{"id":12146,"date":"2023-04-08T02:05:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T00:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2023\/04\/08\/phone-comparisons-google-pixel-7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23\/"},"modified":"2023-04-08T22:50:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-08T20:50:31","slug":"phone-comparisons-google-pixel-7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2023\/04\/08\/phone-comparisons-google-pixel-7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23\/","title":{"rendered":"Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Galaxy S23+ tends to live in the Galaxy S23 Ultra\u2019s shadow, which is kind of unfair, as it\u2019s a great phone on its own. In this article, we\u2019ll compare it to the best of Google, in case you\u2019re considering getting one or the other. In other words, we\u2019ll compare the Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+. The Galaxy S23+ does have a different design than the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which some of you may prefer. On top of that, some of its specs are different. It\u2019s different in a number of ways.
\nBoth of these phones are compelling in their own right, but it will be interesting to see how they compare across the board. We\u2019ll first list their specifications, and will then compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, charging, cameras, and audio performance. Let\u2019s get started, shall we?
\nSpecs<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 7 Pro
\nSamsung Galaxy S23+
\nScreen size
\n6.7-inch QHD+ curved OLED LTPO display (120Hz refresh rate, 1,500 nits peak brightness)
\n6.6-inch fullHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (curved, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, LTPO, 1,750 nits peak brightness)
\nScreen resolution
\n3120 x 1440
\n2340 x 1080
\nSoC
\nGoogle Tensor G2
\nQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
\nRAM
\n12GB (LPDDR5)
\n8GB (LPDDR5X)
\nStorage
\n128GB\/256GB\/512GB, non-expandable (UFS 3.1)
\n256GB\/512GB, non-expandable (UFS 4.0)
\nRear cameras
\n50MP (Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor, 1.2um pixel size, f\/1.85 aperture, 82-degree FoV)
\n12MP (ultrawide, 1.25um pixel size, f\/2.2 aperture, 125.8-degree FoV, lens correction)
\n48MP (telephoto, 0.7um pixel size, f\/3.5 aperture, 20.6-degree FoV, 5x optical zoom, Super Res Zoom up to 30x)
\n50MP (f\/1.8 aperture, 24mm lens, 1.0um pixel size, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF)
\n12MP (ultrawide, f\/2.2 aperture, 13mm lens, 120-degree FoV, 1.4um pixel size)
\n10MP (telephoto, f\/2.4 aperture, 70mm lens, 1.0um pixel size, OIS, 3x optical zoom, PDAF)
\nFront cameras
\n10.8MP (1.22um pixel size, f\/2.2 aperture, 92.8-degree FoV, Fixed Focus)
\n12MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 26mm lens, Dual Pixel PDAF)
\nBattery
\n5,000mAh, non-removable, 23W wired charging, 23W wireless charging, reverse wireless charger
\nCharger not included
\n4,700mAh, non-removable, 45W wired charging, 15W Qi wireless charging, 4.5W Wireless PowerShare
\nCharger not included
\nDimensions
\n162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9mm
\n157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
\nWeight
\n212 grams
\n196 grams
\nConnectivity
\n5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C
\n5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C
\nSecurity
\nFace Unlock
\nIn-display fingerprint scanner (optical)
\nIn-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic)
\nOS
\nAndroid 13
\nAndroid 13
\nOne UI 5.1
\nPrice
\n$899\/$999\/$1,099
\n$999.99\/$1,119.99
\nBuy
\nGoogle
\nSamsung
\nGoogle Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+: Design
\nThese two phones do look quite a bit different in comparison. They both do include a display camera hole, which is centered at the top, and are both made out of metal and glass, but the overall look is different. The Pixel 7 Pro has a more squarish shape, and a curved display, compared to a flat panel on the Galaxy S23+. They both do include very thin bezels all around.
\nBoth phones come with a frame made out of aluminum. The Pixel 7 Pro has Gorilla Glass Victus on the back, while the Galaxy S23+ includes Gorilla Glass Victus 2. When you flip them around, the differences become even more obvious. The Pixel 7 Pro has a camera visor on the back, with three cameras inside it. That visor connects to the frame on the sides. The Galaxy S23+ has three separate camera islands on the back, each of which is for one camera sensor. Those cameras are vertically aligned, contrary to what we get on the Pixel 7 Pro.
\nThe Pixel 7 Pro is taller than the Galaxy S23+, while it\u2019s also slightly wider, though that difference is negligible. Google\u2019s handset is thicker than the Galaxy S23+, and that is the difference you may actually notice. On top of everything, it\u2019s also heavier by about 16 grams. Both smartphones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. It\u2019s also worth noting that they\u2019re both very slippery, so keep that in mind if you\u2019re planning to get a case or something.
\nGoogle Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+: Display
\nGoogle\u2019s flagship includes a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3120 x 1440) LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. That display is curved, and it supports HDR10+ content. It can also get quite bright at 1,500 nits of peak brightness. It has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and this panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy S23+, on the other hand, has a 6.6-inch fullHD+ (2340 x 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. This display is flat, and it supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It does get a bit brighter than the panel on the Pixel 7 Pro, as it goes up to 1,750 nits when needed. The Galaxy S23+\u2019s display has the same aspect ratio as the Pixel 7 Pro\u2019s, and it\u2019s protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
\nBoth of these displays are excellent. They are vivid, have deep blacks, and great viewing angles. They\u2019re also more than sharp enough, even though the Galaxy S23+\u2019s panel is technically less sharp than the Pixel 7 Pro\u2019s. Touch response is also good on both phones, we did not have issues at all. The Galaxy S23+\u2019s panel does offer a bit more brightness under direct sunlight, but the difference is not that big, to be quite honest. You\u2019ll be happy with either of these two panels, that\u2019s for sure, just remember that one is curved, and the other flat.
\nGoogle Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+: Performance
\nThe Pixel 7 Pro is fueled by the Google Tensor G2 SoC. On top of that, Google included 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 flash storage. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy fuels the Galaxy S23+. That handset comes with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 flash storage. In all three of those categories the Galaxy S23+ has an edge, as it has more powerful hardware.
\nThey both perform great on a day-to-day basis, however. We did not experience any lagging or anything of the sort, even though the Galaxy S23+ did feel a bit snappier. When it comes to gaming, however, the Galaxy S23+ is definitely the better choice, at least if you plan on playing more graphically-advanced games. The Galaxy S23+ handled them without a problem, while the Pixel 7 Pro did have some issues with the most demanding titles. Google never claimed this phone is made for gaming, though so\u2026 there you have it.
\nGoogle Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+: Battery
\nThe Pixel 7 Pro features a 5,000mAh battery, while the Galaxy S23+ includes a 4,700mAh battery pack. Both phones do offer great battery life, though the Galaxy S23+ is nowhere near the numbers of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. That is a bit odd, considering their specs, but there you have it. Still, the Galaxy S23+ does offer slightly better battery life than the Pixel 7 Pro, at least that was the case for us.
\nThe Pixel 7 Pro provided around 7-7.5 hours of screen-on-time for us, at times we were able to go to 8 hours. The Galaxy S23+ usually had no issues pulling up to 8 hours of screen-on-time. Truth be said, that should be more than enough for the vast majority of users. Do note that your mileage may vary, though, due to different apps being used, different signal strengths, etc. Also, if you\u2019re gaming, count on worse stats than these.
\nIf you do run out of juice ahead of time, do note that the Pixel 7 Pro supports 23W wired, 23W wireless, and reverse wireless charging too. The Galaxy S23+ supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5 reverse wireless charging. Neither phone comes with a charger, though, so do note that you\u2019ll need to get it separately.
\nGoogle Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+: Cameras
\nThere is a 50-megapixel main camera on the back of the Pixel 7 Pro, in addition to a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (126-degree FoV), and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera (5x optical zoom). The Galaxy S23+, on the other hand, has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (120-degree FoV), and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom).<\/p>\n

Those are all good sensors, and both phones do provide really good pictures, though different-looking ones. The Pixel 7 Pro leans towards more contrasty shots, and it truly shines in demanding HDR situations. Those pics do look a bit processed, but also excellent in general. Pixel\u2019s camera software has outstanding image processing capabilities. The Galaxy S23+ images are a bit less contrasty, though also very sharp, and pleasant-looking.
\nWe prefer the Pixel 7 Pro shots in low light, as the balance almost always seems to be on point. Both phones do a great job in that regard, however, and both have a tendency to brighten up dark scenes quite a bit. They also manage to control the noise really well, and pull out a lot of details from the shadows. Ultrawide cameras on both phones do keep up with the main camera in terms of color temperature, and generally do a good job. The Pixel 7 Pro offers better telephoto shots, however, mainly thanks to software.
\nBoth phones do a good job with video recording, but not to the level of the iPhone 14 Pro series and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Overall, chances are you\u2019ll be happy with either of these cameras, but do note the differences.
\nAudio
\nThere\u2019s a pair of stereo speakers included on both the Pixel 7 Pro and the Galaxy S23+. The speakers on both phones sound really good, actually. They\u2019re loud enough, and detailed enough, though we\u2019d give an edge to the Galaxy S23+. The soundstage does seem a bit wider on its speakers, and the bass is also more pronounced.
\nA 3.5mm headphone jack is not included on either phone. You can always utilize the Type-C port for wired audio connections, though. As far as wireless audio goes, the Pixel 7 Pro offers Bluetooth 5.2 support, while the Galaxy S23+ comes with Bluetooth 5.3.
\nThe post Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ appeared first on Android Headlines.
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