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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Camera, Gaming, Battery & Beyond!
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Күн бұрынComparing Google's Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra, with a review of the camera tech, battery life, gaming performance and more. Full Pixel 8 Pro review incoming but here's how it stacks up to the Samsung S23 Ultra after one week. It's a tough choice between these best Android phones!
That camera hardware is very different, as is the post-processing that happens behind the scenes. Likewise, while the Pixel 8 Pro benefits from Google's new AI editing tools, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is more old school.
Samsung's OneUI launcher changes up Android quite a lot too. I prefer that stock Google experience, although the Pixel 8 Pro doesn't have an S Pen stylus or DEX. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also boasts better gaming performance, vs the Tensor G3.
Battery life is a close run thing however, and as for the camera results, that's all a matter of personal preference. The Pixel 8 Pro is still a champion, despite some small glitches here and there. Meanwhile the Samsung S23 Ultra produces bolder photos, and both phones smash it for 4K video.
So which smartphone do you prefer, the Google Pixel 8 Pro or that Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra? Let us know your pick below!
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google Pixel 8 Pro chapters:
0:00 - A pair of big 'uns
0:34 - Design
2:51 - Android & features
7:09 - Display & audio
9:31 - Performance & gaming
10:46 - Battery life
11:58 - Camera test
17:27 - Verdict
@learzetur6 10 ай бұрын
To clarify, those Samsung apps can be fully disable and trust me you'll forget about all of those. Definitely Pixel gives a great, simple software.
@ogoodwin6743 10 ай бұрын
Conflicted because I actually prefer Samsung Internet to Google Chrome lol
@wheelyflac 10 ай бұрын
@@ogoodwin6743same, actually when i download modded apps chrome is the only browser that gives me virus apks to download instead of the real apk but when downloading with Samsungs browser or brave it just gives me the legit apk And i can tell because the virus apk has some random name like "jlpjkdeq" or "yowatchapp" and not the icon of the playstore app. Its so pathetic .. who is gonna download a so sketchy apk lol Also dont be afraid if you read this The apk can harm your device or privacy only if you install it , just downloading it won't do anything
@jordanjackson8873 10 ай бұрын
@ogoodwin6743 yeah you can play your videos in the background now for samsung internet but Google Chrome has that ability to switch between the website being a mobile or pc version.
@Grayson_Baker 10 ай бұрын
You can disable them, but not remove them.
@wheelyflac 10 ай бұрын
@jordanjackson8873 that works on brave and Samsung Internet too
@vito6397 10 ай бұрын
A regular S23 vs Pixel 8 would be greatly tolerated kind sir
@irfanm5892 10 ай бұрын
Yes please
@stepgo95 10 ай бұрын
Good comparison 👍
@shinydavidhowell 10 ай бұрын
Seconding this, if only for a friend who doesn't like today's Absolute Unit phones and is likely between these two. (I suspect it'll be the S23 because she's unusually sensitive to heat, but getting to avoid the bloatware does appeal to her...)
@c2g1980 10 ай бұрын
I use my 23 Ultra, daily and I only use Google messages, Google voice and Google keyboard with zero interference or annoyance from the built-in Samsung messages or Bixby. I actually forgot about Bixby until you said that
@parshakamarsh 10 ай бұрын
I'm the same, it's easy to forget the Samsung apps are there once you've set it up
@learzetur6 10 ай бұрын
I agree, he makes it sound as if Samsung pushes all that and cannot be disable
@PrasenGope 10 ай бұрын
I started liking Bixby by the way in my S23. Google Assistant can't control the device in a non-Pixel phone like restarting, opening apps etc. For that I need Bixby and it's doing well so far.
@scense001 10 ай бұрын
Prefiro a mensagem Samsung e teclado Samsung desitalar o teclado Google e mensagem se estiver disponível se não desabilito a mesma coisa para a galeria Google e o comando de voz e desbilito não uso mesmo prefiro teclar ainda
@OmniCode786 10 ай бұрын
@@PrasenGopeyeah same
@DudefromEurope 10 ай бұрын
I don't usually give feedback like this but man I love your reviews. I enjoy your on the point way without beating around the bushes and your humor as well.
