Nothing’s semi-transparent phones have set the company apart from the rest of the Android pack. And when you do something unique, it’s only a matter of time before others start taking inspiration from you. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Nothing Phone (2). Infinix has announced a new gaming phone for the Indian market, the Infinix GT 10 Pro, which takes its design cues from the new Nothing phone.
Taking inspiration from existing products isn’t always a bad thing. Most new art or technology, after all, is based on something that came before it. And, given that the Infinix GT 10 Pro is significantly cheaper than the Nothing Phone(2), could it be the low-cost, similar-looking alternative we’ve been looking for? Let’s find out.
Infinix GT 10 Pro gets the semi-transparent design right
What sets the Nothing Phone (2) apart is its transparent design with a LED light interface on the back. This is not something you see on any phone in the market. Of course, the see-through glass on the back doesn’t reveal the actual component of the phones. Nothing cleverly hides the phone’s internals behind plastic covers. Only the induction coil for two-way wireless charging and a ribbon cable, which likely connects to the battery, can be identified as authentic components.
Infinix basically follows the same idea and makes the GT 10 Pro semi-transparent like the Nothing Phone (2). However, it wouldn’t be fair to call it a copycat. It’s clear that Infinix made its phone with gamers in mind. While you do get a see-through back, the internal modeling is done very differently and doesn’t look anything like Nothing’s phone. Not to mention, the Infinix GT 10 Pro sports an unusual camera module that we haven’t seen on any other phone.
Similar to the Nothing Phone (2)’s Glyph Interface, the Infinix GT 10 Pro also has mini-LEDs on the back. These LEDs will likely create an interactive backlight interface. For example, they might light up when you launch a game, or they might flash to notify you of new messages or charging status. This feature could be very useful if you use it right. We are not sure if Infinix will also offer customization options like Nothing.
All in all, the Infinix GT 10 Pro doesn’t look half bad when it comes to design. In fact, it is a potential alternative to the Nothing Phone (2) for those who are looking for a transparent phone at a much more affordable price.
Infinix GT 10 Pro also doesn’t comprise on specifications
Before we talk about the specs, it’s important to know that the Nothing Phone (2) starts in India at ₹44,999 ($549), while the Infinix GT 10 Pro will be priced less than ₹20,000 ($244). That means the GT 10 Pro costs less than half of the Phone (2). However, that doesn’t mean the GT 10 Pro has underwhelming specs. In fact, its specs make it look like the best phone in its category, at least on paper.
From what is known so far, Infinix GT 10 Pro will bring an impressive 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. While this is not as good as Nothing Phone (2)’s 120Hz LTPO OLED panel, it’s still pretty decent for the price. The panel should be sufficiently bright and also show smooth graphics during gaming thanks to the high refresh rate.
Infinix GT 10 Pro is the brand’s latest gaming phone. While it doesn’t pack a top-of-the-line chipset like Nothing Phone (2)’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, it still gets a practical mid-range SoC— the Dimensity 8050. This is one of MediaTek’s new processors based on the 6nm process, and early benchmarks suggest it can tackle most of the popular titles you’d play on a phone (via Nanoreview). We are talking about BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile, and Free Fire.
The Dimensity 8050 chip on the phone will likely be paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. Infinix GT 10 Pro gets a 5,000mAh battery, which is larger than Nothing Phone (2)’s 4,700mAh unit. It gets 45W charging support but there’s no wireless or reverse charging, of course.
The camera system on the Infinix GT 10 Pro doesn’t look bad on paper. Reports say it has a 108MP triple camera setup on the rear and a 32MP shooter on the front. While we shouldn’t expect earth-shattering picture quality, even the Nothing Phone (2) doesn’t offer that. You should be able to take good enough pictures in most scenarios with this camera setup.
Nothing has also managed to make its software stand out from the competition, giving users a more minimalist and bloatware-free experience. Officially, we don’t know if there will be any changes to the software on the Infinix GT 10 Pro, but Gizmochina’s author Anvin has tried the phone and adds that it offers a bloatware-free and ad-free UI (ZionsAnvin).
So is it a good affordable Nothing Phone (2) alternative?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a decent upgrade over the Phone (1), but it’s not worth the price for everyone. The phone’s flashy looks are its main selling point, but its hardware is not better than most phones in the same price range. The Moto Edge 40 and Poco F5 Pro easily beat the Nothing Phone (2) in terms of hardware, and they also cost much less.
But if you want to experience similar flashy looks and spend much less, Infinix GT 10 Pro could be a killer alternative. Here are some of the key reasons why the Infinix GT 10 Pro might be the affordable Nothing Phone (2):
- Similar semi-transparent design with a LED light interface on the back
- Impressive specs for the price, including a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the Dimensity 8050 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 108MP triple camera setup
- Much more affordable than the Nothing Phone (2)
The Infinix GT 10 Pro should launch sometime in August but there’s no exact date yet. And of course, these are just our thoughts on the phone. If you don’t agree with us or have a better alternative in mind, please let us know in the comments.
We’d love to hear your thoughts!
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