Infinix GT 50 Pro Launches in Kenya for KES 59,999: Here’s What You Get

Infinix Kenya has finally launched the Infinix GT 50 in the Kenyan market, which features dedicated shoulder triggers, liquid cooling, and flagship silicone in the mid-range segment in Kenya.

So at KES 60,000, does the Infinix GT 50 Pro redefine competitive mobile gaming, or are buyers paying extra for cyber-aesthetic flash?

Infinix GT 50 Pro Price in Kenya and Availability

The Infinix GT 50 Pro has been launched in Kenya for KES 59,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

You can find the phone at official Infinix stores across the country, third-party retailers such as Phone Place Kenya, and Safaricom shops.

From the 13th to the 22nd of August, when you buy the Infinix GT 50 Pro, you will be eligible for a coupon; you will also get 50% off the GT AIoT family, which includes GT buds, GT power pod 10k, and GT watch 5 Pro; you also get 180 days screen replacement insurance valid for KES 1,000 and you will get KES 1,000 back via xpark website.

Cyber-Mecha Design: Triggers, RGB, and Build Quality

When you look at the Infinix GT 50 Pro, it doesn’t look like a typical phone, especially with the gaming features.

Infinix was very minimal with the shapes and cutouts of the GT 50 Pro. At the bottom, there is a big cutout where you can actually see the liquid flow, which is a pretty unique design.

In that cutout at the bottom, Infinix exposes part of the cooling system through what they're calling “Pipeline Window”. The company is saying that it’s the liquid coolant moving through the channels in real time, and that liquid is supposed to cool the phone. It is supposed to flow from hot zones to where the processor is sitting and cool those areas continuously.

Infinix cleverly hides the chrome lines at the back around the cutout, and there are four cutouts with six styles and several colour options, and the lights also have their own functions.

The action buttons are on the right side, with GT gaming triggers which, when you look closely, look more like actual buttons compared to the previous one that blended into the frame.

The triggers can be customised with titles like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile; they are capacitive, and they do have vibration feedback.

The GT 50 Pro comes in three colors, black Abyss, Red Blaze, and Silver Glacier.

Performance and Thermals: Dimensity 8400 Ultimate Under Heavy Load

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 (4nm) paired with 12GB of RAM and a 144Hz refresh rate; the phone should feel fluid.

One feature that many people will appreciate, especially gamers, is the shoulder triggers, especially in fast shooter games such as Call of Duty, where having extra controls will make the games feel more responsive, and they are customisable.

According to benchmark results, the MediaTek Dimensity scores 1581 on the single-core score on Geekbench and 6195 on the multi-core score.

The phone comes in three storage options: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, and 512GB 12GB RAM, but if you are a serious gamer and you need the space, then I suggest going with the 512GB storage.

Infinix also includes cooling to keep those fps stable during prolonged gaming sessions.

Infinix also includes a 7700m2 vapour chamber, and there is also the Infinix N1 chipset inside paired with 360-degree antennae, which ensures robust connectivity and a stable signal no matter how you hold your device, according to Infinix.

144Hz AMOLED Display & Audio Experience

On the display front, the GT 50 Pro has a 6.78 inches AMOLED screen paired with a fast 144Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of up to 4500 nits, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The display on this phone is one of the most impressive parts of the phone, which is very similar to its predecessor, btw.

Infinix has also included a 330 Hz touch sampling rate to reduce input lag and to make every touch feel instant, accurate, and very responsive, and there is also 100% DCI-P3 color Gamut.

You should expect decent speakers on the GT 50 Pro. Infinix has added Dolby Atmos for that immersive audio, with up to 28+ games supported, according to Infinix.

Everyday Utility: 50MP OIS Camera & 6500mAh Battery Setup

At the back, there is a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and at the front, you get a 13MP selfie camera.

Being a gaming phone, the cameras won’t be jaw-dropping, but at least they can be decent.

The rear and selfie cameras can record videos up to 4k resolution, which is nice.

You should expect decent pictures, especially in well-lit environments. We shall test out the cameras once we get our review unit.

You can get the GT 50 Pro in two battery configurations: a 5200mAh battery and a 6500mAh battery. At least here in Kenya, we are getting the 65000mAh config.

There is a 45W charger included inside the box, which can juice up the phone from 0-100 percent in 1hour 12 minutes, according to the YouTube Fisayo Fosudo, who did the testing. You can check out his review of the GT 50 Pro here.

Infinix GT 50 Pro vs Competition: The KES 60,000 Landscape

The competition at which Infinix is priced is pretty competitive; the phone is competing against phones such as the Poco X 8 Pro, which is offering slightly better specs than the GT 50 Pro, including the chipset, build quality, and charging speeds.

Conclusion

I think the GT 50 Pro is fair considering the price, because you get some pretty cool features such as the combination of hardware triggers, liquid cooling, and a huge battery at an accessible mid-tier price point.

I would recommend this phone as the top-performing per-shilling gaming pick under KES 60,000, but if you are a user who is prioritizing camera performance, you may want to weigh standard mid-range alternatives.