Motorola Frontier 22 vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (87/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 60.1% 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 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (87/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier 22 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.