Motorola Frontier 22 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Frontier 22
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.