Motorola Frontier 22 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (81/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (81/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.