ASUS Asus 8z vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the ASUS Asus 8z (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus 8z leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus 8z has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
ASUS Asus 8z
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the ASUS Asus 8z vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the ASUS Asus 8z scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus 8z leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus 8z leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus 8z leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus 8z is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus 8z is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus 8z | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 5.9" | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | — | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
ASUS Asus 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus 8z is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus 8z is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (88/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus 8z or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus 8z and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The ASUS Asus 8z has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus 8z or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The ASUS Asus 8z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus 8z or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The ASUS Asus 8z leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus 8z over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The ASUS Asus 8z is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.