Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
58.5Performance53.4
67.3Display59.7
71Camera69.9
62.2Battery62.8
94.7Features78.7
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+8). Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 53
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 60
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 5 x
- 11% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,550,000 vs 1,400,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1440x3088 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi | 501 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+89% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | 89.9 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000 | 1,550,000+11% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+15% | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+15% | 5,400 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 10 x+100% |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+4% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g+1% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+4% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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