Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10MP | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10MP | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Display and Multimedia | Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Display and Multimedia | Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Phantom Black, Green, Cream | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹1,24,999 | ||
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Phantom Black, Green, Cream | ||
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Weight | 198 grams | 234 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| 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 | 198 grams | 234 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| 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:Google Pixel 9
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Expert RAW, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Expert RAW, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 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 9
| 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |
