Honor X8a vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 25/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 100 MP vs 200 MP.
Honor X8a
Motorola Frontier 22
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 50W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 100MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 17 points higher (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X8a | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (40/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is noticeably better than the Honor X8a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.