Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8 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 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $569 | $1,299 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,050 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | — | 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) | 213 g | 234 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8 Pro is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is ahead on our rating, 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 8 Pro is the cheaper option.
Display
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) [4, 7, 14] | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches [1, 2, 4, 8] | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) [1, 2] | 1440 x 3088 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 [11] | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | — | Always-on display, adaptive refresh rate (1Hz-120Hz) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 [1, 2, 8] | Android 13, One UI 5.1 (upgradable to newer Android versions) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) [1, 4, 5, 7, 8] | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| Security | Titan M2 security coprocessor [4] | — |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 [1, 2, 3, 4, 8] | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X [2, 3, 4, 8] | — |
| Card slot | No [2, 3] | No |
| Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom [1, 4, 7] | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, Real Tone [19] | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Expert RAW |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR [1, 20] | 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 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF [1, 19] | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama [19] | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps [20] | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5050 mAh, non-removable [2, 4, 8, 19] | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired (50% in ~30 min), 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging [2, 20] | 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) [3, 7] | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) [1, 2, 3] | 234 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame [11] | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) [11] | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) |
| Other | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD [7] | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou [7] | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes [7] | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 [6] | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, October 4 [1, 5] | February 1, 2023 |
| Status | Released 2023, October 12 [2, 3, 10] | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — 5,050 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — 213 g for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus 234 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8 Pro 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 9/10.