Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 233 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 96.1% 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 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.