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

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Google Pixel 9

Tensor G4
4 nm
4700 mAh
27W
6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
50 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
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

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

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

152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm

146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm

Thickness

8.5 mm

7.6 mm

Weight

198 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

6.3 inches

6.1 inches

Type

OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2700 nits

1750 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2424 pixels

1080 x 2340 pixels

Pixel Density

425 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

19.5:9

Screen to Body Ratio

86.1 %

86.8 %

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

12GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (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, single-zone Laser AF, OIS

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

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

Video Recording

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, 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@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

23 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, 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 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)

Battery

Capacity

4700 mAh

3900 mAh

Type

Li-Ion

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

27W

25W

Charging Speed

55% in 30 min

50% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

15W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Yes

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

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

Others

Satellite SOS service

Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony

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

Price in India

₹79999

₹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 9 with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

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

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S23 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 9 comes with a larger 4700 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Google Pixel 9 also supports faster wired charging at 27W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy S23. Both phones support wireless charging at 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.