Motorola Frontier 22 vs Poco C85
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 26/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Frontier 22 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Motorola Frontier 22
Poco C85
- Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Poco C85, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 16 points higher (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (78/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco C85?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is noticeably better than the Poco C85 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Poco C85?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco C85 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco C85?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Poco C85?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.