OnePlus Ace 2
The OnePlus Ace 2 features a powerful processor, stunning display, fast charging capabilities, and a high-quality camera for exceptional performance.
Best price in the US: 673 USD
Released: 2023, February 13
Specifications
OnePlus Ace 2 in the US
Pros and Cons
OnePlus Ace 2 in the US
Pros of the OnePlus Ace 2
Flagship-Level Performance: It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which delivers excellent and stable performance for any current demanding game or heavy multitasking.
Blazing Fast 100W Wired Charging: The device supports 100W SuperVOOC charging, which can fully recharge the large 5,000 mAh battery in around 25 minutes, significantly reducing charging downtime.
High-Quality AMOLED Display: It boasts a large 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a sharp 1.5K resolution (1240 x 2772) and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, providing an excellent and immersive viewing experience.
Reliable Main Camera with OIS: The primary camera uses the capable 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor and includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), ensuring sharp photos and stable videos in various conditions.
Classic OnePlus Alert Slider: It retains the signature physical Alert Slider, a highly valued feature that allows users to quickly switch the phone between Ring, Vibrate, and Silent modes without unlocking the screen.
Cons of the OnePlus Ace 2
No Wireless Charging: The OnePlus Ace 2 lacks support for wireless charging, a feature commonly found in almost all premium-performance smartphones in this category.
Subpar Secondary Cameras: While the main camera is good, the accompanying 8MP ultrawide lens and 2MP macro lens are basic and often provide disappointing results, limiting overall camera versatility.
Lacks Official IP Rating: The phone typically does not carry an official IP rating (like IP68) for high water and dust resistance, a compromise made to achieve a more aggressive price point.
Older Storage Standard (UFS 3.1): It often uses UFS 3.1 storage, which is fast but is technically a step down from the UFS 4.0 found in the true flagship OnePlus 11, resulting in slightly slower app loading and file transfer speeds.
No Expandable Storage/3.5mm Jack: The device does not include a microSD card slot for external memory expansion, and it also lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, forcing the use of adapters or wireless audio.
Features
OnePlus Ace 2 in the US
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 74.3 x 8.7 mm (6.43 x 2.93 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Asahi Glass), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density) |
| Protection | Asahi Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 18GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 100% in 25 min |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Red |
| Models | PHK110 |