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The GT 10 Pro is the latest phone from Infinix and is their first attempt at a gaming phone and is designed to appeal to gamers on a budget that can’t justify the expense of a gaming phone using a flagship chipset.
I was sent the Infinix GT 10 Pro to review, and early leaks indicated there would also be a GT 10 Pro Plus launched.
Early leaks indicate that the Infinix GT 10 Pro Plus will have 12GB of RAM vs 8GB and include 260W fast charging. The fast charging will almost certainly be proprietary rather than the power delivery used on the Note 30 VIP.
This is a good phone, but it is almost identical to the Infinix Note 30 VIP which I reviewed the other month.
Infinix GT 10 Pro vs Infinix Note 30 VIP Specification
| Infinix GT 10 Pro | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 inches, (86.0% screen-to-body ratio) AMOLED / 900 nits of peak brightness / 120Hz refresh 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (393 ppi density) 360Hz Touch Sampling | 6.67 inches, (86.0% screen-to-body ratio) AMOLED / 900 nits of peak brightness / 120Hz refresh 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (393 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8050 (6 nm) 1x 3.0 GHz Arm Cortex-A78 3x 2.6 GHz Arm Cortex-A78 4x 2.0 GHz Arm Cortex-A55 ARM Mali G77 MC9 | Mediatek Dimensity 8050 (6 nm) 1x 3.0 GHz Arm Cortex-A78 3x 2.6 GHz Arm Cortex-A78 4x 2.0 GHz Arm Cortex-A55 ARM Mali G77 MC9 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB + microSD | 256GB+ microSD |
| Rear Camera | Main: 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF Ultrawide: 2MP Depth: 2MP, f/2.4 | Main: 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF Ultrawide: 2MP Depth: 2MP, f/2.4 |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| Audio | Symetreical dual speakers 3.5mm audio jack | Dual Speaker by JBL 3.5mm audio jack |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| IP Rating | Not listed | IP53 |
| Charging | 45W 11v/4.1A PD 3.0 | 68W wired fast charging 50W wireless charging with optional charge stand 15W wireless charge pad included |
| Price | $299 |
Infinix GT 10 Pro vs Infinix Note 30 VIP Differences
As you can tell from the spec sheet, the Infinix GT 10 Pro is effectively the same phone as the excellent Infinix Note 30 VIP I reviewed the other week.
The main differences are:
- Different rear case design which has a similar glyph design to the Nothing phones.
- Less RAM – which seems odd for a gaming-centric phone
- Slower Charging
- No wireless charging & therefore no included wireless charging pad
Infinix GT 10 Pro Box
I don’t think I have ever written about the box a phone comes in before, but this is slightly different than standard. The box can be converted into a phone stand which then has slots in it so you can run the power cable to it. The front of the box then has mesh panels which allow sound to come through clearly from the bottom speakers.
Design & Display
Looking at this phone face on, it is identical to the Infinix Note 30 VIP. It is the same display and the same frame.
The rear design of the phone is the main difference you will notice between this and the Note 30 VIP. They have ditched the Glacier White colour scheme in favour of something that looks more like the Nothing Phone (1) and (2).
Infinix is calling this design Cyber Mecha.
It is more colourful than the Nothing phone, with a mixture of yellows and greys, but it doesn’t have the same customisable glyph interface.
I quite like the design of this, I think it looks nicer than the Note 30 VIP, but at the end of the day, it is just a different colourway.
According to early reports, pre-orders of this phone will receive a pro-gamer kit which will include shoulder triggers you can add to the phone. I wish they had built something like this into the phone itself, as it would have made it stand out from the Note 30 VIP more.
Camera
Just like the Infinix Note 30 VIP, this is advertised as having three cameras, but in reality, it is just one camera.
This is a 108 MP lens with a 1/1.67″ sensor. My best guess is that this is the Samsung ISOCELL HM6 (S5KHM6) sensor which was launched last year and was used on the previous Note 12 Pro and Note 12 VIP. It is also used on the Realme 10 Pro and Pro+.
The performance is identical to the Note 30 VIP, and I would regard it as good to excellent, considering the price of the phone and its target market.
