Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads — 79/100 vs 63/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5115 mAh vs 4500); the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,436,963); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has the stronger camera (168 vs 127); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

Performance 83
Display 86
Camera 94
Battery 61
Portability 33
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 63
Battery 42
Portability 51
Value for money 40

What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1436963
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5115 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?

  • Lighter: 209g vs 226g

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 16 points higher (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (51/100 vs 33/100).

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1933536 1436963
Geekbench Single 2755 1662
Geekbench Multi 7563 4188
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2992x1344 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5115 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 25W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 168 127
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 13
Brightness (peak) — 1450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions — 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm
Weight 226 g 209 g
Launch price — $599

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
94
camera

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • 5115 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Tensor G6
79/100
1933536 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
63/100 -34.6%
1436963 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

$599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (94/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (61/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (51/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on camera score (94/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on performance (83/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.