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Infinix has built a reputation for
making affordable gaming phones on the
market. Their phones not only look cool,
but also perform quite well, at least
for the price point. One great example
of this is the Infinix GT 30 Pro
released last year. This year, Infinix
has finally released their successor to
the GT 30 Pro. Interestingly though,
this isn’t called the GT 40 Pro. It
might have something to do with the
certain Ford car, but I digress.
Instead, meet the new model in the GT
line, the Infinix GT 50 Pro. It comes
with all of the features we’d expect
from an Infinix GT line smartphone. But
how does it fare compared to the new
budget gaming phones that have entered
the market? Let’s find out this review.
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>> First up, let’s talk about how the
Infinix GT 50 Pro looks. Not
surprisingly, it features the same
gaming aesthetics we’ve come to know
from the Infinix brand. Our review unit
is in the dark red color scheme, which
we personally like. There’s also an
interesting design motif at the bottom,
which gives it that kind of mecha-like
design element for the back panel. Looks
interesting. What we really found
interesting though is how Infinix
blended two different materials used for
the back panel. The top half uses a
matte-like finish, which feels a bit
more rough to the touch. Meanwhile, the
area with the mech design adopts a gloss
finish. Although, while not as obvious,
this isn’t a glass back panel. Instead,
the entire thing appears to be made out
of plastic. Of course, it still features
the LED lighting at the back, or
mechanical light waves as Infinix calls
it. Compared to the backlighting of the
GT 30 Pro, the one on the GT 50 Pro is
more noticeable with larger LED strips.
Best of all, the colors can now be
changed instead of just different
lighting designs. The GT 50 Pro also
retains the two GT triggers on the right
side from its predecessor. And they’re
slightly longer, too. Like before, it’s
fully mappable to quickly access other
features of the phone as opposed to just
using it to play games, which we’ll talk
more about in a bit. The volume rocker
and power button are still located on
the right side and are easily accessible
with one hand. At the bottom, there’s a
USB-C, one of two loudspeakers, and a
dual SIM card slot. Meanwhile, at the
top, there’s the secondary loudspeaker,
an IR blaster, and the Dolby Atmos
branding. Some might find the design of
the Infinix GT 50 Pro a bit over the
top, but we think it helps the
smartphone create a unique identity as
opposed to most smartphones on the
market nowadays. But what do you guys
think though? For reference, our review
unit is the cooling edition, which comes
with a separate mag charge cooler and a
mag charge case. Moving over to its
display, the Infinix GT 50 Pro features
a 6.78-in screen featuring a 1.5K AMOLED
panel, 144 Hz refresh rate, and even
HDR10+ support. It’s a beautiful display
with even borders all around. It’s great
for watching videos and playing games,
and the UI animations are quite smooth,
too. It’s gamers who utilize the phone
the most thanks to the 144 Hz refresh
rate, but more on that later. Still,
when you’re not playing games, users
won’t be disappointed passing time
watching their favorite series or shows
on the GT 50 Pro. The display is quite
bright, too, with an option to turn on
high brightness mode, making it very
usable outdoors. But what we really like
is how vivid the colors are out of the
box. It’s set to original color by
default, but if users want something a
bit more vivid, there’s the bright color
option. Although, it’s a bit too vivid
for me. Unfortunately though, even with
the high brightness, there’s still a lot
of glare on this phone when you’re using
it outdoors, so do keep that in mind. As
for the stereo speakers, they’re nice
considering this isn’t a high-end
smartphone, especially with Dolby audio
turned on. The mids and trebles are
clear, but depending on the song, it can
sometimes sound a bit muddy. And as
expected, there’s a clear lack of bass.
The important thing is it’s loud. Even
with the volume maxed out, there’s only
a marginal decrease sound quality. And
for reference, it can easily fill up the
living room here at the UGeek HQ when
you max it out. For biometrics, there’s
an option between an under-display
fingerprint sensor and face unlock.
Since this is a gaming phone, the
cameras aren’t really the best aspects
of the Infinix GT 50 Pro. At the rear,
there’s only a 50-megapixel main shooter
paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide
camera. For the front, there’s a
13-megapixel camera for selfies. To be
honest, we didn’t really have high
expectations for the cameras [music] of
this phone, but we were decently
satisfied with the output. The images
came out nice, especially in well-lit
environments. They’re sharp, and there’s
decent contrast, too. The colors aren’t
too saturated, either, which gives the
image a more natural look and feel.
However, when it’s really bright out,
the camera does have a hard time
balancing the highlights and shadows.
