Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,606,238 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1606238 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 37W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1606238 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.