Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB). Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 62999 | Rs. 48996 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 23, 2019 . The cost of Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 62999. The launch Date of the second phone is March, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 48996.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.59 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.39 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Asus's phone has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Asus's phone ~ 80.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on v9.0 (Pie) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 2 | Black Shark 2 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 23, 2019 | March, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 171 x 9.5 mm | 75 x 163.6 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 205 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.3% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 6, DCI-P3 108%, HDR10 ,120 Hz | |
| Notch | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with Dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Auto panorama (motorized rotation), EIS | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/2.2 | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.96 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ | Yes, Fast Charging 27W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |