Motorola Frontier 22 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. 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 64 MP.
Motorola Frontier 22
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Black Shark 5 RS (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100).
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 Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.