ASUS ROG Phone II vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The 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 ROG Phone II leads — 57/100 vs 50/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone II has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the 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 ROG Phone II
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 240g
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone II vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone II scores 7 points higher (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone II leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone II notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (47/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
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 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 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 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 — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone II notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (53/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (47/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone II edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone II and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone II over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.