Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Name: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Brand: Google
Rating: 72 (1 reviews)

Verdict

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra tie on the OH Rank at a score of 72. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL wins on Performance; Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins on Selfie and Video. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is 1.6mm wider than Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is the more recent release, from Aug 20, 2026.

Score Breakdown

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

76.5mm (3.01in) · Aug 20, 2026 · Rank #62

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

78.1mm (3.07in) · Feb 2023 · Rank #74

Performance /15

Battery /15

Screen /15

IP Protection /15

Main Camera /15

Selfie /5

Video /5

SD Memory /5

Software /5

Desktop Replacement /5

TOTAL

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

76.5mm (3.01in) · Aug 20, 2026 · Rank #62

11+8+13+12+12+4+4+0+5+3 = 72

* TOP Software* TOP MidrangerMidrange

EDITORIAL: Continuing pattern of minimal innovation, Pixel 11 XL comes with a new 5-color LED (partial) notification light, new 3nm Tensor G6 chip and a marginally improved imaging setup. Battery is smaller (!) then last year with same charging setup.

PROs

flagship build with a new RGB back indicator showing calls and Gemini notifications (but not much else), 2300nits bright 480ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, very good 50MP 25mm 48MP 106mm 48MP 12mm ultrawide (all PDAF) setup, excellent (in daylight) 42MP 18mm PDAF selfie, good video recording, feature packed OS with a 7 years of updates promise, basic desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port, Satellite SOS Service

CONs

mediocre Tensor G6 (3nm) with UFS 4.0 performance will not support every game, sub-30hr endurance from a 5100mAh old-tech lithium battery with 60min 45W (25W wireless) charging, no SD memory slot, limited market availability, $1,300 expensive at lounch

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

78.1mm (3.07in) · Feb 2023 · Rank #74

7+8+13+12+12+5+5+0+5+5 = 72

* BEST phone Spring Summer 2023

EDITORIAL: A fantastic value considering that it differs from S24 Ultra by a small, incremental downgrade in processing speed, screen reflection and minor photo deficiencies. And it is smaller (easier to use) than the S24 Ultra. Samsung still promises 4 more years of OS updates making this one of the best options if you donât want to spend much.

PROs

fast SD 8 Gen 2 with UFS4.0 performance, 500ppi screen, great cameras: 200MP main + 2 x 10MP tele + 12MP ultrawide all with PDAF and a 12MP selfie with PDAF too!, Samsungâs mature and feature rich software and a full-blown best-on-the-market desktop replacement functionality

CONs

big 234gr phone, less than 24-hour battery life, no memory expansion and Samsungâs persistent effort to lock you into their ecosystem (updated Apr 13, 2025)