OnePlus Ace5 Pro In-Depth Review: A Gaming Ceiling, Crafted for Discerning Players

OnePlus Ace5 Pro In-Depth Review: A Gaming Ceiling, Crafted for Discerning PlayersOn December 26, 2024, the OnePlus Ace5 series was officially launched. The OnePlus Ace5 Pro, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and an "All in Gaming" positioning, immediately became a focal point for mobile gamers

OnePlus Ace5 Pro In-Depth Review: A Gaming Ceiling, Crafted for Discerning Players

On December 26, 2024, the OnePlus Ace5 series was officially launched. The OnePlus Ace5 Pro, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and an "All in Gaming" positioning, immediately became a focal point for mobile gamers. Boasting a straight-screen design, the phone's high level of polish impressed us after thorough testing. This review will comprehensively delve into the OnePlus Ace5 Pro, examining its design, performance, camera capabilities, and more, to dissect its exceptional qualities.

I. Design: A Blend of Ruggedness and Elegance

The OnePlus Ace5 Pro is available in three colors: "White Moon Porcelain" (ceramic finish), "Starry Purple" (star track glass finish), and "Submarine Black" (silk glass finish). Our review unit, "Submarine Black," showcases a deep, understated texture. The familiar silk glass process, with its meticulously etched surface, provides a smooth and delicate feel. OnePlus has also incorporated a low-flash sandblasting effect, making the back glass shimmer elegantly under light, adding a touch of vibrancy to the otherwise subdued style.

The squared-off body, coupled with a straight-edged metal frame and a flat screen, creates a robust visual impression. It's worth noting that the transition between the back cover, screen edges, and frame utilizes a micro-arc chamfer, enhancing the grip. The camera module design continues the style of the OnePlus Ace3 Pro, featuring a subtly raised volcanic rim, circular Deco styling, four symmetrical lenses and flash cutouts, and a flat glass cover. The independently arranged vertical ACE logo and "Performance" inscription to the right of the camera module further enhance its high recognizability.

• The OnePlus Ace5 Pro debuts with a second-generation 1.5K Oriental screen, a 6.78-inch 2.5D flexible OLED straight screen. The resolution and pixel density remain consistent with its predecessor at 27801264/450ppi. The straight screen design offers advantages in preventing accidental touches and improving touch efficiency, especially in landscape mode during gaming. The left and right bezels are the thinnest at just 1.36mm, with the top bezel measuring 1.49mm and the bottom bezel at 1.94mm. The centrally placed 16MP front camera and short-focus fingerprint sensor at the top are rationally configured.

The screen glass employs OPPO's Diamond Reinforcing Glass technology, effectively enhancing scratch and drop resistance. Combined with the metal frame, it provides superior protection. This screen inherits the top-tier quality of the second-generation Oriental screen from the OnePlus 13, featuring the flagship-level "Sunlight Display" technology and "Eye Care 2.0," aiming for comprehensive excellence in both specifications and user experience.

OnePlus Ace5 Pro uses a new "micro-edge metal frame" process, employing metal sandblasting and a 2.5D curvature design on both front and back edges, improving texture and grip. The three-stage scene switch also benefits from the straight-edged frame, increasing finger contact area and making interaction more comfortable. In summary, the OnePlus Ace5 Pros design maintains its consistent style, with the return to a flat screen bringing freshness, improved interaction, and enhanced practicality.

II. Performance: Powerful Hardware and Extreme Optimization

The OnePlus Ace5 Pro boasts a luxurious core configuration: a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, up to 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM, and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storagethe "full-blood trio." Coupled with the new-generation "Skywork Cooling Elite" system, it delivers an exceptional gaming experience.

In terms of system optimization, the OnePlus Ace5 Pro features self-developed technologies such as "Tidal Engine," "Aurora Engine," and "Memory Gene Recombination 3.0," and debuts the chip-level gaming technology "Wind Chaser Game Core." Building upon the previous generation's native 120fps gaming experience, it upgrades to an industry-exclusive native 120fps + 1080P dual-instance experience, with Genshin Impact being the first game to support this technology.

