Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23
58.5Performance49.7
67.3Display53.3
71Camera47.3
62.2Battery47.9
94.7Features78.7
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 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 XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 50
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- 28% lower weight: 168 g vs 232 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+14% | 425 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+89% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 %+3% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000 | 1,500,000+7% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+18% | 1,950 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+22% | 5,100 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+33% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 168 g+28% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.6 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | 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 XL | 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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