Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (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 leads — 69/100 vs 42/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Motorola Frontier 22
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 21/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 27 points higher (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (40/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 27 points (69/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.