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Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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

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· 2025

Pixel 10 Pro XL

$1199

87.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.2

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery86/100

· 2023

Galaxy S23 Ultra

$1199

87.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.8

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Pixel 10 Pro XL:

✓2g lighter chassis (232g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,200 mAh battery capacity (+200 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra:

✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Pixel 10 Pro XL	Galaxy S23 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO OLED	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.8"	6.8"
Resolution & Density	2992x1344 (486 ppi)	3088x1440 (500 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,300 nits peak	2,200 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 16	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.68, OIS	200 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	48 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS	10 MP (10x optical zoom), f/4.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/1.7	12 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	42 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm	163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight	232 g	234 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	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	15W 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 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	6.0	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	$1199	$1199

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S23 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.8/100

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

When to buy Pixel 10 Pro XL:

Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+200 mAh more) · Brighter screen: 3,300 nits peak vs 2,200 nits

When to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra:

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.8 vs top rival 87.2 · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

Which phone is better: Pixel 10 Pro XL or Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Galaxy S23 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.8/100 compared to Pixel 10 Pro XL (87.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.8 vs top rival 87.2 and Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Pixel 10 Pro XL and Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Pixel 10 Pro XL is equipped with a 6.8-inch display and 5200 mAh battery, while Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Pixel 10 Pro XL and Galaxy S23 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 100/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Galaxy S23 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

Which phone is better: Pixel 10 Pro XL or Galaxy S23 Ultra?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Pixel 10 Pro XL and Galaxy S23 Ultra?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Pixel 10 Pro XL and Galaxy S23 Ultra?

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