Motorola Frontier 22 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 34/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 50W
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 8 points higher (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (1/100 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (1/100 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (86/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.