Motorola Frontier 22 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 42/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 12 points higher (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (64/100 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (40/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (97/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.