OnePlus Ace 3

OnePlus Ace 3 in Kenya

The OnePlus 12R in Kenya is Ksh 78,500. Running on the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor with Adreno 740 GPU. The OnePlus Ace 3 has 16 GB RAM and 1 TB of internal storage which is not expandable. The OnePlus Ace 3 has a 6.78 inches, 1264 x 2780 pixels AMOLED display with a pixel density of 450 ppi. It has Gorilla Glass protection as well. Coming to cameras, it has a 50 MP rear camera and a 16 MP front camera for selfies. It has a USB Type-C port for data syncing and charging. There is a fingerprint sensor present on the OnePlus Ace 3 as well, along with a magnetic field sensor (compass), gyroscope sensor, proximity sensor, and accelerometer sensor. It is a dual SIM smartphone with support for 3G and Wi-Fi too. The OnePlus Ace 3 runs on Android 14 and all this is powered by a 5500 mAh battery. It measures 163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm (height x width x thickness) with a total weight of 207 grams including battery.

OnePlus Ace 3 Specifications

Brand	Oneplus
Model	Ace 3
Status	Available
Release Date	2024, January
BODY
Dimensions	163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight	207 g (7.20 oz)
Colors	Black, Glacier Blue
Body Material	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame
SIMs	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust	Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
DISPLAY
Size	6.78 inches
Type	LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Resolutions	1264 x 2780 pixels
PPI	450 ppi density
Multi touch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
NETWORKS
2G	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800
3G	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G	1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
CAMERA
Rear Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Videos	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Front	16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.0µm HDR 1080p@30fps
HARDWARE
OS	Android 14, ColorOS 14
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Adreno 740
RAM	12GB / 16GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card Slot	No
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po
Capacity	5500 mAh
Removable	Non-Removable
Talk Time	N/A
Stand By	N/A
Charging	100W wired, 1-100% in 25 min (advertised)
Wireless Charging	No
COMMONS
Sound	Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm Jeck No
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
Wi Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
NFC	Yes, eSE, HCE

OnePlus Ace 3 Overview

The OnePlus Ace 3 Build

• Design: LTPO AMOLED
• Display: 6.78  inches
• Color: Black, Blue, Rose Gold

Design

The OnePlus Ace 3 comes with a sophisticated and sleek design. The phone is available in our Phone stores in Kenya in three color options Black, Blue, and Rose Gold. One thing is for certain, the OnePlus Ace 3 is designed to grab your eye’s attention straight from the box. The OnePlus Ace 3 is slim with dimensions of 163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm. The design truly captivates your eyes with its slim profile. The phone weighs 207  grams giving you a good distribution when you hold it in your hands. This makes the OnePlus Ace 3 a bit heavy, but if you consider the fact that it comes with a 5500 mAh battery capacity then it is completely understandable.

One Plus also ensured that the OnePlus Ace 3 has been built with a glass front that has a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 which provides you with enough support. The sides of the OnePlus Ace 3 have been built with an aluminum frame making this phone a flagship device. You get a dual SIM card tray with the Ace 3 phones come with IP65 certificate. Meaning that the OnePlus Ace 3 is waterproof and dustproof.

At the back of the OnePlus Ace 3, you are going to find a triple rear camera module that hosts a 50MP wide lens, 8MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro camera  that makes the phone stand out. On the sides of the OnePlus Ace 3, you get power buttons and volume rockers. These are responsive when you want to adjust the audio settings in the OnePlus Ace 3 phone.

Display and Visual Experience

OnePlus ensured that the OnePlus Ace 3 comes with a vibrant display of 6.78 inches. This ensures that you get an immersive experience when viewing content on your phone. One thing that you are going to love is the fact that the 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display comes with a high refresh rate of 120Hz which ensures that you get a fast experience.

You will fall inlove with the peak nits of 4500 and HBM of 1600 nits which is still high, to be honest… Ensuring that you get to enjoy the maximum display with the OnePlus Ace 3 even when the sun is super high. You also get a high resolution of 1264 x 2780 pixels that guarantees crisp, vivid colors and sharp contrasts. The LTPO AMOLED display of the OnePlus Ace 3 provides you with a good time when you are streaming content or even gaming using the OnePlus Ace 3.

