Motorola Frontier 22 vs Vivo Y500

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Frontier 22 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 6 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
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Vivo Y500, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 6 points higher (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Vivo Y500
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 50W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
40
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (61/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.