Honor X8d vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP.
Honor X8d
Motorola Frontier 22
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 6 points higher (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | $220 | — |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Honor X8d by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.