@cabbagetea 10 ай бұрын
Chris' videos are pure gold. I think he could review a roof tile and I'd still find it entertaining. Every time I start a TS video I just get that warm feeling of "I'm in for a great 15 minutes here". He's basically a public service at this point.
@FoxytrotUniform 10 ай бұрын
You sound like you're ready to get on your knees for him
@BearTechNation 10 ай бұрын
I think the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is more of an all-round device in comparison to the Google Pixel 8 Pro. The Magic Editing functionality of the Pixel 8 Pro is certainly compelling. I would be inclined to have them both. Work phone, and private phone. Anyone looking to upgrade ought to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as the speculations are looking rather compelling.
@Gooitt 10 ай бұрын
You have magic eraser on samsung as well
@lamar310 10 ай бұрын
Galaxy phones haven't changed in 2 years...new Snapdragon chip and that's about it. For the record...I own the S22 Ultra as my business phone and it has a Magic Eraser editing tool
@micahjohnson9184 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, but I think he means the new magic editing features. Also an interesting update apparently according to Android Authority. Assistant with Bard could eventually come to the Samsung S24 and S23 series.
@Kratos30000 10 ай бұрын
The pixel 8 pro is so much thicker than the 7 pro. Reason why I'll send it back. It's even heavier. I put it on a scale
@jordanjackson8873 10 ай бұрын
@lamar310 idk the chip being powerful was more than enough on top of them polishing samsung dex. It doesn't apply to everyone, but the phone got turned into an absolute monster of a unit with the little changes and differences. If they can manage to do something about competing with face time and fixing the auto correct, then they'll dominate the market. They just don't advertise the best features enough. Most phones haven't changed because we're damn near at a pinnacle unless we have some major breakthroughs.
@b.s.4478 10 ай бұрын
I prefer the S23 ultra, but the 7 years support of the pixel is a huge plus. Hopefully Samsung will increase the support on the new S as well.
@CouncilO5 10 ай бұрын
New s24 will update 6-8 years
@AquaStevae 10 ай бұрын
S23 now has ten years, as released by Samsung.
@krnguy 10 ай бұрын
Are you planning on keeping 8 pro as your main phone for the next 7 years? I find these new 3-4+ years support a bit hilarious.
@NJ-500 10 ай бұрын
@@krnguySome people are, these flagships could definitely hold up
@alimostofa967 10 ай бұрын
@AquaStevae hahahaha so your saying the s23ultra will get update until 2033? Hahaha s23 model last final update is 2026
@shpetzla 10 ай бұрын
To those who it matters to, Samsung storage is also UFS 4.0 in comparison to the Pixels 3.1. Significantly better supposedly, but I'm not sure how much you'd notice day to day. It is an extra point for the Samsung though.
@INCOGNITO-kd5ub 9 ай бұрын
It's good when using ssd while recording 8k videos.
@luigimanfredi2244 9 ай бұрын
pixel top
@RagingBad 8 ай бұрын
@@luigimanfredi2244top what?
@daltonwildes2215 10 ай бұрын
Great video. An awesome feature that a lot of people don’t know about, the front facing camera on the pixel 8 pro is more secure, as it can now be used while approving payments and to login on bank apps, etc. awesome feature being they are only using the single camera and machine learning!
@jordanjackson8873 7 ай бұрын
The samsung line up has ultrasonic fingerprint readers for authentication
@jacobheiner635 10 ай бұрын
Dude. You're hilarious. I love all your videos. Super witty and amusing. Also great reviews!
@MichaelW1959 10 ай бұрын
I bought an S23+ a couple months ago and absolutely love it. Or at least I did, until I saw the TS videos on the Pixel 8 Pro. Thanks, Uncle Spurt. Thanks a lot.😐
@TomasRamoska 10 ай бұрын
I'm on S21 Ultra and have no intentions to upgrade still happy with my phone.
@BlackhawkTDI 10 ай бұрын
I use a 512gb Red S23U and i love this phone, i do have the P7P in Hazel. I do love the software on the Pixel, but the S23U is definitely the better all-rounder. Looking forward to the P8P though.
