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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 42/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (65/100 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 Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (65/100 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 Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (77/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 20 points (62/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
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 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.