Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
55Performance53.4
59Display59.7
51.2Camera69.9
55.9Battery62.8
94.7Features78.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 1010 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 59.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+19) and battery (+7). Google Pixel 10 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
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,750 nits
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,250 vs 2,000
- 13% lower weight: 204 g vs 234 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 56
- 317% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 5 x
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.8 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1440x3088 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 501 ppi+19% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+71% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 % | 89.9 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,350,000 | 1,550,000+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250+13% | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,000+11% | 5,400 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP+8% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 10 x+100% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,970 mAh | 5,000 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+13% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+3% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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