Motorola Frontier vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (85/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Motorola Frontier by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (85/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.