OnePlus has officially introduced its highly anticipated gaming smartphone, the Ace 6 Ultra. This cutting-edge device was unveiled in China and boasts impressive features at an attractive price point. While OnePlus had teased its design and some specifications earlier, the full details are now available.
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra sports a spacious 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED display manufactured by BOE. With a high 165Hz refresh rate and the Lingxi Touch Core technology, this phone offers a responsive 4,000 instantaneous touch sampling rate ideal for gaming enthusiasts.
Powering the device is MediaTek’s top-tier Dimensity 9500 processor, complemented by OnePlus’ innovative ‘Wind Chaser Gaming Kernel’ and a state-of-the-art ‘Glacier Cooling System’ for efficient heat management during intense gaming sessions.
In terms of memory and storage, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra comes in configurations of 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.1 flash storage. It features dual SIM card slots (2x nano SIM) and runs on Android 16 with ColorOS 16 overlay.
On the battery front, the phone packs a robust 8,600mAh battery with support for blazing-fast 120W SuperVOOC charging. Additionally, it includes convenient features like an in-display fingerprint scanner, an IR blaster, and an impressive IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings. Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity is also supported.
The camera setup on the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra comprises a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.
Measuring at 162.45×77.47×8.45mm and weighing 217 grams (Ace Wakening color) / 219 grams (Metal Storm color), this smartphone offers a sleek and lightweight design. The pricing for the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra starts at CNY3,799 ($556) in China, with higher-tier models priced at CNY5,399 ($791).
In conjunction with the phone launch, OnePlus also unveiled the ‘Gunfire Gaming Controller’, featuring a joystick-less design, ergonomic grip, physical micro-switched mechanical trigger buttons, and an e-sports chip for efficient input processing. The controller supports the attachment of magnetic heat sinks for enhanced cooling during prolonged gaming sessions.
To further enhance the gaming experience, OnePlus has incorporated software optimizations such as shooting display enhancement, footstep sound enhancement, and shooting assist crosshair, tailored for shooting games enthusiasts. The OnePlus gaming controller is priced at CNY449 ($65) in China.
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and its accompanying gaming controller offer a compelling gaming experience at competitive prices, making them an attractive choice for mobile gamers.