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Mobile gaming is more competitive than ever, and Infinix wants to make sure you don’t need to break the bank to play like the pros. Earlier this year, the brand showed off what a dedicated gaming phone can do with the modestly priced GT 30 Pro, even securing its spot as the official device of the 2025 PUBG Mobile Africa Cup. Now, the company is taking that same DNA and making it far more accessible with the new Infinix GT 30. At a starting price of around $200, the GT 30 brings features you’d usually find on much pricier phones, like shoulder triggers and a 144Hz AMOLED display, for considerably less. Infinix is also backing the phone with deep software optimization through its GT Gaming Co-Lab, plus a suite of AI-powered features for creativity, productivity, and smarter communication. If you’re looking for a phone that can handle competitive gaming without breaking your budget, the GT 30 might be the most compelling option of 2025. Tournament-ready with GT Gaming Co-Lab At the heart of the GT 30 is the GT Gaming Co-Lab, where Infinix partners directly with developers to fine-tune how their games run on GT devices. This collaboration has led to standout features, such as Infinix’s self-developed technologies, like AI Frame Rescue Engine (AIFRE), which detects potential frame drops and dynamically reallocates system resources to ensure smooth, stutter-free gameplay. In addition, Infinix’s proprietary Game Thermal Control Engine works in tandem with AIFRE to monitor performance and temperature in real time, automatically adjusting CPU and GPU loads to maintain consistently high frame rates—whether during an intense team fight or a crucial 1v1 showdown. Thanks to these optimizations, the GT 30 is officially certified for high frame rates in 10 popular titles, including 120FPS support in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Free Fire, Honor of Kings (HOK), ROV, and Standoff 2. More importantly, the GT 30 features GT Trigger capacitive shoulder buttons, something rarely found on devices in this price range. The GT Triggers can be mapped to key in-game actions, like quick-scoping, swapping gear, or reloading, giving players a faster and more tactile edge in competitive titles. Add the dynamic lighting effects that react to in-game actions, and you’re looking at a truly tournament-ready gaming smartphone. Powerful hardware with advanced vapor chamber cooling The GT 30 is no slouch when it comes to raw performance. It's powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7400 5G chipset with Arm Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, a combination that provides plenty of headroom for demanding games and multitasking. Paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, the phone has enough breathing room for everyday use and heavy installs. But what really sets it apart is the display. The GT 30 features a 6.78-inch screen with 1224 x 2720 resolution and an impressive 144Hz refresh rate, just like its bigger GT 30 Pro cousin. While most budget phones tend to top out at 90Hz or 120Hz, this panel not only pushes higher refresh rates for smoother motion but also delivers sharper detail thanks to its higher resolution. That means competitive gamers get speed and clarity, a rare combination for a sub-$250 phone. On top of that, the GT 30 uses the same 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber (3DVCC) liquid cooling system found in the flagship GT 30 Pro. That means no sweaty hands or performance throttling, even during marathon gaming sessions. Powering it all is a 5500mAh battery that easily lasts a full day of gaming and streaming, with 45W fast charging to get you back to full power in a pinch. Smarter by design Beyond gaming, the GT 30 packs useful AI features to streamline everyday tasks. With Infinix’s AI suite, gamers can choose from over 25 AI-powered features, including One-Tap Screen Q&A for quick info lookup, AI-powered content creation tools like text-to-image, AI Eraser and Image Expansion, and smart communication features, such as AI Call Summaries and Real-Time Two-Way Translation. Whether it’s schoolwork, creative projects, or day-to-day communication, the GT 30 aims to make tasks faster and more intuitive. A $200 phone that feels like much more Even if you’re not grinding ranked matches, the GT 30 is still built for entertainment. Dual speakers with Hi-Res wireless and wired certification deliver louder, clearer stereo sound than most phones in its price range, making movies, music, and games more immersive. It can also hold its own against midrange rivals when it comes to camera performance. It has a 64MP Sony main camera, which captures sharp shots with good lighting and supports 2x lossless zoom and 2K video recording. Infinix GT 30 sample shots (Left: 1x zoom, Right: 2x lossless zoom) Considering everything it brings to the table, the GT 30 is a fantastic value for anyone looking for a gaming-focused phone. At around $200, it dramatically undercuts most gaming phones and even many mainstream midrange devices. By comparison, you’d typically need to spend $400 or more to get similar specs, and even then, you’d likely miss out on extras like shoulder triggers and Co-Lab gaming optimizations. Price and availability The Infinix GT 30 is launching globally at around $200, debuting first in Malaysia before rolling out to other markets. Available in Cyber Blue, Pulse Green, Shadow Ash, and Blade White, it ships with up to 16GB (8GB+8GB Extended RAM) and 256GB storage, making it one of the most well-rounded budget gaming phones of 2025. For more information, visit Infinix's website. Some specifications may vary depending on the region.
