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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB) vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone 8 Flip X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB) 02Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

64mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)

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Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)} 2 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB) vs Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)} 26 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+403 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)21%
Lighter
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
6.39"vs+6.67"4%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP40%
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+(triple front camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP3 times
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) 8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 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+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27Wvs+30W11%
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] 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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (107GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
ModelBlack Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB + 8GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS672KS)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiAsus
Release date3/1/20195/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.39" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~105.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR8700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredZenUI 8 / 9 / 10

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (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 2.84GHz 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: 675851 (v8), 797848(v9)
Geekbench: 3673 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)
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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
8MP telephoto f/2.480mmPDAF3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 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 zoomDigital and optical 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@120fps
1080p@240fps
720p@480fps

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixelsUses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)8K UHD (7680x4320)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
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/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
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
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
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/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
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: Galactic Black, Glacier Silver

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (128GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
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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