Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (92/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.