Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $1,299 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,003 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 210 g | 234 g |
| Released | Oct 2021 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6 Pro is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is ahead on wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 6 Pro is the cheaper option.
Display
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 1440 x 3088 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, dynamic 120Hz refresh rate (down to 10Hz) | Always-on display, adaptive refresh rate (1Hz-120Hz) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to latest Android versions | Android 13, One UI 5.1 (upgradable to newer Android versions) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), 4x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Expert RAW |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5003 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Wireless Charging | 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 234 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Other | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, October 19 | February 1, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 28 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — 5,003 mAh for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — 210 g for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus 234 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — Oct 2021 for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 6 Pro 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 9/10.