OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Launches in China with Massive Power but One Catch

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Launches in China as gaming phone

OnePlus has officially unveiled the Ace 6 Ultra in China as a gaming-focused smartphone, pairing the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS display and a claimed 165Hz refresh rate. The phone also comes with an 8,600mAh battery, 120W fast charging, and a compatible gaming controller sold separately.

The launch puts the Ace 6 Ultra in the brand’s gaming segment with several features aimed at sustained play, including the Wind Chaser Gaming Kernel, Glacier Cooling System, 4000Hz instantaneous touch sampling, and gaming tools such as enhanced footstep audio and crosshair overlays.

Display, performance and cooling details

At the centre of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, positioned by the company as a flagship chipset. OnePlus pairs it with a new Wind Chaser Gaming Kernel and a revised Glacier Cooling System for heat dissipation. The company says the phone can reach near 165 fps in Delta Force at maximum settings, according to its official claims.

The handset carries a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS panel from BOE with a 165Hz refresh rate. OnePlus also says it uses the Lingxi Touch Core for a 4000Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate. The device is rated IP66, IP68 and IP69K, and it uses OPPO Crystal Shield Glass for protection.

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9500
• Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS BOE panel
• Refresh rate: 165Hz
• Touch sampling: 4000Hz instantaneous
• Battery: 8,600mAh
• Charging: 120W fast charging
• Durability: IP66, IP68, IP69K
• Protection: OPPO Crystal Shield Glass

Gaming controller and pricing

OnePlus has also launched the Gunfire Gaming Controller alongside the phone. The accessory uses a joystick-less design and mechanical triggers with a 1.8ms response time. It is sold separately and is meant to work with the Ace 6 Ultra for a more console-like gaming setup.

The smartphone includes gaming-related features such as enhanced footstep audio and crosshair overlays, which OnePlus says are aimed at competitive shooter games. The company has framed the device around sustained gaming power, raw performance and high refresh visuals.

Pricing in China starts at CNY 3,799, or about Rs 52,700, for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. OnePlus says the phone is available in four more configurations. The Gunfire Gaming Controller is priced at CNY 449, or about Rs 6,300.

There is no word yet on whether the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra will come to other markets, including India. OnePlus has usually kept the Ace lineup exclusive to China, according to the provided details.