Motorola Frontier 22 vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 47/100 vs 42/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 5 points higher (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (26/100 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 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1519456 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (26/100 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 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (72/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.