The Ace series is back for real, but this time it is not under the OPPO brand. The new handset from the lineup announced a few days ago is the OnePlus Ace: so the Ace series was transferred to OnePlus. Just like its predecessors, the new device is a flagship killer offering high-end specifications at an affordable price. Soon, the handset will be launched in the global market: it will debut in India under the OnePlus 10R moniker. While waiting for its global launch, we decided to compare it to the best and most handset by Xiaomi in the same price range, when it comes to the flagship killers. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi K50 and the OnePlus Ace.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs OnePlus Ace

Xiaomi Redmi K50 OnePlus Ace
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.1 x 76.2 x 8.5 mm,
201 g		 163.3 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm,
186 g
DISPLAY 6.67 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), OLED 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 8100, octa-core 2.85 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max, octa-core 2.85 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, MIUI Android 12, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.0
20 MP front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 5500 mAh, fast charging 67W 4500 mAh, Fast Charging 150W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM slot 5G, dual SIM slot

Design

The OnePlus Ace came to the market with a brand new design. It comes with two different textures on the rear side and a singular camera module that reminds the one found on Samsung flagships as it sticks to the borders of the phone. It also comes with flat borders like the latest iPhones. It is definitely more elegant and original than the Redmi K50; further, it is even thinner and lighter than the Xiaomi flagship killer. That is the reason why it wins the design comparison. But you should not underestimate the Redmi K50 due to its build quality: it has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant, as well as a glass back and a front glass protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

 

Display

The OnePlus Ace and the Redmi K50 are close when it comes to the display quality. The OnePlus Ace is interesting in terms of color reproduction because its OLED panel is able to show up to one billion colors. The display has a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. The Redmi K50 offers a higher Quad HD+ resolution, so you get a higher level of detail, and besides the HDR10+ standard, it supports Dolby Vision. But it is not able to show one billion colors and, unlike the OnePlus Ace, it does not come with an in-display fingerprint reader but it has a side-mounted one.

 

Specs & Software

The OnePlus Ace has a slightly better hardware department because of its processor: it is fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max, an upgraded version of the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 found on the Redmi K50 which improves the AI performance.  But consider that CPU and GPU performance remains the same. With the Ace, you can also get more internal storage: up to 512 GB, while the Redmi flagship killer stops at 256 GB in its most expensive version. Both the handsets run Android 12 with highly customized and updated user interfaces on top: MIUI 13 and ColorOS 12.1, respectively.

 

Camera

The OnePlus Ace is a better camera phone because it packs a better main camera: we are talking about a Sony IMX766 sensor with a 50 MP resolution and OIS. The Redmi K50 supports OIS too, but it has an inferior 48 MP main camera. The secondary sensors are the same: an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro lens. Even the front cameras are the same, with the Ace sporting a slightly brighter f/2.4 focal aperture.

 

Battery

If you are looking for longer battery life, then go for the Redmi K50 without thinking twice. It is equipped with a huge 5500 mAh battery, one of the biggest ones found on a flagship killer. But if you prefer having the fastest charging technology in the world, then go for the OnePlus Ace: its 4500 mAh battery supports 150W fast charging.

 

Price

Currently, the Redmi K50 and the OnePlus Ace are only available in China. The former sells for €340/$368 in its base variant, while the latter starts from €360/$389. The Redmi K50 comes with a more interesting display and a bigger battery, while the OnePlus Ace sports a slightly better processor, a better main camera, and faster charging. Which one would you pick?

 

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs OnePlus Ace: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50

PRO

  • Bigger battery
  • IP53 certification
  • Quad HD+ display
  • Bluetooth 5.3

CONS

  • Inferior camera

 

OnePlus Ace

PRO

  • Original design
  • Better camera
  • Faster charging
  • One billion colors

CONS

  • Smaller battery

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