Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (86/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.