Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23+ commands a $400 premium with meaningful upgrades across several fronts. Its 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers 120Hz refresh, superior 1750 nits brightness, and sharper colors compared to Pixel 7's 90Hz OLED panel. Camera capabilities differ significantly: S23+ includes a 3x telephoto lens and 8K video recording, while Pixel 7 relies on computational photography with its single rear camera setup. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 edges out Tensor G2 in raw benchmarks, though both handle daily tasks admirably. Battery capacity favors S23+ at 4700mAh versus 4355mAh, plus faster 45W charging versus 20W. Pixel 7 excels in value proposition and computational photography, making it excellent for budget-conscious buyers. S23+ justifies its cost through hardware versatility and display technology, appealing to power users and photographers. For most users, Pixel 7 represents superior value; premium features seekers should choose S23+.
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+ 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
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+
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 | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 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 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4355 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 20W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 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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