Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 2
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Asus ROG Phone 2. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Asus ROG Phone.
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Asus ROG Phone 2 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 42499 | Rs. 40999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 27, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 23, 2019. The cost of Asus ROG Phone 2 is Rs. 40999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Asus ROG Phone 2's 6.59 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. 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
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus ROG Phone 2's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Asus ROG Phone 2 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera. Asus ROG Phone 2 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 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Asus ROG Phone 2 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 27, 2019 | September 23, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm | 77.6 x 171 x 9.5 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 240 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 391 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 80.3% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 6, DCI-P3 108%, HDR10 ,120 Hz | |
| Notch | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | |
| 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, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | with Dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.75 13 MP f/2.2 with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens | HDR, Auto panorama (motorized rotation), EIS |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP f/2 | 24 MP f/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.96 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 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 | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV | MP4, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |