Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) and Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 42999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) is Rs. 49999. 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 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has larger screen size of 6.2 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 428 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.1%. Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Pixel 8 | Galaxy S23 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSim | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 04, 2023 | February 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 168 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 428 PPI | ~ 422 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% | ~ 88.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 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 | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ | 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 @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 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 | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | |
| Chipset | google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-GU | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | Yes | 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 | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 4.5W |