The AI features of the camera can sometimes make colours look a bit unrealistic. The photo I took of my coffee gave it more of a burnt orange look rather than the brown of coffee. But, in general, it does quite a good job, and it doesn’t always go over the top with colours. For example, greens don’t look radioactive like you get with a lot of Realme phones.
With it being a 108 MP camera with a large 1/1.67″ sensor, you get lots of detail, and it does a better-than-average job with low-light settings.
Performance & Benchmarks
This phone uses the same MediaTek Dimensity 8050 as the Infinix Note 30 VIP, so it comes as no surprise that the benchmarks are almost identical. The Dimensity 8050 is more or less a rebranded Dimensity 1300, which was launched in 2022.
I think the Dimensity 8050 is a superb chipset due to its affordable nature. But, it isn’t what I would expect in a gaming phone. I feel like they could have used the slightly better Dimensity 8100, which would have differentiated this nicely from the Note 30 VIP.
For the 3DMark Wild Life Stress Test, the chipset does marginally better than the Dimensity 1200 that I tested on the OnePlus Nord 2, while falling quite a bit behind the Dimensity 8100 on the Realme GT Neo 3.
The chipset does have excellent stability and doesn’t suffer from thermal throttling very easily. Therefore, in the 3DMark Wild Life Stress Test, it was able to provide superior performance than the Snapdragon 888 and Google Tensor over the course of the benchmark.
XOS & Gaming
Various sources prior to the launch stated:
The phone will run a clean XOS based on Android 13, which will be free from unnecessary bloatware and advertisements
I certainly haven’t seen any adverts, but the word unnecessary seems to be doing some heavy lifting in terms of bloatware. It is certainly not bad, but the phone has the following apps installed, which I wouldn’t personally class as necessary:
- Carlcare
- My Health
- Palm Store
- Phone Master
- Wisha Player
- Wow FM
There is also XArena, XClub and XTheme. XArena does seem quite useful as this is a gaming focussed app, and this a gaming phone, so it is justifiable.
Battery
The Infinix GT 10 Pro is equipped with a 5000mAh battery which is a good capacity, and this will easily see you through a full day of medium to heavy usage. Gaming or other intensive applications will obviously shorten the longevity.
One of the things that is different about this phone from the Note 30 VIP is the charging. This lacks wireless charging and has a slower 45W wired charging.
The specification doesn’t state power delivery for this phone and that it charges at 11v/4.1A. Using my Anker 737 PowerCore 24K, I was able to charge the phone at the full 45W.
Price and Alternative Options
At the time of writing, I do not know the official RRP. Various sources have stated that this will launch for under Rs 20,000 or $245
Buyers who pre-order the phone will receive Pro Gaming Kit. This includes two add-ons that you can attach to the phone to add shoulder triggers. There are also finger sleeves that reduce friction between your fingers and the glass panel of the screen.
The Infinix GT 10 Pro Plus is rumoured to launch for a significantly higher price point.
Overall
I was surprised at how much I loved the Infinix Note 30 VIP. I wasn’t overly keen on its looks, but the overall hardware was superb for the price.
The Infinix GT 10 Pro is effectively the same phone, so I do think it is a superb phone. But, at the same time, I can’t help but feel a bit disappointed that they have launched almost the same product but under a brand new product name. It feels a bit misleading.
At the time of writing, I don’t know the RRP and pricing will be essential. The Infinix Note 30 VIP launched at $299, I’d therefore expect the Infinix GT 10 Pro to launch at a lower price, as it is not quite as good (lower ram/slow charging).
Early rumours suggest it might launch for around $50 less than the Note 30 VIP, which I think is a sensible price point. That’s around a 16% saving, and the only thing I’d miss on this phone that the Note 30 VIP is the faster wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Assuming it does launch at a lower price, then this is a fantastic phone with an attractive gamer-centric design.
Infinix GT 10 Pro Review Rating
Summary
The Infinix GT 10 Pro is effectively the same phone as the Infinix Note 30 VIP with some minor tweaks, a gamer-centric design and a lower price point. I thought the Infinix Note 30 VIP was superb value for money, and I, therefore, this is an excellent affordable gaming phone.
Overall
80%-
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Pros
- Lower price point (hopefully)
Cons
- Same chipset as the Note 30 VIP
I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
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