Motorola Frontier vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 194MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Frontier by 74.1% 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (100/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.