With that, some photos turned out having
too dark of a shadow. So, yeah. As
expected, the ultra-wide does not have
the same performance as compared to
using the main camera. There’s a
noticeable difference in quality, but
some might not find it as obvious,
especially when you’re shooting in
well-lit places. When using the zoom, it
is decent up until 5x zoom, which is a
nice feature considering this doesn’t
have a telephoto lens. In low light, the
image quality quickly drops, but it’s
still very much usable for those who
just want to capture memories. What’s
more surprising though is the video
capability of the Infinix GT 50 Pro. It
can record up to 4K at 60 FPS, and best
of all, video stabilization works even
at 4K. With that, we were able to
capture some very steady footage while
walking around the UGeek HQ. The video
quality is very much the same as the
photo. It has the same issue of having a
hard time balancing highlights and
shadows. Users can adjust it manually,
but it reverts back to the original
settings once in a while, leaving users
with either overblown highlights or very
dark shadows. Still, for a gaming phone,
the cameras are no doubt decent. Now,
let’s get on to the aspect of the phone
we’ve all been waiting for, the
performance of the Infinix GT 50 Pro. It
packs a Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset,
and our review unit comes with 12 GB of
RAM and 512 GB of storage. There’s no
dedicated microSD card slot available,
but 512 GB is more than enough to handle
a bunch of games and apps, at least in
our opinion. Considering the chipset it
packs, we’re not surprised this phone
could run most games we could think of.
On Mobile Legends, it was able to play
the game on max graphics without any
issues. When you’re playing more
graphic-intensive games like Genshin
Impact, we were able to play the game on
the highest graphic settings and at 60
FPS, no problem. Together with the GT
triggers and the 144 Hz refresh rate
display, we really enjoyed playing our
favorite games on this phone. Although
not all games could utilize the
triggers, it’s nice to know we could use
it whenever we want. Alternatively, you
can map them to your liking, too, for
the games that may not be able to use it
natively. But the best thing about the
performance is that we didn’t have any
heating issues with the phone. It
features liquid cool technology, which
can be turned on or off in the settings.
Of course, we left it turned on to get
consistent gaming temps. And given how
well it handled the games, we weren’t
surprised it didn’t have any hot issues
handling our day-to-day tasks. And at
the same time, if you need more cooling
power, you always have the mag charge
cooler, well, assuming you have the
cooler edition. As for the benchmarks,
it performed very well with all our
tests. And as you can see on screen,
these are very impressive numbers.
The Infinix GT 50 Pro runs on XOS 16,
which is based on Android 16. It’s a
smooth OS, and it’s quite easy to use,
too. Not to mention, it comes with the
mecha theme to match the gamer
aesthetics of this phone. Although, if
you’re not fond of the gaming
aesthetics, users can also change the
theme to the regular XOS for a cleaner
look and feel. Of course, it comes with
the usual suite of AI features like
Google Circle to Search and Gemini.
There’s also Infinix AI functions like
AI writing and AI subtitles to make
everyday work and play a lot easier.
Here, users can also play with the
settings for the GT triggers when not in
use for games. Users can set it up to
open X Arena, use it as a shutter button
for camera, and a lot more. The apps
that can be launched are a bit limited,
but at least it’s there. As for X Arena,
it’s essentially like a game launcher,
which holds all of the games installed.
Users can also change the phone
parameters per game to improve
performance. Like, say Genshin needs a
bit more performance, then set it to
performance mode, and it’ll remember
that. Powering the Infinix GT 50 Pro is
a 6500 mA battery pack, which seems to
be a common number in this segment of
this phone. Since we got our hands on
the phone, we noticed that the battery
does drain relatively fast, even when we
aren’t playing games. The benchmark
score showed a similar result, too, with
11 hours and 44 minutes on PCMark’s
battery test. Assuming users leave the
mechanical light waves turned on, expect
the battery to drain even faster.
Thankfully, there is a 45 W wired
charger, which isn’t that fast, but it
supports bypass charging to help
preserve the long-term life of the
battery. Not to mention, the GT mag
charge cooler also offers 15 W wireless
bypass charging to keep the phone even
cooler while juicing up and while in
use. Overall, we’re very satisfied with
what the Infinix GT 50 Pro offers in
terms of performance and overall user
experience. It’s great for gamers who
don’t want to splurge on a more
expensive gaming phone, and at the same
time, it’s also perfect as an everyday
phone considering the cameras got an
upgrade from before, but the battery is
still lacking, which is to be expected
since this is a gaming phone, after all.
There is bypass charging, also, using
the mag charge cooler, so there’s that.
Now, as for the price, at the time we
recorded this video, Infinix has not yet
released the price of the GT 50 Pro yet.
