Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 7
The Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 7 scores 6.5. The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads in display, performance, camera, design and value for money, while the Google Pixel 7 is ahead in battery and software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 cost $200.99 less ($599 vs $799.99). The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the newer phone, announced Feb 1, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 20 W
- Brighter screen 1,750 nits vs 1,400 nits
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Newer model Feb 1, 2023 vs Oct 6, 2022
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
- Lighter 168 g vs 197 g
Why choose the Google Pixel 7
- Bigger battery 4,355 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Longer OS update support 5 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $599 vs $799.99
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2400 px vs 1080 × 2340 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23Google Pixel 7
Overall
7.0
6.5
Display
7.6
6.8
Performance
6.6
5.5
Camera
8.0
7.0
Battery
3.8
4.8
Design
8.8
8.4
Software support
6.9
7.4
Value for money
4.0
3.8
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23Google Pixel 7
Size
6.1 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
416 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
1,750 nits
1,400 nits
HDR
HDR10+
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Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23Google Pixel 7
Process
4 nm
—
Max CPU clock
3.36 GHz
—
GPU
Adreno 740
—
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23Google Pixel 7
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
—
Optical zoom
3×
—
Rear cameras
3
2
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 S23Google Pixel 7
Capacity
3,900 mAh
4,355 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
—
Wired charging
25 W
20 W
Wireless charging
—
20 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23Google Pixel 7
Dimensions
146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
155.6 × 73.2 × 8.7 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
8.7 mm
Weight
168 g
197 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, Lemongrass
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23Google Pixel 7
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 S23Google Pixel 7
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 S23Google Pixel 7
Announced
Feb 1, 2023
Oct 6, 2022
Released
Feb 17, 2023
Oct 13, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$799.99
$599
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