Motorola Frontier 22 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 42/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 7 points higher (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1405881 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1237 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $449 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.