Fairphone 3+ vs Motorola Frontier 22

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 13/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP.

The Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 29 points (42/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 29 points higher (42/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Motorola Frontier 22
Processor Snapdragon 632 Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 50W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 60 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm
Weight 189 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (40/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 29 points (42/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.