OnePlus Ace 5

OnePlus Ace 5 – Long Detailed Description

The OnePlus Ace 5 is a powerful upper-midrange to flagship-tier smartphone, designed to cater to performance enthusiasts, gamers, and users who want a balance between high-end specs and practical design and is available at Mobihub Electronics Kenya. It is part of the “Ace” lineup, which OnePlus markets primarily in China, often rebranded globally under the Nord or number-series flagships.

Design & Build

The OnePlus Ace 5 continues the brand’s commitment to premium design aesthetics. The phone features a glass front and back, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, with a high-grade aluminum frame. It sports a sleek, minimalist industrial design with squared-off edges, flat sides, and a slightly curved back for ergonomic comfort.

• Dimensions: Approx. 162.7 x 75.1 x 8.8 mm

• Weight: Around 204g

• Colors: Offered in a range of matte and glossy finishes—typically “Black Stone”, “Blue Ice”, and other region-specific hues.

The tactile buttons are positioned intuitively, and although it lacks an official IP rating, it includes rubber seals for basic splash resistance.

Display

The Ace 5 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO display that excels in both color accuracy and fluidity:

• Resolution: 1.5K (2780 x 1264 pixels)

• Refresh Rate: 1–120Hz adaptive LTPO

• Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 1000Hz

• Brightness: Peak brightness over 1600 nits

• HDR Support: HDR10+, Dolby Vision

• Color Accuracy: DCI-P3 100% coverage, factory calibrated

This display delivers rich colors, deep blacks, and smooth animations, making it excellent for media consumption and gaming.

Performance

Under the hood, the OnePlus Ace 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which—while no longer the absolute latest in mid-2025—remains a flagship-level SoC:

• CPU: Octa-core (1x Cortex-X3 + 4x Performance + 3x Efficiency cores)

• GPU: Adreno 740

• RAM: Options include 12GB, 16GB, and a high-end 24GB LPDDR5X

• Storage: UFS 4.0, with variants of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB

This combination allows for top-tier gaming, multitasking, and heavy app usage without thermal throttling, thanks to its advanced vapor chamber cooling system.

Battery & Charging

The device houses a 5,500mAh dual-cell battery, optimized for longevity and performance. It supports OnePlus’ proprietary ultra-fast charging:

• Wired Charging: 100W SuperVOOC

• Charging Time: 0 to 100% in approximately 25 minutes

• Wireless Charging: Not officially supported

• Reverse Charging: Basic USB OTG power share

OnePlus employs Battery Health Engine technology to prolong battery lifespan over hundreds of charge cycles.

Cameras

While the Ace series focuses on performance, the Ace 5 still offers capable camera hardware:

Rear Camera Setup (Triple):

1. Main Sensor: 50MP Sony IMX890, f/1.8, OIS

2. Ultra-wide: 8MP, 112° FoV

3. Macro or Depth Sensor: 2MP (basic utility)

• Video Capabilities: 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, with EIS and OIS

• Features: Nightscape, AI scene detection, Pro Mode, Ultra Steady

Front Camera:

• Sensor: 16MP, f/2.4

• Video: 1080p@30fps

• Ideal for social media and casual selfies but not the best in class for low-light environments.

Software & Features

The Ace 5 ships with ColorOS 14 (for China), based on Android 14. Global variants may ship with OxygenOS if released internationally.

• Features: Smart sidebar, performance boost modes, deep customization, granular battery controls

• AI Enhancements: Real-time translation, scene-based performance optimization

• Update Policy: Typically 3 major Android updates and 4 years of security patches

Connectivity & Audio

• 5G Dual SIM

• Wi-Fi 7

• Bluetooth 5.3

• NFC & Infrared Blaster

• USB-C 3.1

• Speakers: Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos

• No headphone jack

Unique Selling Points

• Excellent price-to-performance ratio

• Up to 24GB RAM – rare even in flagship devices

• Top-tier display and haptic feedback

• Ultra-fast charging

• High internal storage (up to 1TB)

Limitations

• No wireless charging

• No official IP rating

• Camera system is good but not flagship-class

• China-focused software (ColorOS) unless ported to global

If you’re a power user or mobile gamer seeking flagship-level performance without paying the full flagship price, the OnePlus Ace 5 is one of the strongest contenders in 2025