Motorola Frontier vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,290,942).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 70
Battery 69
Portability
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (84/100 vs 69/100).

Motorola Frontier: The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3569354
Geekbench Single 1675 3310
Geekbench Multi 4453 10070
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 194 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • Main: 194MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Frontier and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Frontier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
72/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +63.8%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Frontier by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Frontier
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (95/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (84/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Frontier — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.