OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Smartphone Review

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Smartphone Review: The debut of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro in mainland China created quite a buzz along with its new Android tablet OnePlus Pad Pro. Over the years, we have noticed that OnePlus has lost a competitive edge in the flagship phone series. The gradual downfall of its flagship series was evident once they replaced Oxygen OS with ColorOS. Still, the company is finally on track with its latest creation.

Previously, they introduced the OnePlus 12 smartphone, which managed to grab the attention of long-time fans. Despite this, the Ace 3 Pro looks like a completely different offering, as the device offers eye-catching features and the necessary hardware configuration to captivate tech enthusiasts. The company focuses on classic design while making the body lightweight. Moreover, the main emphasis of the device is on the battery department. But is it worth buying? Let’s find out in the review below!

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Smartphone Review

Highlights

1. The phone comes with a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate.
2. As for the software interface, Android 14 with ColorOS 14 brings the touch of artificial intelligence.
3. As for the hardware configuration, you will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset out of the box.
4. The camera setup includes a standard 50MP triple camera with a 16MP selfie camera.
5. As for the battery section, you will get a 6100mAh battery with 100W.

Design and exhibition

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is equipped with a beautiful matte finish design, offering grey, white, and green colour variants. But there is no denying that each phone looks quite dated if you look at the current smartphone market. The circular camera module looks great on the back panel with Oneplus branding giving it an aesthetic look.

However, many phones offer unique and interesting designs. However, the design aspect is often considered a subjective thing. When it comes to build quality, the phone has different weight variants ranging from 207 grams to 225 grams (green). But the gripping experience of each model is pretty much the same thanks to the slim side panel. In terms of protection, this phone will have an IP65 rating and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass.

Apart from this, there is one thing to confirm. You will be getting a 6.78-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display. It will bring FHD+ resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh with smooth touch responses. Through this, navigation will be fluid while accurate colours and top-notch HDR control deliver fabulous content consumption. Apart from the touch sensor, brightness is not a major concern as you can easily view the content on the screen in daylight.

Memory and internal

The hardware section of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which has been used in almost all flagship phones this year. On the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro, the performance aspect looks slightly improved compared to the previous model. Also, you get almost 12% more cloaking speed on the octa-core processor. This turns on the possibility of pushing the limits of standard hardware. Along with this, the visual rendering is not left behind as the device equips the Adreno 750 GPU under the hood.

At first, we were a bit skeptical about the integration of ColorOS 14 on the Ace 3 Pro, which came with Android 14. Hopefully, a well-refined software interface will leave no room for disappointment and the number of bloatware apps will be drastically reduced. However, some pre-installed apps and notifications will pop up during use. Still, there are tons of AOD features that you can explore from the phone’s settings.

The gaming aspect of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro will not disappoint as you will notice better frame rates and hardly any heating issues. Storage capacities can be distinguished through 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of UFS 4.0 space, which will be accompanied by 12GB, 16GB, and 24GB of RAM respectively. Since most people will be purchasing the primary storage variant, users will be provided with enough space to store apps, media, and other necessary files.

Camera

The Oneplus Ace 3 Pro features a triple camera setup that allows users to capture their most precious moments without any regrets. It equips a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor as the primary sensor, which will be responsible for capturing stunning photos and videos for you. At the same time, the device also offers an 8MP ultra-wide lens for sharp and detailed photos and a 2MP macro lens for close-up shots.

Daylight photos with this setting aren’t too bad, vibrant colors will make images look beautiful. At the same time, low-light images lose a lot of detail and produce accurate colors and contrast using the native camera app. As for video recording, you can capture videos in up to 4K resolution at 30 and 60 fps with optical image stabilization and EIS gyroscope support.

Moving the front display, the small 16MP selfie lens is placed in the top-center section of the screen. It produces photos with sharp details and captures images fluidly. There are a variety of native camera modes, which can be used as per the need. You will find various filters, portrait effects, and AI support to further enhance the photo results. However, video recording is limited to 1080p resolution with no stabilization support.

Battery and others

A 6100mAh battery setup is a rare sight on the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro smartphone. However, it does provide over 6 hours of screen-on time for your daily activities. It could include streaming content, gaming, and regular social media updates. With all those factors combined, if you use the phone for four hours, the phone still has 30% battery left. Plus, you don’t have to worry about charging support.

The device can be recharged via a 100W wired charger, which only needs 32 minutes to top up the battery percentage to full. The biometric scanner is implemented on the display, while you can also opt for the Face ID security feature. As for the other sensors, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC connectivity do not disappoint. Lastly, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is priced at around $600 (Rs 49,990 in India) approximately for the starting variant.

Pros and cons of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro

Detailed specifications of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro

Below you can see the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Smartphone Full Specifications.

Conclusion

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro looks like a solid contender in the flagship phone segment, boasting top-notch performance and long-lasting battery life. However, we can’t overlook the camera section when judging a flagship phone. Despite all the efforts, the camera quality isn’t up to par with mainstream flagship devices. But still, you’ll get presentable results if you’re not worried about lighting and color exposure. On the other hand, we didn’t encounter any significant issues during the visual and performance tests.

The device is a perfect choice for casual gamers and power users. Also, the adaptive refresh rate display offers better screen-on time for your daily activities. Considering the factor that you are getting the software skin, it will not disappoint when it comes to customization. But if you are looking for a decent phone in the same price range, then Realme GT 6 would be a fantastic option to consider. It has a similar chipset with a better camera setup on top. Lastly, choose a phone based on your requirements.