Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Google Pixel 7 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ scores 7.2 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 7 Pro scores 7.3. The Samsung Galaxy S23+ leads in performance and design, while the Google Pixel 7 Pro is ahead in display, battery, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 Pro cost $100.99 less ($899 vs $999.99). The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the newer phone, announced Feb 1, 2023.

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Samsung Samsung Galaxy S23+
7.2 From $999.99
Discontinued
Google Google Pixel 7 Pro
7.3 From $899
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Key differences

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S23+

  • Faster wired charging 45 W vs 23 W
  • Brighter screen 1,750 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • Newer model Feb 1, 2023 vs Oct 6, 2022
  • Lighter 196 g vs 212 g
  • Thinner 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@60

Why choose the Google Pixel 7 Pro

  • Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
  • Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.6 inches
  • Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
  • Longer OS update support 5 years vs 4 years
  • Lower launch price $899 vs $999.99
  • More RAM 12 GB vs 8 GB

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
Overall 7.2 7.3
Display 7.5 8.1
Performance 6.6 5.7
Camera 8.0 8.2
Battery 5.0 5.5
Design 8.7 8.3
Software support 6.9 7.4
Value for money 3.7 4.0

Display

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
Size 6.6 inches 6.7 inches
Type OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X OLED
Resolution 1080 × 2340 px 1440 × 3120 px
Pixel density — 512 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✕ No ✓ Yes
Peak brightness 1,750 nits 1,500 nits
HDR HDR10+ —
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
Process 4 nm —
Max CPU clock 3.36 GHz —
GPU Adreno 740 —
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Storage 256 GB / 512 GB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type UFS 4.0 UFS 3.1
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8 50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP, 3× optical 48 MP, 5× optical, periscope
Optical zoom 3× 5×
Rear cameras 3 3
Rear video 8K@30 4K@60
Front camera 12 MP 10.8 MP
Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
Capacity 4,700 mAh 5,000 mAh
Battery type Li-Ion —
Wired charging 45 W 23 W
Wireless charging — 23 W
Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
Dimensions 157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm 162.9 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm
Thickness 7.6 mm 8.9 mm
Weight 196 g 212 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IP68 IP68
Fingerprint Under-display ultrasonic Under-display optical
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime Obsidian, Snow, Hazel

Connectivity and features

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2
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 Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
OS at launch Android 13 Android 13
Interface One UI 5.1 —
OS updates 4 years 5 years
Security updates 5 years 5 years

Launch and price

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23+Google Pixel 7 Pro
Announced Feb 1, 2023 Oct 6, 2022
Released Feb 17, 2023 Oct 13, 2022
Status Discontinued Discontinued
US launch price $999.99 $899

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