Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has better RAM than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has more internal memory than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29252 | Rs. 94999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 29252. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is Rs. 94999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro's 6.78 inch screen. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 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 Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro's 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | Black Shark 2 | ROG Phone 8 Pro |
| 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 | March, 2019 | January 08, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 8.8 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Rebel Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | (802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n) Supports 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz WiFi | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | 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, AirTrigger | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 13 MP ƒ/1.9-ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |