Motorola Frontier 22 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 42/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 21 points higher (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (74/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (65/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 21 points (63/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.