Motorola Frontier 22 vs Nokia 5.3

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 10/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP.

The Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 32 points (42/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nokia 5.3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 12
Design 68
Value for money 96
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nokia 5.3, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 32 points higher (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Nokia 5.3
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1600x720
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 50W 10W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 10
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 185 g
Price $199
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Nokia 5.3
$199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (40/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (68/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 32 points (42/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.