The Infinix GT 30 Pro caught my attention as it offered some fairly impressive specs geared toward mobile gamers, comparable to those of flagship devices but at a more reasonable price point.
Starting with the unboxing experience, the Infinix GT 30 Pro comes in an understated but appropriately gamer-themed box, reminiscent of packaging found with high-end GPUs or PC peripherals, featuring grey and red accents. Inside, users will find not only the GT 30 Pro phone itself but also an additional box that includes a USB-C fan, which attaches to a MagSafe-style case also included in the box, along with a more standard soft-plastic case.
The inclusion of a laptop-style fan may seem like overkill, but the difference it makes in certain titles more than warrants its presence, but more on that later. Taking a closer look at the fan itself, the included USB-C cooler matches the look of the Infinix GT 30 Pro with its gunmetal colour scheme and “GT” written in red to complement the red accents on the outer edge of the unit, which houses the tiny but powerful translucent fan inside.
“The Infinix GT 30 Pro caught my attention as it offered some fairly impressive specs geared toward mobile gamers, comparable to those of flagship devices but at a more reasonable price point.”
The Infinix GT 30 Pro phone itself features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display running at 144 Hz, with a rounded look that suggests a more premium feel despite its modest asking price. The back of the GT 30 Pro features a sci-fi-inspired, PCB-style aesthetic with angular LED strips that form a hexagonal window, not only visually striking but also serving as a guide for placing the MagSafe-style fan on the back of the phone.
Returning to the phone’s specifications, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, an ARM-based chipset designed for gaming efficiency, along with 12 GB of RAM (with an option for a model featuring 8 GB) and 256 GB of internal storage. One of the more interesting features exclusive to the Infinix GT 30 Pro is its haptic touch triggers, located on the left and right quadrants of the device’s right side, near the power and volume controls.
The touch triggers essentially act as extra buttons or virtual triggers, allowing users to quickly map functions to those zones for added utility in their games. Competitive titles—such as FPS games and MOBAs—can also greatly benefit from system-level triggers, as their placement on the GT 30 Pro naturally lends itself to the genre, evoking the feel of triggers on a console-style controller.
Another hidden benefit that Infinix must have considered when including the GT trigger function on the Infinix GT 30 Pro is the fact that when using the included cooling fan, it becomes impossible to utilize certain types of Android gaming controllers, particularly telescopic models from companies like Razer and GameSir. This makes the inclusion of haptic trigger zones on the phone itself an indispensable addition.
Now, back to the fan itself, which again might seem like overkill for a mobile phone—even one geared toward gamers—but in my benchmarking tests of a few titles, I found that when using the included fan with the Infinix GT 30 Pro, certain games showed a substantial uptick in performance. This makes it a worthy addition, even at the cost of reduced compatibility with third-party controller options.
For my benchmark tests, I chose Zenless Zone Zero, as it is one of the more popular modern titles from developers miHoYo and one with which I am familiar in terms of performance on PC, making it a suitable point of comparison. I also tested the likes of Call of Duty Mobile, as the game is a highly competitive title and, more importantly, is one of the few games on mobile platforms that support refresh rates higher than 60Hz. Finally, as of the writing of this review, Sega has officially launched the long-anticipated English version of Persona 5: The Phantom X, making it a worthy game to test on the Infinix GT 30 Pro.
Starting with Zenless Zone Zero, which, aside from being a fun alliteration, is one of the more visually impressive mobile games on the market, featuring detailed character models and environments that can push mobile hardware to its limits. Launching the game through the Infinix GT 30 Pro X Arena game portal app makes it easy to quickly select a performance toggle. For testing purposes, I stuck to the highest performance mode available, which yielded only an average of 25-30fps with a mix of high and medium in-game settings. Interestingly enough, when used with the included cooling fan, the frame rate nearly doubled to 60fps, making it a transformative experience comparable to the PC game.
Moving on to Call of Duty Mobile, a game that requires no introduction, the popular FPS title is already extremely well-optimized out of the box. With the Infinix GT 30 Pro, the game runs at 60fps without the cooling fan, utilizing the very high and max frame rate preset options in-game. The introduction of the fan, however, changes things, breaking the 60fps cap and achieving an average of around 91fps. Although this may not fully utilize the 144Hz refresh rate of the Infinix GT 30 Pro, it is nevertheless an impressive feat, particularly for competitive mobile gamers seeking an edge.
Finally, moving on to Persona 5: The Phantom X, the recently launched Persona 5 spin-off gacha game utilizes many assets that seem to be borrowed straight from the PlayStation game, making it truly feel like a console-quality game on mobile platforms. Persona 5: The Phantom X currently does not have a preset config available through the X Arena app. However, the game runs fairly well regardless, although even with the fan, the game is locked to 30fps. However, the visual quality and the mostly turn-based nature of the game made it a perfectly enjoyable experience, nevertheless.
Overall, mobile gaming on the Infinix GT 30 Pro is solid and comparable to flagship Android devices such as my Samsung S24 Ultra, especially when paired with the included USB-C cooling fan. The stand-out feature of the Infinix GT 30 Pro for me, however, is its 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 140 Hz refresh rate. With a maximum brightness of 700 nits, media playback and gaming are fantastic, despite many games not even reaching the 120 Hz threshold.
On that note, if you’re a retro gamer or into emulation, the Infinix GT 30 Pro’s high refresh rate makes it a strong contender for emulators such as RetroArch, which supports niche features like black frame insertion. This feature can potentially leverage the GT 30 Pro’s panel to provide a smear-free retro gaming experience reminiscent of playing on a CRT television.
“Even outside the realm of gaming, the Infinix GT 30 Pro holds its own as a daily driver Android phone.”
Even outside the realm of gaming, the Infinix GT 30 Pro holds its own as a daily driver Android phone, offering an average of 12 hours of battery life, with fast charging that can bring the device up to around 75 per cent in 40 minutes using the included charger. It’s worth noting that the GT 30 Pro is an international device, meaning you may need an adapter if you plan to use it in North American regions.
Finally, moving on to the camera quality of the Infinix GT 30 Pro, the device comes equipped with a dual rear camera setup, featuring a main camera with a 108 MP lens and an additional 8 MP lens for ultra-wide shots. For those who enjoy taking selfies, the GT 30 Pro also includes a solid 13 MP front-facing camera. Taking a look at some of the photos I captured in downtown Toronto, it may be hard to judge image quality due to upload compression.
However, the GT 30 Pro performs well as a daily driver for photography enthusiasts—at least in well-lit environments—while ultra-wide shots do suffer somewhat and can look lacklustre compared to the full breadth of the 108 MP camera. That said, for a phone geared toward gamers, the Infinix GT 30 Pro offers more than adequate camera performance.
Ultimately, the Infinix GT 30 Pro may not be for everyone, but if you are looking for a gamer-focused device that doesn’t break the bank or want the best screen for your money, it’s hard not to recommend the GT 30 Pro.
