Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Black Shark 4
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 has better RAM than Black Shark 4. Asus ROG Phone 8 has more internal memory than Black Shark.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Black Shark 4 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 26990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 8 is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 23, 2021. The cost of Black Shark 4 is Rs. 26990.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Black Shark 4's 6.67 inch screen. Asus ROG Phone 8 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Black Shark 4 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Black Shark's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Asus's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Asus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Black Shark's phone ~ 85.8%. Asus ROG Phone 8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Black Shark 4 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Black Shark 4's lower 6 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 8 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Black Shark 4 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8's 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Black Shark 4's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus ROG Phone 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Black Shark 4's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Black Shark 4 |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 8 | Black Shark 4 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 08, 2024 | March 23, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | 76.4 x 163.8 x 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Rebel Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v1.4 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) 13 MP ƒ/1.9-ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/960 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 650 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |