Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google Pixel 7 Pro | Camera, Gaming, Battery & More
Comparing Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google’s Pixel 7 Pro to see which Android smartphone is best for camera tech, gaming, battery life & beyond! I’ve used both the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro as my full-time phone (check my review videos here on Tech Spurt) and here’s my real life verdict.
For the camera tests, here’s some side-by-side photos shot on both flagship phones. The Samsung S23 Ultra pumps out brighter photos with its 200MP HP2 sensor, while the Pixel 7 Pro’s 50MP camera tends to produce more natural pics. However, they’re both great for everyday photography and impress at night.
Gamers should check out the Galaxy S23 Ultra, as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 means beefier performance for Genshin Impact etc vs Google's smartphone. The Pixel 7 Pro is still fine for gaming, just not as dependable. Battery life is also superior on the S23 Ultra, although it's quite a bit more expensive.
So are you more tempted by the Galaxy or the Pixel? Which is the best phone in 2023? Well, I prefer the tidier Pixel 7 Pro setup with some excellent unique features, plus those more natural camera results. However, the Samsung S23 Ultra's package of performance, longevity and S Pen action will be far too tempting for others.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google Pixel 7 Pro Chapters:
0:00 - How much??
0:56 - Design
3:29 - Software & features
7:08 - Display & audio
9:02 - Performance & gaming
10:59 - Battery life
12:05 - Cameras
16:42 - Byyyeeeeee
I have the pixel 7 pro right now, and as somebody who has KZhead in the background while I'm playing games the battery doesn't last long at all. This phone has amazing features, and I truly love it. However, it isn't built to multitask. If you are doing one thing at a time it works great. It gets really warm very quickly.
It is not built for multi tasking whatsoever. Mine also gets warm especially when I am playing games.
It also gets hot quickly (35°C) while on the move in a train or car... Especially if your internet is as shitty as in Germany
That's a weird way to play games while KZhead is in the background lol man people are just really weird with these things 🤡🤡🤡
@@iamencrypted I listen to a lot of DND on KZhead. I don't really need to watch what's happening, so having it on in the background means I'm not missing much
You can thank Google's custom chip made by Samsung foundry. It runs hot and inefficient.
Great video! Too many KZheadrs compare the S23 Ultra to the iPhone but most people are already in one camp or the other. Comparing Android flagships definitely makes sense for people who would never buy an iPhone one way or another.
I agree, I feel like the market is almost set where 95% of the market is set on an OS and maybe a small minority would actually switch between the two
Wow! The videos keep on coming! Thanks uncle spurt! Keep it up! Love your videos! ✌️
The fact that Google and Samsung has a strong partnership together alongside Qualcomm... Android is always the best❤️
*have
Samsung battery is still garbage compared with iphone 14 pro max , i own both if them and iphone drops from 100% to 95% only after 80 minutes !!! Samsung is there after 20
@@Dark_Xayne Ssungs screen is brighter than IPhone 14
@fireteez3685 is not, I tested bot phones at same specifications! Used the same ligh and still samsung battery drained faster
they don't have a strong partnership.
Love your stuff man! I must ask, where do you always find those awesome anime wallpapers?
Uncle Spurt, please can you do a review of the base S23 or a comparison between the base S23 and P7? There are already so many reviews/comparisons on the Ultra model and it's hard to find anything decent about the base or plus models. Would love to hear your thoughts as I'm thinking about upgrading from the Pixel 5 to S23.
Same same
Facts
Yes, for those of us who don't have endlessly deep pockets.
Guys you can bet the difference is almost the same than in this video. Just use your imagination, lol.
@@MichaelW1959if you go with a company,for 1 time that you get a phone,those 1,200 drops to only 400 with trade in
Can't wait to see a video comparison of the pixel 7a and s23 Fe when they get released! I bet it'll be quite the good comparison that's for sure
Where can we find that wallpaper? I've seen it on a a couple of the videos with android phones and think Ram looks amazing there
Hey Chris. Have you got any IPhone's from the 11 pro on, that you have for sale
Been a while since I checked in because I haven't been researching phones for a while. But look at you, Fancy Pants - nearly a million subs!!! Well deserved, bud.🖖
hi,did you edit the photos? they look really super to be from the default auto
When will your full s23 review be out. Hoping to see if the battery can compete with the pixel 7
You're the best tech reviewer on here. I love your videos. Great job! Now, I'm still torn as to which one to buy. 🤣🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Brilliant shootout and while I can now appreciate the significance of the Samsungs superiority I would still be drawn more to the Pixel if my budget was in that range.
Man what's Your source for wallpapers ?
Both phones are great but I picked up the s23u and am now selling my pixel 7 pro. I also had the s22u and at first glance it seemed there wasn't much of a difference between last year's model and this year's but i must say there are some positive changes under the hood. The s23u feels lightning fast, extremely smooth , great camera upgrades and a battery life I've never experienced on a Samsung phone before. I'm extremely pleased so far from my experience.
that is because of the new snapdragon 8 gen 2 made on tsmc 4nm process vs exynos 2200 from last year made on samsung own 4nm process which is crap.
@@vladmihai306 probably... that or op didnt use the s22 with one ui 5.0, also 5.1 coming soon to s22u im sure it will still hold up to the s23, not really a worth upgrade imo
@@codnerd1234 as You can see from the scores, single core score is up 50% and multicore score is more than 50%. That is not something you usually see in a generation jump. Moreso, the older chipset gets hot fast and throttles like crazy, so it will lag and stutter. So whatever os you use, even one UI 9, it will still run like crap because the hardware was crap on the s22 and on the s23 is excellent, an excellent chipset after so many years of crappy chipsets. The last good chipset on the Samsung phones, but only in US was the snapdragon 865. Fantastic chip, great performance, very little heat and great battery. On the s20
@Vlad Mihai That and also the jump to UFS 4.0 storage instead of UFS 3.1 which is MUCH faster.
@@ryannnftw you won't feel the difference in normal usage...all the stuff you see on screen, that is animation smoothness is already loaded in ram, so even if ufs storage would play a role, you wouldn't see it. Ufs 4.0 vs ufs 3.1 is like SATA SSD vs M2. Sure, there is a difference, but you would notice it only in some very data intensive tests.
where can i find those wallpapers?
Love your reviews, which phone would you recommend for taking product photos in natural light, I currently have a Samsung S20 + and looking to upgrade to a phone which would take better photos of products. I don't use a DSLR I prefer to use my camera phone. Looking at perhaps the Google Pixel 7 Pro or another Samsung. Thank you.
Preordered the S23 Ultra but need to wait 😢. Where did you get the wallpaper?
I would of like to know about the quality of sounds while recording video... I play bass and often record ideas jams etc . But thx good job on the review
The pixel 7 pro is extremely smooth for everyday use I don't know. How to explain it but it's just beautiful and smooth
And it's even better when you reduce all animations and transitions to 0.5x
@@bananawarlock3981 what does animations there for why does google put it ?
@@edaa4591 What ?
@@bananawarlock3981 I had my animations off since the phone was new I never knew anything about it I turned it on my phone is super fast what's the point of having it ?
Please tell me more about the battery life? I make use of my phone from 8am to 7pm without getting time to charge and use most time on the internet
Everyone is reviewing S23 Ultra. Waiting for S23 review.
Hello. What about haptic technology ? which is better? Thanks!
Great comparison ! thank you
Ordered the S23 Ultra 1TB, due to the fact that I've been wanting an non Exynos Ultra model for donkies & now I can have it ALL :D
Amazing detailed review 👍🏻👌🏻💯
dude , you are not just helpful and informative , but you are phunny as phuck . keep doing what you're doing ;) .
I prefer the Pixel 7 Pro as a camera due to its image post processing, how it take natural colours, lights and shadows, and for the price. CPU, screen, sound and battery life in the Pixel are more than enough for me, but cameras are the most important for me and my taste. I like both brands, but for now I choose the Pixel.
I returned my pixel 7 pro due to this 😄 it was over processing images and it was getting quite annoying.
@coolkidorg786 you are either a pro photographer who doeant like ANY processing OR you got a faulty model
@@coolkidorg786 all the best smartphones overprocess the photos they take. It helps give you beautiful results using reasonably small sensors, but they overprocess them in different ways. You're just choosing the overprocess you prefer over the others
One thing tht i wanna ask, on S23 U, do you switch on some mode or anything cause the display looks bluish
Thanks good review - because of battery life and it's resistance to water I lean to getting the S23 Ultra, I have a S21 Ultra right now. I spend lots of time outside in the woods with rain, snow and no access to power the battery life and water resistance sways it for me
Where do you download those wallpapers?
You have to disable scene optimizer if you want more realistic photos on the Galaxy S23.
Hi, can you please tell us where do you get those cool anime wallpapers ?
