Night photography is one of the biggest challenges for our smartphones. After all, we’re talking about devices with limited space for sensors. To compensate for this, phone makers have implemented algorithms that aim to maximize available light. But what if you’re looking for an image that truly captures reality? Well, Infinix is starting a conversation around “authentic” night imaging with the release of its NOTE 60 Series and the global photography initiative called “Night Safari” using #NightSafariWithNOTE60Series on social media.
Infinix pursues the true colors of the night with the NOTE 60 Pro’s camera
The technical challenge of night photography usually involves managing noise without sacrificing detail. The flagship of this new lineup, the NOTE 60 Pro, attempts to solve this through a combination of hardware choices rather than relying solely on aggressive software filters.
Key to this approach is the integration of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and a relatively wide f/1.59 aperture. This setup allows the device to theoretically avoid the “plastic” look common in budget night modes. After all, it should allow more current environmental light to reach the sensor physically. The inclusion of a dual native ISO sensor and a custom color filter also suggests a focus on maintaining color accuracy.
#NightSafariWithNOTE60Series contest
Rather than just releasing a spec sheet, the brand is looking to see how these tools perform in the real world through the #NightSafariWithNOTE60Series contest. From April 16 to May 15, 2026, the company is inviting users to share to share unedited or lightly tweaked nighttime moments on Instagram.
The goal of the NightSafariWithNOTE60Series project seems to be creating a collective gallery of “real” night scenes. For participants, the incentive includes the chance to win a NOTE 60 Pro. However, the main interest lies in seeing if mobile sensors have finally reached a point where they can respect the shadows instead of just trying to eliminate them. It will be even more interesting to see if something like this is possible on affordable and/or mid-range devices.
With the NOTE 60 Pro, Infinix is also expanding the XDR pipeline for highlight management. Overall, this technology and hardware combination enhance light rendering and depth perception over simple brightness. Could this be the moment when Infinix takes a big leap forward in mobile photography? We’ll have to wait and see.
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