The OnePlus Ace 3 Cameras

• Main Camera: 50 MP (wide), 2 MP (macro) and  8 MP (ultrawide).
• Front Camera: 16 MP (wide)
• Video(Main/Front): 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Wide camera lens system

The triple main camera of the OnePlus Ace 3 is a powerhouse that has been built to capture incredible shots. You get a high-resolution primary camera that has three lenses a 50MP wide camera with a focal point of 1.8 you also get a 8 MP ultrawide that comes with a higher focal point of 2.2 and the third camera is a macro lens camera with a 2 MP that comes with a focal point of 2.4.

The primary lens of the OnePlus Ace 3 comes with a 50 MP resolution and a wide aperture of f/1.8. You also get a multi-directional Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), that will ensure every photo you take with the OnePlus Ace 3 is sharp and clear. You are going to enjoy capturing breathtaking landscapes and even close-up photos with the 50 MP wide camera lens of the OnePlus Ace 3.

Macro and Ultrawide Lens Camera

You also get an additional macro lens that is 2MP with a focal point of 2.4. The lens of the macro are 70 mm making them wide enough to be able to 3x optical zoom. Another feature of this camera involve a Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) same thing that you find in the primary wide camera lens.

The third camera lens that comes with the OnePlus Ace 3 is a  8 MP ultrawide lens that captures every tiny detail. This  8 MP ultrawide lens will open you up to a new perspective when you want to take photos of small objects while capturing their intricate beauty. This ultra-wide lens of the OnePlus Ace 3  is truly a game changer because it allows you to capture a clear photo of your friends when you are taking a group shot. Thanks to the wide-angle capabilities of the OnePlus Ace 3, you will be able to add a creative dimension to the photos and videos that you are taking.

Additional features

You also get additional features with the OnePlus Ace 3 such as the dual LED flash comes in handy when you are capturing photos in low-light conditions. The dual LED flashlight of the OnePlus Ace 3 will ensure that you capture vibrant photos that are well-lit. OnePlus has equally ensured to give you a Hasselblad Color Calibration.

Another feature that you are going to love is the Panorama mode which allows you to capture sweeping landscapes in all their glory with the OnePlus Ace 3. While the High Dynamic Range (HDR) gives you a balanced exposure while still preserving all the details in the photos of the shadows and highlights.

Videos

One thing that you will love about the camera of the OnePlus Ace 3 is the fact that it allows you to take more than just static images, you can record videos. You will be able to record stunning videos in 4K at 30 frames per second video setting, the OnePlus Ace 3 will give you cinematic quality to your videos while capturing every nuance in exceptional detail. You can also change the settings in your OnePlus Ace 3 to 1080p at 30fps, with this setting you will still be able to record smooth and high-quality videos. The other video capabilities that you get include automatic HDR, gyro-EIS, and Dolby Vision

Front Camera Specifications

OnePlus ensures that you capture the best angles with the 16MP selfie camera of the OnePlus Ace 3. At the front you get a 16MP wide aperture lens that comes with a focal point of 2.4, this ensures that the selfies you take are sharp and vibrant with details. You are going to enjoy taking group selfies or even just photos of yourself with the 16MP wide lens that captures every detail in your face.

The OnePlus Ace 3 comes in handy if you love vlogging or even if you are to have a Zoom meeting. This is because the front camera can record high-quality videos at 4K at 30 frames per second or you can shift it to 1080p at 30 frames per second. Go ahead and capture every memorable moment with your friends.

The OnePlus Ace 3 Performance

• Processor (Chipset, GPU): Qualcomm  Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm), Adreno 740
• Storage: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
• OS: Android 14, ColorOS 14
• Connectivity (sim conf): Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

The chipset and Operating System of the OnePlus Ace 3

At the heart of the OnePlus Ace 3, you will find the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is 4nm thick. The chipset of the OnePlus Ace 3 provides you with cutting-edge performance while maintaining energy efficiency. Oneplus ensures that the octa-core configuration has a 1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 and 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, this ensures that the OnePlus Ace 3 can handle all of your multitasking, gaming, and demanding applications with finesse.

