Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
36.6Performance53.4
57.8Display59.7
56.8Camera69.9
48.6Battery62.8
73.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and battery (+14). 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
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 53% higher Wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1440x3088 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+2% | 501 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,750 nits+17% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | 89.9 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000 | 1,550,000+96% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420 | 2,000+41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300 | 5,400+64% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 10 x+100% |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 45 W+96% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 9 h | 12 h+33% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g+9% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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