I don't particularly like the pointier corners on the Ulta/Note series phones. that combines with the heftiness of the devices make for an uncomfortable experience when holding the devices
New Subscriber ❤ can you please make a comparison between samsung s23 and vivo x90 pro.
why cant more OEMs adopt the themed icons? the themed icons look good in my opinion
where do you get all your anime wallpapers?
All things being equal (personally like the cameras from the S23-U) the P7P overheating issues seals the deal, horrible feeling having a red hot 6.7 inch member in your hand
The fuck are you talking about overheating ? I've had this phone for over 2 months and I never even felt it hot
I've just got the Samsung S23 Ultra and loving it. Your videos are brilliant, and I love your tongue in cheek intermittent jibes. Brilliant 👌
Can you please tell where you get these amazing anime wallpapers from
i really love that wallpaper I need link to it
There are a couple things you missed and don't worry, EVERYONE, who does these type of reviews does. I use my phone as a music source, streaming lossless audio in my hifi aftermarket car audio system, at home with an audiophile audio setup and with my higher quality, over ear headphones. The S23 phones are superior to the Pixels because the S23 series support Dolby Atmos processing while the Pixels DO NOT. Beyond the Dolby processing the S23 phones also feature UHQ Audio Upscaling used with headphones. These features makes a big difference in the streaming audio quality. I wish that more reviewers would be knowledgeable enough to include this aspect in their reviews. We use our phones for more than just the screen and camera quality. You don't have to be an audiophile wanna be like me to have a better audio experience with any of the S23s. Still, audio streaming is a big deal for me and so in that way, my S23+ (or S23 Ultra if you have it) is superior to the Pixel 7 pro.
He mentioned dolby atmos at 8:54
Pixel 7 Pro costs half of S23 Ultra and makes better photos. That's insane.
Doesn’t make better
@@akhil3456 surely not worst. Better colors, not as overshapened as S23
@@maxel7723 Better colours no ,s23 is more brighter
@@akhil3456 u can adjust brightness
Doesn't make better photos. It comes down to personal preference and samsung offers the ability to control HDR unlike pixels
Can we get a S23+ review? It looks like an interesting middle ground between the S23 and S23U.
looks can be deceiving its a rip off its way to dumbed down for the $999 price I'd want the s23+ to become the true s23 ultra since the s23 ultra is an s23 note we should have the s23 at $699 s23+ at $799 s23 ultra $999 and s23 note $1099 because for what the s23+ is it should cost $799 or either have the s23 s23 ultra and s23 note and remove the plus line. Samsung should've taken over the plus territory instead of talking away the true s ultra, I love the boxy design and can't live without the spen but alot just want the top of the line s and not the note. The whole purpose of the plus to be an s23 in a bigger shell to save u cost like wants $200 $3-$5 extra per month and the gains are significant form the plus to the ultra. The s21+ s22+ and now s23+ not a bad phone but the price isn't acceptable the pixel for $899 QHD+ display, better camera and even one plus 11 for $699 QHD+ res and the s23+ $999, FHD+ display, not flagship camera and not just a slighlty bigger entry level flagship
Thank you Very Much for your Review. Your info has helped me make my decission. It will be the Plus. Reason is the size of the screen. Cheers~!!🥂
I don't expect they will with their commitment on Tensor, which uses the inefficient Exynos processors, but I really hope the Pixel 8 Pro improves their battery life to the level of the Samsung S23 Ultra. The S23U is not far behind the iPhone 14 Pro Max now in terms of battery life and the Pixels are lagging behind. My Pixel 5's battery life is mediocre at best, though I do have many background processes and rely on mobile internet rather than WiFi.
The 7 pro is a 600 dollar phone, a good one at that. Naturally it isn't going to he as good as a 1200 dollar phone. But honestly for that price, GOD DAMN you don't gotta ask me twice I'll get the 7 pro immediately
S23 ultra is a beast of a phone
Yes...but quality/price, a lot better Pixel
Yeah, the best phone I have ever seen.
Indeed, i am an iPhone fan, but many years now i have samsung and a few others but the S23 Ultra is the best all around. I love it.
@@patriciovazquezgarcia1703 Only the price is better on Pixel lol
@@kfx3907 Main camera is betteron Pixel for many reviewers
He never gives an opinion one way or the other. He just reads out the specs you get off the product pages.
I went from s22u to s23u and that was the best decision ever. It is first Samsung from Galaxy S family which have amazing battery life ! Never thought I will say that but surprise. It is same and sometimes better than my previous iPhone 13 pro max. Apart of that camera in terms of video improved a lot. Finally all is sharp as 4k60 should be while playing on bigger screen. Well done Samsung!
i just love wat u do uncle spurt
What is your advice about Xiaomi 13 ?
I know you've answered this in the past, but where do you get your wallpapers? Can we get a link please? Thanks Uncle Spurt
Trading in my pixel 7 for the 23 ultra. I'm looking for bigger and better battery and a more feature packed phone
Close call, never had a phone come close to moving me away from the galaxy line before. But I love the pro mode camera and unmatched processor for gaming in the s23
Samsung's phones were always my go to for Android 3 years ago I chose Google Pixel. Now I have the S23 Ultra and I'm definitely back Team Samsung. Don't get me wrong the Pixel 7 Pro is a great phone but now I remember why Samsung was my Android phone of choice.
Is it true that Google pixel takes better pictures?
Except the ui
@@Enjoilyfe420 natural pics
Do one with the iPhone 14 Pro Max as well, or even a three way comparison (iPhone 14 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 Ultra & Google Pixel 7 Pro).
Dude, you're really good at this.
Like your humor! Don't understand why phone reviewers do not talk about the actual phone sound at the ears..... nonesound sound at the ear...
Thanks what's the best middle range camera phone?
Pixel 7
This is exactly the kind of comparison review I was hoping for. Thank you and please continue.
It was a little biased towards the Pixel, unfortunately.
Sir Spurt, do a base s23 vs Pixel 7
That wallpaper! Where can I find it?
Just a little bit more before 1million subs. 👍
what anime is that in the wall paper ?
I'm sticking with my Pixel 7 Pro. The S23 Ultra is a great cell phone but too big and heavy for me. The size of the Pixel 7 Pro is borderline but even bigger, that's too much for me. Let's see what Google will do with the 8 series. Hope for a slightly smaller device with a weight of less than 200g. Hello from Berlin
@@GenMoviesOfficial how is the s23u more comfortable? It's taller, wider and thicker
@GenMoviesOfficial I have both the Pixel 7 Pro and the S22 Ultra. The Pixel is not longer than the S22 Ultra.
P7p is terrible and overpriced
@@Aredubu samsung way better
@@me5425 no u
Well, I know that both are supposed to be top models, but I would love for Pixel to be actually compared to base S23, as they are the same price (actually Pixel is currently £100 cheaper in the UK). I'm saying that because I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in buying a phone in that price bracket. And looking at it this way, Pixel 7 Pro and OnePlus 11 are arguably better deals than S23. Also, it is pretty obvious that S23U will be slightly better, I mean, I would expect it for a device that costs at least £400 more.
It's not about price, it's about being the top phone of each brand
Battery Oneplus>pixel 7 pro>s23 Camera pixel 7 pro>s23>oneplus Updates s23>7pro>oneplus Features s23>7pro>oneplus Price oneplus>7pro>s23 Charging oneplus>7pro
@@domsgamechannel302 Thanks for that. I was thinking about Pixel, but I saw a few people complaining about the screen issues. I'm not sure if Google officially acknowledged it, but it seems to be affecting some of their phones.
P7Pro is even cheaper than a regular S23 now lol. It’s just the better value
@@domsgamechannel302 I would change that around a bit: Battery: Oneplus > regular S23 (Ultra is better than OnePlus) > Pixel 7 Pro Camera: Pixel 7 Pro > Oneplus > regular S23 (Ultra would be 2nd place) Updates: Pixel 7 Pro > S23 > Oneplus Features: Pixel 7 Pro = S23 > Oneplus (Pixel has a lot of great and unique features, Samsung probably has more features but a lot of them are half-baked)
Would you grab oneplus 10 pro 128gb for 360 the OnePlus 11 256 for 550 or s23u 512 for 999.99?
Very nice comparison
Just got the pixel7 pro and impressed
My P7P is undoubtedly great for me.
Same here. After battery optimization AI figured out what was going on. I can typically get 2 days of use out of the phone and end up at about 20% battery. I suppose it would qualify as moderate use because in that 2-day. I'll have just over 5 hours of SOT. If I'm using the camera app or browsing a gaming heavily, it'll have to be charged once a day. I use the Accu battery app and typically charge to somewhere between 80 and 92% and still get the 2-day battery life, typically always on mobile and high refresh enabled. Love it so far!
Is there some way of testing the modem on these phones? I ask because you very rarely mention the signal. I bought the Pixel 7pro and it's the worst phone I have ever owned for the connectivity. Admittedly I live in the arse end of the North of England (Burnley) but my Pixel 3aXL has twice the download speed compared to the 7pro. There's sod all 5G around here, so I turned that off which improved it marginally but it just has a shite modem. If I'd realised how bad it was within the return period I'd have sent it back.
I have no issues with mine regular Pixel 7, but it's a great idea.
I got my Pixel 7 Pro for half the price through my carrier for trading in my Galaxy S20 on launch week. I can't get anywhere near that good of a deal even if I wanted to switch to the S23 Ultra. The Pixel's also good enough for what I do with it for me to want to switch (basic social media/web browsing, not much gaming), so I'll stick with my Pixel. Also helps that the Pixel actually has features that I want to use. I don't care for DeX since I have my laptop around me whenever I need it, and I tried an S-Pen before and it doesn't really do anything for me that makes me REALLY want a S23. In comparison, Call Screening alone has been saving my ass from useless calls, and Google Assistant has been way more useful than Bixby.
How's that camera comparison from the s20 to the 7pro?
@@Ar1zonaGreenTea Not even close imo, Pixel 7 pro is much better
@@azure315 Cool, because I own a s20 Plus and I'm thinking about doing a move myself!
S23 Ultra also support Battery Bypass. meaning if you plug it into the wall, it won't charge the battery while you're using it. it'll literally only go directly to the chip, not the battery.
Why tho? If someone plug their phone to the charger they want it to charge... While chip takes the electricity from the wall, battery should be filling up simultaneously. If it is a option in settings thats okay, if it is a thing in stock settings or it can not be changeable, it is a really bad decision.
@@ysnyldrm73 It allows you to play games while powered by the power cable instead of the battery. It reduces wear and tear on your battery. I'm sure it still charges the phone when plugged in
@@jstrig While battery bypass is activated, it won't charge the battery. This is for sure and was already tested by the KZhead channel NL Tech. It is a pretty important feature. For instance, if you connected your phone to a monitor for working on DeX you don't want it to be charged all day long because even with the activated battery protection it would harm the battery. The only question is: does it work only while game launcher runs (it is currently a setting of Geme booster), or can it be used also independently (also for DeX). I assume it works indirectly independently when running the Game launcher in a pop-up view). I don't have the phone, but hpoe somebody would test it.
I don't get why battery health features aren't that common. For example setting a charging limit to 80% over night
@@maxmustermann7365 There is actually some little thing on nearly all phones, even low end 2019 ones, they will stop charging when night at %90-95 and charge up before sunshine if it is plugged all night. Sometimes it is like charging up to %100 than stop all night until sunshine if %1-5 loss during that time it will charge again after sunshine.
Only 3 years of OS updates with Pixel and not 5 as mr Spurt otherwise suggests in the vid. 😢
This guy must be the fairest and most unbiased reviewer on YT.
is it just me or does the pixel screen colors looks nicer in this video? or maybe it's something like truetone? the s23u looks more blue. (different from the vivid colors from camera thing)
The pixel phones current power performance is like high-mid range, the ultra with the SD gen 2 is incredibly powerful and reliably better battery performance. Google is heading in the right direction but is a few years off
What's the wallpaper
Could we please get a s23 plus review
I like your wallpaper mind sharing the link
Simple answer: average users who don't use their phones a lot, get the Pixel. If you're a power user & use your phone a lot, get the S23 Ultra.
If the money isn't an issue I'd recommend the s23 ultra But the most valuable phone here for the money is pixel 7 pro .
The video I've been waiting for!... been weighing up the decision between these two phones for weeks!
Can't go wrong with either pick tbh
Let us to know.
After much deliberation, I pre ordered the S23 Ultra last night. Thanks Tech Spurt for your take on both phones. Will update soon!
@@thomaskirkland8391 did you try both?
You should get into a game called wreckfest, it's a great racing game with great graphics and gameplay, and on max graphics definitely pushes phones to its limits. Its the first game I tried on my new pixel 7 pro, and I think it deserves more recognition in the mobile gaming space. P.S. Your beloved subscriber.
Uncle Spurt is all about the hand feel, aren't we all? 😁
Can you comparision for s23 ultra and Google pixel 6 pro please
My guy you need to link these wallpapers
Having using the pixel and one UI I can say I'm a big fan of stock android and love the pixel camera and pictures honestly I think the splash on s23 ultra isn't justified in my view
but pixel in portrait and video record so bad ngl
@@nassimxd6946 Video recording of the 7 Pro in good lighting conditions is actually fine for an Android but as soon as it gets a bit cloudy it's just average. In general low light is not a key feature of a Pixel compared to Huawei
@@maxmustermann7365 Video on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is good for a smartphone, period. In comparison to the Pixel’s “good for an Android”
@@nassimxd6946 Marques Brownlee's camera test says otherwise about portrait shots
Spurty, mate, a proper review of the Plus model perhaps? Can't find a decent review of the S23+ anywhere yet. I terribly dislike the boxy design, the weight and uneven bezels of the Ultra, that's the reason I moved from the S21 Ultra to a Pixel 7 Pro. Quite happy with the P7 Pro, except, the battery life is abysmal and I MUCH prefer the symmetrical design and flat front of the S23 and 23+. The garbage Exynos chip of the S22 series is what stopped me from getting a S22+.
Got the s23 ultra. Arrived yesterday. Well happy with it
What country? Still waiting for mines.
We need vivo x90 pro plus vs galaxy s23 ultra pleaseee
Waiting for Mate 50 Pro vs S23 Ultra 🔥❤️
Was it my imagination or was the S23 Ultra more washed out with a bluey cast on the photos? I'm thinking of this camera but as a keen photographer, colour is very important to me. Thanks.
Colour looked much better on the pixel in this video
Wallpaper on Pixel 7 pro, seems bit zoomed in. Is this bcuz Pixel 7 pro has a lesser resolution than S23 ultra ???
After the June update 2023 in the pixel community the camera seems a little better. Google adjusted a few things.
I personally like both. But the pixel is cheaper so I would probably buy that . I'm not keen on the aluminum camera bar on the pixel, would prefer it if this was black like on the pixel 6. Pixel display also needs a bump up in standard manual brightness
just remember the old saying you get what you pay for
@@JamesThomas-dn6ee haha, I know that 😁
Pixel 7 will only have 3 years of Android updates not 5. And for security it is 5 years.
You know that's pure marketing right. While s22 was launched with A12. Pixel 7 was launched with A13. So both will be on the same Android version, when software Support ends. Same will happen when pixel 8 releases.
@@tamneg1797 finally someone gets it... Even tech tubers said that Samsung has much longer updates but they forget Samsung always come with last year Android update (Feb) while Google launched pixel together or after new version Android (Oct)
@@tamneg1797 ok? That's not his point
I’ve got both the Samsung I use for work and the pixel is my daily driver. The Samsung is a great phone, it’s just the bloatware and oneui they need to either clean up or get rid of otherwise I’d be happy to switch
Can someone tell me how games and performance apps behave on pixel? I mean, it's pretty low in benchmarks and I am afraid that I will be limited with games or apps due to its chip.
If gaming is your main priority, you definitely want the s23u
@@DjNaste it is not but I am afraid that such low result in benchmarks would mean I cannot install whatever I want. Sometimes I play PUBG and that is all.
@@arturgarncarz3631 Depends on your priorities. The P7 Pro will handle PUBG, but probably not on highest settings. The S23 Ultra is also not great for gaming, but definitely better. Samsung cheaped out on cooling this year and it shows in gaming benchmarks that last more than 5 minutes. If you want a gaming beast consider the Xiaomi 13 Pro. If you only game a little bit and don't need the highest settings, the Pixel 7 Pro will be smoother in day to day tasks than the S23 Ultra but it will have worse battery life. Pretty unforunate that there's always a flaw, even for the 1200$+ devices, this year it's the sustained performance on the S23 Ultra (allthough still better than the Pixel).
Both awesome phones but the s 23 ultra is far superior. I have had mine for almost a week and I'm in love and will probably keep it. I've never kept an android before. I'm an iPhone user and have been waiting for the one Android that I will keep. I might have found it. We will see!
Same here, I got my S23 Ultra in May and held on to my iPhone for a while as a safety blanket but finally sold it about 2 weeks ago with zero anxiety. This phone is one of the best I've ever owned and I never realized how much I was missing out on being a slave to Apple's eco system. Don't get me wrong, I have an iPad and a Mac, Apple TV etc but being able to customize my phone however I want whenever I want has been a breath of fresh air
I like both. I will be very happy to have any of them