Phone Comparison
Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Detailed side-by-side comparison of Google Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Compare specifications, camera, battery, performance, and more.
Google Pixel 9
From $799
★ 4.5
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 9 in several key areas including larger battery and higher megapixel camera. However, the Google Pixel 9 remains a strong contender and may be the better choice if you prioritize different features.
Choose Google Pixel 9 if you want:
- More RAM
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want:
- Larger battery
- Higher megapixel camera
- Larger display
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Display
Screen Size
6.3 inches
6.8 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi)
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 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715/A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
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
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", OIS | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123° (ultrawide)
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@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
5000 mAh Li-Ion
Wired Charging
27W wired (PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W Qi wireless, reverse wireless charging, bypass charging
45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Memory
RAM
12GB
8GB / 12GB
Card Slot
No
No
Body
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight
198 g
234 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front/back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), armor aluminum frame
Water Resistance
IP68 (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 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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