Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 7.8 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 7 Pro scores 7.3. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads in performance, camera, battery and value for money, while the Google Pixel 7 Pro is ahead in software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 Pro cost $300.99 less ($899 vs $1,199.99). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the newer phone, announced Feb 1, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 23 W
- Bigger screen 6.8 inches vs 6.7 inches
- Longer optical zoom 10× vs 5×
- Brighter screen 1,750 nits vs 1,500 nits
- Newer model Feb 1, 2023 vs Oct 6, 2022
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Why choose the Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Longer OS update support 5 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $899 vs $1,199.99
- Faster wireless charging 23 W vs 15 W
- Lighter 212 g vs 234 g
- Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3120 px vs 1440 × 3088 px
- Sharper display 512 ppi vs 500 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Overall
7.8
7.3
Display
8.1
8.1
Performance
6.8
5.7
Camera
8.7
8.2
Battery
5.9
5.5
Design
8.3
8.3
Software support
6.9
7.4
Value for money
4.4
4.0
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Size
6.8 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED
Resolution
1440 × 3088 px
1440 × 3120 px
Pixel density
500 ppi
512 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
1,750 nits
1,500 nits
HDR
HDR10+
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Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Process
4 nm
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Max CPU clock
3.36 GHz
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GPU
Adreno 740
—
RAM
8 GB / 12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Main camera
200 MP, f/1.7
50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 10× optical, periscope
48 MP, 5× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
10×
5×
Rear cameras
4
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 UltraGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
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Wired charging
45 W
23 W
Wireless charging
15 W
23 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Dimensions
163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
162.9 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
234 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, Sky Blue, Red
Obsidian, Snow, Hazel
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle 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 UltraGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 13
Interface
One UI 5.1
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OS updates
4 years
5 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Announced
Feb 1, 2023
Oct 6, 2022
Released
Feb 17, 2023
Oct 13, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,199.99
$899
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