Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung S23 Plus

Name Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Image Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL – frontGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL – backGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL – right side
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus – frontSamsung Galaxy S23 Plus – backSamsung Galaxy S23 Plus – left sideSamsung Galaxy S23 Plus – right side
MSRP $1199 $1049.99
Released Aug 2025 Feb 2023
Availability Available Available
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Operating system
Operating system (OS) Android 16 Android 13
Latest OS update? - Android 14
Display specifications
Display type LTPO OLED AMOLED
Display size (inch) 6.8″ 6.6″
Resolution (H×W) 2992×1344 2340×1080
Aspect ratio (H:W) 20:9 19.5:9
Pixel density (PPI) 486 PPI 393 PPI
HDR support (types) HDR10+ HDR10+
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 120 Hz
Hardware
Chipset Google Tensor G5 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
GPU PowerVR DXT-48-1536 Adreno 740
CPU cores 8-core 8-core
CPU clock speed (max) 3.78 GHz 3.36 GHz
RAM options (GB) 16 GB 8 GB
Memory options (GB) 256 | 512 | 1024 256 | 512
Memory card slot? (microSD) ❌ ❌
Main camera layout
Primary (wide) 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 10 MP
Optical zoom 5× 3×
Other cameras (macro/depth) ❌ ❌
Main camera features
Photo HDR? ✔ ✔
Video HDR? ✔ ✔
8K video? 30 fps 24/30 fps
4K video? 24/30/60 fps 30/60 fps
1080p video? 24/30/60/120/240 fps 30/60/240/960 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Selfie-camera layout
Primary 42 MP ultrawide 12 MP wide
Secondary ❌ ❌
Selfie-camera features
Face recognition? Face unlock Face unlock
Selfie photo HDR? ✔ ✔
4K selfie video? 30/60 fps 30/60 fps
1080p selfie video? 30/60 fps 30 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Connectivity
SIM type? (physical) Nano Nano
Dual SIM? (card slots) ❌ ✔
eSIM? ✔ ✔
Cellular networks 5G 5G
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6e
Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC? ✔ ✔
Charging & data port USB-C 3.2 USB-C 3.2
Battery, power & charging
Battery capacity (3.7V) 5200 mAh 4700 mAh
Wired charging speed? 45 W 45 W
Wireless charging? 25 Watt 15 Watt
Reverse wireless charging? ✔ ✔
Audio
Speakers 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
3.5 mm AUX out port? ❌ ❌
Build & materials
IP-Code IP68 IP68
Screen material Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Frame material Aluminum Aluminum
Back material Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Layout & design
Selfie camera placement? Punch hole Punch hole
Fingerprint sensor? Under display Under display
Special design features? - -
Color options: Black, gray, green, pink Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 16.28×7.66×0.85 15.78×7.62×0.76
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.41×3.02×0.33 6.21×3.00×0.30
Weight (gram): 232 196
Weight (oz): 8.18 6.91
In the box
Cables? USB-C to C USB-C to C
Charger? ❌ ❌
Adapters? ❌ ❌
Other SIM tool SIM tool
More info
Model numbers G45RY, GUL82, GYPW4 SM-S916
User guide / manual Not available User guide
Official site link: Store.google.com Samsung.com
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Key differences

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL costs $149 more ($1199 vs $1049.99), is newer (Aug 2025 vs Feb 2023), has a sharper display (486 PPI vs 393 PPI), has more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), has more storage (up to 1024 GB vs up to 512 GB) and has a larger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700 mAh).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is lighter (196 g vs 232 g). Only on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: Dual SIM.

Other differences: operating system (Android 16 vs Android 13), display type (LTPO OLED vs AMOLED), chipset (Google Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6e and Bluetooth (6.0 vs 5.3). Both have 120 Hz refresh rates and IP68 water and dust resistance.

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