OnePlus 16 vs Sony Xperia XA2
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 21/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 215,323).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the OnePlus 16 scores 74 points higher (95/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (95/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 8.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 2049.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (90/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (95/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 74 points (95/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.