OnePlus N6 Lite vs Sony Xperia XA1: Which One Should You Buy?
Sony Xperia XA1 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus N6 Lite
Sony Xperia XA1
Sony Xperia XA1 wins 3 of 5 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 specsSony Xperia XA13339
- Camerafrom specsSony Xperia XA15783
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieSony Xperia XA14060
- Batteryfrom specsOnePlus N6 Lite1000
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 2,300 mAh
- Sony Xperia XA1 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 13 MP
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger screen6.75" vs 5"
- Sony Xperia XA1 has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 5 MP
- OnePlus N6 Lite has more RAM4 GB vs 3 GB
- Sony Xperia XA1 has the faster chipMT6757 Helio P20 vs Unisoc T7250
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Sony Xperia XA1 wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
The Sony Xperia XA1 is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP) and sharper selfie camera (16 MP vs 5 MP). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 2,300 mAh).
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 2,300 mAh · Larger display: 6.75" vs 5"
Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus N6 Lite or Sony Xperia XA1?
The Sony Xperia XA1 is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP) and sharper selfie camera (16 MP vs 5 MP). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 2,300 mAh). BeastScore: OnePlus N6 Lite 86.0/100, Sony Xperia XA1 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus N6 Lite and Sony Xperia XA1?
OnePlus N6 Lite has a 6.75-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Sony Xperia XA1 has a 5-inch display and 2300 mAh battery.
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