Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ review: a gaming powerhouse with room to grow

Infinix’s GT series has built a reputation for delivering performance-focused smartphones with gaming-centric features, and that continues with this year’s model – Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+. The handset comes across as a successor to last year’s GT 20 Pro (review), which was a good choice for gamers on a budget. 

The Infinix GT 30 Pro brings notable upgrades over its predecessor, including a higher resolution display, a larger battery, and wireless charging support, which is a rare feature in this segment. The design also sees a fresh addition in the form of GT Shoulder Triggers, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience, and it’s clear that Infinix is doubling down on the gaming DNA of this lineup.

In this review, I’ll be taking a closer look at the GT 30 Pro’s design, performance, gaming capabilities, and battery life, so keep reading.

Verdict

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ comes across as a compelling buy for gamers on a budget. The handset offers a crisp 144Hz display, dependable performance, and thoughtful gaming features like GT Shoulder Triggers. The smartphone even sports a stylish design, runs smoothly, and delivers impressive battery life. However, low-light photography is not its strong suit, and the lack of OIS might be a drawback for some.

Design and display

The new Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ has undergone a major design upgrade compared to its predecessor. The oversized camera island is gone, replaced by a smaller, rectangular module that only sticks out slightly. The design feels a lot more refined this time. It still leans into that edgy, gamer-inspired look, but in a way that’s more subtle and easier on the eyes.

The Dark Flare colour is the hero variant here, complete with RGB lighting. Personally, though, I prefer the Blade White option as it swaps the RGB for a cleaner white LED, which looks a lot more minimal.

You still get the usual ports and buttons, USB-C, stereo speakers, power and volume keys, but there are a couple of new additions too. The phone now comes with GT Shjoulder Triggers for gaming and even an IR blaster. However, the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio, which delivers lower latency and more reliable sound quality than wireless options, is a bit of a miss, especially for a phone that’s clearly leaning into gaming features.

As for the display, you’re looking at a 6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED panel with a higher 1.5K resolution this time. It also supports 144Hz refresh rate, covers 100 per cent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, and offers 2,304Hz PWM dimming. The display is Widevine L1 certified, so FHD streaming is supported across platforms, though there’s still no HDR support on Netflix at the time of writing. The Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects the display against scratches and damage, which is a good addition for this price. 

The visuals are sharp and vibrant, and viewing angles are pretty good too. The slim bezels add to the overall experience and make the screen feel more immersive. The stereo speakers get extremely loud for media and gaming, though there is some distortion at max volume. In our audio test, it hit 93.4dB on the dB meter, well above the segment average of around 83dB, so if you like loud sound, you’re covered here.

Cameras

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ features a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 13MP front-facing camera. This setup is a definite upgrade over last year’s model, which lacked an ultrawide option altogether. In good lighting, the primary sensor performs well, delivering photos with a wide dynamic range, decent contrast, and a satisfactory level of detail. Colours are generally well-balanced, and outdoor shots in daylight come out looking vibrant without being overly processed.

However, things start to shift with the ultrawide camera. Colours often look different compared to the main sensor, and there’s a drop in clarity. Images tend to be soft, with fuzzy edges and a loss of finer detail, especially toward the corners. The selfie camera, on the other hand, is surprisingly good. It captures facial details well, with accurate skin tones and a pleasing overall output. The results are sharp and social-media-ready in most lighting scenarios.

Low-light performance, however, is a bit of a letdown. Photos tend to be overly bright, with blown-out highlights and underwhelming details. Colour accuracy takes a hit, and lens flares are poorly controlled. The selfie camera suffers from similar issues in dim environments.

When it comes to video, the GT 30 Pro 5G+ does offer a surprising 4K at 60fps recording option on the rear camera, which isn’t something you see often at this price point. However, there’s no optical image stabilisation (OIS), so videos can come out shaky, especially while walking or panning. There is electronic stabilisation (EIS), and while it helps reduce jitters, it’s not a complete solution. Video colours lean toward a neutral tone, which can feel a bit washed out but is easy enough to correct in post-editing.

I compared the phone’s camera against its rivals, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion (review) and POCO X7 Pro (review), here’s how it went: 

Daylight

There’s a noticeable difference in colour science between the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ and the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. The Infinix leans more towards neutral tones, which can sometimes come off as slightly washed out. In contrast, the Edge 60 Fusion produces punchier colours that, surprisingly, feel closer to how the scene actually looked. Despite the Infinix using a higher resolution primary sensor, the Edge 60 Fusion captures sharper details and holds a slight edge in overall clarity.

Compared to the Infinix, the POCO X7 Pro also delivers a more vibrant image. The Infinix smartphone leans towards warmer tones, while the POCO’s image carries a cooler tone. On closer inspection, the POCO also manages to pull ahead in sharpness and fine detail.

Ultrawide

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion both show a colour shift when switching to their ultrawide cameras. The Edge 60 Fusion now leans towards more neutral tones, while the Infinix’s ultrawide shot is noticeably more saturated. Thanks to its higher resolution 13MP sensor, the Edge 60 Fusion again comes out on top with better detail and edge-to-edge sharpness. The GT 30 Pro 5G+’s ultrawide image, in comparison, softens towards the corners.

The POCO X7 Pro also shifts colour with its ultrawide lens, adding a mild sepia tint to the shot. While its detail levels are comparable to the GT 30 Pro 5G+, the overall image is less balanced, as the exposure tends to blow out highlights, reducing dynamic range.

Portrait

In portrait mode, both the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion deliver fairly accurate colours and lifelike skin tones. Motorola’s results are slightly more pleasing, but Infinix edges ahead with superior edge detection. On the flip side, the Edge 60 Fusion captures finer textures and better details than its counterpart.

The POCO X7 Pro leans into its saturated look here, too, but it actually works well in portraits. The colours pop, whites stay balanced even in direct sunlight, and the image looks vibrant without going overboard. The handset also maintains a higher level of sharpness and handles edge detection compared to the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+. 

Selfie

Selfies on the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion are quite close in terms of colour output. Motorola has slightly more vibrant greens, but overall, both offer a fairly natural look. The Infinix GT 30 Pro has a slight lead in detail and facial clarity, while the Edge 60 Fusion tends to soften textures a bit.

The POCO X7 Pro’s selfie image, however, is underexposed compared to the other two. The contrast is heavier, which makes the image look darker and less inviting. While facial details are preserved reasonably well, the overall clarity is low, especially when you zoom in.

Low light (night mode)

For low-light shots, we used the dedicated night mode on both phones. The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion’s shot looks a lot more appealing on first glance and for good reason. The handset maintains a better colour balance compared to the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ and captures the scene more closely. The level of detail and edge detection on the Edge 60 Fusion’s image is impressive, given the dim lighting conditions, whereas the GT 30 Pro tends to add a green tint and has softer textures. 

As you’ll notice right away, the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ boosts the brightness aggressively in low light, which causes the image to look a bit blown out and adds a greenish tint to the scene. It also struggles with light bleed, especially when compared to the POCO X7 Pro. The POCO handles the same scene better, keeping the exposure more controlled while still enhancing visibility and colours. The latter’s shot is sharper, more balanced, and overall much closer to how the scene actually looked.

Performance & software

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The storage has been upgraded from last year’s UFS 3.1, and if you want more space, you can expand it further via a microSD card. 

Performance has seen a big jump compared to its predecessor, and it’s now easily among the top performers in its segment. The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ posts excellent benchmark scores and handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat. There’s no lag, no stutter, just smooth multitasking all around. 

As for software, you get XOS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box. The new XOS has seen some meaningful improvements, including smoother app animations, a refreshed app drawer, and an updated notification panel. The interface feels a lot cleaner and refined than before, and Infinix also deserves credit for cutting down on the number of pre-installed apps. 

Gaming

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ is clearly positioned as a gaming powerhouse, and it shows. There are thoughtful additions throughout the experience, starting with the new GT Shoulder Triggers. These come with an impressive 520Hz touch response rate, and they genuinely elevate the fun factor in fast-paced multiplayer titles. They feel tactile, responsive, and add a welcome layer of precision to gameplay. You also get a cooling fan accessory, but since we didn’t receive the gaming kit with our review unit, we could not test it out. 

One major pet peeve I have with the triggers is the lack of tactile differentiation. There’s no physical feedback or distinct texture to separate them from the side frame. I would have preferred a slightly raised edge or a rougher finish to make them easier to locate. During testing, they were prone to accidental touches, and even some metal objects triggered them. Still, for the price, it is a clever and ambitious inclusion.

