Phone Comparison
Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Detailed side-by-side comparison of Google Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Compare specifications, camera, battery, performance, and more.
Google Pixel 8
From $699 / PKR 195,000
★ 4.6
Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
From $449.50
★ 4.6
Quick Verdict
Based on our comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra edges out the Google Pixel 8 in several key areas including larger battery and higher megapixel camera. However, the Google Pixel 8 remains a strong contender and may be the better choice if you prioritize different features.
Choose Google Pixel 8 if you want:
- Great value
- Reliable performance
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want:
- Larger battery
- Higher megapixel camera
- Larger display
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Display
Screen Size
6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
6.8 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi)
Display Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715/A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Adreno 740
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Camera
Main Camera
50MP f/1.7 wide + 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide (126°)
200MP f/1.7 (wide) with PDAF, OIS; 10MP f/2.4 (telephoto) 3x zoom with PDAF, OIS; 10MP f/4.9 (periscope) 10x zoom with PDAF, OIS; 12MP f/2.2 (ultrawide) with dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Battery
Capacity
4575 mAh
5000 mAh Li-Ion
Wired Charging
27W wired (50% in 30 min), 18W wireless, reverse wireless, bypass charging
45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Memory
RAM
8GB
8GB / 12GB
Card Slot
No
No
Body
Dimensions
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)
234 g
Build
Glass front/back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front/back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), armor aluminum frame
Water Resistance
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Connectivity
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
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