Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Google Pixel 8 scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 6.8. The Google Pixel 8 leads in display, battery and software support, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is ahead in performance, camera and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE cost $99.01 less ($599.99 vs $699). The Google Pixel 8 is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8
- Bigger battery 4,575 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Faster wired charging 27 W vs 25 W
- Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,450 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Oct 3, 2023
- Lighter 187 g vs 209 g
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Bigger screen 6.4 inches vs 6.2 inches
- Lower launch price $599.99 vs $699
- Thinner 8.2 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Higher-resolution video 8K@24 vs 4K@60
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Overall
7.0
6.8
Display
7.7
7.3
Performance
5.5
5.8
Camera
7.1
8.0
Battery
5.2
4.3
Design
8.5
8.4
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
3.9
4.4
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Size
6.2 inches
6.4 inches
Type
OLED, Actua display
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
428 ppi
403 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
1,450 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Adreno 730
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
—
8 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@24
Front camera
10.5 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity
4,575 mAh
4,500 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
27 W
25 W
Wireless charging
18 W
—
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Dimensions
150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
158 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
187 g
209 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
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 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
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 8Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Oct 3, 2023
Released
Oct 12, 2023
Oct 26, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$699
$599.99
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