Home Phone comparison Samsung Galaxy A23 and Google Pixel 3 - Which is better?

Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Google Pixel 3

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Samsung Galaxy A23
VS
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Google Pixel 3
Samsung Galaxy A23
Google Pixel 3

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A23 Manufactured in March, 2022, with display 6.6 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680, vs Google Pixel 3, Manufactured in November, 2018with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A23
  • Larger display: 6.6in
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 2915mAh
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 3
  • Higher pixel density: 439ppi
  • Lighter design: 148g vs 195g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/64 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 8/128 GB		 - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A23 and Google Pixel 3
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Samsung Galaxy A23
vs
Google Pixel 3

Display

Display quality comparison
Type PLS TFT OLED
Size 6.6 in 5.5 in
Resolution 1080x2408 pixels 1080x2160 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 18:9
Pixel density 400 ppi 439 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 460 nits 420 nits
HDR support No Yes HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 83.2 % 78.7 %
Features n/a - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A23
462 nits
Google Pixel 3
395 nits
sRGB gamutn/a99.6 %
PWM (Flicker)n/a245 Hz
Response timen/a4.4 ms
Contrastn/a∞ Infinite
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 3]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 164.5 mm (6.48 in) 145.6 mm (5.73 in)
Width 76.9 mm (3.03 in) 68.2 mm (2.69 in)
Thickness 8.4 mm (0.33 in) 7.9 mm (0.31 in)
Weight 195 g (6.88 oz) 148 g (5.22 oz)
Water resistance No IP68
Back panel Plastic Glass
Frame Plastic Metal
Colors - White
- Black
- Blue
- Yellow		 - White
- Black
- Pink
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A23
83.2 %
Google Pixel 3
78.7 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A23 and Google Pixel 3 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2500 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.9 (Kryo 265 Silver (Cortex-A53))
- 4/2.4 (Kryo 265 Gold (Cortex-A73))		 - 4/1.8 (Kryo 385 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 4/2.8 (Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75))
Process TSMC Samsung
Transistor Size 6 nm 10 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 686 Hexagon 685
Graphics Adreno 610 Adreno 630
GPU Cores 128 512
GPU Frequency 1114 MHz 710 MHz
FLOPS 284 GFLOPS 727 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A23
407
Google Pixel 3
734
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A23
1392
Google Pixel 3
1882
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)407734
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13921882
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Samsung Galaxy A23]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A23
297257
Google Pixel 3
405358
CPU107322122440
GPU39447105572
Memory8445491809
UX6603485537
NanoReview Score297257405358
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy A23
440
Google Pixel 3
1647
Max Surface Temp.n/a39.8 °C
Stability98 %93 %
Graphics Test2 fps9 fps
Graphics Score4401647
Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy A23], [Google Pixel 3]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy A23
7258
Google Pixel 3
8745
Writing score84199549
Web score68986855
Video editing42316398
Data manipulation58676440
NanoReview Score72588745

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 4 GB
- 6 GB
- 8 GB		 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency n/a 1866 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB		- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.1
Memory CardMicroSDNo

Software

OS Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 14) Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 12)
OS Size 24 GB 12 GB
UI Skin One UI 6.1 Stock Android

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 2915 mAh
Max Charging Power 25 W 18 W
Battery Type n/a Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No Yes Qi (10 W)
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (32% in 30 min) Yes Quick Charge 4 (50% in 40 min)
Full Charge Time 1:43 h 2:00 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy A23
23:59
Google Pixel 3
15:14
Web Browsing08:39 h05:20 h
Video Playback13:39 h09:37 h
Games05:40 h03:31 h
Standby Mode128 h78 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP 122 MP
Photo resolution 8700x5800 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) 240 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 5 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP		 Standard: 12.2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix50 MP122 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length26 mm28 mm
SensorSamsung S5KJN1Sony IMX363
Sensor size1/2.761/2.55
Pixel size0.64 μm1.4 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix5 MPn/a
Aperturef/2.2n/a
Sensor size1/5n/a
Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
StabilizationDigitaln/a
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Samsung Galaxy A23
n/a
Google Pixel 3
103
Video quality
Samsung Galaxy A23
n/a
Google Pixel 3
98
Overall camera score
Samsung Galaxy A23
n/a
Google Pixel 3
101
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 3]

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/1.8
Focal length n/a 28 mm
Sensor CMOS Sony IMX355
Sensor size n/a 1/3.2
Pixel size n/a 1.4 μm
Autofocus No Phase autofocus
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No
Selfie camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Samsung Galaxy A23
n/a
Google Pixel 3
124
Video quality
Samsung Galaxy A23
n/a
Google Pixel 3
121

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth version 5 5
Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 3.1
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*21
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)
LTE categoryn/a16
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Stereo
3.5 mm Jack Yes No
FM Radio Yes No
Dolby Atmos Yes No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A23
n/a
Google Pixel 3
84.9 dB

Other

Class Budget Flagship
Announced March, 2022 yr October, 2018 yr
Release Date March, 2022 yr November, 2018 yr
Launch Price ($) 240 800
Sensors - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 15 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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