Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, 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 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 96.1% 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 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (90/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus 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.