Motorola Frontier 22 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Frontier 22 is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Frontier 22 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.