Motorola Frontier vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 72/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 194MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 8 points higher (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Motorola Frontier by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Motorola Frontier by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.