Motorola Frontier 22 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 42/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 17 points higher (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (68/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Price | — | $1295 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (68/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.