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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone II
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera
Battery 53
Portability 20
Value for money
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Performance 55
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 24
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone II better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 240g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

ASUS ROG Phone II: The ASUS ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 24MP
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone II and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone II Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
57/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100
859084 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.