OnePlus Ace 6
The OnePlus Ace 6 boasts a powerful Snapdragon processor, stunning display, advanced camera system, and 5G capabilities for seamless performance.
Best price in South Africa: 7199 ZAR
Released: 2025, October 30
Specifications
OnePlus Ace 6 in South Africa
Pros and Cons
OnePlus Ace 6 in South Africa
Pros of the OnePlus Ace 6
Immense Battery Life: It features a colossal 7,800 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, one of the largest capacities on a high-end smartphone, promising exceptional multi-day endurance for demanding users.
Extreme Performance: It is powered by the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and UFS 4.1 storage, delivering flagship-level speed and stability for all high-performance tasks and gaming.
Flagship Durability (IP68/IP69K): It boasts an impressive array of dust and water resistance ratings, including IP68 (for submersion) and IP69K (for protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets), which rivals the most expensive flagships.
Ultra-Fast 120W Charging: Despite the huge battery, it supports blazing-fast 120W Super Flash Charging, capable of reaching 50% charge in just 16 minutes and 100% in under 45 minutes.
Exceptional Gaming Display: The 6.83-inch AMOLED display features a gaming-focused 165Hz refresh rate and high resolution (1272x2800 pixels), offering incredibly fluid visuals.
Cons of the OnePlus Ace 6
Lack of a Telephoto Camera: Despite its high-end specs, the camera system is limited to a dual setup (50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide) and lacks a crucial telephoto or optical zoom lens, limiting versatility for portraits and distance shots.
Outdated USB Port: It uses the older USB Type-C 2.0 port for wired connectivity, which severely bottlenecks data transfer speeds when connecting to a computer.
No Wireless Charging: To maintain its aggressive price point, the device does not include support for wireless charging, a common feature in the flagship segment.
Heavy Weight and Thickness: Due to the massive battery and cooling system, the phone is relatively heavy (213g) and thick (8.3 mm), which may impact comfort for some users.
Chinese Market Focus (ColorOS): As an "Ace" model, it ships with the Chinese ColorOS software (based on Android 16), which may be inconvenient for global users due to potential missing Google services or compatibility issues with global 5G bands.
Features
OnePlus Ace 6 in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / 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, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 18, 26, 28A, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 77 x 8.3 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Crystal Shield Glass), glass back, aluminum alloy frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Protection | Crystal Shield Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 16, ColorOS 16 |
| 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
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (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, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 7800 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired, 120W UFCS, 55W PPS, 18W PD, 18W QC, 58% in 20 min, 100% in 43 min Bypass charging |
Misc
| Colors | Black, White, Silver |
| Models | PLQ110 |