Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1014 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 1,436,963).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 56
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Performance 70
Display 80
Camera 63
Battery 42
Portability 51
Value for money 76
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 1436963
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
  • Cheaper: $279 vs $1014

  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1499601 1436963
Geekbench Single 1880 1675
Geekbench Multi 5100 4453
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2856x1280 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 37W 25W
Wireless charging 23W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 127
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 42 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 209 g
Price $1014 $279
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -4.4%
1436963 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$1014
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
$279

Price difference: $735. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is cheaper by $735.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (80/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.