OnePlus has confirmed the official launch date for its upcoming OnePlus Ace 5 series, set for December 26 in China. This announcement follows the brand’s global confirmation of the OnePlus 13R series, which will debut internationally on January 7. The Ace 5 series will include two models: the OnePlus Ace 5 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro. It is anticipated that the OnePlus Ace 5 will be a slightly more affordable variant of the OnePlus 13R, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro might remain exclusive to China, similar to its predecessor, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro.
OnePlus Ace 5 Series: Colour Variants and Configuration (Confirmed)
The brand has also disclosed the configuration options and colour variants for the Ace 5 series. The devices will be available in five different storage configurations: 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB. The Ace 5 will be offered in three colour options: Gravitational Titanium, Full Speed Black, and Celestial Porcelain. Meanwhile, the Ace 5 Pro will come in Moon White Porcelain, Submarine Black, and Starry Purple. It appears that the Porcelain models will feature ceramic back panels, while the other colours may feature a glass back.
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OnePlus Ace 5 Series: Specifications and Features (Expected)
In terms of specifications, the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro are expected to share several features. Both models will sport a 6.78-inch flat BOE X2 LTPO OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an optical in-screen fingerprint scanner. Both phones will run on ColorOS 15, based on Android 15, and will include an IR blaster, an alert slider, dual speakers, and a metal middle frame.
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For selfies, both devices will likely include a 16MP front camera. On the rear, the Ace 5 Pro is expected to feature a triple camera setup, including a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens.
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Performance-wise, the OnePlus Ace 5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, paired with a 6,400mAh battery and 80W fast charging. The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 6,100mAh battery, and 100W rapid charging support.
