For years, Infinix‘s GT Series has been quietly carving out a niche for mobile gamers seeking power without compromise.

Now, the Infinix GT 30 Pro takes things up a notch, bringing a fresh look and powerful features for serious gaming. It promises a gaming-ready glow-up for the lineup, designed to impress and keep your win streak alive. And for eager enthusiasts across the Philippines, the wait is almost over — the Infinix GT 30 Pro hits local shelves starting June 23, available through major ecommerce partners and official retailers nationwide.

You can catch the official launch of the all-new Infinix model at 8 p.m. on June 23 via the Infinix Philippines Facebook and TikTok pages. Tune in to Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok at 9 p.m. to enjoy up to P2,000 ($38) off, score a free Gaming Kit, and unlock exclusive deals. This is a limited-time offer, so it’s probably time to get your “win streak” mode on.

In the Philippines, the smartphone starts at a compelling P13,999 (around $247 converted) for the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The top-end configuration, featuring 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, climbs up to P15,999($282). There’s also a Gaming Master Edition available for P1,000 ($18) more than the regular version, and it arrives in a special gift box and a different rear design.

Join us as we dive into why this device might be your next gaming companion.

Gaming-ready glow-up

Infinix’s gaming-focused GT Series has been on the market for years, so it’s no surprise the company has given the GT 30 Pro a significant redesign this time around. Infinix has ditched the sharp, angular design of the previous generation, opting instead for a more modern look with smoother, more rounded edges.

The brand sent us the Shadow Ash version, sporting a sleek gray exterior and a top-of-the-line 12GB/512GB trim, but the device is also available in Blade White and Dark Flare (Gaming Master Edition). While the body is made of plastic, the rear boasts a matte finish, mercifully keeping fingerprints at bay. Compared to the last generation, the Infinix GT 30 Pro sports a more subtle design, though that signature mecha-inspired aesthetic Infinix has championed for years is still undeniably present.

You’ll find four white LEDs embedded in the rear shell, offering a range of customizable lighting options that respond to games, calls, and even music. And while firing up the LED arrays will draw more power, our tests showed no noticeable impact on battery life. It’s a fun, albeit subtle, flex that leans into the phone’s gaming DNA.

Even better, the back-facing camera module has been thoughtfully shrunk down this time around. You now get a truly usable secondary camera in the form of an 8-megapixel ultrawide. This is a welcome addition that dramatically expands your photo and video options, particularly when you’re on vacation or attending a gathering. And despite clocking in officially at 189 grams, the hardware feels surprisingly svelte in the hand. Still, that expansive 6.78-inch footprint can make genuine one-handed operation a bit of a stretch for most.

The back panel is durable, scratch-resistant, and water-resistant up to IP64. That’s not waterproof, mind you, but it’s sufficient for rain and dust — a reassuring touch, especially for us who live in a tropical country like the Philippines. Oh, and the GT 30 Pro also includes NFC and an IR blaster — both welcome additions that many models in this segment often skip.

There’s no headphone jack here, so you’ll need a wireless set of headphones if you want personal audio. As for the built-in speakers, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is rocking a stereo speaker system, with one speaker on each side of the handset. The bottom-firing speaker is a bit more powerful than the secondary one up top, as expected. This setup is capable of delivering loud sound, though the audio will get muddy as you increase the volume. It may lack bass, but the overall sound quality is better than average in this price range — a welcome treat for gamers and smartphone users who stream videos on their devices.

The AMOLED display remains unapologetically flat and unapologetically vibrant. And while it retains the same size and blazing-fast 144Hz refresh rate as last year, Infinix has equipped its latest GT model with a sharper 1.5K resolution this year, a notable bump up from the GT 20 Pro’s FHD+ panel. The company has significantly boosted the brightness, too, with the GT 30 Pro offering an advertised peak brightness as high as 4,500 nits — though, in practice, the max brightness on the slider is lower. For outdoor use, we recommend enabling the optional High Brightness toggle in the display settings, as we found that it can truly elevate the screen’s luminosity when you need it most. With it, you’ll be able to comfortably use the smartphone even in direct sunlight.

The Infinix GT 30 Pro offers multiple refresh-rate modes, allowing users to toggle between 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, and its peak 144Hz with the Auto-Switch setting enabled. While the Standard mode lets you lock it at 60Hz, 144Hz isn’t an option for a permanent setting — understandably so, since consistently running at that high refresh rate wouldn’t be necessary and would drain the battery fast. And in case you’re wondering, yes, the GT 30 Pro can hit 144 FPS when gaming in Performance mode. That said, we’ve only come across one game that truly takes advantage of it so far.

Google’s Widevine L1 DRM certification is also thankfully present. This allows you to stream HD content on popular apps like YouTube, where you can even stream 4K video at 60 frames per second with HDR, despite the phone’s overall lack of official HDR certification.

