OnePlus has officially introduced two new models in its performance-driven Ace series in China: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition. The handsets are crafted for power users and gaming enthusiasts, and come with premium hardware specs and design as well as some sophisticated thermal and gaming features.
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OnePlus Launches Ace 5 Racing Edition and Ultra in China with Dimensity Chips and Massive Batteries
These phones both have AMOLED panels that are meant to be great for gaming. The Ace 5 Ultra comes with a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen with a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and peak brightness of 1400 nits.
The Ace 5 Racing Edition has a slightly smaller 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The Ace 5 Ultra is powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9400+, built on a 3nm process with the Immortalis-G925 GPU. The Racing Edition runs on the Dimensity 9400e chip based on a 4nm node and includes the Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU.
Both handsets also come with OnePlus’ proprietary Fengchi gaming engine and Lingxi touch chip to ensure fluid gameplay, with support for consistent native 120fps performance and minimal frame drops. Thermal management is a key highlight. The Ace 5 Ultra is equipped with the new generation of the Glacier Cooling System, a 7300 mm² vapour chamber, and an extra 4000 mm² rear cooling area. Adding to the heat dissipation, the Racing Edition goes even further, it features a total cooling area of 29,772 mm², with a Super VC being upwards of 7000 mm² to ensure the system runs efficiently during prolonged periods of operation.
Then there’s battery life, another forte. The Ace 5 Ultra is powered by a 6700mAh battery and also supports 100W SuperVOOC fast charging. The Racing Edition houses a larger 7100mAh battery with 80W flash charging, ensuring extended usage with quick top-ups. Camera setups on both phones include a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and support for 4K video at 60fps. The Ultra version features a Sony IMX906 sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, while the Racing Edition is complemented by a 2MP monochrome sensor.
Software-wise, both devices run on ColorOS 15, based on Android 15. They include a customizable shortcut key that allows users to perform quick tasks such as screen recording, translation, or muting. Connectivity and additional features are shared across both models, including 5G support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, dual SIM functionality, in-display optical fingerprint scanners, infrared sensors, stereo speakers, and USB Type-C audio.
In terms of pricing in China, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition starts at ¥1799 (around $249 or ₹21,325) for the 12GB + 256GB variant, going up to ¥2499 (about $346 or ₹29,625) for the 16GB + 512GB model. The Ace 5 Ultra starts at ¥2499 ($346 or ₹29,625) for the 12GB + 256GB version, reaching up to ¥3799 (roughly $527 or ₹45,030) for the top-end 16GB + 1TB configuration. As of now, both smartphones are exclusive to the Chinese market, with OnePlus yet to announce any plans for international release.
FAQs
Is the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra launching globally?
As of now, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is only available in China, and the company hasn’t confirmed a global release.
Which OnePlus Ace 5 model has the bigger battery?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition has a larger 7100mAh battery compared to the Ace 5 Ultra’s 6700mAh unit.
