OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Reveals Strix G15 Controller Ahead of April 28 Launch

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra launch set for April 28 in China

OOnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra will launch in China on April 28, and the phone is being introduced with a companion accessory, the OnePlus Strix G15 handheld gaming controller. The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Reveals a stronger push toward gaming, with the controller shown alongside the phone ahead of release.

The Ace series has generally been positioned around performance, and this new model keeps that focus while adding a physical controller for gameplay. The Strix G15 is designed as a wraparound attachment that turns the handset into a handheld console-style device. OnePlus has not given a price for the phone or the controller in the provided details.

Strix G15 controller brings shoulder triggers and cooling fan

From the official visuals, the OnePlus Strix G15 includes physical shoulder triggers, a 1000Hz polling rate, and an active cooling fan. The controller’s red shoulder triggers sit where index fingers would normally rest, while the design also includes micro-mechanical buttons and additional smaller buttons built into the grips. The setup is meant to move some controls away from the display and into the hands.

• Physical shoulder triggers
• 1000Hz polling rate
• Active cooling fan
• Micro-mechanical buttons
• Built-in extra grip buttons
• Magnetic cooling expansion support
• Built-in antenna
• Bottom-mounted Type-C port

The circular cooling module sits at the centre of the accessory, and the cutaway view shows active airflow inside. OnePlus has also shown support for magnetic cooling expansion, which keeps the emphasis on sustained use. The controller includes a built-in antenna for signal stability and a Type-C port at the bottom, allowing charging while playing without cables getting in the way.

In the images, the grips extend on both sides with a rounded shape, which gives the device a console-like outline. The controller combines thumb-based touch input with physical triggers, and that is the basic idea behind the accessory: to give players more control without turning the phone itself into a dedicated gaming handset full-time.

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra expected specs point to gaming focus

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is expected to use a Dimensity 9500 chipset. It is also expected to carry a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Those details line up with the gaming angle around the launch, since the higher refresh rate and strong chipset are aimed at smoother operation.

• Dimensity 9500 chipset
• 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display
• 165Hz refresh rate
• 8,500mAh battery
• 100W charging
• 50MP main camera with OIS
• 8MP ultrawide camera
• 16MP front camera
• Android 16
• 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
• Metal frame with visible antenna lines
• Customisable Plus Key

Battery size is another major part of the expected hardware. The phone is said to include an 8,500mAh battery with 100W charging. The rest of the package listed in the provided details includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 16MP front camera, Android 16, a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, a metal frame with visible antenna lines, and a customisable Plus Key.

The Ace lineup, including earlier Ultra variants, has remained China-exclusive, and this model is expected to follow that pattern. The same report notes that the phone is expected to come in a 12GB RAM variant. The expected price was listed as N/A, and the release date was marked as expected. For now, the clear date in the announcement is April 28, when OnePlus is due to show the Ace 6 Ultra and the Strix G15 in China.

With ASUS stepping away from smartphones, the report says the dedicated gaming phone space has opened up a bit. RedMagic is still described as taking the more direct route with built-in triggers and aggressive cooling. OnePlus is taking a different approach here, keeping the phone itself relatively mainstream and adding gaming functions through the controller.

The Strix G15 appears to be the main new accessory attached to that plan. It is not listed as mandatory, and the Ace 6 Ultra is still being positioned as a high-performance phone on its own. The controller simply adds another layer for users who want physical controls and cooling support during longer gaming sessions.

OnePlus has not added more launch details beyond the April 28 date in China in the provided material. The next update is expected to come at the launch itself.