Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra S918U Phathom Black 256GB
Samsung
67 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
Google
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra S918U Phathom Black 256GB
75 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Samsung S23 Ultra receives positive feedback for its condition and performance, especially as a pre-owned device. Users appreciate the S Pen feature and camera quality, though some questions about specifications remain unanswered.
Pros
- Excellent condition
- Great performance
- Affordable price
- S Pen feature
- Awesome camera
Cons
- Unanswered specification questions
Condition 1
Performance 1
Value for money 1
S pen feature 1
Camera quality 1
Specification clarity 7
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
82 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is widely praised for its exceptional camera quality, long battery life, and premium feel. Users highlight the smooth performance and useful AI features, though some note the phone is heavy and the camera bump glass scratches easily. A few users mention occasional freezing and a learning curve for those switching from Apple.
Pros
- Exceptional camera quality
- Long battery life
- Premium build and feel
- Smooth performance
- Useful AI features
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Camera bump glass scratches easily
- Occasional freezing
- Learning curve for Apple users
- Similar to Pixel 9
Camera quality 7
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
Performance 4
Ease of use 3
Value for money 2
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Battery Life
Compact
Rugged
Business
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra S918U | Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 | 1280 x 2856 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1750 nits | 3300 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 3.78 GHz |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Google Tensor G5 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | — | 3.78★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | Zoned UFS |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 200 MP★ | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 3x, 10x | 5x★ |
| Video | — | 8K★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,870 mAh |
| Wired Charging | — | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM, eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra S918U Phathom Black 256GB
- Strong camera (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong performance (80th percentile)80th %ile
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.