Motorola Frontier 22 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 42/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 50W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 7 points higher (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (24/100 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
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 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.