Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Price, Specs & Features

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Tensor G4
4 nm
5060 mAh
45W
6.8"
1344 x 2992 pixels
50 MP
8K@30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
5000 mAh
45W
6.8"
1440 x 3088 pixels
200 MP
8K@24/30fps
Specs

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

General

Launch Date

August 13, 2024

February 01, 2023

Availability

Coming Soon

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 14

Android 13

Custom UI

Pixel UI

One UI 5.1

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 21)

4 Years (until Android 17)

Security Updates

7 Years (until 2031)

5 Years (until 2028)

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Add Me, Pixel Screenshots, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji and more

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

Body

Dimensions

162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm

163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm

Thickness

8.5 mm

8.9 mm

Weight

221 g

234 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Size

6.8 inches

Type

LTPO OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

3000 nits

1750 nits

Resolution

1344 x 2992 pixels

1440 x 3088 pixels

Pixel Density

494 ppi

500 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

19.3:9

Screen to Body Ratio

88.0 %

89.9 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G4

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520

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

GPU

Mali-G715 MC7

Adreno 740

RAM & Storage

16GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
16GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)

8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (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 (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom

48 MP
f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF

200 MP
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS

10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

10 MP
f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom

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

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take

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

Video Recording

8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps

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

Video Recording Features

gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Slo-motion, Ultra Steady Video, Video HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

42 MP
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), 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@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, n14, n20, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

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 6

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi Details

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMO

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

5060 mAh

5000 mAh

Type

Li-Ion

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

45W

Charging Speed

70% in 30 min

65% 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, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

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

Others

Satellite SOS service

Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian

Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition

Price in India

₹124999

₹79999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL launched with Android 14 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra launched with Android 13 and will get Android 17. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 7 years), while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is supported till 2028.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with a larger 5060 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Both devices support the same wired charging speed of 45W. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers faster wireless charging at 23W, while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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.