Motorola Frontier vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,290,942).

The Motorola Frontier edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 70
Battery 69
Portability
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 50
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 194MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Motorola Frontier scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (69/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Frontier: The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1290942 2994112
Geekbench Single 1675 3094
Geekbench Multi 4453 9293
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 125W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 194 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g
Launch price $1295
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • Main: 194MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Frontier and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Frontier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
72/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +56.9%
2994112 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Motorola Frontier by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Frontier
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1295
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (91/100 vs 69/100).

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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (69/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Motorola Frontier edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Motorola Frontier leads on camera score (70/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.