Motorola Frontier 22 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 42/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).
Motorola Frontier 22
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 7 points higher (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (50/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 234 g | |
| Price | — | $1199 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (29/100 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (50/100 vs 7/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.