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OnePlus Ace 5 Series Set to Launch on December 26 – Key Specs, Variants and Other Details Leaked

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The OnePlus Ace 5 series including the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro are set to launch in China on December 26.
Both models feature a 6.78-inch flat BOE X2 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The models will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (Ace 5) and Snapdragon 8 Elite (Ace 5 Pro) chipsets.
Variants like the Ace 5s, Ace 5 Mini, and Ace 5V are also expected.

OnePlus is gearing up to launch its Ace 5 series including model OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro in China.

According to leaks, these smartphones are likely to debut on December 26.

This launch date confirmation came from a reservation listing on a Chinese retailer’s site showing a deadline of 2:30 PM that day.

In any case, here’s everything we know about the upcoming models of this series.

OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro – Design and Specifications (Rumored)

Weibo post revealing some key details about the OnePlus Ace 5 series.

China listing screenshot surfaced on Weibo.

The OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro will feature a metal middle frame, short-focus fingerprint scanner and alert slider, running ColorOS 15-based Android 15. Two ceramic colour options including White Moon Porcelain and Sky Blue Porcelain will be available.

Both models are expected to feature a 6.78-inch flat BOE X2 OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals.

The Ace 5 is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with a 6,415mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging. Meanwhile, the Ace 5 Pro is said to pack the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a slightly smaller 6,100mAh battery offering 100W fast charging.

Both devices will utilize LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage with configurations ranging from 12GB+256GB to 16GB+1TB catering to a variety of user needs.

The Ace 5 series is expected to have a triple rear camera setup:

50MP main sensor with OIS (Ace 5 Pro might use the Sony IMX906)
8MP ultra-wide lens
2MP auxiliary sensor

No details about the front camera have been revealed yet.

OnePlus Ace 5 Series – Variants

OnePlus might expand the lineup with variants like the Ace 5s and Ace 5V:

Tipster DCS’s old Weibo post reveals some key details about the series and its models.

Ace 5s: Rumored to launch in April 2025 with a Dimensity 9-series chipset, a 7,000mAh battery and a 1.5K OLED display.
Ace 5 Mini: Compact flagship expected in Q2 2025, featuring a 6.31-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a 50MP Sony IMX906 camera.
Ace 5V: Likely to be a mid-range offering, potentially using the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset similar to its predecessor.

The Ace 5 series will compete with smartphones like the Redmi K80, iQOO Neo 10 and Realme Neo 7, offering flagship-level specifications at competitive prices. The rumoured Ace 5s could also challenge upcoming devices like the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro.

FAQs

Q1. When is the OnePlus Ace 5 series expected to launch in China?

Answer. The OnePlus Ace 5 series, including the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro is set to launch in China on December 26.

Q2. What display features do the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro have?

Answer. Both models feature a 6.78-inch flat BOE X2 OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Q3. What processors will the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro use?

Answer. The Ace 5 is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the Ace 5 Pro is said to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Q4. What are the expected camera specifications for the OnePlus Ace 5 series?

Answer. The Ace 5 series is expected to have a triple rear camera setup: a 50MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP auxiliary sensor.