Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Price | $699 | $253 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 187 g | 168 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 8 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S23 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-Res Zoom, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion |
| Charging | 27W wired (PD3.0), 18W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 3900 mAh |
Body
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.92 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches) | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Beidou | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Announced | October 4, 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
| Status | Released October 12, 2023 | — |
| Released | — | February 17, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Google Pixel 8 — 4,575 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 versus 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 187 g for the Google Pixel 8 versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Google Pixel 8 — Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Is the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10.
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