OnePlus 15 vs Sony Xperia XA2
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $799 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,646,161 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Sony Xperia XA2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3646161 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the OnePlus 15 scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 84/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3646161 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $349 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1593.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Sony Xperia XA2 was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (97/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia XA2 is a better fit for everyday use.