OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus Ace 6T in China, marking a significant milestone in high-performance flagship smartphones. This new model showcases the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, making it one of the most powerful devices currently available on the market. The global version, known as the OnePlus 15R, is set to debut on December 17, with some camera updates planned.
Display and Visual Experience
The OnePlus Ace 6T features a 6.83-inch flat AMOLED screen with a 1.5K resolution of 2800×1272 pixels and an adaptive refresh rate up to 165Hz. This 10-bit display covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and reaches a peak brightness of 1800 nits globally, with up to 3600 nits at a 25% average picture level. Gamers will appreciate the 3200Hz touch sampling rate combined with a dedicated Lingxi touch chip, significantly reducing input lag for smoother gameplay. The display is protected by Crystal Shield Glass from Oppo and uses 3840Hz PWM dimming technology for eye comfort.
Performance Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
The Ace 6T is the first smartphone to sport Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 built with a 3nm fabrication process. It is armed with the Adreno 840 GPU and an Oryon CPU core clocked at 3.84GHz, delivering extreme performance measured by an impressive AnTuTu score of around 3.56 million points. Additional features include a WindChill graphics core for maintaining stable frame rates during intense gaming sessions and a dedicated G2 network chip to ensure reliable cloud gaming connectivity. The device runs on Android 16 with an optimized ColorOS 16 interface tailored for high efficiency.
Memory, Storage, and Camera Setup
The OnePlus Ace 6T comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM running at 9600 Mbps and storage options reaching 1TB with UFS 4.1 technology. For photography, it sports a 50MP Sony IMX906 main sensor with a large 1/1.56 inch sensor size, f/1.8 aperture, and optical image stabilization. An 8MP ultrawide camera with a 112° field of view complements the main shooter, while the front-facing camera is 16MP with an f/2.4 aperture. Video recording capabilities include 4K at 60fps and slow-motion video at 720p 480fps, enhanced by AI features such as portrait lighting correction and reflection removal.
Battery Life and Charging
A standout feature of the Ace 6T is its massive 8300mAh Glacier battery using a silicon-carbon anode, placing it among the largest batteries in flagship smartphones. It supports 100W SuperVOOC fast charging, topping up to 50% in just 23 minutes. Additional support for 55W PPS charging during gaming and reverse wired charging offers extensive power management options for users throughout the day.
Additional Features and Build Quality
The device includes an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, USB-C audio output, and top-tier durability ratings—IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K—for protection against dust and water ingress. Cooling is managed by a large 43,940mm² Glacier cooling system with a big vapor chamber and graphite layers to maintain stable temperatures. The Ace 6T also offers Rain Touch 2.0 for screen responsiveness in wet conditions, glove mode for cold weather, gaming antennas, NFC with OnePlus Pay, and eID support.
Pricing and Availability
In China, the OnePlus Ace 6T is priced competitively starting from 2,599 yuan (approximately $370 USD) for the 12GB/256GB variant. Other configurations include:
- 16GB/256GB – 2,899 yuan (~$410 USD)
- 12GB/512GB – 3,099 yuan (~$440 USD)
- 16GB/512GB – 3,399 yuan (~$485 USD)
- 16GB/1TB – 3,899 yuan (~$560 USD)
A special Genshin Impact edition with 16GB/512GB is priced at 3,699 yuan (~$530 USD). These details come from official OnePlus and Oppo/OnePlus China releases.
The OnePlus Ace 6T raises the bar in the flagship market, especially in performance and battery endurance, while maintaining competitive pricing. The upcoming global launch as OnePlus 15R will be eagerly awaited to see how it performs with its localized camera enhancements.
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