…Built for Esports and beyond, the Infinix GT 30 Pro combines pro-level gaming features with everyday reliability
The Infinix GT 30 Pro builds on last year’s GT 20 Pro, the brand’s first gaming flagship, by becoming the first in the series capable of sustaining full-frame FPS performance all day. After spending time with it, it’s clear that this device was designed to offer more than just impressive specs. From packaging to performance, the GT 30 Pro positions itself as a phone optimised for gaming yet versatile enough for everyday use.
The unboxing experience immediately set the tone. Alongside the phone, the box included a protective case, a 45W charging brick, a USB-C cable and wired USB-C earbuds, an accessory that is rare in this price segment. The Gaming Master Edition went further, offering a magnetic cooling fan and a thermal case. During extended sessions, these additions kept the device cooler and added to the sense that the phone is supported by a full gaming ecosystem.
Design is one of the first things that stands out. At 7.99mm and 188g, the GT 30 Pro feels slim but solid in the hand. The matte finish resists fingerprints, and the subtle mechanical light waves glow during charging and gameplay, adding character without being overwhelming. Available in Shadow Ash, Blade White and Dark Flare, each colour option brings a different take on the cyber-esports style. The Dark Flare version, in particular, adds RGB accents that respond to music and in-game events, which is both useful and engaging.
The 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display has been a highlight of daily use. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate, TÜV Rheinland certification for eye comfort and a peak brightness of 1600 nits. The display is also protected by Gorilla Glass 7. In practice, videos look sharp, colours are vivid, and outdoor visibility remains clear even under direct sunlight. Gaming feels fluid, helped by the 2160Hz instant touch sampling, and 240Hz touch reporting rate, which makes every movement and gesture respond instantly. Fast-paced titles such as Call of Duty Mobile felt precise, and scrolling through apps or social media remained smooth.
Performance is handled by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate 5.5G chip, backed by Infinix’s 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber Cooling. The system keeps temperatures in check, even during long gaming sessions. Paired with 12GB of RAM, expandable virtually to 24GB, and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, the phone manages multitasking and game loading quickly. Games such as PUBG and CODM ran at high frame rates without major drops, while the GT Trigger shoulder buttons gave quicker in-game actions. The six-axis motion sensor also made motion-based controls feel natural.
I played a mix of titles back-to-back, from fast-paced shooters like CODM to battle royales such as PUBG, over the course of the day. What stood out was not a burst of smoothness at the start, but how the frame rates stayed locked even after hours of play. There were no mid-session dips, no late-day throttling, and no need to reduce settings to keep things running. By the time I plugged the phone in at night, the gameplay still felt as fluid as it had that morning, which made the “all-day full FPS” feel less like a genuine feature.
Connectivity has been reliable, with 5.5G offering faster speeds than standard 5G and Super WiFi 2.0 keeping latency low during online matches. The 360-degree antenna system meant no sudden signal loss, no matter how the phone was held. Calls and notifications did not interrupt gameplay thanks to AI-powered network acceleration, which proved particularly useful in competitive matches.
Battery life has been another strength. The 5500mAh cell lasted comfortably through a day of gaming, streaming and browsing. Charging was equally impressive: the 45W wired charger took the phone from empty to full in under an hour, while 30W wireless charging added flexibility. Bypass Charging 2.0 kept the phone cool during gaming by powering it directly, reducing strain on the battery. The ability to reverse charge other devices, both wired and wireless, added a practical touch.
Cameras on the GT 30 Pro are built around a 108MP main sensor, supported by an 8MP ultra-wide and a 13MP front camera. The main lens captures detailed and sharp images in daylight, and the AI-powered editing tools such as object removal and cutout made it simple to clean up shots for social media.
The software experience is led by XOS 15, built on Android 15. Infinix has added a wide range of AI-driven tools. The Folax assistant answered queries and managed cross-app tasks, while Magic Voice Changer and AI Magic Box added fun to gaming by providing in-game voice changes and auto-loot functions. Creative tools such as the AI Wallpaper Generator and AI Eraser also proved useful for personalisation and quick editing. Gaming-specific features such as XBOOST helped block distractions and optimise resources, while the back lighting effects reacted dynamically to gameplay, adding to immersion.
Outside gaming, the phone offers dual JBL stereo speakers, NFC payments with Smart Island animations, an infrared remote control and IP64 dust and water resistance. The speakers are loud enough for casual use, though serious players will still prefer headphones for depth and precision.
The Infinix GT 30 Pro combines its key features, a 144Hz AMOLED screen, Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chip, 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber Cooling, GT Trigger shoulder buttons, 5.5G connectivity, 5500mAh battery with 45W wired and 30W wireless charging, and a 108MP camera system, into a device that goes beyond being just a gaming phone. It manages to balance performance and lifestyle use in a way that makes it stand out in the mid-range market. The overall experience shows that this is a phone built for gamers that still works seamlessly for everyday life.
