Google Pixel 11 Pro / Samsung Galaxy S23

Google Pixel 11 Pro: G7SWN · 12 GB / 256 GB · matte Obsidian · dual eSIM

Samsung Galaxy S23: Galaxy S23 (2023); 8 GB RAM, 128 or 256 GB (options vary by market). The Galaxy S23+, S23 Ultra and S23 FE are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S23
Release year20262023
Announcement / availability12 August / 20 August 2026 Google—
Display6.3-inch LTPO OLED · 1280 × 2856 · 1–120 Hz Google6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 48–120 Hz Super Smooth refresh; 1750 nits; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode

The refresh rate varies between 48 and 120 Hz depending on content. Vision Booster adjusts the picture to stay readable in bright light. The size is measured as a full rectangle; the visible area is smaller.

Samsung
Brightness2400 nits HDR / 3600 nits peak

Manufacturer maxima, not sustained full-screen brightness.

Google		—
Cover glassGorilla Glass Victus 2 + anti-scratch shield GoogleCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

According to Samsung, the S23 series is the first S series to use Victus 2 glass.

Samsung
Processor / securityTensor G6 / Titan M3 Google—
Memory / storage12 GB / 256 GB

512 GB and 1 TB: 16 GB RAM and Zoned UFS.

Google		—
Rear cameras50 MP wide + 48 MP ultrawide + 48 MP 5× telephoto Google50 MP Wide (F1.8, 85°), 12 MP Ultra Wide (F2.2, 120°), 10 MP Telephoto (3x optical, F2.4, 36°)

The telephoto gives 3x optical zoom; zoom beyond that is digital.

Samsung
Front camera42 MP · autofocus Google12 MP (F2.2, 80°) Samsung
Video4K 24/30/60; 8K 24/30 with Video Boost Google—
Battery4850 mAh typical / 4707 mAh minimum Google3900 mAh (typical); rated minimum 3785 mAh

The typical value is the average from third-party lab tests; the rated value is the minimum capacity across battery samples.

Samsung
ChargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes; Qi2.2 up to 25 W

Wired claim uses a 30 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; charger rating is not sustained phone draw.

Google		Wired: about 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB‑C cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

The adapter is sold separately. Wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. PowerShare needs the battery above 30% to charge another device.

Samsung
ConnectivityUSB-C 3.2 · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · UWB Google5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3

Wi‑Fi 6E needs a router with 6 GHz support; availability varies by market and provider.

Samsung
SIMTwo active eSIMs; no physical SIM slot

G7SWN variant.

Google		—
ProtectionIP68; water resistance is not permanent Google—
SoftwareAndroid 17; 7 years of OS and security updates

Period starts from initial Google Store availability.

Google		—
Processor—Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Samsung introduced this version as a Snapdragon optimised for Galaxy and exclusive to the S23 series at launch.

Samsung
Memory and storage—8 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB

Usable space is lower because of preloaded software.

Samsung
Operating system—Android 13 with One UI 5.1 at launch

Samsung promised four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the S23 series; timing varies by model and market.

Samsung
Water resistance—IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

Samsung
Security—Samsung Knox and Knox Vault Samsung
Size and weight—70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm; 168 g Samsung