OnePlus 15T vs Sony Xperia XA2
The OnePlus 15T (2026) 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 15T leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,927,976 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3927976 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the OnePlus 15T scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 12/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 86/100, 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 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $349 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1724.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Sony Xperia XA2 was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.