Motorola Frontier 22 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 42/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 63/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 28 points higher (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (90/100 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 28 points (70/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.