Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
50.8Performance39.3
65.3Display49.4
71Camera46.1
59.3Battery51.4
94.7Features78.7
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) 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 9 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 51
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+6% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+21% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+107% | 1,450 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 %+4% | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+9% | 1,080,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+37% | 1,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+25% | 3,800 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 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 | 42 MP+320% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+12% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+48% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 209 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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