@simonbcity 10 ай бұрын
I have the same one mate the phone is near enough perfect for me ..Just wish the red was less salmon pink ..Great phone 😊
@gkf3305 10 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you. In my case, I use the S22 Ultra and the Pixel 7 Pro, but the display, speakers, periscope zoom, good feel in hand, software experience (One UI) is all better on Galaxy. But if only with a tight budget,the Pixel 7 Pro shines with good camera performance.
@jonathanrichardson7043 10 ай бұрын
Which feels better in the hand, also is cameras better on one than the other?
@backpacksash4866 10 ай бұрын
I have now both of them and I need a couple more days or weeks, to decide if I keep my S23U, or switch back to a pixel, because I really like the software experience on the pixels for years, but the S23U is all around so versatile and reliable. Like in the video mentioned: Not an easy choice !
@SunriseWaterMedia 10 ай бұрын
I'll be in a similar situation in about 3 weeks. How did you get yours so fast?
@erebostd 10 ай бұрын
Same. But after 2 days I’m keeping the google. Love that thing.
@SunriseWaterMedia 10 ай бұрын
@@erebostd I had the pixel 5a and really liked it, except for the bugs that seemed to get worse. The last straw was Google maps crashing / not being reliable. Then I switched to an S21 ultra, which has had excellent battery life, the cameras are great, but it's got the Samsung stuff that I don't want. I'm hoping to like this pixel.
@Bear.and.treats 10 ай бұрын
@@SunriseWaterMediathat’s gonna be interesting. I also have the feeling that pixels are not really reliable. Also the fast battery drain is a thing. For the the pixel is too expensive because it’s mostly a gamble how it holds up, hopefully that gets better with the pixel 8
@CentroidYT 10 ай бұрын
If not in USA get xiaomi
@TiaanKruger 10 ай бұрын
is the "flat on the table" really that big of a thing, or just something that all reviewers do now? cause I can honestly say that I VERY rarely use my phone like that, and even if I did, that slight wobble is insignificant
@BlackhawkTDI 10 ай бұрын
I wholeheartedly agree, I use all of my phones in a case so it negates that "issue" completely. But yeah they all definitely love to point that out
@gogetablue7905 6 ай бұрын
@@BlackhawkTDI Same with my Poco X5 Pro, Fixed it via Case
@snrnsjd 5 ай бұрын
im on my redmi note 8 , same. Buy a case and problem is solved.
@Sveinn1984 10 ай бұрын
if i didnt already have a 23 ultra i might have gone for the pixel. this is the problem with pixel phones, they are always behind. Been looking for an excuse to switch but they never wow me. Last google phone i had was a nexus 5. updates for 7 years is great but really, how many people keep a phone for 7 years? Thats a lonnnng time in tech
@snrnsjd 5 ай бұрын
I know my co worker has his Apple 6 or 7 pro . No matter what phone, the battery will never live 7 years. After 1 year it starts to degrade. But on power theme, S23 is faster with snapdragon 8 gen 2.
@clausbaumann8335 10 ай бұрын
The S23 Ultra is my daily driver since around 1 month and I absolutely love it. Especially what no other smartphone I know offers - the magic of the SPen. Hovering over words to translate them as just one example of so many others. No way for me to even think about switching to something else. Of course that's just my opinion and absolutely fantastic if others live their Pixel 8 as much as I do with my Ultra 😊.
@thackythac 9 ай бұрын
I guess that I am literally the only one who hates the S23 Ultra. That phone has pissed me off since I took it out of the box. To be fair I prefer Pixel software experience. I mean its bullshit that there are 2 of practically every app. No one wants Samsungs bullshit Samsung Pay vs Google pay, Samsungs Bixby vs Google Assistant, etc etc
@czkmeister 9 ай бұрын
@@thackythac Why not uninstall them then? Why be so angry about something you can get rid of? I don't get it.
