I'll give it to Infinix. They've launched the most expensive mid-range phone I've ever reviewed, and the only gaming-centric phone I've held in my hands. The new GT 50 Pro is a bold swing for a brand that doesn't usually play in this space, and I've had a great time putting its cooling system and dual-pressure shoulder triggers through their paces. But let's have an overview of its specifications first.
A stunner of a budget gaming phone
Looking at me now is the Black Abyss colorway of the GT 50 Pro. At first glance, the back has a carbon fiber-style texture covering most of the surface, with diagonal lines forming an X pattern across it. Then a matte gray aluminium frame surrounds it.
As it turns out, it's not even real carbon fiber, but a plastic Kevlar-inspired finish that mimics the woven diagonal pattern convincingly. Kevlar itself is a synthetic fiber developed by DuPont, most famous for being used in bulletproof vests.
As a phone back material, the real version would mean the actual aramid fiber is woven into the surface, which you may have seen on some phone models like Motorola's old Droid Razr.
Basically, a faux leather of phones that looks the part, but isn't the real thing. Yet, it's clear that Infinix was gunning for a “Supercar-Inspired 3D Texture” built around exposed performance, aerodynamic lines, and premium materials.
McLaren, Lamborghini, and Ferrari are but a few names that build their entire car chassis and body panels from carbon fiber because it's lighter than steel and stronger than aluminum. In particular, the Ferrari SF90 or Bugatti Chiron are examples of vehicles engineered by fluid dynamics teams to manage airflow at high speeds.
McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 feature visible engine bays with glass covers specifically so you can watch the machinery work. Although Infinix doesn't say that these vehicles were on the mood board for its design, the parallels are hard to ignore.
Plus, it does turns many heads. I can't recount how many compliments I've received while taking my device out in different places. according to this one phone technician who fitted my screen protector, it's “mad sick”.
A visually appealing liquid cooling system and more
The camera module on the GT 50 Pro is in the top left corner in a rectangular housing, while the bottom third of the phone reveals a transparent, triangular panel. You can peek at the stylized 6,437mm² HydroFlow liquid cooling system in glowing green, which is the main statement of the design. You can literally see the liquid and bubbles moving in the pumps while the device runs apps.
Now, there's been much debate over whether liquid cooling actually works in smartphones over the years. This is something we'll be putting to the test properly during our review. Hopefully, it passes. A gaming phone that can't manage heat under sustained load is really just a regular phone in costume.
At the bottom edge of the phone is a SIM card tray, a microphone pinhole, a centered USB-C port, and a speaker grille on the right with seven individual holes. On the right side are the two Pressure-Sense GT Triggers, physical buttons that act as additional controls specifically for gaming.
Gently tap or press them like you would shoulder buttons on a controller, and you'll have a more tactile, console-like experience. Also on the phone's side is the lock button, and the volume controls.
See the Infinix GT 50 Pro’s specifications
The GT 50 Pro uses MediaTek's all-big-core processor paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. Every single core is a high performer, rather than the usual split between fast and efficient cores.
The display is a 6.78-inch AMOLED running up to 144Hz with 4,500 nits peak brightness and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The main camera is a 50MP lens with optical image stabilization (OIS) backed up by an 8MP ultrawide lens.
It also ships with Android 16 overlayed with XOS 16. It's been guaranteed five years of software support. It's IP64 rated to completely withstand dust ingress and splashes from any direction.
Battery is a generous 6,500mAh capacity with 45W wired and 30W wireless charging support. There is support for reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging, and bypass charging.
The GT 50 Pro can charge other devices wirelessly if you place them on its back, and charge other devices through its USB-C port via reverse wired, and run entirely off direct power through bypass charging during gaming sessions without touching the battery at all.
Most flagships at two or three times the price don't offer all three simultaneously, even the RedMagic 11 Pro. But you're getting all these features for $376, and it's available on Amazon. There's a lot more to uncover, which we'll be dissecting in the full review.
