Apple iPhone 16 vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Apple iPhone 16 (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 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 4188
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| 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 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (84/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (89/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (54/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on performance (84/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.