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).

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.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL

Performance 54
Display 43
Camera 44
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money 16

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 24
Portability 47
Value for money —

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
44
camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL

  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
48/100
824513 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL

$499

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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).