Motorola Frontier 22 vs Redmi 12
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 22/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Redmi 12
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Redmi 12, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 20 points higher (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 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 Redmi 12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 12 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $150 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Redmi 12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 12 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 20 points (42/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 12 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.