Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
57.9Performance49.7
65.6Display53.3
71Camera47.3
55.3Battery47.9
94.7Features78.7
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro wins this phone face-off, 65.2 to 52.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy S23 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 50
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- 19% lower weight: 168 g vs 207 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi+16% | 425 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+89% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87 % | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,380,000 | 1,500,000+9% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,280+17% | 1,950 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,100+20% | 5,100 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,870 mAh+25% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 168 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.6 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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