ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 leads — 48/100 vs 47/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 scores 1 points higher (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 / ZenUI | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.4×9.2 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (43/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (83/100 vs 43/100).