The OnePlus Ace 3 is the latest smartphone release from OnePlus, offering high-end specs at a more affordable price point. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 1TB of storage, and a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The device runs on ColorOS 14 based on Android 14 and includes a 50MP main camera. Set for a global debut as the OnePlus 12R, the Ace 3 offers flagship-like features, including a 120Hz refresh rate and 100W wired charging, but lacks wireless charging. With prices starting at approximately $365 in China, the OnePlus Ace 3 is positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to the upcoming OnePlus 12.
The OnePlus Ace 3 is set to disrupt the smartphone market with its high-end specs at a remarkably low price point. With configurations starting at around $365 for 256GB storage and 12GB RAM, and going up to about $490 for a 1TB storage and 16GB RAM model, it offers flagship features at a budget-friendly price. The Ace 3 boasts a 5,500mAh battery, a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP primary camera, though it lacks wireless charging and has a slightly downgraded processor compared to the OnePlus 12. Despite these compromises, the OnePlus Ace 3 is anticipated to provide excellent value for money, potentially outperforming competitors like the Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus Ace 3 in China, a mid-range smartphone that boasts features such as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, a 5,500mAh battery with 100W charging, and a high-brightness 1.5K OLED display. The device, which will be sold globally as the OnePlus 12R, is priced starting at approximately $357 for the base model. Alongside the phone, OnePlus also introduced the OnePlus Buds 3, featuring active noise cancellation and special features when paired with the Ace 3, priced at around $70. The global launch for both products is set for January 23.
The upcoming OnePlus 12R, also known as the OnePlus Ace 3 in China, is set to feature a new powerful cooling system with the largest heat dissipation area in its class and 400% improved thermal conductivity. It will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, offering high performance at a lower cost than flagship models. The device, which will be officially released on January 4th in China, has also been showcased in real-life images, revealing three color options: Naruto Gold, Sea Blue, and Star Black. The international launch will follow later in the month.
OnePlus is teasing the upcoming launch of its premium mid-range smartphone, the Ace 3, highlighting its "extremely narrow" bezel display with sides measuring just 1.36mm and a bottom border of 1.94mm. The device will feature a 1.5K BOE 8T screen, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, an accurate fingerprint sensor, and improved GPS capabilities. It aims to offer a flagship-like experience with a metal mid-frame and is expected to receive 3 major Android updates over 4 years. The Ace 3 may also be rebranded globally as the 12R in early 2024.
The last week of 2023 saw Samsung planning to launch the Galaxy S24 series at a lower price point in Europe, Xiaomi unveiling the HyperOS logo for its devices, and OnePlus announcing the China launch of the Ace 3 and Buds 3 TWS for early 2024, with an international release expected later in January. Huawei quietly released the nova 12 series in China with a Kirin 9000S chipset, while iQOO launched the Neo9 and Neo9 Pro, boasting a Q1 display chip for enhanced refresh and touch sampling rates.
