Google Pixel 9 vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (73/100 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 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 20.6% 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 is a bit better (73/100 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 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.