Infinix NOTE 30 VIP Unboxing and First Impressions - Feature packed mid-ranger!

These are our first impressions of the recently released Infinix NOTE 30 VIP with a MediaTek Dimensity 8050, 108MP camera, and 5G.

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP in Glacier White

To recap, the Infinix NOTE 30 VIP's key features include a 10-bit, 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED eye-care display, 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 8050 5G processor, 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1, a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and reverse charging.

It also comes with the brand's proprietary Ultra Powerful Signal technology that should increase cellular signal strength by 20 percent and WiFi signal by 100 percent.

At the back is a 108MP main camera while in front is a 32MP selfie camera.

In the Philippines, the device retails for PHP 13,999.

Without any further ado, let's check it out.

Unboxing/Accessories

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP's outer packaging

The Infinix NOTE 30 VIP's packaging is longer when compared to its peers. It has the green color seen with more recent models. Around the box are the branding, key features, key specs, and regulatory information. What is unique is the "Sound by JBL" badge.

Box inclusion

Inside the box are the phone, SIM ejector tool, USB-A to USB-C cable, 68W wall charger, documentation, bumper case, tempered glass, and tempered glass applicator kit.

Unlike most devices, the user is given the option to apply the screen protector on their own. 

There are no included earphones inside the box.

Build Quality/Design

Rear design

The build of the phone is excellent. It is made of a combination of glass and high-quality polycarbonate. The rear glasstic panel is frosted while the polycarbonate frame has a shiny reflective faux metal finish. Because it is made of mostly polycarbonate, the phone is lighter than it looks.

One of the prettiest phone in its price category!

It does have a large camera bump but the frosted glasstic panel reduces fingerprint smudges.

As mentioned earlier, there is a bumper case and a screen protector that is included in the box but have to be applied by the user.

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP front display with punch hole

Moving to the screen, it comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 2400 x 1080 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1920Hz PWM dimming.

Around the panel are slim bezels with the chin bezel being thicker than the rest. On the upper part of the screen is the punch hole while above it is the earpiece and the dual LED flash hidden along the top bezel.

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP top and bottom

On top, you will see the microphone port, JBL branding, and the first of the two speakers. While at the bottom are the USB-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, microphone port, and the second of the two speakers.

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP left and right

On the left side is the SIM tray while on the right are the volume rocker and the power button. Both are made of polycarbonate and both have a squishy feedback when pressed.

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP rear cameras

One of the phone's main crowd attractions is the rear camera module which is made of the 108MP main camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor, with a quad-flash.

For selfies, it features a 32MP selfie camera with a dual-LED flash. 

What surprised us is that both the rear and front-facing cameras can record videos at 4K at 30fps.

Aside from that, the camera app features the following modes: AI Cam, Video, Film, Beauty, Portrait, and Super Night.

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP Specs

Display: 6.67-inch 10-bit AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1920Hz PWM dimming, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 395 ppi

CPU: 3.0GHz 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 8050 octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G77 MC9

RAM: 12GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 108MP f/1.75 HM6 sensor + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 portrait + Quad Flash

Selfie: 32MP f/2.45 + Dual Flash

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 68W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse charging

OS: Android 13 w/ XOS

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5GHz/2.4GHz), UPS tech, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IP53 water splash and dust resistance, JBL stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, 11-layer VC cooling, USB-C, Colors: Magic Black, Glacier White

Price: PHP 13,999

As of the moment

GIZGUIDE website on the NOTE 30 VIP

We are definitely surprised with the number of features and specs crammed into the Infinix NOTE 30 VIP given that it is priced at JUST PHP 13,999.

In addition to that, the phone looks absolutely stunning and is a contender to be one of the most beautiful-looking phones in its category.

It's arguably the strongest for the price!

Even though it doesn't have a rear telephoto or a rear ultrawide, the 108MP should be more than enough for most situations. But what impressed us is the presence of the 4K video recording from both the rear and front-facing cameras.

We are excited to explore the rest of its features and what it can do in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

But so far, our initial impression of the Infinix NOTE 30 VIP is truly positive.

What do you guys think?