The operating system of the OnePlus Ace 3 is Android 14, one of the latest. Oneplus ensured to couple this up with their very own interface the ColorOS 14. This ensures that the OnePlus Ace 3 gives you a seamless user experience while hosting different features in the OnePlus Ace 3.

GPU

In order to complement the powerful CPU, OnePlus ensured that the OnePlus Ace 3 comes with an Adreno 740 GPU that provides you with exceptional graphics performance. This allows you to immerse in graphically intensive games or indulge in high-definition multimedia content with the OnePlus Ace 3. The Adreno 740 simply ensures that you get smooth and lag-free visuals, making your overall user experience with the OnePlus Ace 3 enriched.

Memory Configurations:

One thing that OnePlus understands is just how important storage and memory are in this era. That is why the OnePlus Ace 3 has several storage options. OnePlus has launched the  OnePlus Ace 3with various internal storage options. You can choose between 256GB with 12GB RAM, you equally have the option of buying the phone in 512GB of internal storage with 16GB RAM.

The third option that OnePlus has given you is buying the phone with 1TB  internal storage and 16GB RAM which makes it a laptop at this particular point. But thats not enough… OnePlus has pushed the limits of what is possible with smartphones’ internal storage by giving you a capacious 1TB  with 16 GB RAM. Go ahead and select a storage that aligns with your lifestyle.

The OnePlus Ace 3 Battery

• Capacity: Li-Po 5500 mAh
• Charging Speed: 100W wired, PD, QC, 1-100% in 26 min (advertised)

The OnePlus Ace 3 is equipped with a 5,500mAh non-removable battery, which ensures that your smartphone can endure for longer. OnePlus has ensured that you can last for a long time once you charge the OnePlus Ace 3 to full capacity. You will be guaranteed that the OnePlus Ace 3 will keep up with your demanding lifestyle with a phone that lasts you throughout the whole day.

Fast Charging: 100W Wired Charging

If your new phone ever runs out of power, you remain confident in the fact that the OnePlus Ace 3 comes with 100W wired charging. This ensures that you spend less time being wired to the power outlet while charging your OnePlus Ace 3 and more time enjoying the OnePlus phone. The charger can get your phone from 1 to 100 percent in less than 26 minutes.

The OnePlus Ace 3 Summary

The OnePlus Ace 3 is a great phone with a lot to offer. Here is a summary of its key features, benefits, and why it’s a perfect fit for the target audience:

Key features:

• The OnePlus Ace 3 comes with a sophisticated and sleek design that makes it comfortable to grip.
• OnePlus Ace 3 comes with a stunning LTPO AMOLED display with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support.
• The OnePlus Ace 3 is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
•  The OnePlus Ace 3 runs on Android 14 with ColorOS 14, offering a clean and intuitive user interface with a host of customization options.
• The OnePlus Ace 3 supports 8K video recording at 30/60fps, allowing users to create professional-quality videos on the go.

Benefits:

• The OnePlus Ace 3 gives you robust protection against accidental drops and scratches thanks to the Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• The OnePlus Ace 3 delivers vibrant colors and exceptional clarity, even in bright sunlight, thanks to its impressive 1600 nits brightness.
•  The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and fluid animations for an immersive viewing experience.
• the OnePlus Ace 3 delivers blazing-fast performance and seamless multitasking.
• The OnePlus Ace 3 comes with a 5400mAh non-removable battery with 100W wired charging support ensuring long-lasting performance and quick charging times, keeping users powered throughout the day without interruption.

Conclusion

If you are someone who is seeking a well-balanced flagship smartphone under Ksh 78,500. Then the OnePlus Ace 3 should definitely be on your radar. You get incredible value for your money with an exceptional design and a vibrant display. Couple that up with the powerful performance, and capable camera that you are getting. This mid-range smartphone stands out in the crowded smartphone market. With the OnePlus Ace 3, you will be purchasing a dependable phone while getting value for your money.

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