OnePlus Ace 6T debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen5 and 165Hz display
On November 22, 2025, OnePlus officially unveiled the Ace 6T, the world's first smartphone powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen5 processor. The device introduces a new performance flagship for the brand, combining cutting‑edge hardware with a bold design.
The Ace 6T features a flat 6.78‑inch display with a centered punch‑hole camera, a right‑angle metal frame, and a rounded rectangular rear camera module. The screen supports an ultra‑high 165Hz refresh rate, designed to deliver smooth gaming and scrolling experiences.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Gen5 is built on TSMC's 3nm process and uses a CPU configuration of two 3.80 GHz super cores and six 3.32 GHz large cores, paired with an Adreno 840 GPU. Benchmark results show an AnTuTu score exceeding 3.5 million, outperforming Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Battery life is another highlight: the phone packs an 8000+ mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging. It also supports ultrasonic fingerprint recognition and full‑level waterproofing, including IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings.
OnePlus emphasizes that the Ace 6T is designed not only for raw performance but also for endurance. The company claims the device can easily sustain 165 fps in mobile gaming while offering battery life "beyond imagination."
OnePlus, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a smartphone manufacturer known for delivering high‑performance devices at competitive prices. The Ace series is tailored for the Chinese market, focusing on gaming and performance. The Ace 6T, with its debut of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen5, underscores OnePlus's commitment to pushing hardware boundaries and offering flagship‑level experiences to a wider audience.
