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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) vs Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google Pixel 7a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 7a X Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) 20Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) vs Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)} 5 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+1TB (965GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1440x3088 pixels72%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+501 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs431 PPI
+6.8"11%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.3" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.73" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4385 mAh
+45W150%
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.
vs18W
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs2 microphones
234 grams (8.19 ounces)vs+193 grams (6.76 ounces)21%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 13MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files

35 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
ModelGalaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)Pixel 7a UW G0DZQ (Verizon)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/20235/10/2023
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight234 grams (8.19 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)501 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
System versionAndroid 13Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740ARM Mali-G710 MP7
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 766112 (v9)
Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6)
GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage1TB (965GB available)
UFS 4.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1920 Mbps5000/1024 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
200 megapixels
10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 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

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
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 [wifi6E/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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
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
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4385 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
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: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency
• Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Google Pixel 7a (G0DZQ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)feature not registered
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