Motorola Frontier 22 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.