Motorola Frontier 22 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 50W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10686 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 62.6% 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.