OnePlus has officially lifted the curtain on the Ace 6T, delivering exactly what recent teasers promised—and more. The new model arrives with a spec sheet that pushes well beyond typical mid-flagship territory. Front and center is a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and an ultra-smooth 165 Hz refresh rate. OnePlus says the panel dynamically switches between 60, 90, 120, 144, and 165 Hz depending on the task, balancing fluidity with power efficiency. The screen also supports Bright Eye Protection, designed to reduce eye strain during extended use.
But the real story begins under the hood.
The main camera system features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX906 sensor with optical image stabilization and a fairly wide f/1.8 aperture. There’s also an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The new device runs ColorOS 16, a proprietary firmware based on Android 16.The Ace 6T becomes the first smartphone in the world powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. It’s paired with 12 or 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.1 storage. For gamers, OnePlus has integrated a dedicated G2 gaming chip to boost performance and stability in demanding titles.
Thermal management also receives a major upgrade: the vapor chamber is 43% larger than before, enhanced with new gel and graphite layers. Altogether, the heat dissipation system covers a massive 43,940 mm²—currently the most extensive cooling solution OnePlus has ever implemented.
Interestingly, the device is equipped with a capacious 8,300 mAh battery that supports Super Flash Charge fast charging technology at up to 100 W. This allows the battery to be charged from 1% to 50% in just 23 minutes.OnePlus claims the Ace 6T can reach 165 FPS in popular shooters such as Delta Force, Crossfire, Dark Zone, and Call of Duty, underscoring the device’s gaming-first ambitions. Durability is another highlight, with the phone boasting IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for extreme dust and water resistance. The front is protected by OPPO’s Crystal Shield glass.
Powering the device is a huge 8,300 mAh battery with support for 100 W Super Flash Charge. A quick 23-minute boost is all it takes to recharge from 1% to 50%, making the Ace 6T one of the fastest-charging large-battery phones on the market.
Image: OnePlusFor photography, the smartphone features a 50 MP Sony IMX906 main camera with optical image stabilization and an f/1.8 aperture, supported by an 8 MP ultra-wide shooter. Out of the box, it runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16.
At launch, the Ace 6T will be available exclusively in China. Pricing starts at 2,599 yuan (approx. $370) for the 12/256 GB variant, while the top-tier 16/1 TB model comes in at 3,899 yuan (approx. $550). OnePlus has not yet shared plans for an international release.