Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Black Shark 2 | Gaming Phone Comparison

The Asus ROG Phone 2 has just launched (check out my hands-on review) and it's already shaping up to be the best gaming smartphone of 2019. Here's my full comparison with the Black Shark 2 so you can see how these gamer handsets stack up for speed, battery life, specs, features and beyond.

In the battle of ROG Phone 2 vs Black Shark, Asus' new device wins most of the rounds. That mighty 6000mAh battery means impressive longevity for instance, while the Snapdragon 855 Plus platform is faster and packs greater graphical clout compared with the BS2. That display is superior also, boasting 120Hz refresh and the same advantages of the Shark (including serious responsiveness and 10-bit HDR support).

The likes of PubG Mobile will of course run pretty much perfectly on either smartphone, thanks to the powerful Snapdragon performance, dedicated cooling system and premium connectivity. However, the ROG Phone 2 also boasts better accessory support, more useful gaming features (including improved Air Triggers) and top notch stereo audio (with DTS X:Ultra).

Check out my early review of the ROG 2 as well as my accessory round-up for all you need to know.

[TechSpurt]

If you missed my full hands-on review with the ASUS ROG Phone 2, check it out here:

This thing is a beast and it's coming to the UK in September, if all goes well - stay tuned for pricing etc when it launches!

[Valvv]

wow Asus is dominating the gaming phone department right now.

[yashitkumar]

U r very underrated reviewer !
U deserve a lot more...

[Shubh_Ashish]

Looks like alien collaborated with Asus.
ASUS is Overpowered!!!

[PrinceBlackRR]

Asus Rog Phone 2, thanks to his all specs and Headphone jack, i have been waiting for this phone since a while.

[AntCoolSkid]

I think this would be a great phone in general regardless of gamers.

[Sl.kaedsa]

I need one 😭
Already got the Asus Zenfone 6 but I can't with just how amazing everything they have. Some day I will be rich enough to buy everything from Asus 🥰

[mabombo]

I did check the price in China, the 8gb ram / 128 GB will cost 510$, while the 12ram/512 GB will cost 870$

[nottjonforest]

Hey Chris cracking video, What’s happening with Recombu? Love that channel too dude! Keep up the good work!

[navinbabji]

Oh man i was actually waiting for someone to do this comparison...thanks to you...👍👍👍

[The_X]

Heart says yes, mind says yes, wallet says in ur dreams

[sunnynagarji]

After watching review of Rog 2 I just searched for this and I found it and man you are the only one to do it so grateful

Cheerup, gearup

[halw]

Are these gaming phones will be relevant after the arriving of Stadia or Apple arcade?

[aideyp]

Will you be doing a revised comparision when the Black Shark 2 Pro is released

[MechInfantryAD]

Not a big fan of the gaming aspect but the specs of the rog phone 2 have me intrigued enough to switch from my s9+. Should also mention great job on the video.

[DrSleep]

Hi Chris, great video.whats been your daily driver lately?

[tyronecummins]

I will buy the Rog phone 2 and man I love Asus Rog products man awesome product but I will wait to buy the phone and the suit case with accessories that I will do now

[esmahillm]

Whats name of second game you showed up? after pubg

[sarvarparkour]

Asus rog 2 its not just a phone its a Beast...!!!😍
I wish to buy one...

[therealdeal]

In 2019 it's Chinese phone vs Chinese phone and it is glorious! Can't wait to see if Huawei wants into this market because if it just copies either of these guys but with a Kirin 985 chipset that'll blow both of these guys out of the water!