Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 7: Which should you buy?

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If you're in the market for a flagship Android phone that's not massive, chances are you're looking at the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Google Pixel 7, but which should you go for? Cam compares the two in this video to help you decide.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Design and durability
01:30 - Displays
03:00 - Software
04:00 - Performance and battery life
05:06 - Cameras
07:51 - Verdict
08:51 - Bye!
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@pocketlintcom Жыл бұрын

Sorry all. Meant "matte glass" not "plastic".

@chriswest2290 Жыл бұрын

The s23 is compact without compromise. The battery is great too.

@Jo5ue1 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving the Pixel experience! The pictures that come out of the Pixel are amazing.

@miguelmelo1814 11 ай бұрын

I chose the Pixel 7 and I am loving the experience. I manage to take great photos without any hassle, and the price is really good for what you get: a fast enough processor for everyday use, great cameras, and amazing clean software. Everything feels streamlined in order to get your productivity going. The design is also very easy on the eye. I just love it!!

@vincetoreno6178 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison.

@GooSoldier Жыл бұрын

some really nice observations regarding cameras, which other reviewers failed to notice. Thank you

@ramlin35 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get that screen saver in the S23?

@AmanYadav-wm5fq Жыл бұрын

Hi where did you get the wallpaper that you are using on s23 as well as the clock style

@fharly Жыл бұрын

Is there any advantage of using the Pixel 7 with Google smart products?

@mihirkardile6676 9 ай бұрын

Ah I can't express how thankful I am for this video. I've been a Samsung user for the last 7 years. I'm currently on the S20 Ultra and I felt the need to upgrade since it's pretty old now and the body has taken a lot of damage. However, the S23 was just too expensive. I found Google Pixel 7 to be a fair price but I just couldn't find testimonials where people chose the Pixel over S23. I forced my mind to just accept that even tho I'm not getting the best phone, I'm still getting a pretty solid, great phone. I feel much better about my purchase after watching this video. Excited for it to arrive and have the Pixel experience!

@atf56 8 ай бұрын

How's it? Are you happy

@mihirkardile6676 8 ай бұрын

@@atf56 Yep, so far so good!

@a_draw5814 11 ай бұрын

very tough choice. I ultimately went with the pixel because of the software alone. Everything else is pretty comparable with samsung, but pure aosp android is such a joy to use.

@plung3r Жыл бұрын

I have a pixel 7. I changed from S10. I can tell you confidently, Samsung does better phones.

@christopherhanratty2262 Жыл бұрын

Can you share a link to the dope wallpapers?

@syimang Жыл бұрын

I love pixel but I always like small phones. For me it's one of the most important thing. I'm using P5 & thinking of an upgrade. If google wouldn't produce small phone in the near future like a P5..I will change to IOS but not S23..most probably will wait for Ip15.

@mackmccord3743 Жыл бұрын

Went from P5 to s23 because all the phones out right now are way to big. The s23 is the exact same size as the P5. Could never go to iphone because that phone and software would drive me insane. Samsung does have or quirks. But it's much better than it was in the s3 days (my last Samsung phone before using nothing but pixels til now)

@Jthall1990 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat as you have the P5 now don't like how pixel doesn't make a small phone anymore and I just can't trust Samsung they've burned me in the past before. Might have to jump ship and go over to the iphone.

@mackmccord3743 Жыл бұрын

@Jthall1990 no. Trust me... Eye have hated Samsung since being burned multiple times with my s3 (ended up buying the blue and the brown one multiple times). But this s23 (regular) is and has been amazing. And once you download good lock and watch a couple of s23 tips and tricks videos, you will all see how good these new Sammy phones are. And you can literally customize every single part of your phone, without a 3rd party launcher. This s23 is the best phone Eye have ever used. It's legit everyone!!! And it's literally the same exact size as the P5. The P5 almost fits the P5 case perfectly with a tiny bit of wiggle room. But they are exactly the same size. You will not regret it at all. There are just some settings you can learn to make it work like a pixel and better. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE SMALLER s23. Peace everyone! 🤞🏽🕶💜

@aryaapu Жыл бұрын

go try Asus Zenfone 9

@LatencyProblem Жыл бұрын

@@aryaapu The correct choice

@utpalbora7289 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find those wallpapers bro??

