The following specifications compare the two premium smartphones across their design, displays, processors, cameras, connectivity, battery systems and everyday hardware to help users select a model for photography, gaming, productivity or entertainment.
General
Both phones support 5G and dual-SIM functionality, but differ in dimensions, software support and warranty coverage. The Pixel 8 Pro has a lighter build and longer software support, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra includes S Pen support.
| Component | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|
| Model | Pixel 8 Pro | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Manufacturer | Google | Samsung |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano SIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 233 g |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Custom UI | Pixel UI | Samsung One UI |
| OS updates | 7 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 5 years |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Google's current India hardware warranty documentation states two years for the phone, while Samsung India's mobile-phone warranty specifies 12 months for the handset.
Display and design
The Pixel 8 Pro uses a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED panel with adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh and 2,400 nits peak brightness. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a larger 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 120 Hz refresh and QHD+ resolution.
| Component | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|
| Display type | LTPO OLED, Super Actua | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen size | 6.7-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Screen resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixel | 1440 x 3088 pixel |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi | 501 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 1–120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits | 1,750 nits |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR support | HDR | HDR10+ |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| S Pen support | No | Yes |
Performance and software
Tensor G3 uses a nona-core CPU and Immortalis-G715 GPU, targeting AI and computational tasks, while Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 uses an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 for demanding gaming and multitasking.
| Component | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core |
| CPU core configuration | 1 x Cortex-X3 at 3 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A715 at 2.45 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A510 at 2.15 GHz | 1 x Cortex-X3 at 3.36 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A715 at 2.8 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A510 at 2 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Immortalis-G715 MC10 | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Cooling | Thermal management system | Vapor Chamber |
| AnTuTu score | 963,013 | 1,226,598 |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | On-screen optical | On-screen ultrasonic |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, USB Type-C | Stereo speakers, USB Type-C |
The benchmark figures listed above use the same reported AnTuTu test series for direct comparison.
Camera features
The Pixel 8 Pro combines a 50MP primary camera with 48MP ultra-wide and telephoto cameras, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra adds a 200MP primary sensor and two telephoto cameras for flexible close and long-distance photography.
| Component | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 48MP + 48MP | 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP |
| Primary camera | 50MP, f/1.68, wide | 200MP, f/1.7, wide |
| Ultra-wide camera | 48MP, f/1.95 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | 48MP, f/2.8, 5x optical | 10MP, f/2.4, 3x optical |
| Digital zoom | Up to 30x | Up to 100x |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Phase detection and laser autofocus | Phase detection and laser autofocus |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| Front camera | 10.5MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| Rear video recording | Up to 4K at 60 fps | Up to 8K at 30 fps |
| Front video recording | Up to 4K at 60 fps | Up to 4K at 60 fps |
Storage and connectivity
Both smartphones offer high-speed storage, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and USB Type-C connectivity. The Galaxy S23 Ultra adds UWB, while the Pixel 8 Pro offers Wi-Fi 7 and eSIM support.
| Component | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano SIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| USB port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| UWB | Yes | Yes |
Battery and other features
The Pixel 8 Pro has a 5,050 mAh battery with 30 W wired charging and 23 W wireless charging, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra provides 5,000 mAh capacity, 45 W wired charging and 15 W wireless charging.
| Component | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,050 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Quick charging | 30 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 15 W |
| Reverse charging | Yes, Battery Share | Yes, 4.5 W |
| Battery life | 11h 33m PCMark | 13h 52m PCMark |
| Charging time | 1h 34m 4s | 54m 42s |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Special feature | Temperature sensor | S Pen |