Honor Magic V5 vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 42/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Honor Magic V5
Motorola Frontier 22
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Honor Magic V5 scores 26 points higher (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (55/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Price | $1259 | — |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (63/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (65/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (50/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 26 points (68/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.