ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 859,084); the ASUS Zenfone 12 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 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 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 220g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 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 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 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 15 / ZenUI | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 278.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 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 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.