ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs Motorola Frontier 22
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 38/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Motorola Frontier 22
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 4 points higher (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ZenUI | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (40/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (88/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.