In the fiercely competitive smartphone market, OnePlus is a brand known for providing premium specifications at competitive prices. Over the years, the brand has expanded its portfolio, catering to both budget and flagship users. In this comparison, we will compare the recently unveiled OnePlus Ace 2 Pro against its predecessor, the OnePlus Ace Pro.
The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro, launched today, boasts a plethora of high-end specifications and improvements over its predecessor, positioning itself as a flagship competitor in the smartphone market. While the OnePlus Ace Pro, released last year, established a benchmark in terms of performance and specifications for its price segment, and offers top-tier features without breaking the bank.
Specs Comparison
| OnePlus Ace 2 Pro | OnePlus Ace Pro | |
| Display | 6.7-inch 1.5K OLED, 120Hz | 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 pixels | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM/Storage | Up to 24GB/1TB | Up to 16GB/512GB |
| Main Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP |
| Selfie Camera | 16MP | 16MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 4,800mAh |
| Charging | 150W SuperVOOC | 150W |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 |
| Connectivity | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 |
Design:
Table of Contents
The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro comes with a modern design featuring a glass back, a centered punch-hole display, and is available in Aurora Green or Titanium Empty Gray color options. The OnePlus Ace Pro features a Gorilla Glass 5 front, a plastic frame, and a glass back. It’s available in Moonstone Black, Jade Green, and Genshin Impact colors.
Display:
The Ace 2 Pro boasts a 6.7-inch curved OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, offering vivid visuals and smooth interactions with its 120Hz refresh rate. The Ace Pro presents a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring crisp visuals and seamless UI navigation.
Specs & Software:
Both phones offer a 120Hz display refresh rate, a 16MP selfie camera, and 150W fast charging. The Ace 2 Pro is powered by the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, paired with up to 24GB RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It operates on Android 13 with ColorOS 13.1. The Ace Pro on the other hand, runs on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. It runs Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1.
Camera:
The Ace 2 Pro sports a triple rear camera with a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. Similarly, the Ace Pro also comes with a triple rear camera setup with slight differences in sensor details.
Battery:
The Ace 2 Pro is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, ensuring prolonged usage. On the other hand, the predecessor Ace Pro holds a slightly smaller 4,800 mAh battery but still offers commendable battery life.
Price:
In the premium smartphone segment, price often plays a pivotal role in a consumer’s purchase decision. The newly launched Ace 2 Pro starts at roughly $410 for the 12GB/256GB variant and goes up to $550 for the 24GB/1TB model in China. In comparison, the Ace Pro was priced at around 500 EUR at launch (available on Giztop too), which translates to roughly $550 based on current exchange rates.
Pros and Cons: OnePlus Ace 2 Pro vs OnePlus Ace Pro
OnePlus Ace 2 Pro
PROs
- Cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
- Large 5,000mAh battery
- Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage
CONS
- Slightly higher starting price compared to predecessor
OnePlus Ace Pro
PROs
- Competitive pricing for specifications
- Reliable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 platform
CONS
- Older Android OS version
- Less storage and RAM compared to the Pro model
The choice between these two would largely depend on individual preferences, especially between software, price, and raw specifications. Clearly, the new model offers a faster chip at a relatively similar price tag but if you can get the older model for a steep discount, it could be a good alternative too.
