Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
36.6Performance49.7
57.8Display53.3
56.8Camera47.3
48.6Battery47.9
73.3Features78.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.5 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and features (+5). Google Pixel 7 Pro 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 7 Pro
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 47
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 53% higher Wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 37
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 90% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 vs 790,000
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,100 vs 3,300
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,420
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+10% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+20% | 425 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,750 nits+17% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 %+2% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000 | 1,500,000+90% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420 | 1,950+37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300 | 5,100+55% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+11% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+28% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 9 h | 11 h+22% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g | 168 g+21% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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