@dm5665 Жыл бұрын

Pixel 7....after researching for 6 months I bought a pixel 7 under 50K.

@diyorbecks6853 11 ай бұрын

So how is your experience so far? I'm in a dilemma of buying s23 or pixel 7

@dm5665 11 ай бұрын

@@diyorbecks6853 i don't know about s23...I am very much satisfied with pixel7. Top notch camera....no issue with heating or battery. I don't play any games so for me it is very good. Recently I bought pixel7a alsi, it is almost similar to the pixel 7.

@Myesha91 9 ай бұрын

Went with the pixel 7 and regret it! Screen turns green and freezes. After getting a replacement and the same thing happened i did some research and it's a known issue that Google can't fix so they just keep sending out replacements. I'm running back to my S23

@majormoody 9 ай бұрын

Pixel's camera is so much better to my eyes. I recently got a Flip5 and I'm not a fan of the bloatware.. think I will return it to get the Pixel 7!

@presymarauder Жыл бұрын

After much contemplation went for S23. Pixel offering OS updates for just 2 years (some say 4, others say 3, don't know what is legit), while S23 getting up to 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of Security updates, made me choose S23. Areas where S23 wins: Display, Design aesthetics, Price (Samsung has so many offers & discounts), better software support, larger storage (128 GB to 512 GB, mine is 256 GB), more RAM, More powerful processor. Areas where Pixel 7 pro is better: Camera (only slightly better than S23 tho), Earlier software updates (for the 2-3 years it might support), Good voice to text conversion (S23 is still good in this, but Pixel is better). Quite pleased thus far with S23.

@mhans311 Жыл бұрын

Pixel gets 3 years os updates and 5 years of security updates. I don't usually keep my phones for more than 2 years so it doesn't make much difference to me personally.

@sunandks Жыл бұрын

Good choice. At this point one can't fo wrong with any of them. S23 might not get updates from Day1. While pixel will get it early. That's the only difference n Google launcher is bloat free. I assume Google will optimise the OS for the base phone which is Pixel 6 for the next couple of years means things will be a breeze in Pixel 7.

@AlexisPunch Жыл бұрын

My pixel 7 bricked itself because I updated to the last update, so you did a good decision, and google support is trash.

@brucelin5842 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexisPunch why?

@mikecz201 Жыл бұрын

It is 3 years of OS 5 yrs security

@alinbeats Жыл бұрын

cool video mate

@wisetone Жыл бұрын

2:54 Finally someone pointing out the colors are awful on vivid mode, totally hurts your eyes.

@smileywazzup Жыл бұрын

Definitely the P7 !!

@tomaszhowaniec5409 8 ай бұрын

So in bright and twilight conditions Pixel more natural or even better but in poor light conditions and zoom better for Samsung?

@drchtct Жыл бұрын

The number one perk of the S23 (and previous Samsung generations in the past 5 years) is the size. It's the only small flagship available on Android. The only one that compares is the iPhone 14 Pro, and that is in another price category. Manufacturers only target their phones at dudes with super big hands or those who want to use both hands to hold a phone. Samsung is the Android only manufacturer left to produce good sized phones. So as much as I'd like to get a cheaper, simple phone, they are just all too big.

@91bez 9 ай бұрын

What about Asus Zenfone 10 and Pixel 7a (petty much mid ranger pricing)?

@drchtct 9 ай бұрын

@@91bez both not on the level of the S23. If I was to get a new one I’d wait a month for the new Pixel, that could challenge the S23 even though it only has 2 cameras

@5150crazyfun 11 ай бұрын

I have the s23 ultra and I'm glad someone else hates the notifications on Samsung. I can't stand the icons on the lock screen and not being able to preview them. Also not a fan of the duplicate apps or bloat ware. I wound up ordering a Pixel 7 because I prefer stock android and the s23 ultra feels like a brick. I'm looking forward to using it once it arrives.

@NicolasKeven Жыл бұрын

I'm in a very big doubt... should I wait until the end of the year to buy the S23 on a sale or get a used Pixel 6 pro?

@RagingBad Жыл бұрын

Get a S23+

@NicolasKeven Жыл бұрын

@@RagingBad any reason to be the + and not the normal?

