ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 240g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 13/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 240g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads (48/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (48/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone II | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (48/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (43/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro leads on camera score (32/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.