OnePlus Ace 2V
The OnePlus Ace 2V offers top-notch performance with a powerful processor, high-resolution display, and cutting-edge camera features. A standout choice for tech enthusiasts.
Best price in South Africa: 8500 ZAR
Released: 2023, March 15
Specifications
OnePlus Ace 2V in South Africa
Pros and Cons
OnePlus Ace 2V in South Africa
Pros of the OnePlus Ace 2V
Flagship-Level Performance: It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor, which is a powerful chip that delivers excellent, sustained performance for all demanding games and heavy multitasking, rivaling last-generation flagships.
Premium AMOLED Display: It features a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a sharp 1.5K resolution (1240 x 2772) and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. This offers vibrant colors, high contrast, and a great viewing experience.
Very Fast 80W Wired Charging: The phone supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, which can quickly recharge the large 5,000 mAh battery in around 30-35 minutes, minimizing downtime.
Sleek, Minimalist Design: The phone features a clean, flat-edged design with a striking appearance, often praised for its simplicity compared to the more curved styles of other OnePlus flagships.
Large RAM and Storage Options: It typically offers configurations with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, providing ample speed and space for power users.
Cons of the OnePlus Ace 2V
No Wireless Charging: The OnePlus Ace 2V lacks support for wireless charging, a feature that is commonly expected on phones with flagship-level performance and price.
No Alert Slider: Unlike the premium OnePlus models (like the 11 or 11R/Ace 2), the Ace 2V omits the iconic physical Alert Slider, a drawback for long-time OnePlus users.
Average Camera Versatility: The camera setup is modest for its price segment. It includes a decent main sensor but the secondary cameras (ultrawide/macro) are basic and lack the quality or features (like OIS on the main lens) found on its more expensive siblings.
No Official IP Rating: The phone generally lacks an official IP rating (like IP68) for comprehensive water and dust resistance, which is a durability compromise often seen in value-focused models.
Regional/Chinese Software: The "Ace 2V" branding is primarily for the Chinese market and runs ColorOS (instead of the global OxygenOS), which can mean a different software experience with more pre-installed Chinese apps (bloatware) for international users.
Features
OnePlus Ace 2V in South Africa
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, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.40 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 191.5 g (6.77 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+, 500 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.5% 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 | Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 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, aptX HD |
| 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 | 80W wired, 100% in 32 min |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Blue/Green |
| Models | PHP110 |