Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", OLED, 120Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4575mAh, 27W | 4700mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.2", OLED, 120Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4575mAh, 27W | 4700mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 04, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | October 12, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹75,999 | ₹94,999 | ||
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lavender | ||
| Launch | October 04, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | October 12, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹75,999 | ₹94,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 428 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 428 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Weight | 187 grams | 196 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 187 grams | 196 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 740 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDR | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDR | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto HDR | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | Auto HDR | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Capacity | 4575 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 4575 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
