Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 20/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 67 points (87/100 vs 20/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

Performance 15
Display 43
Camera 15
Battery 13
Portability 40
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?

  • Lighter: 205g vs 224g

  • Overall rating 20/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3580 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 67 points higher (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (83/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Snapdragon 630 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 215323 3950082
Geekbench Single 181 3639
Geekbench Multi 960 11047
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3580 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 23 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

  • Main: 23MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

  • 3580 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Snapdragon 630
20/100
215323 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +94.5%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (98/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (83/100 vs 13/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 67 points (87/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.