Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ROG Phone 2Asus ROG Phone 2Global · 8GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Black Shark 2Xiaomi Black Shark 2China · 12GB · 256GB
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Basics
Asus ROG Phone 2
Asus ROG Phone 2
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
China · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.8Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 8.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
30 reviews
9.5
11 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2

Specs Asus ROG Phone 2 price compare Asus ROG Phone 2
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2
China · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.59" 6.39"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 18:9
Dimensions 77.6 mm
171.0 mm
9.8 mm 		75.0 mm
163.6 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 240 g 205 g
Micro SnapD. 855+
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 855
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 480.020
v8 		569.800
v10
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
S5KGM1
2
Selfie Camera SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 24.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Asus Black Shark
Aliases ZS660KL SKW-A0

Release Date
Release date July 2019,
4 years ago 		March 2019,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ROG Phone 2
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Asus ROG Phone 2
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Size
77.6 mm • 171.0 mm • 9.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 163.6 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 240 g 205 g
Usable surface 84 % 81 %
Materials Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Gray
Black

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 6.59" 6.39"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 391 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Frameless
  • 1 ms response time
  • Without Notch
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.2
8.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.6
Is it comfortable?
8.2
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
7.7
Number of reviews
30 reviews
11 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU 1x Kryo 485 2.96 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 640 700MHz Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
480.020
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
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569.800
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons Yes No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.3
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.6
9.6
Number of reviews
30 reviews
11 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Samsung S5KGM1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
2
Camera type


Telephoto lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
60 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 24 Mpx 24.8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX576 Exmor RS
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.78"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
95
Mobile
97
Photo
92
Video
84
Mobile
84
Photo
85
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
6.7
Quality of selfies
8.0
7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
8.1
Number of reviews
30 reviews
11 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11ad
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • MHL

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.7
And the WiFi?
8.7
9.7
Number of reviews
30 reviews
11 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
27.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 47%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 45%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
30 reviews
11 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 25%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 91%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 75%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
30 reviews
11 reviews
Prices
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