Google Pixel 10 Pro XL / Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B)

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Pixel 10 Pro XL; 16 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. SIM and band details on this page belong to the UK model; SIM layout and bands can differ in other markets. The smaller Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Pixel 11 series are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B): Galaxy S23+ SM-S916B (2023, international version); 8 GB RAM with 256 or 512 GB. The Galaxy S23, S23 Ultra and S23 FE are separate models; US versions carry different model codes.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B)
Release year20252023
Display6.8-inch (171 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi; 1–120 Hz; 2,200 nits HDR, 3,300 nits peak

An LTPO panel can drop to 1 Hz, so static content and the always-on display use less power; it rises to 120 Hz when scrolling.

Google		6.6-inch FHD+ (2316 × 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 48–120 Hz Super Smooth refresh; 1,750 nits; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode

The refresh rate varies between 48 and 120 Hz depending on content; the lower rate on static screens saves battery. Vision Booster adjusts contrast and colour to keep the screen readable in bright light. The size is measured as a full rectangle; the viewable area is smaller because of the rounded corners and camera hole.

Samsung
Glass and bodyCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back); aluminium frame; IP68 Google—
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5; Titan M2 security coprocessor GoogleSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Samsung introduced this version as a Snapdragon optimised for Galaxy and exclusive to the S23 series at launch.

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Memory and storage16 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB (Zoned UFS)

The 128 GB option exists only on the smaller Pixel 10 Pro. Zoned UFS writes data in zones to improve write efficiency on the large capacity.

Google		8 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB

Available storage is lower because of preloaded software; there is no memory card slot.

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Rear cameras50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3-inch, Octa PD); 48 MP ultrawide (ƒ/1.7, 123°, macro focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, OIS); Pro Zoom up to 100x

Optical quality is given at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x; Pro Zoom up to 100x is AI-assisted digital zoom.

Google		50 MP Wide (F1.8, 85°), 12 MP Ultra Wide (F2.2, 120°), 10 MP Telephoto (3x optical, F2.4, 36°)

The telephoto gives 3x optical zoom; zoom beyond that is digital. According to Samsung the wide camera records 8K video at 30 fps.

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Video8K 24/30 fps (with Video Boost, processed in the cloud); 4K 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video

Video Boost uploads the clip to Google Photos and processes it on servers, so it needs a connection and some waiting time.

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Front camera42 MP (ƒ/2.2, 103°, autofocus) Google12 MP (F2.2, 80°) Samsung
Battery and charging5,200 mAh (typical), 5,079 mAh minimum; about 70% in 30 minutes with a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS adapter; Pixelsnap Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W

No adapter is in the box. Pixelsnap means built-in magnets align the phone with Qi2 chargers and accessories; the smaller Pro is limited to 15 W wireless.

Google		—
SoftwareLaunched with Android 16; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google—
Connectivity5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 7 (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; NFC; UWB; dual-band GNSS; Thread; USB-C 3.2

The UWB chip finds the direction and distance of compatible tags and devices more precisely; Thread is a low-power mesh network for smart-home devices.

Google		5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3

Wi‑Fi 6E needs a router that supports 6 GHz; band availability varies by market and operator.

Samsung
SIMNano SIM + eSIM (UK model) Google—
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor; multi-zone laser autofocus (LDAF) Google—
AudioStereo speakers; three microphones; spatial audio Google—
Size and weight162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 232 g Google76.2 × 157.8 × 7.6 mm; 196 g Samsung
ColoursMoonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian Google—
Front and back glass—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

According to Samsung, the S23 series was the first S series to use Victus 2.

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Battery—4,700 mAh (typical); rated minimum 4,565 mAh

The typical value is the average of battery samples measured by a third-party lab under IEC 61960; the rated value is the minimum capacity.

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Charging—Wired: about 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 5 A USB-C cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

45 W needs a 5 A cable; the adapter is sold separately. Wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC, wireless with WPC. PowerShare needs more than 30% battery to charge another device. The S23 is limited to 25 W.

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Operating system—Android 13 with One UI 5.1 at launch

Samsung promised four Android upgrades and five years of security updates for the S23 series; timing varies by model and market.

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Water resistance—IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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Security—Samsung Knox and Knox Vault Samsung