Motorola Frontier 22 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Frontier 22 is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Frontier 22 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.