ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 824,513); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 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 | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 280.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (67/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.