Google Pixel 11 Pro / Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B)

Google Pixel 11 Pro: G7SWN · 12 GB / 256 GB · matte Obsidian · dual eSIM

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 11 ProSamsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B)
Release year20262023
Announcement / availability12 August / 20 August 2026 Google—
Display6.3-inch LTPO OLED · 1280 × 2856 · 1–120 Hz Google6.6-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
Brightness2400 nits HDR / 3600 nits peak

Manufacturer maxima, not sustained full-screen brightness.

Google		—
Cover glassGorilla Glass Victus 2 + anti-scratch shield Google—
Processor / securityTensor G6 / Titan M3 Google—
Memory / storage12 GB / 256 GB

512 GB and 1 TB: 16 GB RAM and Zoned UFS.

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Rear cameras50 MP wide + 48 MP ultrawide + 48 MP 5× telephoto Google50 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.

Samsung
Front camera42 MP · autofocus Google12 MP (F2.2, 80°) Samsung
Video4K 24/30/60; 8K 24/30 with Video Boost Google—
Battery4850 mAh typical / 4707 mAh minimum Google4,700 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.

Samsung
ChargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes; Qi2.2 up to 25 W

Wired claim uses a 30 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; charger rating is not sustained phone draw.

Google		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.

Samsung
ConnectivityUSB-C 3.2 · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · UWB Google5G, 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
SIMTwo active eSIMs; no physical SIM slot

G7SWN variant.

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ProtectionIP68; water resistance is not permanent Google—
SoftwareAndroid 17; 7 years of OS and security updates

Period starts from initial Google Store availability.

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.

Samsung
Processor—Snapdragon 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.

Samsung
Memory and storage—8 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB

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

Samsung
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.

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

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

Samsung
Security—Samsung Knox and Knox Vault Samsung
Size and weight—76.2 × 157.8 × 7.6 mm; 196 g Samsung