Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Motorola Frontier 22
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (77/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Motorola Frontier 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 136.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (77/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.