Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
43.9Performance54.3
55.8Display59.7
42.7Camera69.9
56.3Battery62.8
94.7Features78.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and performance (+10). Google Pixel 9a 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 9a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 54% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,750 nits
- 21% lower weight: 186 g vs 234 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 56
- 317% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.8 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1440x3088 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 501 ppi+19% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+54% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 89.9 %+7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 550,163Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 416,322Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 277,973Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 433,496Top 35% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | 1,677,954+60%Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | 2,000+5%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | 5,400+20%Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 45 W+96% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+21% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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