Redefining mobile controls with the GT Trigger

Perhaps the most significant hardware upgrade here is the inclusion of capacitive left and right shoulder triggers, which can be mapped to on-screen controls when gaming. This isn’t something you’ll typically find on a smartphone in this price bracket, immediately setting the Infinix GT 30 Pro apart. With these triggers, executing in-game commands becomes far more fluid. They’re highly customizable, too, letting you fine-tune everything from sensitivity, ensuring that even the lightest tap translates to an instant response.

For FPS titles like PUBG Mobile and Delta Force, assigning scope-in or reload functions to the triggers means you can keep your thumbs on the move, freeing up valuable screen real estate. If a game supports leaning or peeking while scoped, dedicating a trigger to that can provide a significant competitive edge. In MOBAs like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, meanwhile, these triggers become truly invaluable. You can map them to instantly bring up the map or activate crucial item abilities, such as the Winter Crown’s frozen ability, which grants you two seconds of invulnerability — a potential lifesaver in the thick of a teamfight.

Beyond simple actions, you can even assign quick macros to these capacitive shoulder buttons, effectively simulating complex multi-finger controls. You can, for example, map a combo of seamlessly scoping in, crouching, and executing burst-fire combos with a single press. Do note that assigning macros carries a significant ban risk in many popular online games. So, if you’re serious about competitive gaming, we strongly advise against using them.

Notably, these triggers work beyond gaming, and Infinix did a good job implementing some of these functions on the GT 30 Pro at launch. You can fire up your favorite game or app just by long-pressing both shoulder keys simultaneously from the home screen while in landscape mode. You’ll likewise be able to double-press one shoulder key to quickly enable a function, such as the torch, screen recorder, or notepad, within an app. When in the native camera app, you can press one of the shoulder keys to take a shot or long-press for burst shooting. When watching a video, double-pressing any of the shoulder triggers lets you play or pause, while long-pressing a key allows you to record the screen or fast-forward or rewind.

Beyond the tactile triggers, the Infinix GT 30 Pro offers another dimension of control through its six-axis motion sensor. While not flawlessly precise — there’s an occasional overshoot — we found it extremely useful in racing games, where tilting the device for steering felt significantly more natural than relying on screen taps. This seemingly minor detail typically flies under the radar, but it does elevate the immersive experience.

Gaming like a champ

Shifting gears to performance, the Infinix GT 30 Pro doesn’t just talk the talk; it walks the walk as a capable gaming phone. At its core lies the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor, a 5G-enabled silicon powerhouse complemented by up to 12GB of physical RAM and a generous 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

This isn’t just about impressive numbers on a spec sheet, though. In real-world use, the GT 30 Pro soars through demanding tasks. App launches are instantaneous, thanks in part to XOS 15’s slick optimizations. Games load relatively quickly, and navigating the interface is butter-smooth. Multitasking, even with multiple apps loaded in the background alongside social media, Chrome, and Gmail, proved to be mostly hiccup-free. This phone genuinely refuses to be bogged down, delivering a consistently fluid experience that’s rare in its class.

The built-in 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber Cooling also seems to do a great job of keeping the heat manageable, and the benchmarks back it up. Not only did our unit remain warm after a full hour of gaming, but in 3DMark’s Wild Life and Solar Bay stress tests — designed to push the chipset to its limits in gaming-intensive scenarios — it recorded a stability score of 80% in both tests. Meanwhile, in the grueling CPU Throttling Test app, the smartphone maintained 79% of its maximum performance after a 30-minute run. That’s a rarity at any price point.

Let’s talk about gaming performance, which is undeniably the biggest draw of the Infinix GT 30 Pro. Naturally, the company isn’t shy about making bold claims regarding the hardware — specifically, the device’s ability to run graphics-intensive titles at their highest possible frame rates.

For select games, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Call of Duty: Mobile, and PUBG Mobile, the GT 30 Pro has even received official certification for up to 120 FPS, unlocking a level of ultra-smooth responsiveness that competitive players will truly appreciate. Other titles supporting 120 FPS or even faster gameplay include Honor of Kings, Battlegrounds Mobile India, and Standoff 2. The latter, in particular, pushes frame rates to a staggering 144 FPS peak, and from our tests, we can attest this model hits that ceiling consistently.

In Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and PUBG Mobile, our review unit can indeed push 120 FPS. Just don’t expect rock-solid consistency. Frame rates will occasionally dip, especially during intense action or prolonged gaming sessions in warmer environments. Not to mention, achieving those high frame rates often means dialing down the graphics settings. Take PUBG Mobile, for instance. To hit maximum FPS, you’ll need to pull back graphical fidelity to Smooth. Still, this represents a significant win for the brand. Many competing products from other OEMs often arbitrarily cap frame rates, even when their chipsets are perfectly capable of handling higher refresh rates. Infinix, refreshingly, isn’t holding back here.

It’s also worth noting that the MagCase and MagCharge Cooler included in the Gaming Kit are more than just freebies — they’re actually crucial to Infinix’s bold “120 FPS all-day gaming” claim. The MagCase itself is designed to provide the magnetic connection necessary for the MagCharge Cooler. When attached, this cooler actively dissipates heat from the phone during intense gaming sessions. This sustained thermal management is key to preventing the processor from throttling, ensuring the GT 30 Pro can truly maintain those high frame rates and peak performance, even during prolonged play. Without the cooler, hitting that 120 FPS target would pose a greater challenge, making it essential for the serious mobile gamer.

Now, let’s talk endurance. In our rigorous PCMark battery-rundown test, with the screen dialed to half brightness and the refresh rate set to auto, the Infinix GT 30 Pro managed to clock in at 8 hours and 39 minutes. While it won’t be setting any new records for longevity, the mileage you get on a full charge is pretty decent for a gaming-focused smartphone. In our real-world usage — which included a healthy mix of social media, video and audio streaming, web browsing, and, naturally, plenty of gaming — we consistently squeezed a full day of battery life from a single charge.

To give you a clearer picture of its gaming drain, a 29-minute PUBG Mobile session, simulating a full classic battle-royale match, depleted the battery by 10%. Playing Delta Force, a similar shooter with a bit more emphasis on teamplay and roles, saw a 16% drop after 52 minutes of gameplay. Even Free City, a graphics-intensive, GTA-style title, only shaved off 14% for a 43-minute session. Impressively, a 25-minute session of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, despite running at high graphics and targeting that 120 FPS ceiling, dropped the battery by just 8%.

When it’s finally time to top up, the Infinix GT 30 Pro supports a fast 45-watt wired-charging solution out of the box. This means you can hit a 50% charge in a mere 30 minutes, and a full charge takes just 70 minutes. Wireless charging is supported, up to an impressive 30 watts.

A focused camera setup

The Infinix GT 30 Pro arrives with a streamlined dual-camera setup on its rear, and while the camera count is modest, the specifications on paper look promising. Leading the charge is a 108-megapixel main camera, boasting the potential for impressive digital zoom crops that aim to compensate for the absence of a dedicated telephoto lens. This is joined by a secondary 8-megapixel ultrawide, completing the rear array. Both primary and ultrawide cameras benefit from autofocus — a welcome feature.

For selfies, you get a 13-megapixel front-facing shooter, though it’s restricted to a fixed-focus lens. Still, in ample lighting, this selfie camera holds its own, delivering natural facial features, respectable detail, and pleasant skin tones.

Under daylight conditions, the primary shooter generally captures good-quality images. Resolved detail is acceptable, albeit with a hint of aggressive sharpening. Colors often appear vibrant and natural, but this is where inconsistencies begin to surface. Shot-to-shot consistency is a notable weakness, and throughout our testing, one common frustration was the unpredictable exposure. We usually found ourselves manually adjusting the slider to rein in overexposed shots.

Sample shots

The Infinix GT 30 Pro does feature a serviceable automatic night mode, useful for quick snaps in dim conditions, and for those who prefer more control, the default camera app also includes a manual toggle for night photography. For portrait shots, the phone delivers a commendable performance. Subject detection and separation are generally on point, leading to clean edges, and the quality of the bokeh or background blur is quite pleasing, adding an artistic touch to your photos.

When it comes to video, the primary camera can push resolutions up to 4K at 60 frames per second, a solid showing for its class. The ultrawide lens, meanwhile, maxes out at 2K, which appears to be the most its sensor can handle.

Final thoughts

Ultimately, the Infinix GT 30 Pro emerges as a compelling statement in the ultra-competitive midrange segment. It’s a smartphone that clearly understands its audience, delivering a refreshing design, genuinely game-changing capacitive shoulder triggers, and a performance package that consistently punches above its weight.

While certain caveats exist, they are largely overshadowed by its dedicated focus on delivering an uncompromised gaming experience. From its vibrant 144Hz display to the unlocked 120 FPS in popular titles, the GT 30 Pro is a testament to Infinix’s commitment to high-end gaming on a budget. For aspiring mobile gamers who demand competitive prowess and unique physical controls without breaking the bank, this phone doesn’t just meet expectations; it raises the bar, proving that serious mobile gaming can indeed be both accessible and refined at the same time.

Infinix GT 30 Pro specs

• 6.78-inch AMOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 10-bit colors, 144Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits peak brightness
• 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor with 5G
• Mali-G615 MC6 GPU
• 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM
• 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
• Dual 108-megapixel main, 8-megapixel ultrawide rear cameras
• 13-megapixel front camera
• Under-display fingerprint reader
• 5,500mAh battery with 45-watt wired charging, 30-watt wireless charging
• Customizable RGB LED lights at the back
• Stereo speakers
• IP64 rating
• XOS 15 based on Android 15
• Color options: Blade White, Shadow Ash, Dark Flare

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