Highlights

• OnePlus is rumoured to launch a small-screen Ace series smartphone in Q2 2025.
• The Ace 5 series is expected to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite processors
• The series is launching in China this December.

OnePlus has just unveiled its flagship smartphone OnePlus 13 in China and rumours around its 2025 launch calendar are already generating buzz online.

It appears the Chinese smartphone maker is currently working on a special model for the Ace 5 series.

Here’s a quick roundup of what we are learning from recent online speculations.

According to popular Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, OnePlus is also working on a small-screen Ace series device that is most likely set for release in Q2 2025.

We know that the current Ace 3 series includes three models, which include the OnePlus Ace 3 (launched in January), Ace 3V (March) and Ace 3 Pro (June).

The Ace 3V stands out with a smaller 6.74-inch display and a less powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset compared to the other smartphones in the series.

Nonetheless, the tipster hasn’t revealed the name of the upcoming small-screen model. Speculations suggest it could be branded as the OnePlus Ace 5V or potentially another addition to the Ace lineup.

It is important to note that certain reports have already revealed that the base model of the Ace 5 series is expected to debut globally as the OnePlus 13R.

The smartphone industry is currently buzzing with big brands exploring the small-screen phone segment.

We have Vivo recently stepping in to challenge Samsung and Xiaomi’s entry-level flagships.

Oppo is also rumoured to be developing a compact device under its Find X8 series.

Details about the small-screen OnePlus Ace smartphone including its screen size currently remain unclear.

However, there are some hints we can follow.

For example, the Vivo X200 Pro mini has a 6.31-inch display, while the Xiaomi 15 features a slightly larger 6.36-inch screen.

Both offer sharp 1.5K resolution displays with a pixel density of around 460 PPI, which could be a benchmark for OnePlus’ offering.

On the other hand, previous unofficial reports have revealed that the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro are to feature top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, respectively.

The Ace 5 Series is expected to hit the Chinese market this December.

FAQs

Q1. What is OnePlus rumoured to be working on for the Ace series in 2025?

Answer. OnePlus is rumoured to be working on a small-screen Ace series device potentially named the OnePlus Ace 5V, which is set for release in Q2 2025.

Q2. Which processors are expected to power the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro?

Answer. The Ace 5 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, while the Ace 5 Pro might come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.

Q3. When is the Ace 5 series expected to debut in the Chinese market?

Answer. The Ace 5 series is expected to hit the Chinese market in December

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