OnePlus 13T vs Sony Xperia XA2
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $650 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 21/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 215,323); the OnePlus 13T is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $650
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the OnePlus 13T scores 53 points higher (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 12/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $349 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1373.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Sony Xperia XA2 was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (91/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (53/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (65/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 53 points (74/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.