OnePlus Ace review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The OnePlus Ace is OnePlus's 2022 China-market charging specialist: a Dimensity 8100, a 120 Hz OLED, and 150 W wired charging — among the fastest we track — in a 186 g body. It launched at $390; used 12/256 GB units now sell for around $478 with a five-sale sample, a scarcity premium over launch pricing that reflects its regional availability.

Display and design

The 6.7-inch OLED refreshes at 120 Hz — screen quality 56/100 on our axis — in a 186 g body with compactness at 88/100. A formal IP rating is not part of the spec. The design language matches the OnePlus flagship line of its year.

Performance

The Dimensity 8100 was the efficiency star of 2022: our gaming score of 23/100 keeps most titles comfortable, and everyday responsiveness scores 76/100 with unusually cool sustained behavior for the class.

Camera

The camera array is a stabilised 50 MP main sensor with an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP close-up lens; video records to 4K at 30 fps. Our camera score of 27/100 is honest budget-flagship territory — the main sensor is dependable, and the supporting lenses are nominal.

Battery and charging

The 4,500 mAh battery scores 30/100 on battery life, but the 150 W charging system scores a perfect 100/100 on our axis — a full charge in roughly fifteen minutes makes capacity almost irrelevant in daily rhythm.

Verdict

At around $478 used, the Ace is a niche import: buyers pay above launch price for the fastest charging generation of its year, wrapped in a capable, efficient platform. Sourcing and support outside its home market are the practical caveats. The OnePlus 12R carries the same fast-charging idea into the global lineup; the OnePlus 11 is the full flagship alternative.