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Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

What Pixel 8 does better (13) and where Galaxy S23 FE wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 8
Google · 2023Pixel 8
8.4Score
13 advantages≈ $260
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung · 2023Galaxy S23 FE
8.3Score
7 advantages≈ $220
8.0Display7.7
6.7Performance6.9
8.4Camera9.2
3.8Battery3.0
9.8Features9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 8Galaxy S23 FE
70.8 × 150.58.976.5 × 1588.2
Pixel 8Galaxy S23 FEDifference
Height150.5 mm158 mm−7.5 mm
Width70.8 mm76.5 mm−5.7 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+0.7 mm
Weight187 g209 g−22 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 8 better than Galaxy S23 FE?

  1. Active use (test)11.3 h vs 8.5 h+33%
  2. Major OS updates promised7 vs 4+75%
  3. Measured brightness1,446 nits vs 985 nits+47%
  4. Wired charging27 W vs 25 W+8%
  5. Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 1,450 nits+38%
  6. Weight187 g vs 209 g+12%
  7. Pixel density428 ppi vs 403 ppi+6%
  8. Wireless charging power18 W vs 15 W+20%
  9. CPU cores9 vs 8+12%
  10. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
  11. Main camera aperturef/1.7 vs f/1.8+6%
  12. Selfie camera10 MP vs 10 MP+5%

Why is Galaxy S23 FE better than Pixel 8?

  1. Telephoto cameraNo · Pixel 8: Yes
  2. Max video4K vs 8K
  3. Screen size6.2″ vs 6.4″+3%
  4. CPU frequency2.91 GHz vs 3 GHz+3%
  5. Rear cameras2 vs 3+50%
  6. Loudspeaker loudness-26 LUFS vs -23.7 LUFS+-9%
  7. Thickness8.9 mm vs 8.2 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 8≈ $2608.4
Design
Weight187 g209 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm
Height150.5 mm158 mm
Width70.8 mm76.5 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursObsidian, Hazel, Rose, MintMint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
Display
Screen size6.2″6.4″
PanelOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,340 px
Pixel density428 ppi403 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits1,450 nits
Measured brightness1,446 nits985 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%83.2%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Exynos 2200 - International
Chip makerGoogleQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores98
CPU frequency2.91 GHz3 GHz
GPUMali-G715 MP7Xclipse 920 - International Adreno 730 - USA
AnTuTu score926,801940,921
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,5263,550
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.31"1/1.57"
Rear cameras23
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—3×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera10 MP10 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,575 mAh4,500 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Active use (test)11.3 h8.5 h
Wired charging27 W25 W
Charged in 30 min50%50%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power18 W15 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-26 LUFS-23.7 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)—0.76 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—One UI 8
Major OS updates promised74
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