The pairing between the mobile devices industry and the prestigious names of automotive design boasts a solid tradition, enriched over time by famous collaborations with brands of ultra-premium caliber. Today, even a company usually focused on more affordable devices has decided to enter this exclusive field.
Infinix has indeed chosen to embark on this path by entering into an important agreement with Pininfarina, the historic Italian firm known for shaping the lines of countless legendary cars for brands such as Ferrari and Alfa Romeo.
From this synergy takes shape the Infinix Note 60 Ultra, a device that inaugurates an unprecedented aesthetic path for the Asian brand, focusing on precision engineering and on a level of detail typical of excellence in the automotive sector.
Infinix Note 60 Ultra: Italian names, design by Pininfarina, and it’s not available in Italy
Designers have chosen to completely remove the separate camera bumps. The result is a unibody aluminum chassis interrupted only by a single continuous sheet of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
The strong link to the tradition of our country is clearly reflected also in the color variants proposed, named after iconic places in motorsport and the Italian landscape: Torino Black, Monza Red, Amalfi Blue and Roma Silver.
Technically, the Infinix Note 60 Ultra offers interesting hardware but not a true top-of-the-line. The processor selected to power the system is the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate, paired with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.
To ensure extended operation, a capacious silicon-carbon 7,000 mAh battery is included. A distinctive feature of this module is the novel self-healing technology: the system can autonomously restore up to 1% of the battery’s overall health every 200 complete charging cycles.
Downtime is minimized, thanks to support for 100 W wired fast charging and 50 W wireless charging.
The rear optical setup hosts three cameras. Leading the group is a 200 MP Samsung HPE main sensor, paired with a 50 MP Samsung JN5 periscope telephoto capable of delivering up to 3.5x optical zoom, and finally an ultra-wide lens.
Particular attention was also given to connectivity, introducing the bidirectional satellite communication for calls and messages, an essential addition to stay connected in areas with no cellular coverage at all.
Based on the operating system Android 16 with the customized XOS 16, the device comes with a software update promise covering 3 generations of software and 5 years of security patches.
A smooth display at 144 Hz, JBL-tuned audio, support for the networks eSIM and a luxurious gift box rich with kevlar accessories and magnetic mounts inspired by the world of racing close the feature set.
The distribution hurdle
Despite the deep Italian stylistic roots, encapsulated in the Pininfarina-designed design and the evocative color names, this smartphone is symbolic of a paradox. The producing company Infinix, in line with its current global strategies, does not officially distribute its products in Italy.
Consumers and technology enthusiasts in our country find themselves facing a device that openly celebrates their cities, their history and their excellence in design, but that is effectively unavailable on local sales channels.
An undeniably stylish tribute, which however remains out of reach for the domestic public.