However, we hope Infinix didn’t increase
the price that much compared to the GT
30 Pro. Assuming that’s the case, this
would still make it one of the best and
affordable gaming phones on the market
right now, at least in our opinion. But
so far, what do you guys think of the
Infinix GT 50 Pro? Is this still the
go-to mid-range gaming phone you’ll
choose, or would you choose something
else? Whatever the case, share your
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Once again, this has been Sir. We’ll see
you guys in the next one. Happy gaming.
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Watch: Infinix GT 50 Pro Review – Is This the Best Budget Gaming Phone of 2024?
We all know the struggle. You want a gaming phone that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie, but your wallet is screaming “budget.”
Infinix has been the hero for that exact scenario for years now. They make phones that scream “gamer” without making your bank account cry.
Last year, the GT 30 Pro was a solid contender. But now, Infinix has dropped a new model. And no, it’s not called the GT 40 Pro. We’re guessing Ford might have something to say about that name.
Instead, meet the Infinix GT 50 Pro. In this video, we explore what’s new and whether it’s worth your hard-earned cash.
Watch as we test its gaming performance, check out that wild new design, and see if it can beat the competition.
Design That Turns Heads
The first thing you’ll notice is the look. Our review unit came in a dark red color scheme that we personally love.
Infinix blended two materials on the back panel. The top half has a matte finish that feels a bit rough to the touch.
The bottom half features a glossy mecha-like design. It looks like something out of a robot anime. Pretty cool, right?
But don’t be fooled. It’s still a plastic back panel. No glass here, but it keeps the price down.
The LED lighting at the back is bigger and more noticeable this time. Infinix calls them “mechanical light waves.” They look awesome when you’re gaming in the dark.
Performance and Specs
We put the GT 50 Pro through its paces. Here are the key specs you need to know:
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (good for mid-range gaming)
- RAM: Up to 8GB (plus virtual RAM expansion)
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB options
- Display: 120Hz AMOLED for smooth scrolling and gaming
- Battery: 5000mAh with 45W fast charging
- Cameras: 108MP main shooter (surprisingly decent for the price)
In our tests, the phone handled games like Mobile Legends and Call of Duty Mobile without breaking a sweat. Just don’t expect it to run Genshin Impact at max settings.
The 120Hz display is a treat. Everything feels buttery smooth, from scrolling through Facebook to tapping heads in PUBG.
Gaming Experience
We fired up a few games to see how it performs. The GT 50 Pro has a dedicated gaming mode that optimizes performance and blocks notifications.
The LED lights on the back sync with in-game events. Kill an enemy? The lights flash. It’s a small touch, but it adds to the immersion.
One thing we noticed: the phone can get a bit warm during long gaming sessions. But nothing alarming. It’s not going to cook your hands.
The speakers are decent for a budget phone. They get loud enough for gaming without sounding tinny.
Cameras and Battery Life
We know gaming phones aren’t usually about cameras. But the GT 50 Pro surprised us.
The 108MP main camera takes decent photos in good lighting. Low light? It struggles a bit, but that’s expected at this price point.
Battery life is solid. With moderate use, you can easily get through a full day. The 45W charging means you can top up quickly during breaks.
Overall, this phone is a solid package for Filipino gamers on a budget. It looks cool, performs well, and won’t break the bank.
Want to see the full review? Watch the video above for our complete thoughts, benchmarks, and gaming tests.
Infinix is back with the GT 50 Pro, a budget gaming phone that looks like a mecha robot and performs like a champ. Watch our full review to see if it’s worth your money. —TAGS— videos, infinix gt 50 pro review, budget gaming phone, yugatech, tech reviews philippines, smartphone gaming, infinix philippines, gadget reviews
FAQs
- Q: Is the Infinix GT 50 Pro available in the Philippines? A: Yes, it’s already available in local stores and online shops. You can grab one from Lazada or Shopee.
- Q: How much does the Infinix GT 50 Pro cost? A: Pricing starts at around PHP 10,999 for the base model. It’s a great deal for the specs you get.
- Q: Can the GT 50 Pro handle heavy games like Genshin Impact? A: It can run it, but you’ll need to lower the graphics settings for smooth gameplay. It’s better suited for games like Mobile Legends and Call of Duty Mobile.
- Q: Does the GT 50 Pro have a good camera? A: The 108MP main camera is decent for the price. It takes good photos in daylight, but low-light performance is average.
- Q: How long does the battery last? A: With moderate use, the 5000mAh battery can last a full day. Gaming will drain it faster, but the 45W charging helps you top up quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of the new Infinix GT series phone?
The new model is called the Infinix GT 50 Pro.
What color scheme was the review unit?
The review unit is in the dark red color scheme.
How does the back panel of the Infinix GT 50 Pro look?
The back panel uses two different materials, with a matte-like top half and a mecha-like design motif at the bottom.
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