@thackythac 9 ай бұрын
@@czkmeister because alot of their shit you cant uninstall. Not to mention still no Android 14 update. The phone is a piece of shit. Sorry you are but hurt about your $1000+ piece of shit
@RagingBad 8 ай бұрын
@@thackythacyou must definitely have a mental disability
@Lynn-zw7dr 7 ай бұрын
I'm a nearly 72 year old trying to be techy, the camera is important to me. I had the 6/7 Pro's, then 15 Pro Max, now 8 Pro. The 8 Pro out does the camera on the 15 Pro Max, but yah know what, my old 4XL had as good a camera in my opinion, it was brilliant. I'll find indoor shots too dark on the 8 Pro and not as good as the 7 Pro were, even though the lenses are bigger and supposedly allow more light in, weird! I like a lot of the features on the 8 Pro, the Android experience is good. I havent had a samsung phone since the galaxy 7 I think it was, i didn't rate it much. I'm just wondering what the 24 ultra will be like now, I like the idea of the S Pen. Cheers for this from Devon UK Happy new year! 👌🏻❤️
@kipkipper-lg9vl 6 ай бұрын
pixel cameras are generally regarded as the best you can get in phones, you can't go wrong with either to be fair, just depends how many moths occupy your wallet
@IshaqHikmat 5 ай бұрын
I think you can fix the dark indoor shots by shooting in RAW format. You can edit images freely without losing detail, though i would understand why people wouldn't want to do that. It's annoying to constantly edit images.
@KasKade7 10 ай бұрын
Older doesn't mean worse in this case. Would still go for the ultra. Especially, now it's alot cheaper to find.
@shinydavidhowell 10 ай бұрын
The fact there's decent availability of refurbished models helps on the price side of things, and there also seem to be nice contract offers. I'm hoping for a 512GB S23U because that also comes with the RAM bump to 12GB which will likely help with the longevity and hence pay for itself.
@themanwithdahelmet 9 ай бұрын
Not cheap beand new 256GB is $2,000AUD for s23 ultra 😂
@yzc26623 10 ай бұрын
I love that he often uses Anime wallpaper on review phones lol, a very detailed and helpful review Spurt! I pre-ordered the Pixel 8 Pro thanks to your review!
@congo4900 10 ай бұрын
+1 for S23 Ultra, Google's pure vanilla android days are over, One UI caught up google, stop doing thermo-sensor gimmicks and put something that users will actually use.... as always, great review
@garrysutcliffe6254 10 ай бұрын
Coming from a guy who has used every pixel and loving the pixel family , I've got to give it to Samsung the s23 ultra is without the greatest phone every created , I'm in love with mine, had it from a pixel 7 pro and the s23 is better on every account,
@kevinsoto8028 8 ай бұрын
How about android experience, do you miss pixel experience?
@jordanjackson8873 7 ай бұрын
@kevinsoto8028 the onky thing you can miss is the aesthetic or like 2 AI features. One UI is not bloated and apps can be deleted/disabled. Also, it has more features and is actually faster. Thr smoothness factor that everyone harps on can be controlled down to the last detail in settings and makes for a smoother experience than even iPhone. The bugs or lag is not there and the updates are miles better on samsung.
@jamieammar6131 10 ай бұрын
S23 ultra is the more powerful device but it also costs somewhat 200 more pounds than the pixel 8 pro.
@AndiGomez-yu2dx 8 ай бұрын
you get what you pay for..
@crazytech4930 10 ай бұрын
If u replace your phone every year or other year, Samsung should be the best choice due to very high trade in value.
@ace0341 10 ай бұрын
its left to be seen how the trade in value for pixel phones are maybe they will hold their value longer since the 8 series gets 7 years of updates
@iaincallaghan2431 10 ай бұрын
Just getting the pixel 8 Pro today. Can you confirm that you noticed that some of the camera features are not available yet? EG. Best face also eraser. These are just two off the camera features that I've noticed that are not there. Have you heard anything?
@I360FXI 3 ай бұрын
7 months later, hows the phone for you?
@who_is_arnob 10 ай бұрын
Man! Loved and enjoyed your reviews like always! But, just a opinion that, you should edit and publish the videos in 4K 60FPS too, because the video samples from Pixel and Samsung phones got a lil bit choppy and stuttery while converting to 30FPS later.
@DaBrown101 10 ай бұрын
So glad I wasn't the only one to notice this!!
@lloydw185 10 ай бұрын
Well done for 1m subscribers! The Pixel aspect ratio too narrow now(20:9)!
@janwillemdevries 10 ай бұрын
Yesterday I ordered my Google Pixel 8 pro in black coming from the S21 Ultra. It looks really great and elegant. I wanted to order the Galaxy S23 Ultra. But when I got the Pixel in my hands I decided right away to choose that. I can't wait till it will be delivered at my home. Thanks for the fantastic review!
@klam82 10 ай бұрын
I have S21 ultra as well. I held back from getting the latest SGUltra phones due to the squared edges. I will be getting the GP8P as well.
@DLSAKAS 9 ай бұрын
And did you regret it or not??
@janwillemdevries 9 ай бұрын
@@DLSAKAS Well at the end I cancelled the P8 Pro and I decided to take the S23 Ultra. That was the best choice I made. The camera hardly can't be better, the battery life is almost 2 days, and charging is quick enough a full charge in 1 hour. And as a bonus the S-pen.
@luigimanfredi2244 9 ай бұрын
@@janwillemdevriesyou are quite undecided about your life, first you say you preferred the pixel then you changed it to s 23 ultra 😊
@RagingBad 8 ай бұрын
@@janwillemdevriesit's good you came out to your senses and made the right decision
@kirazukigamedesu7973 10 ай бұрын
Always been your signature a video review with the anime wallpaper…
@robertstajner2532 10 ай бұрын
Use S23 Ultra and I'm loving it!!
@Dgirl22s 10 ай бұрын
At this point phones have reached a point where the differences are so small that it just depends on what ecosystem you prefer. My phones were HTC then LG and so when they all shut down Google is the most similar to me. Hopefully they stick around 😂 I like a basic android experience plus call screening saves my life 😂
@Minimovex 10 ай бұрын
Im with you, I went to pixel 8 pro from s23 ultra, just because cleaner OS and I mostly use google apps. Gpay,Gmail,gmaps. It just made sense in my tiny brain xD
@manschadow 10 ай бұрын
So you switched from S23 Ultra to Google Pixel 8 Pro? S23 Ultra is barely 1 year old. I wonder whether some people have a tree with golden leafs in their garden.@@Minimovex
@redclaw72666 10 ай бұрын
@@manschadowif you have the money lol it's okay to be poor man
@manschadow 10 ай бұрын
Even if you have the money, it's insane to use a phone less than 8 months and buy a new one when the old phone is basically new. I call that being spoiled!@@redclaw72666
@AquaStevae 10 ай бұрын
The differences in these two phones is NOT small. It's glaring. The S23U is better in almost every way, and yet it's over eight months old...
@susiebit 10 ай бұрын
Samsung offers the Dual SIM slot, which is still huge for those of us who own a personal and a work SIM card. Also, slightly better battery life, doesn't get dangerously hot as I've heard some of the Pixels do, has the pen thingy to work with, and the Dex system (I have it on my S8 Pro Tablet and find it useful). But... the Pixel 8 certainly looks more comfortable to hold, not so "boring/professional" and the software also looks cooler. Plus those AI perks to video and audio editing that are looking really interesting. Also, the 7-year update range (although 5 years is more than enough for a person to get bored of a phone). Damn. I guess waiting for Samsung S24 before making a decision might be the wisest choice. BTW I have a Huawei P30Pro and still love it, works great after almost 5 years.
@Sheppydope 10 ай бұрын
My P30 pro started with the main camera going blurry then 2 months back screen went black 😅loved that phone
@xenofastiq 10 ай бұрын
With the Pixel 8, if you have a carrier that can take advantage of eSIM, then you can still take advantage of dual SIM as well. And so far the 8 has been doing much better as far as thermals vs the older Pixel 6 and 7.
@whoooaaaaaaaaaaa 9 ай бұрын
I've had my Huawei p30pro for nearly 4 years and it hasn't let me down once, still runs like new with no problems whatsoever.. my contract runs out next month and I'm looking at what to get and I just can't decide! I've lost all interest in other phones specs since I've started using my Huawei
@RagingBad 8 ай бұрын
I prefer One UI specially after the major update
@plumrico7397 5 ай бұрын
I have the Huawei P30 Pro and it is the best phone I've ever had and would still be using it even with it's couple of slight cracks, however the USB slot has given way and the cable constantly falls out and my Android Auto hates it. Torn between the S23U and GP8P but the looks of the Samsung are so slick even with the corners that may be a bit pokey on the hands. Pricewise about the same now, but O2 are offering the Google Watch (I already have an older Samsung watch) Decisions, Decisions!!!
