Stylish phones are far from obsolete, and this gaming phone with liquid cooling demonstrates that.

      Liquid cooling, bypass charging, and mechanical triggers: the GT 50 Pro is serious about performance.

      Infinix

      Gaming smartphones often struggle with overheating, but Infinix believes it has found the answer. Introducing the Infinix GT 50 Pro, a gaming phone equipped with a pioneering micro-pump liquid cooling system that operates more like a gaming PC than a traditional smartphone. Plus, you can actually see the coolant moving through a transparent Pipeline Window Display on the back.

      How does the liquid cooling mechanism in the Infinix GT 50 Pro function?

      The HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture employs a piezoelectric-driven ceramic heat pump to circulate a specially designed coolant at a rate of 6.5ml per minute through precisely etched channels with micron-level laser accuracy.

      Infinix

      This system addresses all of the phone's primary heat sources across a total diaphragm area of 6,437mm². In simpler terms, it ensures that your phone remains cool even during prolonged, high-intensity gaming sessions.

      If you want to take cooling even further, the GT Magcharge Cooler 2.0 accessory adds 12W of active thermoelectric cooling. Its notable feature is wireless bypass charging, which directs power straight to the processor instead of the battery, reducing heat at the source and extending battery lifespan.

      Infinix

      What additional features does the Infinix GT 50 Pro offer?

      The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chip, which can clock up to 3.25GHz. It comes with 12GB of RAM and options for either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The phone is equipped with a 6,500mAh battery, supporting 45W wired and 30W wireless charging.

      The 6.78-inch 1.5K display operates at up to 144Hz with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and audio features Dolby Atmos. For controls, it has Pressure-Sense GT Triggers, which are dual-pressure mechanical shoulder buttons offering 10 pressure levels and under 20ms latency for console-like control.

      Infinix

      On the camera front, you’ll find a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Additionally, XOS 16 introduces an AI Smart Trigger for automating combos and an AI Magic Voice Changer for team chats. The GT 50 Pro is available in Black Abyss, Red Blaze, and Silver Glacier.

      Prices have yet to be officially announced, but the Infinix GT 50 Pro will debut in Indonesia, with the 12GB/256GB model estimated to be around $376 and the 12GB/512GB variant approximately $434.

      Overall, this month has been significant for gaming smartphones, with OnePlus showcasing a gaming-oriented device, the Ace 6 Ultra, and a prominent push for phones featuring physical fans.

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