Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 – Price, Specs & Features

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Google Pixel 8 Pro

Tensor G3
4 nm
5050 mAh
30W
6.7"
1344x2992 pixels
50 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
3900 mAh
25W
6.1"
1080 x 2340 pixels
50 MP
8K@24/30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23

General

Launch Date

October 04, 2023

February 01, 2023

Availability

Available Now

Android 14

Android 13

Custom UI

One UI 5

OS Updates

7 Years

4 Years

Security Updates

7 Years

5 Years

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji, Magic Compose

Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Photo Assist, Chat Assist

Body

Dimensions

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm

146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm

Thickness

8.8 mm

7.6 mm

Weight

213 g

168 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Size

6.7 inches

6.1 inches

Type

LTPO OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2400 nits

1750 nits

Resolution

1344x2992 pixels

1080 x 2340 pixels

Pixel Density

490 ppi

425 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

19.5:9

Screen to Body Ratio

87.4 %

86.8 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G3

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510

Octa-core
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Adreno 740

RAM & Storage

12GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 3.1)

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
8GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS

48 MP
f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom

48 MP
f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF

50 MP
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps

8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps

Video Recording Features

Slo-motion, Video HDR, Macro Video, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording, gyro-EIS, OIS

Slo-motion, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording, HDR10+, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

10.5 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF

12 MP
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, panorama

Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+

Selfie Video Recording

4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

5G Support

Yes

21 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78

Yes

15 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Yes

Battery

Capacity

5050 mAh

3900 mAh

Type

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

30W

25W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

23W

15W

Reverse Wireless Charging

4.5W

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Others

Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime

Price in India

₹98999

₹46999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 8 Pro offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 provides 4 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 8 Pro offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S23's 5 years.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 8 Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 2400 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 8 Pro offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with a larger 5050 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Google Pixel 8 Pro also supports faster wired charging at 30W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy S23. Google Pixel 8 Pro offers faster wireless charging at 23W, while Samsung Galaxy S23 supports 15W.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.