Google Pixel 8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S23: Android Flagships Battle It Out
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are here, and they face stiff competition from Samsung, particularly the Galaxy S23 series. Google and Samsung phones are usually top of mind when it comes to choosing an Android device, but which is the better option? Full reviews of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are coming soon, but until then, let's break down the specs to make sure you know what you're getting into.
Between all five phones in the combined Pixel and Galaxy S lines, you're looking at a price range that runs from $699 for the entry-level Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM, 128GB storage) to $1,619.99 for the top-of-the-line S23 Ultra (16GB RAM, 1TB storage). In other words, surely you can find one that fits your budget.
The starting prices are as follows: Google Pixel 8, $699; Pixel 8 Pro, $999; Galaxy S23, $799.99; Galaxy S23+, $999.99; Galaxy S23 Ultra, $1,199.99. Adding RAM and/or storage will cost you more. There are some trade-offs when it comes to using one device over the other, but if we are strictly looking at pricing, Google has the edge here.
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro feature a more rounded design than the previous generation, which makes them more comfortable to hold than before. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ share a similar rounded look while the S23 Ultra is sharper and more rectangular.
The rear panel is where things are vastly different visually. Google continues to go all in with its camera bar housing that traverses the width of the phone near the top edge. It's the defining visual characteristic of Pixel phones. The Galaxy S23 series, meanwhile, has a clean back with three individual lenses lined up vertically in the top-left quadrant of the phone.
When it comes to sizes, the Pixel 8 is 5.9
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