The Infinix GT 30 Pro is the successor to last year’s GT 20 Pro. While last year’s design was a bit hit or miss, this year’s design certainly looks mature and sophisticated. Given its “GT” branding, this phone, like its predecessor, is designed for mobile gamers. Infinix hasn’t gone all out with the hardware, but you do get gaming essentials like capacitive shoulder triggers and the ability to snap into a cooling fan as part of the optional GT Gaming Package. Unfortunately, Infinix didn’t send this important component for review, so we were left with the internal vapor chamber cooling system to test the phone’s gaming performance.
Infinix GT 30 Pro looks like a phone designed for gamers
As mentioned above, the design of the Infinix GT 30 Pro does look suitable for modern gaming devices. Given that the previous GT 20 Pro Similar to an affordable Nothing smartphone knock-off, its G-type LED light bar, this one looks quite mature in comparison. Our Blade White review unit only had white light (which, to be honest, felt more polished), but you can opt for the Dark Flare model, which has RGB lighting to complete the typical “gamer” look.
The design of the rear panel has a “cybernetic” (or “cyber mecha” according to Infinix) theme, but it’s purely cosmetic and has nothing to do with the hardware components underneath.
I really hope there aren’t any design decisions that should have been taken here. There’s a two-tone finish, with the majority of the back covered in off-white and a smaller translucent quarter on the bottom corner. This gives the back panel a layered look and some depth, making it look unique. The soft, smooth surface of the back panel also does a good job of hiding smudges and fingerprints, which is crucial on a gaming device with sweaty hands.
Unlike the front screen, which is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the AMOLED display underneath, the rear panel is made of plastic. The frame is also made of plastic, and its sides are flat, but it feels a little cheap or plasticky when you hold it. However, the plastic frame is ideal for the shoulder trigger (GT trigger), which is sensitive given its primary purpose, but can also be assigned non-gaming functions.
So-called “GT triggers” can control various functions, such as turning on the phone’s Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, switching to silent ring mode, launching the camera app, turning on the flashlight, and even the screen or voice recorder. The GT trigger (alone) functions a bit like the action button on an iPhone, with tactile feedback (albeit not as perfect).
What I like about this feature is that Infinix ensures that you don’t accidentally press it. It does this by enabling only the button above the volume rocker during normal use. Both triggers only activate when playing games or using the camera app. You also have to press or tap a specific trigger twice to enable the feature. While it sounds ingenious, the trigger is hard to find since it’s buried in the plastic frame with no tactile indicator or bump to show its position via muscle memory.
Apart from the power button and rear panel, the copper-orange hue is also present on the raised camera module, which features a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a dual-LED flash module.
The Infinix GT 30 Pro has narrow bezels around the display and a punch-hole camera at the top. It does a good job of resisting fingerprints, which is a must for gamers. I also like that it’s completely flat, with no curved edges or quad-curve treatments (available on several mid-range devices), making it less distracting and free of unnecessary screen reflections.
Infinix GT 30 Pro offers mid-range performance and gamer-friendly features
Game features and hardware optimizations for each game can be accessed through the XArena app. It has a console-like layout that makes it easy to check how much storage space each game takes up, as well as the ability to browse the game features that a specific game has enabled.
| Benchmark | Infinix GT 30 Pro | Infinix GT 20 Pro | Poco X7 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| display resolution | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | Full HD+ |
| chipset | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate Edition (4nm) | Dimensity 8200 Ultimate Edition (4nm) | Dimensity 8400 Supreme Commemorative Edition (4nm) |
| AnTuTu v10 | 15,74,111 | 8,95,790 | 16,02,933 |
| PCMark Works 3.0 | 17,586 | 18,328 | 14,628 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,201 people | 1,006 | 1,549 |
| Geekbench 6+ | 4,122 | 3,413 | 6,216 |
| GFXB Tyrannosaurus rex | 90 | 54 | 120 |
| GFXB Manhattan 3.1 | 89 | 101 | 118 |
| GFXB racing chase | 63 | 54 | 89 |
| 3DM Slingshot ExtremeOpenGL | The limit has been reached | The limit has been reached | The limit has been reached |
| 3DM slingshot | The limit has been reached | 3,865 | The limit has been reached |
| 3DM Wildlife | The limit has been reached | 6,514 | reached the limit |
| 3DM Wild Animals Unlimited | 11,223 | 6,441 | 13,102 |
Performance-wise, the Infinix GT 30 Pro performs as expected from a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate device. However, as you can see from the table above, the overall raw performance of the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor is slightly better, beating the former in every test.
Given that this is a gaming smartphone, I tried a lot of games. Overall, I’m happy to say that the phone performs as expected from a mid-range device.
I tried Genshin Impact, which is a very demanding game for a smartphone in this price range. The phone cannot handle 60 fps gaming on High and Maximum graphics settings. Frame rates are more stable and smooth at Medium, but at 30 fps, as 60 fps is also prone to overloading, heating up, throttling, and ultimately slowing down. For most large games I’ve tried, this limit is reached after 30 minutes.
I also tried Call of Duty: Mobile, which performed well on the default “Very High” graphics and “Maximum Frame Rate” settings (most effects turned off). The gaming experience wasn’t flawless, about 30 minutes into the game (by which time the phone had warmed up) I noticed some frame drops, but the phone ran fine as the game was completely playable. The touch sampling rate also needs to be manually turned up in the slide-out gaming console, as the default setting seems a bit too slow.
Due to its built-in VC cooling system, the phone will not become abnormally hot when used under a ceiling fan. But you can feel the heat on the left half of the display glass.
Contrary to my real-world gaming experience, the phone performed well in various stress tests, showing minimal limitations as shown in the screenshot above. However, these are indeed short bursts of synthesis, which partly explains why I only encountered throttling during long gameplay sessions. Of course, there’s also the missing cooling fan, which certainly helps push the performance ceiling higher.
Like its predecessor, the GT 30 Pro’s display gets the job done. The 6.78-inch, 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED panel is bright enough both indoors and outdoors. Colors also appear natural. During testing, I found that the screen’s refresh rate never exceeded 120Hz, whether gaming or non-gaming. Even deep inside the display settings, all apps and games are forced to run at 60/90/120Hz only. Therefore, the claim of a 144Hz display is definitely a gimmick.
Infinix GT 30 Pro boots to improved XOS based on Android 15. However, software support seems a bit spotty given that Android 16 has already been released and the phone only gets 2 years of OS and 3 years of SMR updates.
I’m happy to report that the audio is loud and very good. The stereo speakers also vibrate the rear panel, adding some rumble but lacking bass. I also noticed that most of the sound was pushed out of the bottom speaker, so the balance always seemed a little off, or to the right when placed horizontally.
For a gaming device, I did expect a bigger battery. The 5,500mAh battery seems to be enough for daily use, but it only lasted about a day when maxed out while gaming. Casual use allows it to last all day without any issues, but that’s about it. The phone supports 45W wired charging (with pass-through while gaming) and also offers 30W wireless charging speeds, allowing you to use a wide range of magnetic wireless charging accessories available in India, with or without a magnetic case.
Infinix GT 30 Pro: Is it a capable gaming device?
The Infinix GT 30 Pro is the worthy successor to the GT 20 Pro we reviewed last year. The GT trigger and the new and compact design really make it a very attractive and easy-to-use gaming device for the masses. Its performance isn’t top-notch, but for a smartphone in this price range, it’s worth it. That said, you can probably get better hardware for Rs. India’s competitive smartphone market has 30,000 units, but you won’t get a phone designed specifically for gaming.
