Motorola Frontier 22 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 40
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (68/100 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 Vivo S50 Pro mini (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2640
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 50W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 191 g
Price $485
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (68/100 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 Vivo S50 Pro mini (78/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (73/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.