Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid flagship experiences at an identical $599 price point, though with distinct strengths. Google Pixel 7 features the custom Tensor G2 chipset, superior 90Hz OLED display with 1400 nits brightness, and exceptional computational photography capabilities. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE counters with a brighter 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, larger 4500mAh battery, faster 25W charging, and a practical 3x optical zoom telephoto lens absent from Pixel 7. Display refresh rates favor S23 FE significantly for scrolling smoothness. Camera systems diverge strategically: Pixel excels at software processing and night modes, while Samsung offers optical zoom versatility. Exynos processor in S23 FE may trail Tensor in some benchmarks but handles everyday tasks capably. Battery capacity and charging speed advantage Samsung. For photography purists and clean Android experience, Pixel 7 wins. For multimedia consumption and zoom photography, Galaxy S23 FE edges ahead.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 if…
- →Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
- →Excellent main camera with Tensor G2 processing
- →Compact flagship form factor
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
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7
Pros
- Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
- Excellent main camera with Tensor G2 processing
- Compact flagship form factor
- IP68 water resistance
- Competitively priced for a flagship
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- 90Hz is not adaptive (always-on)
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 20W wired charging
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 7 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 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 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4355 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 20W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| 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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