Google Pixel 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 2. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Google Pixel 2 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel.
| Name | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Camera | 12.2 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19490 | Rs. 42999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2017. The cost of Google Pixel 2 is Rs. 19490. The launch Date of the second phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 2 has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.1% than Google's phone ~ 67.9%. Google Pixel 2 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 2's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 2 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 2's 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 2's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Pixel 2 | Galaxy S23 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October, 2017 | February 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.7 x 145.69 x 7.8 mm | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 168 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 422 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 67.9% | ~ 88.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to v9.0 (Pie) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 2.45 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |