Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
43.7Performance39.3
60.6Display49.4
64.4Camera46.1
54.3Battery51.4
94.7Features78.7
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+18) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 500% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 14% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,080,000 vs 950,000
- 10% higher Active use endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi+21% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits+66% | 1,450 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 %+2% | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000 | 1,080,000+14% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+21% | 1,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400+16% | 3,800 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+12% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | 11 h+10% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 209 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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