Gaming smartphones are a popular choice among customers looking for great performance and dedicated features designed to enhance their skills and give them convenient wins. But often such phones are priced very high, leaving very few options for those who want a great gaming-focused phone on a budget. Infinix has launched its GT 20 Pro smartphone keeping this gaming audience in mind. The special thing is that this phone comes with a unique gaming-centric design, features and a price that is hard to ignore. Today we will compare this handset with its closest rival Realme GT 6T, which has a faster chip and a capable display. Let's find out which phone is the best.
Design – Find a phone that's great for gaming
Gamers are always looking for devices that can help them express their interests in the best way possible. This feeling should be embodied in their phones as well. The Infinix GT 20 Pro features a Cyber Mecha design with Mecha loop lighting that gives it the distinct look of a gaming smartphone. It essentially includes customizable RGB Mecha LED lights at the back that offer different usability perspectives aligned with the gaming preferences of users. If you want a phone that stands out from the crowd and draws people in, the GT 20 Pro fits the bill perfectly with the Glyph interface complementing the Cyber Mecha design.
On the other hand, the Realme GT 6T comes with a simple design with two basic colours – Green and Silver. If you are looking for a gaming phone then the Infinix GT 20 Pro is a clear choice in this department because despite featuring a beautiful design, the GT 6T doesn't come with any gaming-centric design elements.
Display – Features that improve the gaming experience
Looks are very important for a gaming phone, but its display is one of the most important aspects. The Infinix GT 20 Pro sports a sharp and bright 6.78-inch Full-HD+ 10-bit bezel-less flat AMOLED display that delivers an immersive viewing experience. With a screen-to-body ratio of 94.3%, the handset delivers an immersive experience. Moreover, its ability to refresh content at up to 144Hz is excellent, making even high-end games feel smoother than ever.
On the other hand, the Realme GT 6T offers only a 120Hz refresh rate on its 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display. The biggest advantage of having a higher refresh rate on the display is that it shows different elements in the game in better synchronization with your teammates' devices, thereby providing better fidelity. A low refresh rate can cause you to miss your enemies in the game and lose the match – this is not ideal for a professional gamer. Also, the GT 6T comes with a curved display, which is often not liked by gamers as it causes mistouch problems. For these reasons, the Infinix GT 20 Pro seems to be a better option for gamers.
Performance – No compromise is acceptable
What's a gaming phone without unmatched speed? The Infinix GT 20 Pro is perfect for intense gaming sessions thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor, which is available for the first time in India and delivers commendable performance with an AnTuTu score of over 950,000. On the other hand, the Realme GT 6T uses a competent Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor. With this chipset, the handset scored a tremendous AnTuTu score of around 1451000. Looking at the AnTuTu score you might think that the GT 6T will perform better than the GT 20 Pro, but when it comes to gaming, there are many more factors to consider. For example, the GT 6T does not have gaming-specific hardware on the Infinix GT 20 Pro, which is a clear difference with a dedicated gaming display chip.
Developed by Pixelworks, the second chip in the GT 20 Pro, the Pixelworks X5 Turbo, combines MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) with gaming visual enhancement technology to boost game frame rates up to 90fps (globally, it is said to achieve up to 120 FPS in popular mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, etc.), giving you an unmatched experience. But there's more to it. The combination of these two technologies allows the GT 20 Pro to exceed the game's original maximum FPS setting so you can boost the frame rate for better smoothness and fidelity with lower power consumption. Another tool called E-Sports Mode with X-Boost (enabled by the dual chip arrangement of the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate and the Pixelworks chip) allows you to drastically improve game performance – something you don't get on the Realme GT 6T as it lacks dual chips.
Fluid software, enhanced security for a buttery smooth experience
Software is an important aspect of user experience and you need to ensure that you don't get a cluttered experience with your daily driver. The Infinix GT 20 Pro comes with the latest Android 14-based XOS 14 operating system which is clean and gets rid of any bloatware or unwanted apps. On the other hand, the Realme GT 6T runs Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 and has a higher number of pre-installed apps. While both the phones offer a clean experience, if you are someone who wants to curate every app installed on the phone, the Infinix GT 20 Pro is a better choice that offers a clutter-free experience.
The GT 20 Pro also supports security features, such as an in-display fingerprint sensor and secure locking to enhance privacy, so that your sensitive data never leaves the phone.
A COMPLETE PACKAGE
It is now quite evident that the Infinix GT 20 Pro is a rare phone that prioritises gaming and stands out from the competition in many aspects. Still, it doesn’t compromise on basic smartphone features for its price. Additionally, it uses JBL sound on its stereo speakers for an immersive gaming and music experience, which is not available on the GT 6T. With LED light customisation, you can always break the monotony and change the look of your phone. The 45W+ Bypass Charge feature is a saviour when you want to play games while charging the phone without facing any heating issues. This feature prevents your phone from overheating and still gives you energy to continue your binge session.
The Realme GT 6T supports fast 120W charging, which means it can charge the phone pretty quickly. However, the lack of bypass charging leaves your phone vulnerable to overheating when plugged in.
If you are a photography enthusiast, the Infinix GT 20 Pro will impress you with its 108MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). The cameras on the GT 20 Pro capture bright colours and enough details to deliver stunning photos and steady videos. On the other hand, the Realme GT 6T has a lower resolution 50MP Sony camera with OIS in the rear setup and a 32MP selfie camera. While the Realme handset comes with a lower resolution sensor, the Sony sensor allows it to click better photos than the GT 20 Pro. As a result, the Realme GT 6T gets an edge in this department.
a clear winner
An in-depth analysis of various aspects of the Infinix GT 20 Pro and Realme GT 6T makes it clear that the GT 20 Pro is the best choice for customers focused on smartphone gaming. An ultrafast processor that uses a second chip to ensure there is no room for compromise pushes the GT 20 Pro ahead of the competition through high frame rates and unmatched performance in games. The 144Hz AMOLED display is exactly what gamers want on their phones for fluid gameplay, while clean software enhances the experience by keeping ads and unwanted apps at bay.
With the GT series smartphones, gaming accessories to support these phones, and other gaming-centric devices such as the GT Book and GT series headphones, Infinix is building a GTverse that aims to offer users an unparalleled gaming experience at an unprecedented price point.
So it is quite clear that if you are looking for a great gaming phone, your search will end with the Infinix GT 20 Pro, which offers impressive gaming features but is also priced much lower than the Realme GT 6T. Bring home your next gaming smartphone GT 20 Pro at an exciting price of Rs 22,999 in the Flipkart sale on May 28. As a part of the limited time offer, early buyers will get a gaming kit with the handset. This kit includes GT Mecha Case, GT Cooling Fan and GT Finger Sleeves. So, without wasting any time, get this amazing smartphone in your hands and immerse yourself in the world of gaming.
