Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 6.8" (3080x1440) AMOLED
  • 8GB/12GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC     256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 200-MP, f/1.7, OIS 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 201
  • 5000 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Galaxy S23 Ultra Price
$1049. Search
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 6.71" (2992x1344) P-OLED
  • 12GB
    Google Tensor G3 SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 50-MP, f/1.68, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
  • 5050 mAh W-Charge
Pixel 8 Pro
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Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
ProductGalaxy S23 Ultra (Launched 2023-02-01)Pixel 8 Pro (Launched 2023-10-04)
Display6.8" 3080x1440 AMOLED 6.71" 2992x1344 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 23mm 200-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2 +OIS
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 230mm 10-MP f/4.9 +OIS
  • 24mm 50-MP f/1.68 (Primary) +OIS
  • 12mm 48-MP f/1.95
  • 110mm 48-MP f/2.8 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 10.5-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • Google Tensor G3 SoC
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
Battery5000 mAh, Wireless Charging5050 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 233g (8.2oz), 78.1x163.4x8.9 mm (3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches)IP68, 213g (7.5oz), 76.5x162.6x8.8 mm (3.01 x 6.40 x 0.35 inches)
Price (Market)$1049
Price at Launch$1199$999
Price FR Launch€1419
Display
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
TypeAMOLEDP-OLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120120
Diagonal (inches)6.8"6.71"
Display/Body Ratio89.7%87.3%
Resolution3080x14402992x1344
Sharpness (PPI)500 PPI489 PPI
Brightness (specs)1750 NITs2400 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
Megapixel200-MP50-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.68
Focal Length (35mm) 23mm24mm
Sensor SizeEnormousEnormous
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Nona Bayer
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 Ultra
Megapixel10-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 69mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
Megapixel10-MP48-MP
Aperturef/4.9f/2.8
Focal Length (35mm) 230mm110mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
Megapixel12-MP48-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/1.95
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm12mm
Sensor SizeSmallMedium
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Autofocus
  • Quad Bayer
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)5000 mAh5050 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Google Tensor G3
Processor # Cores89
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.36 GHz3 GHz
RAM Options8GB/12GB12GB
Internal Storage Options256GB/512GB/1024GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 13Android 14
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 81, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 3, 30, 32, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 46, 46, 5, 66, 7, 71, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G SA
  • 5G NSA
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • EV-DO A
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • ax
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.12 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.02 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.84 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.2 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
NameSIM0
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraPixel 8 Pro
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • VP8
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Single

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Geekbench 6 Multi

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Geekbench 5 Single

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Geekbench 5 Multi

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GFXBench Aztec Ruins Vulkan (High Tier) Offscreen

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

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