Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver exceptional performance, but they prioritize different strengths. Google Pixel 7 Pro excels with its superior computational photography, offering a 50MP main sensor with f/1.85 aperture and genuine 5x optical zoom via the 48MP telephoto lens. Its 5000mAh battery outlasts the Galaxy S23+ by 300mAh and supports faster wireless charging at 23W. Samsung Galaxy S23+ counters with a brighter 1750-nit display, superior video capabilities at 8K resolution, and the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It's also thinner and lighter at 7.6mm and 195g. Camera versatility slightly favors Pixel with its zoom range, while Samsung offers faster wired charging at 45W. For photography enthusiasts prioritizing zoom range and night computational excellence, Pixel 7 Pro wins. For video creators and display enthusiasts, Galaxy S23+ is superior. Value-conscious buyers should note the $100 price difference favors Pixel's additional features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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