Motorola Frontier 22 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.