Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | — | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 137.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.