Motorola Frontier 22 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 27/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Faster charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 15 points higher (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $147 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.