Motorola Frontier vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1294871
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Motorola Frontier scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Motorola Frontier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Motorola Frontier by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Motorola Frontier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Frontier edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Frontier leads on camera score (70/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.