Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Google Pixel 10 Pro scores 8.1 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 7.0. The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads in display, performance, camera, battery, software support and value for money, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead in design. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy S23 cost $199.01 less ($799.99 vs $999). The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the newer phone, announced Aug 20, 2025.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro
- Bigger battery 4,870 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 25 W
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Brighter screen 3,300 nits vs 1,750 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Lower launch price $799.99 vs $999
- Lighter 168 g vs 207 g
- Thinner 7.6 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Reverse wireless charging
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Overall
8.1
7.0
Display
8.6
7.6
Performance
7.2
6.6
Camera
8.6
8.0
Battery
5.3
3.8
Design
8.5
8.8
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
5.0
4.0
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Size
6.3 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1280 × 2856 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
495 ppi
422 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✕ No
Peak brightness
3,300 nits
1,750 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.78 GHz
3.36 GHz
GPU
PowerVR D-Series DXT-48-1536
Adreno 740
Geekbench 6 single-core
2,240
—
Geekbench 6 multi-core
5,870
—
RAM
16 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical, periscope
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
42 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Capacity
4,870 mAh
3,900 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
30 W
25 W
Wireless charging
15 W
—
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm
146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm
7.6 mm
Weight
207 g
168 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
eSIM only
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 13
Interface
—
One UI 5.1
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Announced
Aug 20, 2025
Feb 1, 2023
Released
Aug 28, 2025
Feb 17, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$799.99
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