ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 50/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 859,084); the ASUS Zenfone 10 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Performance 55
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 24
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 172g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz

  • Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 12 points higher (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 10 Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 1754213 859084
Geekbench Single 2004 1031
Geekbench Multi 5311 2864
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 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 8GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm
Weight 172 g 205 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100 -104.2%
859084 AnTuTu

ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 104.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.