Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 20/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 71 points higher (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (85/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 71 points (91/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.