Motorola Frontier 22 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Vivo X500 Pro Max
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 X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (85/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (85/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.