Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus revealed its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus Ace 3, in China on Thursday. The phone is expected to launch in India on January 23 as the OnePlus 12R alongside OnePlus 12.
OnePlus Ace 3 features impressive specifications with the newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, a high refresh rate AMOLED display, rapid charging, and advanced cameras.
Key OnePlus Ace 3 Specifications
| Feature | OnePlus Ace 3 Specs |
| Display | 6.7-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (Sony IMX890) + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired |
| Software | Android 14, ColorOS 14 |
| Colors | Black, Green |
| 5G | Yes |
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display |
| Other key features | Alert slider, Stereo speakers, X-axis motor, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC |
Price in China – 12GB/256GB – CNY 2,399 (Rs 28,500 approx), 16GB/512GB – CNY 2,899 (Rs 34,500 approx), 16GB/1TB – CNY 3,399 (Rs 40,500 approx)
Flagship Level Performance
OnePlus Ace 3 is the first phones to be powered by Qualcomm’s advanced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. This 4nm chip gives substantial improvements in CPU, GPU, and AI performance over the prior generation.
Users can expect extremely smooth performance, powerful multitasking capabilities, fast app loading times, and lag-free gaming from the Ace 3. The generous RAM and UFS 4.0 storage contribute to the speedy experience.
Super OLED Display
OnePlus has equipped the Ace 3 with a high-quality 6.7-inch OLED panel featuring 2412 x 1080 pixels resolution. It supports 10-bit colors, HDR10+ content and has a peak brightness of 1500 nits for vivid colors and easy outdoor visibility.
The display offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for seamless scrolling and animations. It is also curved on the edges for an attractive viewing experience whether gaming or watching videos.
Long Battery Life and Ultra Fast Charging
A large 5,500mAh battery capacity keeps the OnePlus Ace 3 powered through a full day of active usage. The phone supports blazing fast 100W wired charging, gives the battery to be topped up from empty to full in under 30 minutes. But, wireless charging is not supported.
Advanced Camera Hardware
Photography prowess has been a key focus area for OnePlus. The OnePlus Ace 3 features a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) for sharp, steady photos and videos.
It is joined by an 8MP ultra-wide camera for expansive landscapes and a 2MP macro camera. The main camera is capable of 4K video at 60fps. Selfies are handled by a 16MP front camera. Portrait mode, nightscape, panorama and other software camera modes are available.
OxygenOS Software Experience
While OnePlus phones outside China run OxygenOS based on Android, the Ace 3 gets Oppo’s ColorOS skin based on Android 14. ColorOS offers deep customization options, lots of UI animations and many handy features like an air gesture function to control music, 3 finger screenshot and more.
OnePlus 12R Launch Date In India (Expected)
According to reports, OnePlus will launch the Ace 3 in India on January 23, possibly as the OnePlus 12R model. It is expected to compete with phones like the iQOO Neo 9, Realme GT Neo 5 and Redmi K60 Pro in the affordable premium segment.
The India pricing is speculated to start around Rs 28,500 for the 12GB/256GB variant. With its blazing Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, fluid 120Hz AMOLED display, rapid 100W charging and capable cameras, the OnePlus 12R should be an exciting addition to the competitive mid-range flagship category when it arrives. Stay connected to us more realtime informations.