Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 215,323); the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (73/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (91/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (73/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.