Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Pixel 8 Pro
Battery capacity (5,050 mAh)
WinsCharging
Pixel 8 Pro
Wired charging speed (30W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S23
AnTuTu benchmark (1,231,075 pts)
WinsDisplay
Pixel 8 Pro
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S23
Total weight (168g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S23
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pixel 8 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.1" | |
| 1,344 × 2,992 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,400 nits | 1,750 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, thermometer (skin temperature) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 924,853 | 1,231,075 | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,050 mAh | 3,900 mAh | |
| 30W | 25W | |
| 23W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 213g | 168g | |
| 8.8mm | 7.6mm | |
| Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and aluminum | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S23
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S23
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S23
Highest resolution main camera.