Motorola Frontier 22 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.