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 (3,119,308 vs 1,290,942).

The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 70
Battery 69
Portability
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
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: 3119308 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • 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 (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 69/100). 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).

Motorola Frontier: The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1290942 3119308
Geekbench Single 1675 3041
Geekbench Multi 4453 9494
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
70
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Frontier and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Frontier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
72/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +58.6%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Motorola Frontier by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Frontier
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 69/100).

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 (92/100 vs 69/100).

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.