Motorola Frontier 22 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Frontier 22 and the Poco X8 Pro Max received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (77/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 50.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (77/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco X8 Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.