Motorola Frontier 22 vs Tecno Pova Curve

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 37/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP.

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Tecno Pova Curve by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 5 points higher (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (2/100 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 Tecno Pova Curve (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Tecno Pova Curve
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2436
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 50W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 189 g
Price $219
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (2/100 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 Tecno Pova Curve (78/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Tecno Pova Curve by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.