Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 215,323); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.6mm).
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Overall rating 20/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (94/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (85/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.