Motorola Frontier 22 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,294,871).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Frontier 22

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 54
Portability —
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (87/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Frontier 22: The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Frontier 22 Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 1294871 4888150
Geekbench Single 1662 4301
Geekbench Multi 4188 12490
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1120x2436
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 60 MP 50 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight — 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Motorola Frontier 22

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Frontier 22

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Frontier 22

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
54
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Frontier 22 Snapdragon 8 Gen1
71/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +73.5%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Frontier 22

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (87/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.