Motorola Frontier 22 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier 22 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Motorola Frontier 22 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.