Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
47.2Performance49.7
58.1Display53.3
51.8Camera47.3
53.3Battery47.9
94.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 99 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 52.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and battery (+5). 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
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 36% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 vs 1,100,000
- 15% lower weight: 168 g vs 198 g
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,100 vs 4,600
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 425 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+54% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 87.1 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,500,000+36% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 1,950+1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 5,100+11% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+21% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 168 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.6 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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