Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23

The Google Pixel 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $796 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 10 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 1,467,600); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Performance 76
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 49
Value for money 58
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance 75
Display 82
Camera 67
Battery 29
Portability 83
Value for money 90
What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2285 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6191 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 4870 vs 3900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 29W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 1467600
  • Lighter: 168g vs 207g
  • Cheaper: $229 vs $796

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Google Pixel 10 Pro scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).

Google Pixel 10 Pro: The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy S23: The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro Samsung Galaxy S23
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1467600 1660456
Geekbench Single 2285 2004
Geekbench Multi 6191 5311
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.1" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4870 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 29W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 10 MP
Front camera 42 MP 12 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3300 nits 1750 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm
Weight 207 g 168 g
Price $796 $229
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 29W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Tensor G5
73/100
1467600 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100 +11.6%
1660456 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Google Pixel 10 Pro by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10 Pro
$796
Samsung Galaxy S23
$229

Price difference: $567. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $567.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (50/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (83/100 vs 49/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.