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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23

WINNER
G
62.3Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S23
52.5Inno Score
50.2Performance49.7
63.9Display53.3
71Camera47.3
54Battery47.9
94.7Features78.7
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 52.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy S23 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 9 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 53
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23

  • 30% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 vs 1,150,000
  • 16% lower weight: 168 g vs 199 g
  • 11% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $800 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Screen size6.3 ″+3%6.1 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1280x28561080x2340
Pixel density495 ppi+16%425 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+71%1,750 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %87.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 101,150,0001,500,000+30%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9501,950
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,7005,100+9%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP+380%10 MP
Optical zoom5 x+67%3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera42 MP+250%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Capacity4,700 mAh+21%3,900 mAh
Wired charging27 W+8%25 W
Wireless charging21 W+40%15 W
Active use endurance11 h11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Weight199 g168 g+16%
Thickness8.5 mm7.6 mm+11%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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