OnePlus recently turned its next phone into an Android gaming handheld

OnePlus has officially… Confirmed That the upcoming Ace 6 Ultra is not just a gaming smartphone, but the device can also transform into a gaming handheld.

Ahead of the April 28 launch, the company has now shared details and images of how the Ace 6 Ultra works with its attachable gamepad.

The phone fits directly into the new controller, effectively turning it into a handheld console-style device rather than relying solely on touchscreen input.

OnePlus is introducing an ergonomic grip that mimics traditional handheld consoles. The controller features customizable button mapping and four physical buttons, allowing players to go beyond basic two-thumb controls into more complex, multi-finger inputs.

Performance is another area where OnePlus is making big claims. The company’s controller uses micro-mechanical switches with a 1000Hz polling rate and 1.8ms response time.

The images shared by the company also point to a detachable magnetic cooling fan that is designed to help with heat dissipation during extended gaming sessions. There’s also a built-in gaming antenna for strong signal reception and a USB-C port located at the bottom so you can charge while you play.

oneplus ace 6 ultra specs

Backing up the controller is some serious hardware on the phone itself. The Ace 6 Ultra is expected to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K flat display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, a large 8600mAh dual-cell battery, and 100W fast charging.

Well, what OnePlus is showing off here is not a standalone handheld in the traditional sense, but a smartphone that docks into a dedicated controller.

While the previously leaked image of the so-called OnePlus gaming handheld (see above) was quite sketchy, it showed a very different device than this phone-controller combo that OnePlus is launching.

It’s possible that a standalone OnePlus gaming handheld is still in the works, though there’s no concrete evidence to confirm this yet.