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OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Review: OnePlus’ Gaming Beast with Power to Spare?

In today’s smartphone world, raw performance is no longer enough — users demand a full package: performance, camera, fast charging, smooth UI, and yes, value for money. That’s where OnePlus shines, and their latest Ace 3 Pro is aiming to take it up a notch.

But the question is: Is the Ace 3 Pro a true flagship killer, or just another spec-heavy mid-tier phone?

Let’s find out in this deep-dive review — design, performance, camera, gaming, battery, software, and everyday user experience.

1. Design & Build: Premium, Yet Practical

The Ace 3 Pro brings a bold redesign — more modern, more aggressive.

• Flat edges, curved glass back — gives a firm in-hand feel
• Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front
• IP64 dust & splash resistance — better than most in this price
• Weight: ~218g – hefty but balanced
• Unique Touch: Glacier White variant uses a ceramic back — stunning and durable

Verdict: Not flashy like foldables, but solid, modern and premium.

2. Display: Bright, Fast, Beautiful

The Ace 3 Pro features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, and it’s one of the highlights of the phone.

Specs:

• Resolution: 2780 x 1264 (1.5K)
• Refresh Rate: 120Hz LTPO (adaptive)
• Peak Brightness: 4500 nits (crazy bright!)
• HDR10+ supported
• Touch Sampling Rate: 1000Hz Instant

Real-World Experience:

• In sunlight? No problem.
• Adaptive brightness works flawlessly
• Colors are vivid but not cartoonish — well-tuned
• Smooth animations, buttery scrolling

Comparable To: Galaxy S24+, iQOO 12 — easily matches or beats in brightness and clarity

3. Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 – Monster Mode Activated

OnePlus didn’t hold back — this is a true performance phone.

Specs:

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• Up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM (!)
• Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 Storage

Benchmarks:

• Geekbench Multi-core: ~7000+
• AnTuTu: 2 Million+ (!)
• 3DMark: Top-tier stability (99% loop score)

Everyday Use:

• App switching? Instant.
• Lightroom, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve? Runs like butter.
• No stutters. No lag. Even under load.

Thermal Handling: OnePlus’ new “Glacier Battery Cooling” + VC chamber keeps things surprisingly cool, even during long sessions.

4. Gaming: A True Gaming Flagship

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is made for gamers. Seriously.

Tested Games:

• PUBG/BGMI:
  • Graphics: Ultra HDR + 90fps supported
  • Zero stutter, ultra-smooth gyroscope
• Genshin Impact:
  • Highest graphics @ 60fps
  • 30 minutes session: 59fps avg, barely any frame dip
• COD Mobile / Honkai Star Rail:
  • Console-level visuals
  • Haptics enhance the immersion

Features:

• Game Toolbox 3.0: FPS counter, overlay, performance boost
• Touch Response: Ultra-fast
• AI Frame Boost + GPU Optimization for stability

Verdict: If gaming is a priority — this is one of the best devices under ₹50,000/৳80,000.

5. Camera: Not the Main Hero, But Not a Weak Link Either

Rear Camera Setup:

• 50MP Sony IMX890 (OIS)
• 8MP Ultra-wide
• 2MP Macro (meh)
  Selfie: 16MP, decent for social media use

Camera Performance:

• Daylight: Sharp, fast focus, good dynamic range
• Low Light: Night mode helps, but Pixel/Samsung still ahead
• Video: 4K 60fps support, EIS is stable but lacks cinematic feel
• AI Features: Limited, but filters and HDR do a decent job

Summary: Not a camera phone — but good enough for daily snaps, social content, and casual photography.

6. Battery: The King Returns — 6100mAh + 100W SuperVOOC

Yes, you read that right. OnePlus packed a 6100mAh battery in a flagship chassis. And then added 100W fast charging.

Test Results:

• Screen-on Time (SOT): 9–11 hours (mixed usage)
• Gaming (1 hour): ~12–15% drain
• YouTube streaming (2 hours): ~10–12%

Charging:

• 0% → 100% in 26 minutes
• No overheating while charging
• Battery health engine helps maintain long-term health

Wireless charging? No. But at this speed, you won’t miss it.

7. Software & Updates: ColorOS meets OnePlus Style

Running on ColorOS 14 (China) / OxygenOS 14 (Global) based on Android 14.

Features:

• Smart Suggestions, Live Translate
• Private Safe 3.0, App Freezer
• AI Eraser (basic but works)
• Game Mode, Zen Mode
• Update Promise: 3 OS + 4 Years Security (not as long as Pixel/iPhone)

UI Feel:

• Ultra smooth
• No ads or bloatware in Global ROM
• Clean, consistent design — good balance of feature-rich & minimal

8. Audio & Connectivity: Flagship Class

• Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos: Loud, bass-rich
• Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
• USB-C 3.2, NFC
• IR Blaster (China variant only)
• In-display fingerprint sensor: Fast & reliable

9. Who Should Buy This?

Perfect if you:

Want top-tier performance without ₹100K price
Play games daily and want stable, cool performance
Want long battery life and ultra-fast charging
Prefer clean UI with useful features
Want a future-proof device (24GB RAM / 1TB)

Avoid if you:

Want flagship-grade camera performance
Need wireless charging
Are heavily invested in Google’s AI ecosystem

Final Verdict:

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is not just another fast phone — it’s a powerful, practical, and performance-first beast.

Insane battery + charging
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with no thermal drama
Super bright AMOLED screen
Great value for money