Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
How is Google Pixel 8 better than Samsung Galaxy S23?
Bigger battery capacity: 4575 mAh vs 3900 mAh
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.2" vs 6.1"
Better display resolution: 1080 x 2400 px vs 1080 x 2340 px
Narrower: 70.8 mm (2.79 inches) vs 70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
The phone is 7 months newer
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
How is Samsung Galaxy S23 better than Google Pixel 8?
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2.8 GHz & 3 x 2 GHz vs 1 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 2.15 GHz
AnTuTu score is about 33% higher
More internal storage in max option: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 128GB, 256GB
More megapixels front camera: 12MP vs 10.5MP
Higher charging speed: 25W vs 24W
Lighter: 167 g (5.89 ounces) vs 187 g (6.6 ounces)
Shorter: 146.3 mm (5.76 inches) vs 150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
More color options: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime vs Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Height
150.5 mm
(5.93 inches)
Width
70.8 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.2"
Weight
187 g
(6.6 ounces)
Height
146.3 mm
(5.76 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.6 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
167 g
(5.89 ounces)
Height
150.5 mm
(5.93 inches)
Width
70.8 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.2"
Weight
187 g
(6.6 ounces)
Height
146.3 mm
(5.76 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.6 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
167 g
(5.89 ounces)
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Score 4.0
Score 4.0
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Score 4.0
Score 4.0
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Samsung Galaxy S23
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 8
1,142,697
Samsung Galaxy S23
1,522,811 +33.26%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Google Pixel 8
355,012
Samsung Galaxy S23
380,535 +7.19%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Google Pixel 8
374,696
Samsung Galaxy S23
598,896 +59.84%
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Google Pixel 8
183,080
Samsung Galaxy S23
273,271 +49.26%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Google Pixel 8
229,909
Samsung Galaxy S23
270,109 +17.49%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 8
3,851
Samsung Galaxy S23
4,854 +26.05%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 8
1,554
Samsung Galaxy S23
1,843 +18.6%
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
Google Pixel 8
966
Samsung Galaxy S23
1,066 +10.35%
Measures performance of mobile devices, specifically measuring their graphical capabilities under demanding gaming scenarios and high GPU load.
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Specs
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Design
Weight
187 g (6.6 ounces)
167 g (5.89 ounces)
Thickness
8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
7.6 mm (0.3 inches)
Width
70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
Height
150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
146.3 mm (5.76 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
1.5 m
Volume
94.83 cm³
78.83 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
French Repairability Index
8.2
9
Display
Screen size
6.2"
6.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
428 ppi
422 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2400 px
1080 x 2340 px
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Brightness (typical)
1400 nits
1200 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Supports HDR10+
✔
✔
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
RAM
8GB
8GB
Android version
Android 14
Android 13
CPU speed
1 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 2.15 GHz
1 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2.8 GHz & 3 x 2 GHz
GPU clock speed
890 MHz
970 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
4200 MHz
4200 MHz
Semiconductor size
4 nm
4 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL version
-
3.3
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
9 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
-
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
-
64 GB/s
OpenVG version
-
1.2
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
8 MB
1 MB
EMMC version
-
5.1
DDR memory version
5
5
Maximum memory amount
12GB
16GB
L3 cache
4 MB
6 MB
Uses multithreading
-
✔
GPU execution units
-
3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6W
6.3W
Shading units
-
768
Release date
2023
2023
Has NX bit
✔
-
Supported displays
-
1
Cameras
Main camera
50 MP & 12 MP
50 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP
Front camera
10.5MP
12MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
4320 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.2 & f/1.7
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
-
3x
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has laser autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.2 µm & 1.25 µm
1 µm & 1.4 µm & 1 µm
Supports HDR10 recording
✔
✔
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
-
Can be used as a PC
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
-
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Supports widgets
-
✔
More languages supported
-
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
4575 mAh
3900 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
24W
25W
Wireless charging speed
12W
15W
Has reverse wireless charging
✔
✔
Reverse wireless charging speed
-
4.5W
Has an ultra power-saving mode
-
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
-
22 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
✔
-
Has aptX HD
✔
-
Has aptX
✔
✔
Number of microphones
3
3
Features
Has 5G support
✔
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Download speed
-
10000 MBits/s
Upload speed
-
3000 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.2
3.2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.3
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Has crash detection
✔
-
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy S23