Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
46.7Performance50.8
60.8Display53.3
51.2Camera47.3
50.7Battery47.9
94.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 115 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 52.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+8). 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 11
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,750 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 47
- 15% lower weight: 168 g vs 197 g
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
- 12% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | 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 | 3,000 nits+71% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.1 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 552,625Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 410,856Top 57% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 273,971Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 420,723Top 44% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,658,175Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,950Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,100Top 33% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP+8% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh+28% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 168 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.6 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |