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 — 61/100 vs 42/100 (a 19-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.
Motorola Frontier 22
Nothing Phone (3)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Overall rating 42/100
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 19 points higher (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2306162 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 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 | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.