Black Shark 5 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2022

Black Shark 5 Pro

Price on request

87.9/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.9

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera90/100

Battery82/100

· 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9

$1099

89.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Black Shark 5 Pro:

✓7g lighter chassis (220g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:

✓$8900 lower launch MSRP ($1099 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+1,150 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Black Shark 5 Pro	ASUS ROG Phone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.67"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (395 ppi)	2400x1080 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate	144 Hz ProMotion	185 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	2,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	108 MP	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-700
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	19.7 MP	32 MP, f/2.5
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.83 x 76.35 x 9.9 mm	163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	220 g	227 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,650 mAh	5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	65W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$1099

Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS ROG Phone 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Black Shark 5 Pro:

Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 65W · Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 50 MP

When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 87.9 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+1,150 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Black Shark 5 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

Which phone is better: Black Shark 5 Pro or ASUS ROG Phone 9?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.5/100 compared to Black Shark 5 Pro (87.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 87.9 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+1,150 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Black Shark 5 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 9?

Black Shark 5 Pro is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 4650 mAh battery, while ASUS ROG Phone 9 features a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.