Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the cheaper of the two at $599 versus $1,099, a difference of about $500. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches, while Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is praised for flagship features like 120hz amoled and ip68 at a lower price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if…
- →Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- →Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Pros
- Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- Wireless charging with reverse wireless PowerShare
Cons
- Exynos 2200 variant has weaker performance and efficiency
- Only 25W wired charging is slow for 2023
- Gorilla Glass 5 is older protection than Victus 2
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- Heavier at 209 g due to older processor thermals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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