After Infinix has started teasing the GT 30 Pro a few days ago, we got our hands on this much-awaited midrange gaming phone and see if it has the same hype as last year’s GT 20 Pro.
Infinix GT 30 Pro First Impressions: Unboxing
Like other Infinix phones, the GT 30 Pro has a special outer sleeve. This time, the outer sleever as the MPL logo, as the GT 30 Pro is the official tournament phone for Season 16.
Removing the sleeve, you get two boxes: one being the GT Pro Gaming Kit that includes a MagCase and MagCharge Cooler, and the other being the box of the GT 30 Pro itself.
The main box contains a frosted case, USB-C cable, documentation, charger, and the phone itself.
The other box has the MagCooler, MagCharge Case in black, and a USB-C cable.
Infinix GT 30 Pro First Impressions: Design
While you still have the same mecha design, the GT 30 Pro looks more subtle than its predecessor. Our review unit is in Shadow Ash, and we like the tonal grey colors that showcase the GT 30 Pro’s mecha design without screaming gamer.
You have the usual port and button placement, but new to the GT 30 Pro are the side-mounted capacitive gaming triggers to make it a proper gaming phone beyond the aesthetics. You also get an IP64 rating for added safety against water splashes. Ergonomics are good on the GT 30 Pro, and it is lighter despite having a slightly bigger battery.
Infinix GT 30 Pro First Impressions: Display and Speakers
While it appears to use the same 6.78-inch 144hz AMOLED panel found on its predecessor, the GT 30 Pro gets a few upgrades: it has a higher resolution at 1.5k, a peak brightness of 4500nits, and Gorilla Glass 7i protecting it. The display has rounder corners, and the bezels look sleeker on the GT 30 Pro. The display quality is typical of what we expect on midrange phones, though you do get Widevine L1 for watching Netflix shows in Full HD.
You still get stereo speakers with the GT 30 Pro, though the bottom speaker handles most of the work. Audio quality is fine based on our initial tests, as long as you don’t push volume beyond 70% to avoid distortion.
Infinix GT 30 Pro First Impressions: Cameras
The GT 30 Pro is a gaming phone, but Infinix made a few tweaks to its cameras. Accompanying the 108-megapixel main camera is an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with autofocus, which is a nice change over the filler cameras that are on the GT 20 Pro last year. We have yet tested the cameras, but the main shooter can shoot 4K videos at up to 60FPS.
Infinix GT 30 Pro First Impressions: Internals, battery
The biggest upgrade on the GT 30 Pro is with its internals. This time, you get a Dimensity 8350 processor that’s paired with 12GB LPDDR5X and faster 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. There’s a 256GB variant, but we’re not sure if Infinix will offer both variants in the Philippines. Sharing the same internals as the NOTE 50 Pro+, we’re confident that the GT 30 Pro can breeze through games easily. The GT 30 Pro also benefits from additional cooling through the MagCooler, so expect it to perform better with games than its photography-focused sibling.
The battery is slightly larger at 5500mAh, and we’re suprised to get wireless charging on the GT 30 Pro. It’s a clever design choice by Infinix to maximize the capabilities of its MagCharge system. We will test its battery life and other features, so stay tuned to our full review.
Infinix GT 30 Pro First Impressions: Wrap-up
With everything looking to be a solid upgrade, the last question is the price. If priced right, the GT 30 Pro is an easy choice for the best gaming phone in the midrange segment.
