ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Motorola Frontier 22
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Motorola Frontier 22 received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 142.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.