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OnePlus Ace 3 vs OnePlus Ace 5

Verdict

The OnePlus Ace 3 is not clearly ahead in any section, while the OnePlus Ace 5 leads in design & durability, performance and battery; they are even on camera, display and connectivity & features.

The biggest difference is design & durability: 44 vs 76 points.

The OnePlus Ace 5 is the newer model, announced 11 months after the OnePlus Ace 3.

  • Ace 3 leads in 1 field
  • Ace 5 leads in 6 fields
  • 32 ties

39 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scoresAce 3Ace 5
Overall
Performance7684
Camera6161
Battery6770
Display9797
Design & durability4476
Connectivity & features6565

Full specifications

Performance

Chipset performance index
Ace 3: 68/100
Ace 5: 78/100(Better)
Chipset
Ace 3: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Ace 5: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM (max)
Ace 3: 16 GB
Ace 5: 16 GB
Storage (max)
Ace 3: 1 TB
Ace 5: 1 TB
Process node
Ace 3: 4 nm
Ace 5: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution
Ace 3: 50 MP
Ace 5: 50 MP
Main sensor size
Ace 3: 1/1.56″
Ace 5: 1/1.56″
Optical stabilization (OIS)
Ace 3: Yes
Ace 5: Yes
Ultra-wide camera
Ace 3: Yes
Ace 5: Yes
Telephoto camera
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Periscope lens
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Optical zoom
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Video recording
Ace 3: 4K 60 fps
Ace 5: 4K 60 fps
Front camera
Ace 3: 16 MP
Ace 5: 16 MP
Front camera 4K video
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No

Battery

Battery capacity
Ace 3: 5500 mAh
Ace 5: 6415 mAh(Better)
Wired charging
Ace 3: 100 W(Better)
Ace 5: 80 W
Wireless charging
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Reverse charging
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Reverse charging type
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No

Display

Screen size
Ace 3: 6.78″
Ace 5: 6.78″
Panel type
Ace 3: LTPO OLED
Ace 5: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
Ace 3: 120 Hz
Ace 5: 120 Hz
Pixel density
Ace 3: 450 ppi
Ace 5: 450 ppi
Peak brightness
Ace 3: 4500 nits
Ace 5: 4500 nits
Resolution
Ace 3: 1264x2780
Ace 5: 1264x2780
Screen protection
Ace 3: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ace 5: Crystal Shield Glass

Design & durability

Weight
Ace 3: 207 g
Ace 5: 206 g(Better)
Thickness
Ace 3: 8.8 mm
Ace 5: 8.1 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance
Ace 3: None
Ace 5: IP65–IP67(Better)
Back material
Ace 3: Glass
Ace 5: Glass
Frame material
Ace 3: Aluminum
Ace 5: Aluminum

Connectivity & features

5G
Ace 3: Yes
Ace 5: Yes
Wi-Fi
Ace 3: Wi-Fi 7
Ace 5: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
Ace 3: 5.3
Ace 5: 5.4(Better)
USB speed
Ace 3: USB 2.0
Ace 5: USB 2.0
USB port
Ace 3: USB-C 2.0
Ace 5: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
NFC
Ace 3: Yes
Ace 5: Yes
eSIM
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Satellite connectivity
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Stereo speakers
Ace 3: Yes
Ace 5: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Fingerprint reader
Ace 3: Under display (optical)
Ace 5: Under display (optical)
3D face unlock
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Infrared blaster
Ace 3: Yes
Ace 5: Yes
FM radio
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
microSD slot
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No
Card slot
Ace 3: No
Ace 5: No

General

Operating system
Ace 3: Android 14
Ace 5: Android 15
Launch price
Ace 3: About 340 EUR
Ace 5: About 300 EUR
Year
Ace 3: 2024
Ace 5: 2024
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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—Ace 3Ace 5
Network
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced2024, January 042024, December 26
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, January 15Available. Released 2024, December 26
Body
Dimensions163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm (6.37 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight207 g (7.30 oz)206 g or 223 g (7.27 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Crystal Shield Glass), glass back (Crystal Shield Glass), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM Aircraft-grade aluminum alloyNano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Display
TypeLTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Size6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Crystal Shield Glass
Platform
OSAndroid 14, ColorOS 14Android 15, ColorOS 15
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 740Adreno 750
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0
Main Camera
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panoramaColor spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie camera
Single16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm
FeaturesHDRHDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNoNo
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYesYes
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type5500 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 6415 mAh
Charging100W wired, 100% in 27 min80W wired, 18W PD, 55% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
Misc
ColorsBlack, Blue, Rose GoldGray, White, Green
ModelsPJE110PKG110
PriceAbout 340 EURAbout 300 EUR

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