Motorola Frontier 22 vs Poco M7 Plus 5G

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP.

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 6 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
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 53
Design 28
Value for money 98
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 6 points higher (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Poco M7 Plus 5G (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Poco M7 Plus 5G
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 622608
Geekbench Single 938
Geekbench Multi 2183
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2460x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 15
NFC yes
Weight 217 g
Price $168
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Poco M7 Plus 5G (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (50/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.