Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Graphite 128GB
Samsung
67 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1500 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 2.85 | 2.99★ |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 30x★ |
| Video | 8K | 8K@60fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 37W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Graphite 128GB
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB0.129score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Graphite 128GB0.164score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Graphite 128GB offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
