OnePlus has officially unveiled the Ace 6 Ultra in China, as it had promised. Positioned with a strong focus on high-performance mobile gaming, the new device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor and introduces several hardware and software optimizations specifically tailored for esports enthusiasts.
Display and Touch Performance
The front of the Ace 6 Ultra is equipped with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS display manufactured by BOE. Built for high-speed gaming, the screen features:
- A 165Hz refresh rate for fluid visual output.
- The Lingxi Touch Core, which enables a highly responsive 4000Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate.
A 16MP front-facing camera integrated into the display for selfies and video calls. The Ace Ultra supports IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K full-level dust and water resistance, has Rain Touch 2.0 and OPPO Crystal Shield Glass.
Processing Power and Cooling
Under the hood, the device is driven by the Dimensity 9500 chipset. To maintain performance during intensive gaming sessions, OnePlus has integrated its new “Wind Chaser Gaming Kernel” technology alongside a next-generation “Glacier Cooling System.” According to the official announcement, this hardware and thermal combination allows the Ace 6 Ultra to achieve an average frame rate of 164.7 fps in the game Delta Force while running on its highest graphics settings.
Exclusive Gaming Peripheral
A major highlight of the launch was the introduction of the device’s exclusive peripheral, the “Gunfire Gaming Controller”. Designed to enhance the mobile gaming experience, the controller features:
- A unique “joystick-less design” paired with an ergonomic grip.
- Physical micro-switched mechanical trigger buttons that boast a rapid response time of 1.8ms.
- A built-in e-sports chip to process inputs efficiently.
- Support for the expansion of magnetic heat sinks to aid in device cooling during use.
Software Enhancements for Esports
To complement the hardware, OnePlus has included several software-level esports optimizations aimed specifically at competitive shooting games. These built-in features include:
- Shooting Display Enhancement: To improve visual clarity during combat.
- Footstep Sound Enhancement: To help players better locate opponents through audio cues.
- Shooting Assist Crosshair: An on-screen overlay to improve targeting accuracy.
Battery Life and Charging
To power the high-refresh-rate display and demanding processor, the Ace 6 Ultra houses a massive 8600mAh dual-cell battery. When it comes time to recharge, the device supports 120W fast wired charging, ensuring minimal downtime for users.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra specifications
- 6.78-inch (2772×1272 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED display with 60/90/120/144/165Hz variable refresh rate, up to 4000Hz instant touch sampling rate, PWM + DC-like dimming, OPPO Crystal Shield Glass protection
- Octa-Core Dimensity 9500 3nm SoC with Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 GPU
- 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Android 16 with ColorOS 16
- 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 8MP 112° ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 4K 60 fps video recording
- 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture
- In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dimensions:162.45×77.47×8.45mm; Weight: 217 grams (Ace Awakening)
/ 219 grams (Metal Storm) - Dust and water resistant (IP66/68/69/69K)
- 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 6.0, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), NFC, USB Type-C USB 2.0
- 8600mAh (typical) battery with 120W SuperVOOC fast charging
Pricing and availability
- 12GB + 256GB – 3,799 yuan (USD 556 / Rs. 52,645 approx.)
- 16GB + 256GB – 4,099 yuan (USD 600 / Rs. 56,800 approx.)
- 12GB + 512GB – 4,399 yuan (USD 644 / Rs. 60,960 approx.)
- 16GB + 512GB – 4,699 yuan (USD 588 / Rs. 65,115 approx.)
- 16GB + 1TB – 5,399 yuan (USD 791 / Rs. 74,815 approx.)
- OnePlus Game Controller – 449 yuan (USD 65 / Rs. 6,220 approx.)
The phone is now available in China. There is a 300 yuan discount during the first sale.