Google Pixel 9 G2YBB Obsidian 128GB
Google
80 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23+ Phantom Black 256GB
Samsung
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Foldable
Photography
Battery Life
Flagship
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 G2YBB | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Display Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2700 nits★ | 1750 nits |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 3.36★ |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4 |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 11 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 3x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 55W★ | 45W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wired, Wireless | 45W Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Fingerprint | Yes | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 G2YBB Obsidian 128GB
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S23+ Phantom Black 256GB
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong camera (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 9 G2YBB Obsidian 128GB0.127score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23+ Phantom Black 256GB0.242score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy S23+ Phantom Black 256GB offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 G2YBB
Scores 80 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
