Motorola Frontier 22 vs Motorola Moto G85
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G85 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Motorola Moto G85
- Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Motorola Moto G85, 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 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (91/100 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 Moto G85 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Motorola Moto G85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Price | — | $280 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 Motorola Moto G85 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (86/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Motorola Moto G85?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Motorola Moto G85 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Motorola Moto G85?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Motorola Moto G85 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Motorola Moto G85?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Motorola Moto G85?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.