Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 33/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Motorola Frontier 22
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 9 points higher (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (78/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (40/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.