What surprised me, though, is just how feature-rich the gaming software is. For instance, there’s a ‘Strategy’ mode where you can customise in-game controls and even assign macros with the ‘Single-Press Combo’ actions. You also get a floating button to quickly switch between saved strategies, something I didn’t expect to find at this price point. Of course, macros like these are generally not allowed in competitive gaming, but if you’re playing casually at home, I won’t judge you for using them to secure a few extra chicken dinners. There’s also a handy All Magic Box tool that does useful things in RPG and open world titles like accelerate dialogue, running lock, auto item pickup etc. All in all, there’s some good gaming-focused stuff on offer here. 

The GT Shoulder Triggers themselves are customisable too, you can tweak their sensitivity across three levels: Low, Medium, and High and add other quick access functions when you’re not playing games. I personally found the medium setting to be the sweet spot. The triggers can also be mapped to control the camera or flashlight, which, during initial use, caused a few accidental inputs. The device took a photo or toggled the flashlight more than once, just because I brushed the sides. Still, the fact that they can also control video playback makes them more versatile than I expected.

When it comes to actual gaming performance, the GT 30 Pro 5G+ holds up impressively well. BGMI runs at 120FPS, and gameplay feels fluid and consistent with an average of 110fps over 30 minutes. I also tested Genshin Impact on the high graphics preset at 60fps mode, where the device delivered a stable 52–54 FPS, which is more than acceptable for everyday gaming.

What really impressed me, though, was the thermal management. In our testing, the phone recorded an average temperature rise of just over 4 degrees Celsius during a 30-minute gaming session. That is seriously impressive, especially when you consider that similarly positioned gaming phones, like the POCO X7 Pro, can hit an 8-degree Celsius spike under similar conditions.  

Battery and charging

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ packs a 5,500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. In our battery tests, it delivered fairly average results when compared to key rivals. However, in day-to-day use, it comfortably lasts a full day, even with heavy usage.

One of the more thoughtful additions here is bypass charging, which routes power directly to the motherboard instead of the battery. This helps keep temperatures in check during gaming sessions and contributes to better long-term battery health.

There’s also a low-temperature charging mode, which slightly slows down the charging speed to protect the battery over time, which is a smart touch for those who prefer longevity over speed.

Charging speeds are decent, though not very noteworthy in this price bracket. The included 45W charger takes the phone from zero to full in about an hour. There’s also support for 30W wireless charging and 5W reverse charging, which can come in handy if you need to top up another device on the go. You do need the GT Magsafe cover for wirelesss charging and equipping the cooling fan, so keep that in mind.  

Final verdict

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ is priced at Rs 24,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, and Rs 26,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option. At this price point, it competes with devices like the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and the POCO X7 Pro.

• The Motoroal Edge 60 Fusion (review) is a more balanced offering overall. It features better cameras, a curved AMOLED display, superior durability with IP68 and IP69 ratings, and a larger battery pack with faster charging support. The handset is designed for users who value a premium look and feel with reliable all-around performance.
• The POCO X7 Pro (review), on the other hand, is a gaming-focused smartphone in its own right. It offers a more advanced display, better durability with triple IP ratings, a bigger battery, faster charging, and slightly stronger overall performance metrics. It positions itself as a complete multimedia and gaming device.

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ distinguishes itself with its gaming-first approach. The handset brings solid improvements across the board, including top-end hardware, unique design, a stellar display and speaker setup, and a robust gaming software suite, complete with shoulder triggers and advanced customisation options. It’s a phone that not only plays hard but also delivers a generally well-rounded experience.

That said, the smartphone comes with a few compromises, most notably in the camera department, which lags behind its competitors. But, for buyers focused on gaming and raw performance, this trade-off feels intentional rather than accidental. If your top priority is performance and a gaming-centric device, the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ is one of the best options currently available at its price. The smartphone offers a set of features that are difficult to find elsewhere in this segment, especially for mobile gamers who want something purpose-built.

Editor’s Rating: 8 / 10

Reasons to buy:

• The phone features a high-resolution 1.5K display with a 144Hz refresh rate, offering smooth visuals and crisp detail.
• The device comes in a vivid design with a transparent back panel with LED lights that are visually appealing.
• The performance output is impressive, handling multitasking and gaming with ease.
• Battery life is decent, and it comfortably lasts through a day of regular use.

Reasons not to buy:

• The primary camera lacks OIS, which affects video stability and low-light sharpness.
• Low-light photography performance is underwhelming and could have been improved.