ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-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 824,513); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). 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 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 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
- 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
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 293.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (66/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 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?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
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?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.