ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) 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 Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 859,084); the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 36
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 11 Ultra better?
  • 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 (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 224g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 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 Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 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 36/100).

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra: The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 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 144 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 32 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, 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 224 g 205 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100 -172.7%
859084 AnTuTu

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 172.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 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 Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (56/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra 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 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.