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Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus X Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB) 12Points
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)

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Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)} 12 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB) vs Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5X
+1344x2992 pixels59%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+490 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+6.7"2%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP103%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.31" inches19%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.56" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+5050 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4700 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)vs+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1vs+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+196 grams (6.86 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
LTPO OLEDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 10.5MPvs+(front) 12MP14%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
30Wvs+45W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

39 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
ModelPixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 Pro GE9DP (Ultra Wideband)Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/20232/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)76.2 x 157.8 millimeters (3 x 6.21 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1344x2992 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)490 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
CPUNona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1234088 (v9)
Geekbench: 5073 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 ()
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257)
SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 ()
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5050 mAh4700 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
• FeliCa
• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)0.766W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)
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