Fairphone 6 vs Motorola Frontier 22

The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 34/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 24
Design 58
Value for money 71
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 6 better?

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4415 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 8 points higher (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 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 Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 6: The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 6 Motorola Frontier 22
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1027025
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2484 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4415 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 50W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 60 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55
Dimensions 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm
Weight 193 g
Price $565
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2484
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
  • 4415 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 6
$565
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 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 Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (40/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.