A gaming phone on a tight budget – that’s the lift step for the new OnePlus Ace Racing edition. As the name suggests, it is related to the OnePlus Ace, specifically it uses the same Dimensity 8100-Max chipset, an efficient 5nm chip that gives the Snapdragon 888 a run for its money as well.
Speaking of money, the original Ace launched at CNY 2,500 for an 8/128 GB model. The RRP of the Racing Edition is CNY 2,000 ($ 300 / € 280 / ₹ 23.00), 20% cheaper than its sibling. For comparison, the related Realme GT Neo3 (with 6GB of RAM instead of 8GB and with 80W of charging) costs CNY 2,000. These are the MSRPs anyway, the Racing edition actually costs a little less now thanks to a launch discount.
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition
How did OnePlus cut the budget? Well, it ditched the 6.7-inch AMOLED display and replaced it with a slightly smaller 6.59-inch LCD. It still offers a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz (there are six modes: 30/48/50/60/90/120 Hz). The sampling rate of the touch is lower, 240 Hz (versus 720 Hz).
This is still a high quality display as it offers 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. With a peak of 600 nits, however, it’s not that bright and it’s not a 10-bit panel. There’s also HyperBoost technology on board, which tries to keep games running at a constant frame rate.
The battery has also changed, it’s a 5,000mAh power cell with 67W fast charging support. This is close to one of the OnePlus 10R variants, which has a 5,000mAh / 80W battery. can go from zero to 80% in 29 minutes, the 80W one recharges fully in 32 minutes.
The camera setup has also been replaced, now with a 64MP main camera alongside the 8MP (119 °) ultra wide angle module, there is also a macro lens on the back. The selfie camera has a 16MP sensor.
For comparison, the regular Ace has a 50MP main (with OIS). Additionally, the Racing Edition video recording reaches 4K at 30fps, while the regular model can do 4K at 60fps.
Some other changes to note begin with the addition of a 3.5mm headphone jack to the OnePlus Ace Racing edition. It also supports high quality Bluetooth audio (aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC), but with one cable you don’t have to worry about charging headphones or latency. If you play without headphones, the phone offers stereo speakers with Dirac Audio support.
Interestingly, OnePlus has partnered with Razer to make gamers feel more comfortable. The two companies sought to recreate the look and feel of Razer’s BlackWidow and Mercury keyboards. Tactile feedback that attempts to simulate key presses is done using an X-axis linear motor.
The OnePlus Ace Racing edition is available for pre-order in China via the OppoShop.cn store. As mentioned, discounts are available during the pre-order phase, which will last 14 days.
The 8/128 GB base model is CNY 1,900 (down from CNY 2,000), there is an 8/256 GB model for CNY 2,200 (discounted from CNY 2,200) and a 12/256 GB decorated model for CNY 2,400 (down from CNY 2,500). You can choose between gray and blue.
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is available in gray and blue
It is not yet clear whether the Ace Racing Edition will be made available globally. The global OnePlus 10R is similar to the original Ace, albeit with two battery / charging options. Here is a direct comparison between the original Ace and the Racing edition.
China esports fans will soon be able to see the OnePlus Ace Racing edition at the Peacekeeper Elite League Spring Tournament as the phone of choice (Peacekeeper Elite is the local version of PUBG Mobile).
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