Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
40.9Performance39.3
54.3Display49.4
44.2Camera46.1
52.9Battery51.4
94.7Features78.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 84 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+5). 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
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 38% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,450 nits
- 20% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 16% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,080,000 vs 930,000
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+6% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+38% | 1,450 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 %+1% | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | 1,080,000+16%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+19%Top 43% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+14%Top 45% | 3,800Top 52% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+2% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+11% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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