Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra (2016) runs on the Helio P10, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 14/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 21 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia XA Ultra better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2700 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 21MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 75 points higher (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 21 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×79.0×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- Main: 21MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra by 75 points (89/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.