Honor 500 vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 42/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500).
Honor 500
Motorola Frontier 22
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Honor 500 scores 17 points higher (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Price | $380 | — |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (42/100 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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (69/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor 500 is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.