Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $449 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-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 Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $840
- Overall rating 19/100
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 18/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). 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 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | 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 | 1080x1920 | 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 | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 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 | 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (90/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra 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.