OnePlus 16 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra: Which One Should You Buy?
Sony Xperia XA Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus 16
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Xperia XA Ultra wins overall; OnePlus 16 takes 4 of 4 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsOnePlus 169638
- Camerafrom specsOnePlus 168982
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryfrom specsOnePlus 161000
- Displayfrom specsOnePlus 1610088
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery9,000 mAh vs 2,700 mAh
- OnePlus 16 has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- OnePlus 16 has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- OnePlus 16 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs MT6755 Helio P10
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Sony Xperia XA Ultra wins — BeastScore 95.0/100
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra comes out ahead across our speed, camera, battery and display tests. The OnePlus 16 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 2,700 mAh).
Larger battery: 9,000 mAh vs 2,700 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus 16 or Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra comes out ahead across our speed, camera, battery and display tests. The OnePlus 16 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 2,700 mAh). BeastScore: OnePlus 16 94.0/100, Sony Xperia XA Ultra 95.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus 16 and Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
OnePlus 16 has a display and 9000 mAh battery. Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a 6-inch display and 2700 mAh battery.
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