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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB) 04Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.78"
AMOLED

1080x2448

64
MP

24mp

18GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro

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Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB) vs ROG Phone 5s Pro} 26 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
+205 grams (7.18 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs239 grams (8.37 ounces)
+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+403 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+18GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)vs+512GB (475GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
HDR8vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2448 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
6.39"vs+6.78"6%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP37%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.73" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MPvs+(front) 24MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAhvs+6000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27Wvs+65W141%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
AMOLED
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
 
ModelBlack Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)ROG Phone 5s Pro
Other model namesXiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro ZS676KS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiAsus
Release date3/1/20198/24/2021, Announced: 8/16/2021
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)77 x 173 millimeters (3.03 x 6.81 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)239 grams (8.37 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.39" inches6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2448 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Display featuresHDR8800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredROG UI

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 742981 (v8), 843996 (v9)
Geekbench: 14278 (v4.4), 3672 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X18GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
512GB (475GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°
5MP macro f/2.0
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@480fps
Sony IMX686 sensor

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dirac HD
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging65W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 5
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
• Liquid Cooling 3.0+
• DCI-P3 109%
• Always-on display
• 240Hz touch-sensing
• Colors: Phantom Black
• AirTrigger 5: physical gaming triggers
• Aero case
• AeroActive Cooler 5
• LED display on the back with notifications and animations

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/6GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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