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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 is the newest flagship on the market and features a dedicated Snapdragon chip. It promises fast performance, great images from the 50MP camera, and great AI capabilities. The S23 also has an improved selfie camera so you can show your best self.
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- Improved selfie camera
- Dedicated Snapdragon chip
- 50MP triple camera setup
- Dynamic 120Hz display
- 25W wired charging
- long software support
- Other colors
Against
- small battery
- Fewer feature “drops”
- higher
- “boring” design
pixel power
The Pixel 7 is one of Google’s best smartphones thanks to its sleek design and the Tensor G2 chipset that runs the show. Photos from the 50MP camera are sharp, and AI features keep you informed about your most important appointments, packages, and more.
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- sophisticated design
- bigger battery
- Fast and frequent updates
- Pixel unique features
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- Low density 90Hz display
- Only 2 rear cameras
- heavy
- Fewer OS upgrades
Samsung’s new flagship Galaxy S23 series is here, so we can finally compare it to the best flagships from other companies. Both are base models for Samsung and Google’s 2023 flagship series.
The Galaxy S23 may have changed quite a bit on the outside, but there are some notable changes on the inside that should make this an attractive buy. It’s new and has many advantages over Google’s flagship product, especially from a price point of view.
It’s still pretty early on and we haven’t gotten our hands on the Galaxy S23 yet but based on the numbers we’re looking at a comparison of these two phones early so it’s time to make an informed decision. I can. I’m considering one of these phones.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 7: Design
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When it comes to design, these two smartphones take two different approaches. The Galaxy S23 is more understated because Samsung has removed the camera island, and the back is flat, except for the three camera modules sticking out of the back. On the front, it has a completely flat display with a hole-punch selfie camera mounted in the middle. The aluminum frame is also fairly flat.
The Pixel 7 is a little more flashy, especially on the back. A large aluminum camera visor near the top blocks the smooth glass panel on the back. The visor is typically similar in color to the rest of the phone, but it’s contrasting, has a pill-shaped glass housing for the camera, and blends seamlessly into the frame. There is a little curve in the rear class. The glass on the front is also flat, with a center hole punch, although the bezels, especially at the bottom, are a bit larger.
The Galaxy S23’s colorway isn’t as exciting, but it does offer more options.
Second, when it comes to colors, Google has pared it down by offering only three colorways. It comes in the usual white and black options, but only Lemongrass stands out. The Galaxy S23, meanwhile, comes in four standard colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender.
If you want to spice things up a little, Samsung’s website also offers exclusive colors like Graphite and Lime.
If you want your phone to stand out, the Pixel 7 is probably your best bet. The unique camera visor is its most distinctive design feature, and many will automatically recognize you’re holding his Pixel smartphone. The Galaxy S23, on the other hand, is pretty obscure and blends in easily with a multitude of smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 7: Specifications
These phones may not be the best when it comes to specs, but they’re both pretty impressive nonetheless. doing. Thanks to Google’s fusion of hardware and software, the Tensor G2 chip makes the Pixel 7 run super smooth. Performance isn’t an issue on the Galaxy S23, especially thanks to the Galaxy-specific Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and its high clock speeds.
That said, the Galaxy S23 does have some specs that beat the Pixel: the latter has a larger 90Hz display, while the former has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz. It also has an additional telephoto camera on the back, allowing for additional focus options.
| Header Cell – Column 0 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | google pixel 7 |
|---|---|---|
| operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 13 (Pixel UI) |
| screen | 6.1-inch, FHD+ (1080×2340), AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate (48-120Hz), up to 1,750 nits | 6.3 inch, FHD+ (1080 x 2400), OLED, up to 90Hz, 1400nits |
| chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | tensor G2 |
| sheep | 8GB | 8GB |
| depository | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| battery charging | 3,900mAh, wired 25W, wireless 15W | 4355mAh, wired 21W, wireless 20W |
| Rear camera 1 | 50MP, wide angle, ƒ/1.8, 1.0μm, 85° | 50MP, wide angle, ƒ/1.85, 1.2μm |
| rear camera 2 | 12MP, ultrawide, ƒ/2.55, 1.4µm, 120° | 12MP, ultrawide, ƒ/2.2, 1.25μm, 114° |
| rear camera 3 | 10MP, telephoto, ƒ/2.4, 1.0μm, 3x zoom | ❌ |
| selfie camera | 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm, 80° | 10.8MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm, 80° |
| connectivity | 5G (sub-6, mmWave), Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E | 5G (sub-6, mmWave), Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6E |
| protection | IP68, Gorilla Glass 2 | IP68, Gorilla Glass protection |
| Size | 770.86×146.3×7.62mm | 73.2×155.6×8.7mm |
| weight | 168.1g | 197g |
| colour | Phantom White, Cream, Green, Lavender, and other Samsung-exclusive colorways | obsidian, snow, lemongrass |
Battery life on the Galaxy S22 was unknown, but the Galaxy S23 may be pretty good thanks to the extra juice Samsung put into the battery. may fall short of Both devices have comparable wired and wireless charging speeds.
Of course, when we get our hands on the Galaxy S23, we’ll test its performance and battery life to see how well it stacks up against the Pixel.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 7: Camera
Pixel series famous for cameras. Google has nearly perfected its computational picture, and the Pixel 7 series represents Google’s best efforts, often beating out many of his best Android phones. Images are crisp, high contrast, high dynamic range, and rich tones capture skin tones beautifully.
Samsung is no slouch when it comes to imaging either. Like the Pixel 7, the Galaxy S23 also has a 50MP primary camera sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. However, the addition of a 3x optical zoom telephoto lens takes the Pixel up a notch. It puts you closer to the action by nearly 30x compared to the Pixel’s just 8x SuperRes Zoom.
Both phones should excel in low-light and nighttime images.
Samsung also touts the Galaxy S23’s Nightography skill, which allows users to capture clear, bright images and videos even in low light or at night. Google also equips the Pixel with an impressive Night Sight. So these two phones definitely go head to head.
There’s also the matter of the improved selfie camera on the Galaxy S23 with its new 12MP unit.The Pixel already takes impressive selfies with its 10.8MP selfie camera, so how does this new sensor improve the Galaxy’s selfies? It will be interesting to see if it does.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 7: Software
Both the Pixel 7 and Galaxy S23 run Android 13. Both have their own flavors of OS, with Google sticking to the “stock” his Pixel UI experience and Samsung going with his One UI 5. Functionally, they are similar in appearance, but mostly the same. , they are quite different. For example, the Galaxy’s Quick Settings menu is much more compact, going from 6 tiles to 12 tiles when fully expanded. Pixel only varies from 4 to 8.
Both have their strengths and weaknesses and one is not necessarily better than the other. It’s a matter of taste. Pixel 7 comes with Pixel-exclusive features like the At a Glance widget, Hold for Me, and Automatic Call Screen. Samsung also has its own set of features like Good Lock, Smart Stack Widgets and DeX. Also, Google has a vertical app drawer by default, while Samsung has a horizontal one (which can be changed in Good Lock).
Pixel UI and One UI take slightly different approaches to the same software.
Both Google and Samsung have a good track record of updating phones monthly with the latest security patches. Google also goes one step further with big quarterly updates in the form of additional features for Pixel phones. Samsung doesn’t add new features in the same way on a regular basis, but the company is introducing the Galaxy S23 with its new One UI 5.1 update. functions, etc.
Both phones have excellent software support, and the Pixel 7 is expected to get new OS upgrades up to Android 16 and another two years of software updates. However, Samsung has had the upper hand in his four years of OS upgrades. So you can expect to receive Android 17 in the future.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 7: Which Should You Buy?
Between these two phones, it’s difficult to decide which one to use. The Pixel is a great phone, and given how much I enjoyed the Galaxy S22, I think the Galaxy S23 is just as great, if not better.
If you care about camera quality, I recommend waiting for a comparison of the two cameras to see which one you prefer. When it comes to software, it’s usually best to stick with what you’re used to, but it works pretty much the same, so you can easily move from a Samsung device to a Pixel and vice versa.
Unfortunately, we’re still out on the Galaxy S23’s battery life, so we’ll have to see if it can keep up with the Pixel 7. However, when it comes to regular performance, the Galaxy S23 holds its own. Once we get our hands on the Galaxy S23, we’ll be doing a full comparison of the two phones.
Note that the Google Pixel 7 is significantly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S23. This may explain some spec differences, such as the lack of a display or telephoto camera. Given how new it is, you’ll likely find some great pre-orders that can bring the price down.
new kid on the block
The Galaxy S23 may be small, but it packs a powerful punch thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for the Galaxy chip.It also has a bigger battery, a better selfie camera and Samsung’s latest One UI software. I have it.
AI king
Pixel 7 uses the Tensor G2 chip to put the best of Google’s AI in the palm of your hand, delivering fast performance and software that learns about you as you use it, so you can get the most out of your experience.
