Motorola Frontier 22 vs Nubia Red Magic 7

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP.

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 31
Value for money 68
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nubia Red Magic 7, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (20/100 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 7 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Nubia Red Magic 7
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1384444
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 50W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $600
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (20/100 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 7 (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.