OnePlus Ace 5 Pro

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro – Detailed Overview

The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, released in late December 2024, is the premium variant of the Ace 5 series and is available at Mobihub Electronics Kenya. Designed for users who want flagship performance, extended battery life, and an immersive multimedia experience, it stands out for its blend of power and refinement.

Design and Build

The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro adopts a minimalist, high-end design language with practical durability.

• Dimensions: Approximately 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm

• Weight: About 203 grams

• Materials: Front and back panels made of hardened glass (Crystal Shield Glass), with an aluminum frame

• Water and Dust Resistance: IP65-rated – protected from dust ingress and water jets

• Finish: Smooth matte or frosted back options, available in subtle colors like Gray, White, and Purple

• Design Features: Flat edges with gentle curves, under-display fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM tray, no headphone jack

Display

The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro is equipped with a top-tier LTPO AMOLED display designed for both productivity and entertainment.

• Size: 6.78 inches

• Resolution: 2780 x 1264 pixels (1.5K), resulting in a sharp pixel density of around 450 ppi

• Technology: LTPO AMOLED, allowing adaptive refresh from 1Hz to 120Hz

• Color Depth: 10-bit panel with support for 1 billion colors

• Brightness: Typical brightness around 800 nits, with peak brightness up to 4500 nits for HDR content

• HDR Support: Supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision

• Protection: Crystal Shield Glass (a proprietary strengthened glass)

The display offers excellent visibility in all lighting conditions, smooth transitions in UI and games, and accurate color reproduction.

Performance

Built for demanding users, the Ace 5 Pro uses one of the most advanced chipsets of its time.

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (also referred to in some regions as “8 Elite”) based on 4nm architecture

• CPU Configuration: Octa-core (1x Cortex-X4, 5x Cortex-A720, 2x Cortex-A520)

• GPU: Adreno 750

• RAM Options: 12GB and 16GB LPDDR5X

• Storage Options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB UFS 4.0 (non-expandable)

• Thermal Management: Advanced vapor chamber cooling with graphite layers and phase change material

The device is optimized for high-performance tasks such as gaming, video editing, multitasking, and AI computation. Benchmark results put it in the top tier of 2025 smartphones.

Software

• Operating System: Android 14 out of the box, with ColorOS 14 in China (or potentially OxygenOS in global variants)

• Update Policy: Typically three major Android version updates and four years of security patches

• Key Features: AI performance tuning, background app management, system-wide dark mode, real-time translation, productivity tools

The software is highly customizable, with performance modes, app cloners, game turbo options, and gesture support.

Cameras

Rear Camera Setup

• Main Sensor: 50MP Sony IMX890, f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), fast phase detection autofocus

• Ultra-Wide: 8MP, 112-degree field of view, f/2.2 aperture

• Macro: 2MP, fixed focus, basic close-up shots

Video Capabilities:

• 4K recording at 30/60fps

• 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps

• Gyro-EIS, OIS-supported video stabilization

• AI video enhancements and night video mode

Front Camera

• Sensor: 16MP, f/2.4, fixed focus

• Video: 1080p at 30fps

• Features: Face unlock, beautification, portrait mode, HDR

The camera system is tuned for color accuracy, fast shutter speed, and decent low-light performance. It’s not the absolute best for professional-grade photography, but it’s strong for general use, content creation, and social media.

Battery and Charging

One of the major highlights of the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro is its battery capacity and fast charging.

• Battery Capacity: 6100mAh (dual-cell architecture for thermal efficiency)

• Wired Charging: 100W SuperVOOC

• Charging Time: Around 50% in 15 minutes, full charge in approximately 35 minutes

• Wireless Charging: Not supported

• Battery Health Tech: Battery Health Engine prolongs cell life with AI charge management

Despite its large battery, the phone maintains a slim profile and avoids overheating under load.

Audio and Connectivity

• Speakers: Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support

• Microphones: Triple microphone system for clear calls and video recording

• Headphone Jack: Not included

• Connectivity:

  • 5G SA/NSA

  • Wi-Fi 7

  • Bluetooth 5.4

  • NFC and infrared blaster

  • USB-C (USB 2.0 or 3.1 depending on the variant)

  • GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and Galileo satellite support

Security and Sensors

• In-display optical fingerprint sensor

• Face unlock (software-based)

• Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, barometer

Summary

The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro is a powerful, well-balanced flagship phone designed for heavy users, gamers, and power-hungry multitaskers. While it sacrifices a few luxury features like wireless charging and top-tier camera hardware, it excels in almost every other area: performance, display, battery life, and charging speed.

It offers one of the best combinations of performance-per-dollar in its segment as of 2025.