Infinix is making a serious push into competitive mobile gaming. Ahead of its Philippine launch on June 10, I got some hands-on time with the new GT 50 Pro, the brand’s latest gaming-focused smartphone and the official gaming phone of MPL Philippines.
Marketed as the “King of Esports,” the GT 50 Pro arrives with a familiar mission: deliver pro-level gaming features without the premium flagship price tag. After spending time with the device, it’s clear that Infinix isn’t simply chasing specs. The company is building an ecosystem designed around competitive play.
Cyber Mecha Design Gets a Visual Upgrade
The first thing that stands out about the GT 50 Pro is its aggressive Cyber Mecha-inspired design. While gaming phones often lean heavily into flashy aesthetics, Infinix manages to make the rear panel feel purposeful rather than excessive.
The redesigned RGB light strips integrated into the back panel serve as the centerpiece of the device’s visual identity. More than decorative lighting, the strips react dynamically to notifications, charging status, and in-game events, giving the GT 50 Pro a distinct esports-inspired personality.
When viewed in landscape mode, the lighting creates a striking effect that reinforces the device’s gaming-first approach. It’s one of the most noticeable design upgrades over previous GT-series devices and helps the phone stand out in a crowded market.
Tournament-Ready Controls
One of the GT 50 Pro’s biggest additions is the upgraded Pressure-Sense GT Trigger system.
These shoulder-trigger zones provide additional control inputs that can be mapped to different functions depending on the game. During Mobile Legends: Bang Bang sessions, they proved useful for quick menu access and item management without taking up valuable screen space.
For players who rely on fast reactions and efficient controls, the triggers add another layer of customization that can help streamline gameplay during intense matches.
Combined with Infinix’s 144FPS Gaming Ecosystem, the overall experience feels responsive and designed with competitive players in mind. If they have this phone in full swing during the MPL Philippines playoffs, imagine the advantage you have during your pub games.
Consistent Performance Under Pressure
Under the hood, the GT 50 Pro packs flagship-tier gaming hardware paired with top-tier memory, allowing it to handle demanding mobile titles comfortably.
In Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, team fights involving multiple heroes, visual effects, and simultaneous skill activations remained smooth throughout testing. Frame pacing felt stable even during chaotic late-game engagements.
Open-world titles such as Genshin Impact also ran well, with the device maintaining a fluid experience while navigating large environments and triggering heavy visual effects.
While longer-term testing will determine how the phone performs over weeks and months of use, initial impressions suggest the GT 50 Pro has enough horsepower for serious gaming sessions.
Unleash the Liquid Cooling Beast
A major part of Infinix’s pitch revolves around its new HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture.
The cooling system works alongside a large vapor chamber to spread heat away from critical components, helping maintain stable performance during extended gaming sessions.
For users who want even more thermal headroom, Infinix also offers the GT MagCharge Cooler. The accessory attaches magnetically to the back of the device and supports wireless bypass charging, allowing power to flow directly to the system while minimizing battery heat buildup.
The thermal benefits are noticeable, particularly during longer sessions.
The trade-off, however, is ergonomics. With the cooler attached, the device becomes noticeably bulkier. Players who prefer a claw grip or spend hours in ranked matches may need time to adjust to the added thickness.
Early Verdict
The GT 50 Pro feels like the most complete gaming-focused smartphone Infinix has produced to date.
From its upgraded RGB aesthetics and tournament-oriented controls to its robust cooling solution and smooth gaming performance, the device appears built with competitive mobile players in mind.
Whether it can truly live up to Infinix’s “King of Esports” branding will require a full review. But after an early hands-on session, the GT 50 Pro already looks capable of giving aspiring esports players a compelling alternative to significantly more expensive gaming phones.
