Highlights
- The OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro will feature a new dual-airflow active cooling system designed to reduce heat and improve gaming comfort.
- Both phones are expected to include a 185Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite series chipset, up to a 9,000mAh battery and a 200MP primary camera.
- Pre-orders have started in China indicating that the OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro could launch soon, although exact launch date has not been announced.
OnePlus has revealed details about the active cooling system on its upcoming OnePlus Ace 7 series smartphones, the OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro. OnePlus China President Li Jie Louis recently explained that the new cooling design uses two airflow paths to manage heat during gaming. The smartphones are also tipped to feature 185Hz displays, Snapdragon 8 Elite series chipsets and batteries of up to 9,000mAh. Pre-orders for the series have already started in China, suggesting that its launch is approaching.
OnePlus Ace 7 Series Cooling Fan Design Explained
According to OnePlus China President Li Jie Louis’s recent Weibo post, the OnePlus Ace 7 series will feature an active cooling system designed to improve comfort during landscape gaming. The new design uses two airflow outlets with one directing air towards the chipset and the other towards the rear panel.
OnePlus says this dual-airflow arrangement is a first for the company. Rather than focusing only on reducing internal temperatures, the design also aims to make extended gaming sessions more comfortable. The main highlights of the cooling system include:
- Dual airflow paths: One outlet directs airflow towards the chipset, while the other cools the rear panel.
- Hot air directed away from fingers: The exhaust layout is designed to prevent hot air from blowing towards the user’s fingers during gameplay.
- Cooling for the rear panel: Airflow over the back cover could help reduce heat buildup and the uncomfortable, sweaty feeling associated with prolonged gaming.
- Better-placed air intake: The intake layout is designed to reduce the chances of fingers blocking airflow while holding the phone horizontally.
Li Jie explained that airflow placement can make a noticeable difference to the gaming experience. When fingers block the air intake, cooling efficiency can decrease. Similarly, hot exhaust directed towards the hands can make long gaming sessions uncomfortable.
The OnePlus Ace 7 series aims to address these issues through its airflow design rather than relying only on lower chipset temperatures.
OnePlus Ace 7 Series Design and Colours
The OnePlus Ace 7 series leaked images of the phones show two different colour finishes, one with an orange-and-white gradient and the other with a blue-and-white gradient.
Both devices appear to feature a squarish rear camera module in the top-left corner, similar to the design associated with the OnePlus 16. The leaked images also show what appear to be two air vents near the camera module along with large “ACE” branding on the rear panel.
Other visible elements include a configurable Snap Key on the side, volume buttons, a USB Type-C port and a bottom speaker grille. The front-facing cooling fan has also been suggested in reports, although its final placement and design details have not been fully confirmed.
OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro Specifications (Expected)
According to tipster Debayan Roy, also known as Gadgetsdata on X, the OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro could share several key specifications, including a high-refresh-rate display and a large battery. The two models are expected to differ mainly in their processors and camera systems.
| OnePlus Ace 7 (Expected) | OnePlus Ace 7 Pro (Expected) | |
| Display | 6.78-inch flat OLED, 1.5K resolution | 6.78-inch flat OLED, 1.5K resolution |
| Refresh Rate | 185Hz; potentially 165Hz system-wide | 185Hz; potentially 165Hz system-wide |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V, a reportedly scaled-down version | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Rear Camera | 200MP primary camera | 200MP primary camera and 50MP telephoto camera |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 16MP |
| Battery | Around 9000mAh | Around 9000mAh |
| Charging | 90W or 100W fast charging | 90W or 100W fast charging |
OnePlus Ace 7 Series Launch Date and Availability
OnePlus has started accepting pre-orders for the Ace 7 series in China, which mean that the smartphones could launch in the country soon. However, the company has not announced an official launch date in the supplied information.
The series is expected to include the OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro with gaming performance and active cooling likely to be among its main selling points.
OnePlus Ace 7 Series: Pre-orders Started in China
Pre-orders for the OnePlus Ace 7 series are now open in China. Interested customers can purchase a benefit package for RMB 9 and it offers gifts and benefits worth up to RMB 2,463.
The reported benefits include Oppo Enco R5 true wireless earbuds, a five-year warranty for the cooling fan, a two-year battery warranty and a one-year warranty covering water damage. A one-year back-cover warranty and other offers are also included.
Customers could additionally receive up to 12 months of interest-free instalments, along with other promotional deals.
Will OnePlus Ace 7 Series Launch In India?
Details about a possible India launch remain unclear. Previous reports have suggested that the Ace 7 Pro could arrive in India under the Realme brand. It is not yet known whether it would be positioned as a Realme GT or Neo series smartphone.
The possibility of the standard OnePlus Ace 7 launching in India as the OnePlus 16R has also been raised, but this has not been confirmed.
