ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (2019) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads — 29/100 vs 5/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 24 points (29/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 25
Battery 48
Design 0
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone II better?

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II scores 24 points higher (29/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone II: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone II Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.6" AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm
Weight 240 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (25/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (48/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 24 points (29/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads on camera score (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.