The Infinix GT 20 Pro: A Gaming Beast With Compromises
For gamers looking for a powerful phone on a budget, the Infinix GT 20 Pro promises a lot. Equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC and a dedicated Pixelworks chip for gaming, this smartphone aims to deliver smooth gameplay at high frame rates. But does it live up to the hype? We put it through a series of tests to see whether it truly lives up to its gaming-centric claims and what compromises it makes to achieve its performance goals.
Infinix GT 20 Pro Price in India
The Infinix GT 20 Pro is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 24,999 for the base model which features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. You can opt for a 12GB RAM variant with the same storage capacity at Rs. 26,999. The phone comes in Mecha Blue, Mecha Orange, and Mecha Silver color options. We received the Mecha Blue variant for review, which includes a charging brick, cable, and a “GT Pro Gaming Kit” that consists of a GT Mecha Case, GT Cooling Fan, and GT Finger Sleeve. However, Infinix has made it clear that these accessories will be shipped with the phone at no additional cost only for a limited period.
Infinix GT 20 Pro Review: Design
The Infinix GT 20 Pro continues the “Cyber Mecha” design language introduced with the GT 10 Pro, featuring the company’s Mecha Loop Lighting, which is inspired by Nothing’s monochrome Glyph interface. The rear of the phone features a clear panel over what appears to be a metallic finish, with the camera module closely resembling its predecessor. The RGB LED lighting module on the back is shaped like a ‘G’, lighting up for calls, notifications, charging, and music. You can also enable Party Mode to keep the lights on constantly, albeit at the cost of some battery life.
The phone has metallic-looking plastic sides that feel smooth and provide a secure grip, preventing accidental drops. Button placement is standard with the power button and volume rocker on the right side. The SIM tray and USB Type-C port are located at the bottom, alongside a speaker grille. Notably, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack.
The top edge houses an IR blaster, which can be utilized to control various devices and appliances through a quick settings shortcut. A second speaker grille and a discreet “Sound by JBL” label are also present.
The 6.78-inch screen makes one-handed use slightly challenging due to its height. Nevertheless, the slim design makes it comfortable to hold, and the power button is easily accessible with your thumb. Holding the phone in landscape mode, ideal for gaming, is also comfortable.
Infinix GT 20 Pro Review: Specifications and Software
The Infinix GT 20 Pro boasts a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chip, a Pixelworks X5 Turbo chip for enhanced gaming performance, and up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The 4nm processor features an Arm Cortex-A78 core clocked at 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores at 3.0GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz.
Out of the box, the phone runs on Android 14 with Infinix’s XOS 14 for GT skin. Infinix promises two major Android version upgrades and a third year of security updates. The in-display fingerprint sensor is reliable and unlocks in under one second.
Connectivity-wise, the Infinix GT 20 Pro supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. It is packed with sensors, including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. The phone features a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W charging, using the included power adapter. The IR blaster is also present, proving effective for controlling various household appliances.
Infinix GT 20 Pro Review: Performance
The Infinix GT 20 Pro is designed to deliver up to 90fps in compatible games and it delivers. We tested this with Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Call of Duty: Mobile and the phone performed flawlessly. The smartphone effortlessly handles titles like Genshin Impact on "medium" settings with no stuttering or glitches, a feat not attainable by other phones in the same price segment.
Even after over an hour of intensive gaming, the phone showed minimal throttling, and the use of the included GT Cooling Fan was largely unnecessary, even during hot summer temperatures. The fan attaches magnetically to a case and keeps the back of the phone cool, although the added wire may be inconvenient for some gamers.
The phone offers X-Boost mode with battery saving, standard power consumption, and performance modes. Other optimization features include an HDR mode that enhances visuals (primarily colors) in games like Asphalt 9 and Genshin Impact, and an e-sports mode that optimizes notifications, performance, and other settings for a more immersive gaming experience.
XOS 14 for GT is surprisingly optimized, with minimal pre-installed apps, a rarity in this price segment, and no ads. Web browsing, social media usage, and app performance are smooth. However, a few minor issues were encountered, as some apps reloaded after switching back from another app.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro performed well in popular benchmarking tests, scoring 895,790 points on the AnTuTu v10 test, 1,000 points in Geekbench’s single-core test, and 3,413 points in the multi-core test. PCMark’s Work 3.0 performance benchmark resulted in a score of 18,328 points.
The phone also excelled in graphics benchmarking tests, obtaining 6,514 and 6,441 points on the Wild Life and Wild Life Unlimited tests, respectively. It scored 3,865 points on the Sling Shot test, reaching the “Maxed Out” limit in the Sling Shot Extreme test. It achieved 54fps on GFXBench’s Car Chase test, 101fps on the Manhattan 3.1 test, and 144fps on the T-Rex test.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro boasts a 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,436 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1,300 nits of peak brightness. Although the display is responsive in everyday apps and games, and offers good outdoor visibility, its brightness falls short of other phones claiming the same peak brightness level.
Our usage patterns included Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Genshin Impact, WhatsApp, and YouTube Music, resulting in an average 6 hours and 22 minutes screen-on time from the 5,000mAh battery.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro lasted 17 hours and 32 minutes in our HD battery video loop test and took 63 minutes to charge from 0 to 100 percent using the included charging cable. It reached 48 percent battery after 30 minutes of charging. The phone also supports bypass charging while gaming, maintaining battery levels while reducing overheating without the need for a cooling fan.
Infinix GT 20 Pro Review: Cameras
The phone sports a 108-megapixel primary rear camera with a Samsung HM6 sensor and OIS, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It also features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
The default camera app allows for image capture with the 108-megapixel camera and the macro camera. The 108-megapixel camera produces detailed images in sufficient natural light and close-up shots. The built-in camera app offers a pro mode for manual adjustments, but we found the “AI Cam” default mode to deliver better results.
For subjects far away in low-light conditions, the primary camera sometimes captures images with slightly inaccurate colors, with brown areas appearing darker or slightly reddish.
The primary camera utilizes an in-sensor crop to achieve 3x zoom and captures clear images when the subject is close and there’s ample light. Low-light or nighttime images are significantly smoothed to reduce noise, resulting in a loss of detail.
The macro camera’s performance is underwhelming, even during daylight. The edges of subjects appear blurred, colors are less vibrant than those captured by the primary camera, and the image lacks detail. Low-light images captured with the macro camera exhibit even less detail and more noise.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro’s default camera allows for video recording at up to 4K/ 60fps, with OIS support at up to 4K/ 30fps. OIS can be enabled through the Ultra Steady Mode, and we highly recommend using this feature for smooth recording while walking.
The selfie camera is decent, but the full 32-megapixel resolution needs to be enabled through the camera interface. Images are clear in normal lighting and average in low-light scenarios.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro also offers a dual video mode in the default camera app, allowing you to capture video simultaneously using the primary (rear) and selfie cameras. Dual video recording is seamless, and you can adjust the size of the videos captured using both cameras.
Infinix GT 20 Pro Review: Verdict
Is the Infinix GT 20 Pro the best performance-oriented phone under Rs. 25,000? For gamers seeking a powerful phone capable of handling demanding games and other intensive tasks, the answer is a resounding yes . There is no other phone in this price range that matches its CPU and display performance for gaming. The phone also benefits from a clean operating system, a welcome change in this price segment. Plus, the phone receives two OS upgrades, an improvement over its predecessor.
Other contenders in the same price bracket include the Samsung Galaxy F55, Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, Nothing Phone 2a, Poco X6 Pro, and OnePlus Nord CE 4. However, only the Poco X6 Pro surpasses the Infinix GT 20 Pro in benchmark test scores. The remaining phones offer a more well-rounded experience across the board, including better camera performance. Therefore, if peak gaming performance isn’t your sole priority, these other options are worth considering.
Ultimately, the Infinix GT 20 Pro targets a niche audience, offering a potent gaming experience at an attractive price point. However, be aware of its limitations, particularly in the camera department, before making a purchase.
