Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has better RAM than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has more internal memory than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42499 | Rs. 126990 |
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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 November 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition is Rs. 126990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition's 6.78 inch screen. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 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 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition's larger 24 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition's 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 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 (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 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| General | ||
| Model | Black Shark 2 | ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| 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 | May 27, 2019 | November 19, 2024 |
| In The Box | Clear Case/ Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler X Pro, USB-C to USB-C cable (120 cm), Ejector pin (SIM tray needle), USB power adapter (65-Watt), Documentation (user guide, warranty card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black | |
| 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, 185 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 | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| 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, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5X RAM, Multi-Magnet Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Esim Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.75 13 MP ƒ/2.2 | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, Sony Lytia 700 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony Lytia 700 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2 | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV | Yes |
| Video | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |