Opting for the Google Pixel 6a will save you money and still grant you a solid camera system with good photo and video quality, but the Samsung Galaxy S23 offers a significantly better camera experience with higher photo and video quality. The S23 also has a stronger processor, resulting in smoother performance. Additionally, the S23's screen has a higher peak brightness and refreshes faster, enhancing visual experience, especially in bright environments or while scrolling through content. Furthermore, the S23 has a slightly longer battery life. Both phones have the same screen size and neither has a curved edge, a headphone jack, or a microSD card slot, but the S23 supports wireless charging and has a lighter glass back compared to the Pixel 6a's plastic. Both run on Android and offer comparable storage. If camera performance and display quality are top priorities and you are comfortable spending more, the S23 is the better choice; if budget is a main concern, the Pixel 6a is a very competent choice at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
GENERAL | |||
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Price | |||
$400 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 21, 2022 | February 17, 2023 |
SCREEN | |||
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Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 429 | 422 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
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Processor | |||
Processor | Tensor | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
CAMERA | |||
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Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12.2 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
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Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4410 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (4.5 watts) |
PHYSICAL | |||
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Size | |||
Size | 5.99" x 2.83" | 5.76" x 2.79" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.28 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
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Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
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Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Chalk, Sage, Charcoal | Pink Gold, Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, Lime, Graphite | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |