Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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

Verdict

Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra tie on the OH Rank at a score of 72. Google Pixel 11 wins on Performance and Battery; Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins on Main Camera and Video. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is 6.1mm wider than Google Pixel 11. Google Pixel 11 is the more recent release, from Aug 20, 2026.

Score Breakdown

Google Pixel 11

72mm (2.83in) · Aug 20, 2026 · Rank #61

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

72mm (2.83in) · Aug 20, 2026 · Rank #61

11+10+13+12+9+5+4+0+5+3 = 72

* TOP Selfie* TOP SoftwareMidrange

EDITORIAL: In what is now Google tradition, new Pixel is a small improvment over the previous model: new processor, improved WiFi and faster (15W->25W) wireless charging is all that is really different this time.

PROs

flagship built, 30hr endurance from a 4900mAh old-tech lithium battery with 80min slow 30W (25W wireless) charging, very bright ~2100nits 420ppi 120Hz OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, good imaging from a 48MP 25mm OIS main + 10.8MP 112mm OIS tele + 13MP ultrawide (all 3 PDAF) setup, excellent 10.5MP 21mm PDAF selfie, decent video recording safe for ultrawide at night, 7 years of OS updates promise with AI and other features loaded Android version, basic desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port

CONs

midrange Tensor G6 (3nm) processor with UFS 4.0 performance, no memory expansion, limited market availability, expensive for a midrange phone

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)