OnePlus Ace 2V review
This phone suits someone who spends hours scrolling and scrolling through feeds or watching video and does not want to hunt for a charger daily. If you shoot a lot of photos or expect a flagship camera experience at a mid-range price, look elsewhere—rivals offer sharper imaging for the same cash.
This review is based on OnePlus’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the OnePlus Ace 2V, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The Ace 2V is a tall 120Hz AMOLED mid-ranger with solid processor muscle and a 5000 mAh battery, landing at a fair price for its class. The real story is whether you value that screen smoothness and battery capacity over the modest camera and ageing design.
Design & build
The Ace 2V is impressively thin at 8.2mm and light for its 6.74-inch frame, though that comes with a deliberate trade-off: thin bezels, compact bezels, and an all-glass sandwich that feels fragile in hand. The aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 5 are competent but unremarkable for 2023. The phone is not heavy—191 grams is balanced—but in a year when rivals were already flirting with plastic backs and lighter chassis, the full glass body here feels a touch dated. It looks clean and slides into a pocket without complaint.
Display
This is where the Ace 2V earns its pitch. The 6.74-inch AMOLED screen runs at 120Hz, which makes every swipe through social media or web browsing feel noticeably smoother than a 60Hz rival at this price. The 451 ppi density keeps text sharp, and the 1450 nits peak brightness is genuinely useful in sunlight—not quite flagship-grade, but more than adequate for outdoor readability. Colors are vivid and black levels are infinite, as AMOLED does. The only real miss is the lack of a 144Hz or variable refresh mode, which would have helped battery life on heavy use days.
Performance
The Dimensity 9000 is a genuinely capable processor. In everyday use it handles dozens of apps, video streaming, and social browsing without stutter. Gaming is where it flexes: Genshin Impact runs at high settings and 60 fps without thermal throttling, and the 12 or 16GB RAM variants (depending on storage choice) keep multitasking smooth. By 2023 standards this is a near-flagship chipset, so performance is not a weakness. The GPU can keep up with current games, and there is no reason to expect significant lag even as apps grow heavier over the next two years.
Software
ColorOS 13 on Android 13 is OneOPlus's take on a clean, fast launcher. Out of the box it is less cluttered than some rivals and updates arrive regularly. The downside is predictable: some heavy-handed features, occasional bloat, and a three-year guarantee (2023 launch = support to 2026) that lags Samsung and Google's four to five year track records. For a phone at 310 EUR this is acceptable, though the software does add friction that a vanilla Android option would avoid.
Camera
The 64MP main sensor is a disappointment for a mid-ranger at this price. The f/1.7 aperture is slower than competitors' f/1.5 or f/1.6 setups, and the lack of optical image stabilization means video and low-light photos are shakier than they should be. In daylight, the 64MP sensor captures reasonable detail but tends to over-sharpen edges, and switching to a lower resolution mode often yields a cleaner result. The 8MP ultrawide is functional but narrow, the 2MP macro is purely decorative, and the 16MP selfie is standard fare. Against rivals like the Poco X4 or Galaxy A53, the imaging falls short—sharper, faster competitors exist at the same money.
Battery & charging
The 5000 mAh battery is the Ace 2V's unsung strength. Under mixed use—some gaming, lots of messaging and browsing, moderate video—expect a comfortable 1.5 days or a full day with heavy use. The 80W fast charging is respectable but no longer cutting edge; it tops the phone from empty in roughly 35–40 minutes, which is quick but no faster than what mid-range rivals have been doing since 2022. Wireless charging is absent, which is normal for this price, but the omission stings slightly given that the phone feels expensive otherwise.
Value & verdict
At 310 EUR the Ace 2V is priced fairly for what it offers: a snappy processor, a really nice 120Hz screen, and solid battery life in a thin, light body. The gaps—a mediocre camera, ordinary charging speed, no SD card slot, and an aging design language—keep it from being a slam dunk. It makes sense if you prioritize display smoothness and battery stamina over photographic quality. In a market full of samey mid-rangers, the tall screen and lightweight chassis do give it a personality, even if that personality is not especially distinctive.
Verdict
This phone suits someone who spends hours scrolling and scrolling through feeds or watching video and does not want to hunt for a charger daily. If you shoot a lot of photos or expect a flagship camera experience at a mid-range price, look elsewhere—rivals offer sharper imaging for the same cash.
- 120Hz AMOLED display with 1450 nits peak brightness makes scrolling buttery smooth and outdoor visibility solid for this price
- Dimensity 9000 handles heavy games and multitasking without lag, with enough headroom to feel future-proof for 2–3 years
- 5000 mAh battery easily lasts a full day of mixed use, with optional 80W charging to refuel in under an hour
- Slim 8.2mm profile and 191g weight keep it pocketable despite the large 6.74-inch screen
- 64MP main camera lacks the refinement of rivals at this price: slower f/1.7 aperture, no OIS, and often soft at full resolution
- Only 80W charging on a phone this size—rivals have moved to 100W+, making top-ups slower relative to competition
- No microSD expansion and 256GB base storage for a 2023 phone feels tight if you shoot video or play large games
OnePlus Ace 2V Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2023, March 07 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio), AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Software | Android 13, ColorOS 13 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.40 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 191.5 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Asahi Glass), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
OnePlus Ace 2V FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the Ace 2V support 5G?
Yes. The Ace 2V supports 5G networks.
What chipset does the Ace 2V use?
The Ace 2V runs on the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm).
What display does the Ace 2V have?
A 6.74 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak), 1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density).
How big is the Ace 2V battery?
The Ace 2V has a 5000 mAh battery.
Does the Ace 2V have NFC?
Yes, the Ace 2V has NFC.
Does the Ace 2V support a microSD card?
No, the Ace 2V does not support expandable storage.
Alternatives to consider
If the Ace 2V isn’t quite right, these are the closest calls.
Ace 3 Pro
Ace 5 Pro
Ace 2 Pro
Ace 2 Genshin Impact
iPhone 15
