OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro features high-performance specifications including a powerful processor, advanced camera system, and stunning display. Ideal for users seeking top-tier performance in a smartphone.
Best price in South Africa: 7999 ZAR
Released: 2024, December 31
Specifications
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro in South Africa
Pros and Cons
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro in South Africa
Pros of the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
Extreme Flagship Performance: It is equipped with the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (a high-frequency variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) and fast UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring unmatched speed for gaming and intensive multitasking.
Massive Battery with Ultra-Fast Charging: It boasts a very large 6,100 mAh battery for outstanding endurance, paired with blazing-fast 100W wired charging (0-100% in around 35 minutes).
High-Quality Gaming-Focused Display: The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and an extremely high peak brightness (up to 4500 nits), making it excellent for media and gaming.
Advanced Thermal and Gaming Features: It includes specialized features like the Fengchi Gaming Core (chip-level gaming technology) and an advanced VC cooling system to maintain high performance without overheating during long gaming sessions.
Premium Build and Water Resistance: The phone features a premium construction with an aluminum frame and Crystal Shield Glass (or Ceramic Special Edition), and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.
Cons of the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
Slow USB Standard: It uses the outdated USB Type-C 2.0 port for wired data transfer, which is a disappointing bottleneck for a premium performance device.
Limited Camera Versatility: The triple-camera system is basic, consisting of a good 50MP main sensor but a low-resolution 8MP ultra-wide lens and an almost useless 2MP macro camera. It lacks a crucial telephoto lens.
No Wireless Charging: The device does not support wireless charging, a common convenience feature that is often expected on flagship and near-flagship phones.
Chinese Market Software: As an "Ace" series phone, it runs on the Chinese ColorOS firmware, which may not fully support all global 5G bands and could potentially have issues with delayed notifications for international apps.
No Expandable Storage: The phone does not include a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion, limiting the user to the internal UFS 4.0 configuration chosen at purchase.
Features
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm (6.37 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 203 g or 217 g (7.16 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Crystal Shield Glass), glass back (Crystal Shield Glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Protection | Crystal Shield Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 50 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) |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| 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 | Si/C Li-Ion 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD/QC, 55% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min |
Misc
| Colors | Gray, White, Purple |
| Models | PKR110 |