Here are the game test results:

1. Honor of Kings: Over two 30-minute matches at 120fps with maximum graphics settings, the frame rate remained consistently smooth, with an average power consumption of 1.3W 2 = 2.6W (dual-cell battery), and a maximum surface temperature of 39.2C. Power consumption was excellent, and temperature control was well-managed.

2. Genshin Impact: During a 30-minute fixed-route run in Sumeru City at native 800P resolution, maximum graphics, and 60fps, the average frame rate reached 60.5fps, with an average power consumption of only 3.5W, and a maximum surface temperature of 35.7C. At native 120fps + 1080P super-resolution with maximum graphics settings, the average frame rate remained stable at 121fps, with an average power consumption of 5.4W, and a maximum surface temperature of 40.2C.

3. Honkai: Star Rail: In native maximum graphics + 60fps mode, during a 30-minute fixed-route run in the "Golden Moment" map, the average frame rate remained around 60fps, with an average power consumption of 4.6W, and a maximum surface temperature of 42.3C. In 120fps ultra-frame mode, the average frame rate remained stable at 120fps, with an average power consumption of 5.6W and a maximum temperature of 41.2C.

The OnePlus Ace5 Pro utilizes an industry-leading "Dual Ice Core VC" heat dissipation structure. Through micrometer-level foil ultra-precision stamping, it achieves a 3D stereo dual-layer ultra-thin capillary structure, increasing capillary pressure by 100%. The upgraded single-layer VC boasts a 6004mm heat dissipation area, coupled with 2K supercritical thermal graphite material and high-performance thermal gel, effectively controlling temperature and improving game frame rate stability.

The OnePlus Ace5 Pro features a 6100mAh silicon-carbon anode battery, achieving the industrys highest energy density of 859Wh/L. This increases battery capacity without adding thickness. Gaming power consumption:

• Honor of Kings: 120fps + maximum graphics, 30 minutes of gameplay consumed 7% battery.

• Genshin Impact: 60fps + native maximum graphics, 30 minutes of gameplay consumed 6% battery.

• Genshin Impact: 120fps + 1080P super-resolution maximum graphics, 30 minutes of gameplay consumed 12% battery.

• Honkai: Star Rail: 60fps + native maximum graphics, 30 minutes of gameplay consumed 12% battery.

• Honkai: Star Rail: 120fps + native maximum graphics, 30 minutes of gameplay consumed 17% battery.

Multiple rounds of game testing show that the OnePlus Ace5 Pro's power consumption in mainstream mobile game testing scenarios is consistently below 20%. In Honor of Kings (120fps + maximum graphics) and Genshin Impact (native graphics + 60fps), power consumption is in the single digits, easily achieving over 5 hours of continuous gameplay. For less demanding casual games, switching to balanced performance mode further improves battery life.

III. Imaging: Flagship-Level Camera Experience

The OnePlus Ace5 Pro is equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX906 main camera CMOS, featuring 1m pixels, a 1/1.56-inch ultra-large sensor, and an f/1.8 aperture. Light sensitivity is improved by 27% compared to the previous generation, and it supports OIS optical image stabilization. The other two lenses are an 8MP 112 ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP 4cm macro lens. In terms of algorithms, it uses the same flagship image algorithms as the OnePlus 13: "Ultra-Shadow Image Processing" and "Ultra-Shadow Image Algorithm."

Sample images show that the OnePlus Ace5 Pro's camera performance meets expectations and is sufficient for daily shooting. The Sony IMX906 provides more light intake and a larger sensor area, resulting in brighter, clearer images with excellent resolution. Due to the lack of a telephoto lens, most scenes rely on the main camera. Fortunately, the image quality at 2x zoom is also excellent, with high clarity, and even with algorithm enhancement, there are no obvious processing artifacts without using filters.

IV. Conclusion: A Gaming Experience Ceiling for Discerning Players

The OnePlus Ace5 Pro isn't just about chasing raw gaming performance or stacking specs for cost-effectiveness. It prioritizes users' desire for quality and craftsmanship. This superior build quality delivers differentiated and personalized experiences for mobile gamers, satisfying their emotional needs.

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