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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra front and back in Lime

79

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

₹1,49,999

Was ₹74,990 2 month(s) ago

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Porcelain Front Back and Side

83

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

₹89,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyGoogle Tensor G4
Display6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz6.8", OLED, 120Hz
Camera200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front)50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 45W5060mAh, 37W
RAM12GB16GB
Storage256GB256GB

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Recommended ForPerformance, Design, Build Quality and Main CameraDisplay, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsGreen, Phantom Black, CreamPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
LaunchFebruary 01, 2023August 13, 2024
AvailabilityFebruary 17, 2023August 22, 2024
Launch Price₹1,24,999₹1,24,999

Display

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.8 inches6.8 inches
Resolution Width1440 pixels1344 pixels
Resolution Height3088 pixels2992 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.3:920:9
Pixel Per Inch500 ppi486 ppi
Display ResolutionQHD+QHD+
Peak Brightness1750 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Tie

Weight234 grams221 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityPlastic MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Chipset BrandQualcommGoogle
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyTensor G4
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 740Mali-G715 MC7

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Camera Resolution200 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP48 MP
Camera 2 TypePeriscopeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution10 MP48 MP
Camera 3 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
FeaturesAdaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, Expert RAW, LED Flash, OIS, Optical Zoom, PanoramaBest Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)4 year(s)7 year(s)
AI FeaturesGalaxy AIAI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Front Camera Resolution12 MP42 MP
FeaturesAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAFAuto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Front Camera TypeUltrawide

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Capacity5000 mAh5060 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed45 W37 W

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
RAM12 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningBEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBeidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeXAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor
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