Infinix Note 60 Ultra to Launch as the Brand’s First Smartphone Designed by Pininfarina
At the Infinix “Business of Design Week 2025” event, the company announced a landmark design partnership with Pininfarina the storied Italian design house celebrated for decades of work styling iconic sports cars, yachts, architecture and luxury products.
According to the announcement, the upcoming Infinix Note 60 Ultra will be the first smartphone to emerge from this collaboration.
Infinix says the alliance aims to combine Pininfarina’s decades-long tradition of elegance and design excellence with Infinix’s ambition for technological innovation, in order to create a new benchmark for premium smartphones.
What This Partnership Means: Bringing Automotive-Class Design to Smartphones
- Legacy of design excellence: Pininfarina has, since the 1930s, shaped some of the world’s most iconic vehicles from sleek sports cars to yachts and architectural icons.
- Smartphone as lifestyle product: With this alliance, Infinix aims to elevate its devices beyond mere gadgets to objects of style and design, blending performance with aesthetic sophistication.
- Premium-isation path: The deal signals Infinix’s strategic push into the premium smartphone segment, leveraging design pedigree to stand out in a crowded market.
As per Infinix’s CEO, this collaboration marks a foundational step to strengthen “the design basis of future products,” starting with the Note 60 series.
What We Know (So Far) — and What Remains a Mystery
✅ Confirmed
- The Infinix Note 60 Ultra will be the first Infinix phone designed by Pininfarina.
- The partnership was publicly announced in December 2025 at the Business of Design Week.
- Infinix is positioning this as a move toward premium smartphones with design-driven appeal and global ambitions.
❓ Unknown (for now)
- Detailed specs and hardware: Infinix has not yet revealed the full feature set screen type, chipset, cameras, battery, etc.
- Release date and pricing: While early reports suggest the device will launch in 2026, Infinix has not confirmed an exact date or target markets.
- Availability in regions (e.g., Africa, Nigeria): No official word yet on where and when the Note 60 Ultra will be sold globally including markets like Nigeria, where Infinix has a significant presence.
Why This Matters
- Design as differentiator: In a market increasingly defined by specs, cameras, and price wars, design becomes a powerful differentiator and the involvement of a legendary design house lends credibility.
- Boost for premium segment: For users in Africa and emerging markets who aspire to flagship-like design and build quality without paying flagship prices, this could offer a fresh alternative.
- Brand evolution: For Infinix, this could mark a turning point shifting the brand’s image from budget-friendly phones to design-conscious, premium devices.
What to Watch Next
- Watch for full official reveal — when Infinix unveils the Note 60 Ultra’s specs, display details, camera setup, battery, OS, and more.
- Look out for regional launch announcements and pricing information — especially for countries like Nigeria, where Infinix has strong traction.
See how design translates to actual feel: whether “Pininfarina-designed” only means aesthetic tweaks or a deeper reimagining of build, ergonomics, premium materials, etc.
The launch of the Infinix Note 60 Ultra the first phone born from the Infinix × Pininfarina collaboration signals a bold new direction for the brand. With a fusion of Italian design legacy and mobile tech ambition, Infinix looks poised to try redefining what a “premium smartphone” can mean, especially for markets hungry for style + value.
