Motorola Frontier 22 vs Motorola Signature
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Motorola Signature
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature 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 performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (77/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (77/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.