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 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-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; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 1294871
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4106 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 3 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 71/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.