@RagingBad Жыл бұрын

@@NicolasKeven it starts with higher storage 256gb, bigger screen and bigger battery

@NicolasKeven Жыл бұрын

@@RagingBad I actually prefer the size of the S23

@RagingBad Жыл бұрын

@@NicolasKeven 👍🏻

@colby1515ful Жыл бұрын

Deleting something on a photo is a great selling feature on the P7 ugh what one to pick?

@ChadH2023 Жыл бұрын

Samsung has it too.

@victormawira4real Жыл бұрын

Samsung's got it too

@AndrewHealey Жыл бұрын

The s23's back is glass not Matt plastic?

@CamBunton Жыл бұрын

Correct. I misspoke. I'll add a comment.

@ifrankenstein7455 Жыл бұрын

The quick settings style on Samsung as well as the icons are the things that I also hate most about Samsung

@mroctober3583 Жыл бұрын

How is the Pixel better in those examples? I'm thinking of switching but quick settings and apps in front is all I know lol

@ifrankenstein7455 Жыл бұрын

@@mroctober3583 With the icons on one UI they look childish and cartoony With the quick settings it's just that they have never made a change to it, it's been like this forever

@njamie6 Жыл бұрын

What about bloatware between the two? How easy/safe to remove it? Is 128 enough space over the years or is 256 needed (due to bloatware)?

@mroctober3583 Жыл бұрын

Yea it wasn't a full comparison

@coopz1969 7 ай бұрын

Had the pixel 7 for one day hated it so took it back and swapped it for the s23 256gb

@sunnyveerpratapsingh1102 9 ай бұрын

I personally feel when you make highend phones then you must keep thier design unique, sadly that is not the case with Samsung, thier now mid range and Less coslty phones all look same from back, where as pixel and iPhones just make two phones and with unique designs.

@niteshkujur4820 Жыл бұрын

Samsung is always durable and good 👍 👌

@vikingjack9994 Жыл бұрын

if you can get them for same price, youd go for Samsung ?

@Straikett 10 ай бұрын

google pixel 7 user. easily the better option for me since I don't like one UI.

@user-qo4iv4py2x Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if once you play around with the contrast/saturation of the S23 to get the look you want, can those changes be saved so that the next time you pull out the phone to take a pic, it keeps the changes?

@re4gamez Жыл бұрын

Following.

@iduncanw Жыл бұрын

No, but great question. That's about the only thing I'm unsure of with the S23. I take lots of family photos on my phone and don't really want them to look like "colour pop" versions.

@lukesampson3335 Жыл бұрын

If it’s anything like s22ultra then it will have a “pro” camera mode that the settings will be saved unless reset to default

@3lectronic0 Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for Pixel 7a, but S23 is almost perfect 👌

@3lectronic0 Жыл бұрын

@TJXHT Agree, and battery drain/overheating issues still no fix it.

@3lectronic0 Жыл бұрын

@TJXHT Yeap, 6.16"

@dfytq 8 ай бұрын

since all know bloated apps are major concern that users don't like, why the companies are not avoiding it?

@victormawira4real Жыл бұрын

You are wrong in the software part.... Pixel is 3 years. Obviously Samsung is the best choice especially because of the discounts offered

@Khamae77 Жыл бұрын

Samsung but with even bigger battery and Pixel software 👍🏻

@Khalid_100_25 Жыл бұрын

G p 7a

@ASmith-vl2km Жыл бұрын

As usual(i.e., as of this post)with Samsung phones, compared to the iPhone Pro and Pixel 7 series, Galaxy phones suck at capturing pictures of moving subjects (e.g. kids) mostly blurry free 😢. Year after year Samsung can't get the latter right. Love the phone otherwise.

@learner819 Ай бұрын

If you're planning to take the IELTS, I highly recommend listening to him.

@phenocom8182 Жыл бұрын

I had both not impressed with either

@crisojohnson Жыл бұрын

Watching with my s23.

@oussamaabaidia1915 Жыл бұрын

How is the battery life ?

@crisojohnson Жыл бұрын

@oussamaabaidia1915 Take it off the charger at 5am and normally at 20% at 8pm.

@iAfroTech Жыл бұрын

Nope. Pixel is 3 years OS Updates, not 4 or 5. Security Updates is 5 years. S23 has a glass back. Honestly, with those Charging Speed, Battery Life, Tensor and Design, Pixel 7 is totally not a winner. I would be ready to pay more anytime to get this S23. Pixel 7 white edition is nice.

@hectorponce9873 Жыл бұрын

Pixel7?😊

@gamemobavn8926 Жыл бұрын

S23

@petrisankala7031 Жыл бұрын

I went for Pixel because of the software experience.

@Abarth328GTS 10 ай бұрын

Pixel no reason to go with Samsung s23 they removed the micro SD card slot from there flagships. Pixel has a much better Camara hands down !

@marksouthwell4490 7 ай бұрын

Pixel 7 is significantly cheaper and probably better value for money. The S 23 is a superb phone though

@aldoguerrero2705 7 ай бұрын

WHY YOU TALK JUST 2 SECONDS ABOUT THE SELFIE CAMERA

@123maseer Жыл бұрын

Pixel has the best software and user interface for any smartphone.

@marktruong7937 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I had the pixel and now switched to the galaxy. I thoroughly enjoy the samsung better. Samsung hardware is second to none. Pixel feels cheap. Software is the same imo, but samsung can multi task

@jrevolution4583 Жыл бұрын

I really hate my pixel 6. It overheats constantly and crashes occasionally. Sometimes I can't use the flashlight shortcuts or any other shortcuts until I reset my phone it's been hell 😢 but buying a Samsung is basically like buying an iPhone pretty much the same and I hate them though so much but lately that's about all att has to offer and I hate doing max brightness in the daylight

@ayasolaris4971 Жыл бұрын

damn you hate a lot of things

@iduncanw Жыл бұрын

Occasionally restarting may help, at least it does with my Pixel 3. I'm stuck on Android 12 though so may not be the same experience.

@CMG02 Жыл бұрын

Pixel 7 doesn't overheat as much as the 6.

@derekdrummond7544 Жыл бұрын

This review seems quite biased and uninformed. Firstly , In advanced mode you can adjust the screen colour profile to your own liking. if you turn off scene optimiser it tames the over saturation. Samsung offers longer support than Google at present. Has he never heard of changing the icon pack and goodlock let's you change the look of the notification panel .

@RagingBad Жыл бұрын

💯 biased, this guy is a Pixel fan boy

@qdi123 10 ай бұрын

it's not smollest and lightest flagship there is asus zenfone 9/10 ;) they are smaller than s23

@chancesareshewears Жыл бұрын

weird, I really dislike the Pixel after the 4 xl, the visor is really uncomfortable and a nuisance. I MUCH prefer the so called 'Bland", at least' in the hand

@user-lo3lm5bw7o Жыл бұрын

Upgraded from s21 ultra to Google pixel 7pro, currently in talks to return the handset and go back to Samsung, you just can't compare these phones, the Samsung is far superior

@mackmccord3743 Жыл бұрын

But nothing beats the Pixel experience. Samsung could never. And yes, using an s23 at the moment. But the pixel software and photo camera and experience as a phone and pda (personal data assistant) can't be beat at all

@user-lo3lm5bw7o Жыл бұрын

@@mackmccord3743 the UI of pixel is slightly easier to use, the quality of camera on Samsung just out shines the pixel in every aspect, I took same pic with both phones Samsung far better, the zoom function too is amazing, I buy phones for only the camera, got pixel due to reviews of how good it is, now I'm disappointed and returning handset for Samsung Purley based on camera

@LatencyProblem Жыл бұрын

@@user-lo3lm5bw7o camera quality of samsung outshines pixel? yeah i'll have what youre smoking dude.

@chriswest2290 Жыл бұрын

I'm very happy with my s23. The battery is good. 👍

@peacetaiwo2434 Жыл бұрын

@@LatencyProblem 🤣🤣🤣

@bivoist Жыл бұрын

I sold my pixel 7 for Samsung s23. I reqlly like Samsung s23 size and display. The only thing I feel it goes for pixel 7 would be the battery. Still didn't test S23 battery but this is my initial impression

@user-ed5vc3zk7l Жыл бұрын

Which is more smooth

@bivoist Жыл бұрын

@@user-ed5vc3zk7l Samsung. Actually Samsung s23 wins the whole battle.

@tangerine2164 Жыл бұрын

how is the battery life in S23? Any overheating issues?

@bivoist Жыл бұрын

@@tangerine2164 after testing it for one week, I could say it's an amazing battery. It could last for one day of regular usage. I think it is like the one in pixel 7

@bivoist 11 ай бұрын

@@user-ed5vc3zk7l Samsung S23

@HarshitSharma-pd4hi 10 ай бұрын

my pixel 7 gives sot of 4 hrs. Trash device do not buy.

@Myesha91 9 ай бұрын

They also have an issue with the screen flashing green and freezing, they sent me an replacement and it did the same thing

@hmingthansangavangchhia4913 Жыл бұрын

I wish samsung would change those ugly quick tiles and large colorful icons with a more asthetic one. One UI is the main thing that keep me from buying samsung phones. I know it got lots of features but it just looks outdated and ugly to me. Iike why the settings list are so inelegantly spaced out with those large unnecessary spaces. Just plain ugly to me.

@niteshkujur4820 Жыл бұрын

Samsung fan boy here 👍 😎

@victormawira4real Жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯

@Alepfi5599 10 ай бұрын

being a fanboy is cringe, regardless of company

@chancesareshewears Жыл бұрын

and, the fingerprint on the Samsung is as bad as the Pixel apparently

@bogbog Жыл бұрын

The only thing i check for when I research if a Samsung is worth buying: xda . If the Developer tag doesn't have any ROMs, I will NEVER buy it. I would rather have a MUCH slower, MUCH older, uglier phone over even the latest Samsung because OneUI is SHIT.

@Sam-yu4ve 9 ай бұрын

S23 is obviously better

@braskabani8011 Жыл бұрын

Stock android is over hype. You can legit delete most apps on samsung phones and disable other things..

@cesarjuarez1355 Жыл бұрын

In One UI 5.1 you can uninstall almost everything including the Galaxy store. Do not report bad friend.

@LatencyProblem Жыл бұрын

If you gotta remove most apps after getting the phone, yeah that's what's called bloat dude and I dont want that shit on a brand new phone.

@jordanjackson8873 Ай бұрын

@@LatencyProblem because having a phone with untested beat updates that cause more issues is definitely better.......

@Bingopapi 5 ай бұрын

Mind : Pixel 7 Heart: s23 🤦

@ReonK Жыл бұрын

Most people won't have to pay full price for Samsung phones with all the trade in discounts.

@Jiebsooenkl Жыл бұрын

Trade in is not discount......you need to add how much your phone cost to the total. A lot of morons think they got their phone for half price after trading in $500 phone......you need to add $500 on top of what you paid.

@enzy6434 Жыл бұрын

S23 performs good, but how basic and boring they look is just a dealbreaker for me - wouldn't ever buy one.

@niteshkujur4820 Жыл бұрын

East or West samsung is the best 👌 👍

@mawinmulawin7580 Жыл бұрын

s23 is almost twice the amount of pixel 7 lol

@sergebureau2225 Жыл бұрын

Who is dumb enough to buy a Pixel instead of an S23, except for money; all other rerasons are stupid

@karmadel786 Жыл бұрын

Your maw

@Alina-phoenix Жыл бұрын

PWM is worst, one ui is quite a piece of garbage…, shutter speed and etc

@hans-petermaier9000 Жыл бұрын

@@Alina-phoenix oneui is best android skin

@RagingBad Жыл бұрын

Believe me they're out there, including this guy

@RagingBad Жыл бұрын

@Alina don't talk about technology if you're an ignorant in the subject

@Zog_Bogbean 9 ай бұрын

I only like dynamic mode in cartoon type games

@niteshkujur4820 Жыл бұрын

Android is always better than ios 👍

@WESWANGKTA Жыл бұрын

Neither of these phones run ios

@Zog_Bogbean 9 ай бұрын

Samsung store offers coupons I don’t think google does.

@RagingBad Жыл бұрын

Pixel fan boy selling a Pixel over Samsung

@Zog_Bogbean 9 ай бұрын

The pixel is the ugliest design.

@philipperostin 11 ай бұрын

One more camera review ! You guys so called tech reviewers have no clue as to what to say despite the phone attached to your camera, Uselss reviews. Enough of that.

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