Motorola Frontier vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 120W
- Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Motorola Frontier are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Motorola Frontier by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Frontier
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Motorola Frontier are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.