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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,294,871).

Both devices scored the same rating of 71/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Frontier 22

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 54
Portability —
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 52

What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?

  • 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 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)

Comparison verdict

The Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1294871 2994112
Geekbench Single 1662 3094
Geekbench Multi 4188 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
Brightness (peak) — 800 nits
NFC yes —
Protection — IP68
Dimensions — 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight — 197 g
Launch price — $1295

Camera comparison

Motorola Frontier 22

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Frontier 22

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Frontier 22

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
54
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Frontier 22 Snapdragon 8 Gen1
71/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +56.8%
2994112 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 56.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Frontier 22

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VII

$1295

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (91/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 VII (91/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.

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 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.