Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" (2340x1080) AMOLED
  • 8GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 50-MP, f/1.8, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 166
  • 3900 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S23 Price
$799. Search
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 6.71" (2992x1344) P-OLED
  • 12GB
    Google Tensor G3 SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 50-MP, f/1.68, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
  • 5050 mAh W-Charge
Pixel 8 Pro
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Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
ProductGalaxy S23 (Launched 2023-02-01)Pixel 8 Pro (Launched 2023-10-04)
Display6.1" 2340x1080 AMOLED 6.71" 2992x1344 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 23mm 50-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 24mm 50-MP f/1.68 (Primary) +OIS
  • 12mm 48-MP f/1.95
  • 110mm 48-MP f/2.8 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 12-MP f/2.2
  • 10.5-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • Google Tensor G3 SoC
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
Battery3900 mAh, Wireless Charging5050 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 168g (5.9oz), 70.9x146.3x7.6 mm (2.79 x 5.76 x 0.30 inches)IP68, 213g (7.5oz), 76.5x162.6x8.8 mm (3.01 x 6.40 x 0.35 inches)
Price (Market)$799
Price at Launch$799$999
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Display
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
TypeAMOLEDP-OLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120120
Diagonal (inches)6.1"6.71"
Display/Body Ratio88.1%87.3%
Resolution2340x10802992x1344
Sharpness (PPI)422 PPI489 PPI
Brightness (specs)2400 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
Megapixel50-MP50-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.68
Focal Length (35mm) 23mm24mm
Sensor SizeLargeEnormous
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23
Megapixel10-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 69mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NamePixel 8 Pro
Megapixel48-MP
Aperturef/2.8
Focal Length (35mm) 110mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
Megapixel12-MP48-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/1.95
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm12mm
Sensor SizeSmallMedium
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • Quad Bayer
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)3900 mAh5050 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Google Tensor G3
Processor # Cores89
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.36 GHz3 GHz
RAM Options8GB12GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 13Android 14
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 81, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 3, 30, 32, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 46, 46, 5, 66, 7, 71, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • EV-DO A
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • ax
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.12 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.02 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.84 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.2 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
NameSIM0
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S23Pixel 8 Pro
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • VP8
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max125013751500162517501875200021252250237525002625275028753000

Geekbench 6 Multi

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max35003750400042504500475050005250550057506000625065006750700072507500

Geekbench 5 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 14Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max10001125125013751500162517501875200021252250

Geekbench 5 Multi

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraApple iPhone 14Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750600062506500

benchmark_3dmark_wildlife_extreme_Ünum

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra02505007501000125015001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

GFXBench Aztec Ruins Vulkan (High Tier) Offscreen

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra12.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.5

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 14Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra125137.5150162.5175187.5200212.5225237.5250262.5275

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Motorola DROID UltraApple iPhone 14Samsung Galaxy S23Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23+Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy A54 5GSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 Pro175020002250250027503000325035003750400042504500475050005250

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 14Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra4550556065707580859095100105110