Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Google Pixel 8 Pro scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 7.8. The Google Pixel 8 Pro leads in display and software support, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is ahead in performance and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 8 Pro cost $200.99 less ($999 vs $1,199.99). The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Bigger battery 5,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Brighter screen 2,400 nits vs 1,750 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $999 vs $1,199.99
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Feb 1, 2023
- Faster wireless charging 23 W vs 15 W
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 30 W
- Bigger screen 6.8 inches vs 6.7 inches
- Longer optical zoom 10× vs 5×
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@60
- Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3088 px vs 1344 × 2992 px
- Sharper display 500 ppi vs 489 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Overall
7.7
7.8
Display
8.4
8.1
Performance
5.7
6.8
Camera
8.5
8.7
Battery
5.8
5.9
Design
8.4
8.3
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
4.1
4.4
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Size
6.7 inches
6.8 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua display
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1440 × 3088 px
Pixel density
489 ppi
500 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,400 nits
1,750 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
3.36 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB
8 GB / 12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
200 MP, f/1.7
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
10 MP, 10× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
5×
10×
Rear cameras
3
4
Rear video
4K@60
8K@30
Front camera
10.5 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Capacity
5,050 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
30 W
45 W
Wireless charging
23 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Dimensions
162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm
163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
213 g
234 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime, Sky Blue, Red
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
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
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
OS at launch
Android 14
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 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Released
Oct 12, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$1,199.99
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