the notification shade and control center. Swiping down from the top left reveals notifications, while a top-right swipe brings up quick toggles and system controls. And, in case you’re wondering, the brand has boldly claimed it will provide up to three major OS updates with the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ — meaning it should receive an Android 18-based OTA update sometime in the future — along with five years of security upgrades.

Final thoughts

The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ is more than just a head-turning design achievement. While its record-breaking slimness and featherlight build are indeed impressive, Infinix has managed to pack in a vibrant 144Hz AMOLED display, a decent main camera, and a MediaTek Helio G200 chip that delivers solid, sustained performance — all while promising years of software support, hardware fluency, and battery longevity.

For those in the market for a smartphone that defies expectations in both form and function without breaking the bank, the HOT 60 Pro+ makes a compelling case.

Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ specs

• 6.78-inch curved LTPS AMOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, 4,500 nits peak brightness, 2,160Hz PWM dimming
• 6nm MediaTek Helio G200 4G processor
• Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
• 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
• Triple-lens camera with 50-megapixel main sensor
• 13-megapixel front camera
• Under-display fingerprint reader
• 5,160mAh battery with 45-watt fast wired charging
• XOS 15.1.1 based on Android 15
• Colors: Sleek Black, Coral Tides, Titanium Grey, Misty Violet, Sonic Yellow, Moco Cyber Green

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