Galaxy S23 vs Pixel 7a: Which One Should You Buy?
Galaxy S23 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S23
Pixel 7a
Galaxy S23 wins 3 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraGalaxy S239188
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- BatteryPixel 7a5870
- DisplayGalaxy S238874
- ConnectivityTie8888
- SecurityGalaxy S2310086
- ValuePixel 7a6880
- Pixel 7a has the bigger battery4,385 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Galaxy S23 charges faster25W vs 18W
- Pixel 7a has a sharper main camera64 MP vs 50 MP
- Galaxy S23 has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Galaxy S23 is lighter168 g vs 193.5 g
- Pixel 7a launched cheaper$499 vs $799
- Pixel 7a has a sharper selfie camera13 MP vs 12 MP
- Galaxy S23 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Google Tensor G2
- Galaxy S23 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Galaxy S23 wins — BeastScore 78.8/100
The Galaxy S23 is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (25W vs 18W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Pixel 7a is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,385 mAh vs 3,900 mAh).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Larger battery: 4,385 mAh vs 3,900 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S23 or Pixel 7a?
The Galaxy S23 is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (25W vs 18W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Pixel 7a is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,385 mAh vs 3,900 mAh). BeastScore: Galaxy S23 78.8/100, Pixel 7a 78.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 and Pixel 7a?
Galaxy S23 has a 6.1-inch display and 3900 mAh battery. Pixel 7a has a 6.1-inch display and 4385 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy S23 and Pixel 7a compare for speed?
Galaxy S23 scores 80/100 for performance; Pixel 7a scores 80/100.
Similar Smartphones
More Smartphones comparisons
Gear for the Galaxy S23
All Amazon Finds →Related articles
All articles →
Flagship ShowdownSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Honor Magic V3 vs. OnePlus Open: The Definitive Flagship Foldable Architecture, Hinge Engineering, Crease-Free Displays, and Camera Benchmark Showdown (2026)
An exhaustive microarchitectural breakdown, hinge mechanism durability, crease analysis, dual-screen multitasking benchmarks, and periscope camera shootout across the 4 premier book-style foldables of 2026.
Read →
Flagship Monitor ShootoutSamsung Odyssey Neo G9 57" vs. Odyssey OLED G9 49" vs. ASUS ROG Swift PG49WCD vs. LG UltraGear 45GS96QB: The Definitive Flagship Super Ultrawide & Curved Gaming Monitor Architecture, Dual 4K 7680x2160 vs. Dual QHD QD-OLED, DisplayPort 2.1 Bandwidth (UHBR 13.5/20), 240Hz Refresh Rates, 2,392 Mini-LED Local Dimming Zones vs. Infinite Contrast OLED, KVM Multitasking, and GPU Driveability Shootout (2026)
A comprehensive architectural shootout of the world's most advanced curved super ultrawide monitors. We compare Samsung's 57-inch Dual 4K Quantum Mini-LED titan against 49-inch Gen 2 QD-OLEDs and LG's 45-inch 800R curved WOLED across DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth tunneling, 240Hz motion clarity, text rendering subpixel matrices, multi-window KVM workflows, and GPU horsepower requirements.
Read →
Tech NewsPixel 10a Now $599 vs Galaxy A57 & iPhone 17e: Still Worth It?
Google quietly raised the Pixel 10a from $499 to $599 in early October, and Samsung pushed the Galaxy A57 up to $599.99 the same week. That puts three "budget" phones at the same $599 starting price as the iPhone 17e. Here is what changed, how the three compare, and which one makes sense now.
Read →