OnePlus launched the OnePlus Ace 3 smartphone in China on January 4, 2024. The Phone comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and curved AMOLED display. This is a mid-range smartphone with flagship features of last year. The same phone will be launched globally as OnePlus 12R on 23rd January, 2024 along with OnePlus 12. Let's take a deep dive into the details that make the OnePlus Ace 3 an interesting mid-range smartphone from OnePlus.
Performance:
The OnePlus Ace 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the flagship chip of the last year from Qualcomm. GPU used is Adreno 740. Along with this the phone comes with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 Storage, ensuring fast and smooth experience. This combo makes this device able to deliver exceptional processing capabilities, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience, whether you're gaming, multitasking, or simply navigating through apps.
Display:
The OnePlus Ace 3 has a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED ProXDR display. It comes with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits of peak brightness. Panel used is BOE X1 8T with LTPO 4.0 technology. The display comes with the protection of Gorilla glass Victus 2.
Camera:
The OnePlus 12R (Ace 3) packs a triple camera setup in the back, featuring a 50MP Sony IMX890 as primary sensor which comes with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), an 8MP IMX355 Ultrawide+ lens, and a 2MP Macro sensor. The front camera will be of 16M from Samsung.
Battery and Charging:
The OnePlus 12R (Ace 3) is equipped with a 5,500mAh battery. And this already huge battery is complemented by a 100 watts Super VOOC charging.
Colors:
The OnePlus Ace 3 comes in following three color options:
- Star Black
- Moon Sea Blue
- Sand Gold
Software:
The OnePlus Ace 3 comes with ColorOS 14, based on Android 14, out of the box.
Form Factor:
Thickness: 8.8mm
Weight: 207 grams
Other Specs:
Completing the package are features like Alert slider, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, multi directional NFC, IR blaster for remote control, Dual stereo speakers, X-Axis linear motor for haptics, In-display fingerprint scanner, Pixelworks X7 Independent chip, Metal frame, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Pricing:
The 12GB+256GB variant of OnePlus Ace 3 is priced at ¥2,599 which is approximately around ₹31,000. If this phone comes to India with similar pricing, this is going to be instant hit.
India Launch Date:
OnePlus Ace 3 will be rebranded as OnePlus 12R for Indian and Global markets and will be launched on 23rd January, 2024 along with OnePlus 12.
Conclusion:
With the launch, the OnePlus Ace 3 has made its entrance into the upper midrange segment. Based on on-paper specifications, the OnePlus Ace 3 looks like a device that balances performance, features, and design. If this phone comes to India with similar pricing, it would become the top contender in upper midrange category with its exceptional specs and experience without compromising on key aspects.
Stay tuned for detailed analysis of OnePlus Ace 3 (OnePlus 12R) once the phone launches globally. We will be posting the details about the same on our Twitter handle @Review_Recap as well as on our website. So stay tuned for further updates.
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