Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Frontier 22

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 38/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 50W

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 4 points higher (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Motorola Frontier 22
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 50W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 60 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (87/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Frontier 22?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.