Gaming on phones is no longer a side hobby in India. For millions of players, the phone is the console. Infinix has read the room, and on October 27 it will launch the GT 50 Pro in India, a phone that arrives with an entire gaming ecosystem in the box. The company calls it India’s only smartphone-to-console ecosystem, and the headline act is a gaming bundle that includes a split controller, a docking station that plugs the phone into a TV, and a magnetic cooling fan.
Pre-bookings for the GT 50 Pro will open on October 24 on Infinix’s official website. The phone itself debuted globally back in April, but the India launch is shaping up to be a bigger story than the phone alone. Here is what is coming.
A phone built like gaming gear
The GT 50 Pro wears its purpose openly. It carries a CyberMecha design with RGB light strips on the rear panel, a supercar-inspired look that Infinix has kept from the global version. Under the hood, confirmed specs so far include a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display that can push up to 144fps in supported games, pressure-sensitive GT Trigger 2.0 shoulder buttons built into the frame, HydroFlow liquid cooling, and a 6,500mAh battery to survive long sessions.
The Indian variant will run on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset, as confirmed across early reports. A 144Hz panel does not mean every game runs at 144fps, real frame rates depend on the game and its settings, but the hardware is clearly aimed at players who treat mobile esports seriously.
The GT NX Controller: handheld, then two-player
The standout piece of the bundle is the GT NX Controller. It clamps onto the GT 50 Pro with grips on either side, turning the phone into something closer to a handheld console. It uses drift-resistant Hall-effect controls and lets players remap inputs.
The clever bit: the controller splits into two independent wireless handles, each pairing over its own Bluetooth channel, so two people can play compatible games on a single device. Support will depend on the game, but the idea borrows from the two-player flexibility of handheld consoles.
The GT NX Station: phone to TV in one dock
The second accessory is the GT NX Station, a dock that places the phone into a desktop-style setup and outputs video to an external TV or monitor at up to 4K resolution and 60Hz over HDMI. It packs 9-in-1 connectivity, including HDMI, USB ports, wired Ethernet, expandable storage and audio connections.
In practice, this means a player can walk in, drop the phone into the dock, and move the session from a pocket screen to the living-room TV with peripherals attached.
Keeping cool while gaming
Heat is the quiet killer of long gaming sessions, and Infinix is shipping a third accessory for it. The GT MagCharge Cooler 2.0 snaps magnetically onto the back of the phone and delivers 12W of thermoelectric cooling alongside 15W wireless charging. On the GT 50 Pro it also supports wireless bypass charging, routing power straight to the phone during play so the battery does not take the full brunt of heat and stress. RGB lighting keeps it on-brand with the rest of the kit.
What we still do not know
Infinix has not announced pricing for the GT 50 Pro or the accessories yet, and it is unclear whether the bundle ships together in one retail box or whether the accessories will also be sold separately. The global launch earlier this year gives some hints about positioning, but Indian pricing is what will decide how this lands with buyers.
- India launch date: October 27, 2026
- Pre-bookings open: October 24, 2026
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate
- Display: 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED, up to 144fps in supported games
- Battery: 6,500mAh
- Bundle: GT NX Controller, GT NX Station dock, GT MagCharge Cooler 2.0
With pre-bookings opening in two days, the pricing announcement is likely close behind. For mobile gamers who have wanted a console-style setup without buying a separate console, the GT 50 Pro might be worth waiting for.
FAQs
Q1. When is the Infinix GT 50 Pro launching in India?
The Infinix GT 50 Pro will launch in India on October 27, 2026. Pre-bookings begin on October 24 on Infinix’s official website.
Q2. What accessories come with the Infinix GT 50 Pro bundle?
The India bundle includes the GT NX Controller, the GT NX Station docking station, and the GT MagCharge Cooler 2.0. Infinix describes it as India’s only smartphone-to-console ecosystem.
Q3. Can two people play games on one Infinix GT 50 Pro?
Yes. The GT NX Controller splits into two separate handles that connect over Bluetooth, allowing two-player play in compatible games.
Q4. Can the Infinix GT 50 Pro connect to a TV?
Yes. Placing the phone in the GT NX Station outputs video to a TV or monitor at up to 4K resolution and 60Hz over HDMI.
Q5. What are the key specs of the Infinix GT 50 Pro?
Confirmed highlights include a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset, 6,500mAh battery, GT Trigger 2.0 shoulder buttons and HydroFlow liquid cooling.
The Infinix GT 50 Pro launches in India on October 27. We will update this story when official India pricing is announced.
