In a move that's turning heads in the gaming world, Infinix has just locked in a major partnership with MOONTON Games, positioning itself at the center of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang's competitive scene across Southeast Asia. The tech brand announced yesterday that it's bringing its GT series gaming smartphones to five major MLBB tournaments, in what could be a game-changer for mobile esports in the region.
Let's be real—this is a smart play by Infinix. With MLBB boasting over 100 million active players globally (and absolute dominance in Southeast Asia), they're tapping into one of mobile gaming's most passionate communities.
The partnership covers some serious competitive ground—the MLBB Professional League in Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, plus the MLBB Development League in Indonesia and the newly launched MLBB Super League in Myanmar. If you're keeping score at home, that's basically a esports grand slam for the region.
What's interesting here is that they're not just slapping their logo on some banners and calling it a day. Infinix is actually providing the tournament hardware, with their GT 20 Pro serving as the official device for the first round of competitions. Later this year, they'll upgrade to the GT 30 Pro when it launches.
"These aren't just any devices," a gaming friend told me after checking the specs. "They've been put through the wringer with stress tests and tournament simulations to make sure they can handle the pressure of pro play."
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| Aurora MLBB Team Captain Renejay Bacarse with the Infinix GT20 Pro |
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| Players during MDL ID playoffs, Photo from MDL Indonesia |
Beyond the hardware, Infinix is diving headfirst into community building. They're planning fan tournaments, meet-and-greets with pro players, and gaming masterclasses—basically creating a full ecosystem for MLBB enthusiasts to connect both online and offline.
For competitive teams, the stakes couldn't be higher. Winners from four of these tournaments will secure spots in international MOONTON events like MSC and M-Series tournaments, potentially launching local talents onto the global stage.
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Snaps from MPL Infinix FANSiklaban, Photo from
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FlapTzy and Pheww, Photo from MPL Philippines |
Tony Zhao, Infinix's CEO, seems pretty pumped about the whole thing: "Esports serves as a bridge that connects and inspires the next generation of players," he said in the announcement. "Through this partnership, we aim to equip more players with Infinix's high-performance devices."
MOONTON's regional esports sales head, Adrian Cher, echoed the sentiment, highlighting how Infinix has "democratised gaming by making cutting-edge gaming accessible to the next generation."
For MLBB fans across Southeast Asia, this partnership promises a steady stream of high-level competition powered by devices specifically designed for mobile gaming. It's a smart move that positions Infinix as more than just a phone maker, but as an active player in the rapidly growing mobile esports scene.
The first tournaments under this partnership kicked off on February 28, with more action scheduled throughout the year. Mobile gaming enthusiasts can follow developments through Infinix's official social media channels.