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Galaxy S23 vs Pixel 7a

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2023

Galaxy S23

$799

78.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera91/100

Battery58/100

· 2023

Pixel 7a

$499

78.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S23:

✓25.5g lighter chassis (168g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Pixel 7a:

✓$300 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $799)
✓Larger 4,385 mAh battery capacity (+485 mAh more capacity)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S23	Pixel 7a
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.1"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (425 ppi)	2400x1080 (429 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	90 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,750 nits peak	1,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung GN3	64 MP, f/1.89, OIS, Samsung GN1
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm	152.4 x 72.9 x 9 mm
Weight	168 g	193.5 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP67
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	3,900 mAh	4,385 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	18W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	7W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$799	$499

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S23 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S23 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S23:

Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system) · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz

When to buy Pixel 7a:

Larger battery capacity: 4,385 mAh (+485 mAh more) · Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 vs Pixel 7a

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 or Pixel 7a?

Galaxy S23 leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.8/100 compared to Pixel 7a (78.8/100), driven by advantages in Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system) and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 and Pixel 7a?

Galaxy S23 is equipped with a 6.1-inch display and 3900 mAh battery, while Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch display and 4385 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 and Pixel 7a?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S23 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Pixel 7a scores 88/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Galaxy S23 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 vs Pixel 7a

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 or Pixel 7a?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 and Pixel 7a?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 and Pixel 7a?

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