Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 19/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 215,323).
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Overall rating 19/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 221g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 63 points higher (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (75/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (95/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (75/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 63 points (82/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.