Motorola Frontier 22 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4119955
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 210 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (94/100 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 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (82/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.