ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 50/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 859,084); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 185Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 18 points higher (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 172.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (66/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.