Last year, OnePlus unveiled a trio of Ace-branded smartphones in China. This year, the company has introduced the OnePlus Ace 3 powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Recent reports indicate that the Chinese market is gearing up for the arrival of the Ace 3V and Ace 3 Pro models. The Ace 3V is rumored to soon make its debut as the world's first smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset. Today, the OnePlus President for China has announced the imminent launch of the Ace 3V.
OnePlus Ace 3V Announcement
OnePlus President for China, Li Jie Louis, has confirmed the upcoming release of the OnePlus Ace 3V. While the exact launch date remains unconfirmed, a teaser suggests that the Ace 3V will be unveiled sometime this month, showcasing advanced AI capabilities.
Louis' announcement regarding the Ace 3V closely follows Qualcomm's revelation of its upcoming chipset launch on March 18 in China. Speculation suggests that Qualcomm will introduce the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 during this event, possibly paving the way for the Ace 3V's debut in the latter part of March.
OnePlus Ace 3V Specifications (Rumored)
Initial reports suggest that the OnePlus Ace 3V will sport an OLED display boasting a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The front of the device is expected to feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera, while the rear will house a 50-megapixel primary camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Operating on ColorOS 14-based Android 14, the device is depicted in the leaked schematic above.
The OnePlus Ace 3V is rumored to pack the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, 16 GB of RAM, storage options ranging from 512 GB to 1 TB, and a 5,500mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging. Additional features may include an alert slider, an in-display fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, and dual speakers. Speculations also hint at a global release under the OnePlus Nord 4 branding.
