Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-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 (3,758,268 vs 215,323); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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
- Lighter: 215g vs 221g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). 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 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (48/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 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 | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (94/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (85/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (48/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.