Motorola Frontier 22 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Frontier 22 is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Frontier 22 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.