OnePlus Ace 2 in Kenya

The OnePlus Ace 2 price in Kenya starts at Ksh 70,000. The phone has an immersive 6.74-inch, 120Hz, HDR0+ LTPO AMOLED with FHD and 1B colors for wonderful and interactive viewing, scrolling, and gaming experience protected by Asahi Glass.  OnePlus Ace 2 has sufficient storage space with up to 18GB RAM and 1TB internal storage supported by UFS 3.1. The rear camera is a 50MP primary camera supported by 8MP 120⁰ ultrawide and 2MP macro sensors for stunning and vivid photography. The rear camera records full HD videos at 4k. There is also a 16MP selfie camera for beautiful and natural-looking detailed selfies, which records videos up to 1080p.

The phone is 5G-enabled and runs on the impressive 4nm Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 processor with an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU. The phone is embedded with the ColorOS 13, based on the latest Android 13, for a personalized user experience that gives you more control of your phone. Powering the Ace 2 is a long-lasting 5000mAh Li-Po non-removable battery charged using a 100W supercharger with smart charging capabilities to protect the battery. The phone supports dual nano sim on dual standby mode up to 5G. You also get dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and a USB C cable for charging and OTG. The phone is available in beautiful Black, Red, and Glacier Blue at phoneprice Kenya.

OnePlus Ace 2 Specifications

Feature	Specs
Brand	OnePlus
Model	Ace 2
Announced Released	February 7, 2023 February 13, 2023
Price	Ksh. 70,000
RAM	12GB. 16GB, 18GB
Internal Storage	256GB, 512GB UFS 3.1
SD Card Slot	No
Weight	204g
Dimensions	163.4 x 74.3 x 8.7mm (6.43 x 2.93 x 0.34 in)
Display Type	LTPO AMOLED, Dolby Vision, HDR10+,1B Colors
Screen Resolution	1240 x 2772pixels resolution, 451ppi density
Refresh Rate	120Hz
Brightness Level	1300nits peak
Display Size	6.74 inches (90% screen-to-body ratio)
Protection	Asahi Glass
Operating System	Android 13, ColorOS 13
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Speed	Octa-core (1x 3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 2×2.75 GHz Cortex-A710  & & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Adreno 730
Camera	Rear Camera 50MP f/1.8, 24mm Wide, OIS, PDAF 8MP f/2.2, 16mm, 1200 Ultrawide 2MP f/2.4 Macro Supporting video quality up to 4k@30/60fps LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Selfie Camera 16MP, f/2.4, 26mm, wide, AF, HDR Supporting video quality up to 1080p@30fps
Network	GSM, HPSA, LTE,5G
SIM Card	Nano Dual sim dual standby (DSDS), esim
3.5mm jack	No
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.3, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
GPS	Yes. Equipped with GLONASS, GALILEO, GPS, QZSS, and BDS
Loudspeaker	Yes, Stereo
Wi-Fi & WLAN	·       Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band ·       Wi-Fi Direct ·       Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Radio	No
NFC	Yes, eSE, HCE
Infrared Port	Yes
Sensor	Fingerprint (under-display, Optical), accelerometer, proximity, Gyro, Compass, color spectrum
Battery	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Fast Charging	Wired Fast charging 100W
Color	Black, Red, Glacier Blue
Others	IP68 Rating,

Design and Physical Attributes

OnePlus Ace 2 has a beautiful modern design representing class and might. The phone has a glass front with Asahi glass protection and a back with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Ace 2 is generally slim with 8.7mm thickness and weighs 204, hence easy to pocket and handle.

Regarding display, the phone has an immersive 6.74-inch 120Hz HDR10+ LTPO AMOLED for fast response, fluidity, and interactive experience while you scroll through or play games. The screen has a high 1240×2772 resolution and about 451 ppi density for an even clearer viewing experience. OnePlus Ace 2 is available in Black, Red, and Glacier Blue, giving you various colors.

Performance

Peak Performance Processor

OnePlus Ace 2 runs on the impressive Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 (4 nm), a high-performance yet power-efficient processor. The processor perfectly fits a midrange 5G-enabled device to provide a great experience. The processor has an Octa-core CPU with 3.2GHz clock speed to ensure your phone operates at 100% with no lags. Whether you are gaming, working, streaming, listening to music, or performing any heavy tasks on the phone, it will function at its best. Additionally, an Adreno 730 GPU ensures your graphics are rendered in 3D for smooth gaming and other graphic-related tasks.

Updates OS

The OnePlus Ace 2 ensures peak performance by providing you with a customizable and personalized operating system you can use to make your phone reflect who you are. Embedded is the ColorOS 13, based on Android 13, which combines value and improved personalization to ensure you are in control of your device. The OS provides more security, privacy, and control features for enhanced creativity and a differentiated experience.

Battery and Charging

What is impressive performance without a reliable power source? Well, the OnePlus Ace 2 is powered by a  long-lasting 5000mAh Li-Po built-in battery for your daily phone use. For charging, you get a 100W wired flash charger that ensures your phone is charged within the shortest time, and you can bounce back and enjoy your phone (1-100% in 30 mins as advertised).

Memory

The Ace 2 has a large memory space to enable you to do and save more without worrying. The phone comes with 12GB, 16GB, or 18GB RAM variants supported by 256GB or 52GB of ROM. This ample space allows you to choose one that fits your intended tasks. Although the phone lacks a dedicated MicroSD card slot, these memory variants are sufficient for most storage as you can save your documents, photos, and videos and install the apps you need. The memory is supported by UFS 3.1, enabling you to create more space and easily transfer files within devices.

Camera

The phone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP OIS, PDAF primary camera with f/1.8 wide, an 8MP f/2.2 120⁰  Ultrawide, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera for taking clear photos and videos. The rear camera has LED flash, panorama, HDR, PDAF, and OIS features, which enhance the quality of pictures under any setting and lighting. The rear camera records Full HD videos of up to 4k@30/60fps and 1080p@30fps, which assures you of professional-looking videos. With this, every tiny detail in your video is captured to give you sharp and clear videos.

OnePlus Ace 2 has a front, 16MP camera with an f/2.0 wide aperture with HDR for vivid selfies UNDER ANY LIGHT. You can take dazzling and shiny selfies using the front camera that captures your whole beauty in its natural element. Regarding videos, the front camera records up to 1080p@30fps videos and allows dual portrait video that enhances your video experience.

Network, Communication, and Connectivity

OnePlus Ace 2 supports a dual sim standby network up to 5G. Making and receiving calls has never been easier, thanks to the 5G connectivity that ensures you stay connected even in a poor network area. You can connect to the internet using the dual-band Wi-Fi or create a hotspot for your other devices. For connecting to other devices, you get a USB C 2.0 cable for wired connection, like sharing files or Wi-Fi tethering, Bluetooth 5.3 for connecting to other devices, like audio devices or transferring files, and stereo speakers for quality calls and music. The phone also supports NFC to make contactless transactions more convenient. Additionally, the phone has an infrared port that allows you to connect to and control other electronic devices.

Satellite Navigation

When finding your way around, your phone has satellite positioning features like GPS, GNSS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, and BeiDou that allow you to navigate easily.

Biometrics and Sensors

OnePlus Ace 2 has several sensors that enhance the phone’s performance. For security and privacy, the screen has under-display optical fingerprint sensors that unlock your phone with a touch. The phone also has an accelerometer, compass, proximity, Ambient light, and gyro sensors. Furthermore, you get a color spectrum sensor (CSS) for precise real-life colors for your photos and videos.

Pros and Cons of the OnePlus Ace 2

Hits

• Beautiful modern design
• 5G and NFC enabled.
• Wide immersive LTPO AMOLED with HDR10+
• 120Hz refresh rate with capacitive multitouch.
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and Asahi Glass protection
• The display supports up to 1300 nits brightness.
• High battery capacity at 5000mAh
• 100W wired supercharge.
• Massive memory space variants available
• High-performance processor for multitasking and gaming.
• ColorOS 13 based on Android 13 for personalized customization.
• Quality photos and videos up to 4k@30fps
• Has stereo speakers and an infrared port.

Misses

• No wireless or reverse charging
• Lacks audio jack and FM Radio
• No expandable external memory
• No water or dust resistance specified
• Quite heavy

Unboxing

• OnePlus Ace 2
• USB C Cable
• Power Adapter
• Sim ejector tool
• Phone case
• Documentations

Verdict

A high-performance phone with the right features is all needed to ensure you can work and unwind. OnePlus Ace 2 is designed with the right features to fulfill your smartphone needs: peak performance, reliable battery, sufficient space, and quality cameras. Despite the few disadvantages, the OnePlus Ace 2 is an impressive device that will give you value for your money.

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