OnePlus Ace 3

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Smartphone Review – The debut of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro in mainland China creates a big buzz along with their new OnePlus Pad Pro Android tablet. Over the years, we have noticed that OnePus has lost a competitive edge in the flagship killer series phones. The gradual downfall of their flagship series was evident once they replaced Oxygen OS with ColorOS. Still, the company is finally on track with its latest creation.

Previously, they unveiled the OnePlus 12 smartphone, which was able to grasp the attention of the old fanbase. Despite this, the Ace 3 Pro looks like a completely different deal since the device provides flashy features and the necessary hardware configuration to charm the tech enthusiast. The company focuses on the classic design while making the body lightweight. Furthermore, the device’s majority emphasis is on the battery department. But is it worth purchasing? Let’s find out from the following review!

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Smartphone Review

Highlights

  1. The phone arrives with a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen and 120Hz refresh rate.
  2. As for the software interface, the Android 14 with ColorOS 14 brings the AI twist.
  3. Regarding the hardware configuration, you are getting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset out of the box.
  4. The camera setup attains a standard 50MP triple camera with a 16MP selfie camera.
  5. As for the battery section, you are getting a 6100 mAh battery with 100W.

Design and Display

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is equipped with a beautiful design layout of a matte finish, which offers Gray, White, and Green color variants. But there’s no denying that each phone looks pretty outdated if you look at the current smartphone market. The circular camera module looks pretty great on the back panel with the Oneplus branding giving an aesthetic look.

But, tons of phones offer unique built and interesting designs. Still, the design aspect is often considered subjective things. As far as the built quality is concerned, the phone has different weight variants ranging from 207 grams to 225 grams (Green). But, the holding experience of each model is pretty much the same thanks to the slim side panel. In terms of protection, an IP65 rating and Corning gorilla glass victus 2 glass will appear on this phone.

Alongside this, there’s one thing to confirm. You will receive a 6.78-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display. It will bring FHD+ resolution and adaptive 120Hz refresh with smooth touch responses. Through this, the navigation will be smooth, while the accurate colors and top-notch HDR control bring fabulous content consumption. Apart from the touch sensor, the brightness isn’t a major concern as you can easily watch screen content in the daylight.

Memory and Internal

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro hardware section introduces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which has been used in almost every flagship phone of this year. In OnePlus Ace 3 Pro, the performance aspect is slightly boosted compared to the previous model. Moreover, you are getting almost 12% more cloaking speed in the octa-core processor. It ignites the possibility of passing the standard hardware limits. Alongside this, the visual rendering aren’t far behind since the device equips Adreno 750 GPU under the hood.

At first, we were slightly skeptical about the ColorOS 14 integration on the Ace 3 Pro, which was onboarded with the Android 14. Hopefully, a well-refined software interface won’t leave any room for disappointment, and the number of bloatware apps will be drastically reduced. But, some pre-installed apps and notifications will appear during your usage. Still, there are tons of AOD functions that you can explore from the phone settings.

The gaming aspect of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro won’t be disappointing as you will notice a better frame rate and barely any heating issues. The storage capabilities can be distinguished through 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB UFS 4.0 space, which will accompanied by 12GB, 16GB, and 24GB RAM respectively. Because the majority of people will purchase the primary storage variant, the users will receive enough space to store apps, media, and other necessary files.

Camera

The Oneplus Ace 3 Pro houses a triple camera setup that allows users to capture their precious moments without any regrets. It equips a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor as the primary sensor, which will be responsible for capturing stunning photos and videos for you. At the same time, the device also offers an 8MP ultra-wide lens for sharp detailed photos and a 2MP macro lens for close-up shots.

The daylight photos with this configuration aren’t that bad, the vibrant colors will make the images look beautiful. At the same time, the lowlight images miss many details and produce accurate colors and contrast using the native camera app. As for the video recording, you can capture up to 4K resolution videos in 30 and 60fps with optical image stabilization and gyro-EIS support.

Moving the front display, the small 16MP selfie lens is placed in the top middle section of the screen. It produces sharp details photos and captures your images smoothly. There are a variety of native camera modes, which can be utilized according to need. You will find several filters, portrait effects, and AI support to further enhance photo results. Although, the video recording is limited to 1080p resolution without stabilization support.

Battery and Others

A 6100 mAh battery configuration is something uncommon in the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro smartphone. However, it does give more than 6+ hours of screen time for your day-to-day activities. It could include content streaming, gaming, and regular social media updates. With all of those factors combined, if you use the phone for four hours, the phone still has 30% battery left. Besides, you don’t have to worry about charging support.

The device can be refueled through a 100W wired charger, which only needs 32 minutes to refill the battery percentage to full. The biometric scanner is implemented in the display whereas you can also opt for the face ID security feature. As for the other sensors, the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC connectivity aren’t disappoint. Lastly, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is priced around $600 (Rs 49,990 in India) approx for the starting variant.

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Pros and Cons

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OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro smartphone.

SpecificationsOnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
AnnouncedJune 2024
SIMDual SIM
Dimensions163.3 x 75.3 x 8.7 / 8.9 / 9.0 mm
Weight207-225 g
Size6.78 inches
DisplayLTPO AMOLED
1B colors
120Hz
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
800-4500 nits brightness
~450 PPI density
Protection/OthersCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP65 dust/water resistant
Resolution1264 x 2780 pixels
OSAndroid 14, ColorOS 14
Chipset4nm – Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPUOcta-core
1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4
3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720
2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720
2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520
GPUAdreno 750
Card slotNo
RAM12GB, 16GB, 24GB
Internal256GB, 512GB, 1TB
UFS 4.0
Camera50 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS
8 MP (112Ëšultrawide)
2 MP (macro)
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Max – 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie16 MP (wide)
HDR, panorama
Max – 1080p@30fps
LoudspeakerYes
(stereo speakers)
3.5mm jackNo
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
GPSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFCYes, eSE, HCE
Infrared portYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
SensorsUnder display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery6100 mAh
100W wired, PD2.0, QC2
ColorsGray, White, Green
Expected Price$600 (Rs 49,990 in India) approx
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

Conclusion

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro does look like a solid competitor in the flagship tier phones with top-notch performance and long-lasting battery life. However, we can’t overlook the camera department when you are judging a flagship phone. Despite all efforts, the camera quality isn’t on par with the mainstream flagship device. But still, you will obtain presentable results if you don’t care about lighting and color exposure. On the other hand, we don’t find any significant issues during the performance and visual tests.

The device is a perfect deal for casual gamers and performance users. Moreover, the adaptive refresh rate display offers better screen time for your daily activities. Considering the factor that you are getting the software skin won’t disappoint when it comes to personalization. But if you are looking for a decent phone in the same price range, then Realme GT 6 would be a fantastic choice to look at. It has a similar chipset with a better camera configuration on top. Lastly, choose a phone based on your requirements.

John Depp
John Depp is an editor at Oispice and has excellent knowledge of technology such as smartphones, apps, games, and gadgets. He specializes in tech news and smartphone reviews. John is available on Twitter @JohnDep18441971 and mail at [email protected].

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