Motorola Frontier 22 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 42/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400).
Motorola Frontier 22
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 19 points higher (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (40/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (67/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (40/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.