Motorola Frontier 22 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 5/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Frontier 22 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Motorola Frontier 22
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 37 points higher (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | — | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (40/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
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 GS3?
The Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 37 points (42/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.