Google Pixel 11a vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11a leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 49.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (83/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Google Pixel 11a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.