India, Nov. 15 -- For years, Infinix has been making a strong case for Indian gamers: You don't have to pay the flagship price to get a gaming smartphone. The GT series introduced high refresh rate displays, dedicated gaming controls and aggressive styling at more affordable price points. The Infinix GT 50 Pro turns that promise in another direction.

The device is available in India for Rs.69,999, making it more than just a device that's attracting attention from budget-minded gamers. Infinix is offering a full gaming experience, including a controller, docking station and an exclusive cooler. It's a bold idea, but one that raises some awkward questions about affordability, consumer choice and the compromises that consumers are expected ...