Motorola Frontier 22 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.