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OnePlus Ace 5 vs OnePlus Ace 6

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OnePlus Ace 5

OnePlus Ace 5

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.78 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.0.
  • 6,415 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 88,000Out of Stock
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OnePlus Ace 6

OnePlus Ace 6

  • 213 g.
  • About 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.83 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.1.
KSh 88,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Ace 6 is the stronger choice: it has a bigger battery (7,800 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (165 Hz) and charges faster (120 W), while the OnePlus Ace 5 only has a brighter screen for outdoor use.

Refresh

OnePlus Ace 5
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
OnePlus Ace 6
About 165 Hz display refresh rate

Display

OnePlus Ace 5
About 6.78 inch screen
OnePlus Ace 6
About 6.83 inch screen

Performance

OnePlus Ace 5
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor
OnePlus Ace 6
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor

Storage

OnePlus Ace 5
UFS 4.0
OnePlus Ace 6
UFS 4.1

Battery capacity

OnePlus Ace 5
6,415 mAh battery capacity
OnePlus Ace 6
7,800 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Ace 5

  • Brighter display: up to 4,500 nits (vs 1,800).

OnePlus Ace 6

  • Bigger battery: 7,800 mAh (vs 6,415 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 120 W (vs 80 W).
  • Smoother 165 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP65).
  • Faster processor: up to 4.32 GHz (vs 3.3 GHz).
  • Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 120 fps (vs 60 fps).

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PriorityOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
Display6.78-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 450 ppi6.83-inch OLED display, 165 Hz, 450 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
Battery capacity6,415 mAh battery7,800 mAh battery
Charging80 W wired charging120 W wired charging
Weight206 g213 g
Water resistanceIP65 water and dust resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
BrandOnePlusOnePlus
ModelOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
Announced2024, December 262025, October 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, December 26Available. Released 2025, October 30
Model numbersPKG110PLQ110

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
Dimensions161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm (6.37 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)163.4 x 77 x 8.3 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight206 g or 223 g (7.27 oz)213 g (7.51 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Crystal Shield Glass), glass back (Crystal Shield Glass), aluminum frameGlass front (Crystal Shield Glass), glass back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
Display6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density)
Display protectionCrystal Shield GlassCrystal Shield Glass

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
ProcessorQualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 750Adreno 830

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
RAM12GB / 16GB12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 4.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm
Rear camera featuresColor spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 6415 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 7800 mAh
Charging80W wired, 18W PD, 55% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min120W wired, 120W UFCS, 55W PPS, 18W PD, 18W QC, 58% in 20 min, 100% in 43 min Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
Operating systemAndroid 15, ColorOS 15Android 16, ColorOS 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 661, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 8, 18, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 55.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
InfraredYesYes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
Water resistanceIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsGray, White, GreenBlack, White, Silver

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Ace 5OnePlus Ace 6
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Ace 6 is the better buy; the OnePlus Ace 5 makes sense if you want a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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