@thheking 10 ай бұрын
For me the pixel does a better job. It's the best smartphone currently ❤
@ancientslav4863 9 ай бұрын
Not to mention the screen and design on the s23u is much better. Speakers and battery life are leaps better also
@ancientslav4863 3 ай бұрын
P8P - brighter screen, kinda more natural photos S23u - everything else, especially screen looks, battery life, and speakers
@mollypage1549 10 ай бұрын
So great. These are the two phones, and the two COLORS, I'm considering. Love your videos. I've had the s23U (tester unit) and the P8P (tester unit) for each only about a week. Now I'm making the decision for one to be my real, official daily driver...
@luigimanfredi2244 9 ай бұрын
pixel 😊
@RagingBad 8 ай бұрын
@@luigimanfredi2244shut up
@beyondtheuniverse999 8 ай бұрын
Which one would you recommend for display quality and battery life?
@mariosrussell2509 3 ай бұрын
t@@beyondtheuniverse999battery life definitely Samsung but display probably Google
@TofuLoverz 10 ай бұрын
Need help from the community, i am struggling to choose between pixel 8 pro or s23 ultra. I know that s23 has better overall performance while pixel has unique features and design (which i love). But i can get an s23 ultra for 300$ less than 8 pro, while pixel 8 pro does comes with the pixel watch 2. Does the software of pixel still justify the price or should i go for s23 ultra?
@beyondtheuniverse999 8 ай бұрын
I'm in the position, which one did you get?
@TofuLoverz 8 ай бұрын
@@beyondtheuniverse999 i chose the pixel 8 pro, just for the sake of exploring things, my first high end phone actually, what i can say is if you love playing (heavy) games then s23 ultra would be the best bcs samsung is known for its performance. But if u dont then for the sake of pixel uniqueness pixel 8 pro is better. Oh for things like watching Netflix, the screen is better than iPhones, i can assure that.
@wiiiLLm 10 ай бұрын
S23 Ultra hands down, Pixel doesn't even have a chance, all these KZfaqrs are just selling the magic gimmicky camera software tricks on the Pixel, rest is just mid, Tensor G3 is just a Snapdragon 700 version at best, wonder if it can even handle yhe the future software updates lol.
@zekerxninja 10 ай бұрын
Don't forget pixel 8 face unlock can be used as security login for your banking apps without any IR blaster like the iPhone does!
@AndrewUKLondon 7 ай бұрын
Helpful review. Better speaker on the s23 ultra. How about wireless audio quality, any difference? (lossless aptx?). Previous pixels came out without initially having the ability to support usb c audio dacs. Do they work with the pixel 8 and s23 ultra?
@SamBeswick1 10 ай бұрын
Where do you get your wallpapers from for these videos
@tesladiesel2420 10 ай бұрын
I live in Florida and take lots of videos outdoors. My iPhone 14pro max screen is crap, my S23 Ultra is so much brighter. But @ 8:25 …? Wow, pixel!
@pill7880 9 ай бұрын
Why NOT buy a Pixel 8 Pro instead of a S23 Ultra: - Crappy Exynos modified chip (Google Tensor 3) - Still no MHL (video over USB-C) - No desktop mode Looks like the chip will be changed in 2025, TSMC will produce it. If they fix those 3 things, or at the very least the first 2, I will jump to the Pixel.
@MrQuay03 6 күн бұрын
And that would come with $200 increase in price
@yhbg 10 ай бұрын
Miku on a thumbnail = instant like
@pittmanx6 10 ай бұрын
If all things are relatively close and it comes down to software experroence then it seems Pixel takes the cake. Unadulterated Android is the best Android and additional smart features like screen call just push it right over that edge.
@asademosca 10 ай бұрын
This special features doesn't work in Europe
@Jthall1990 10 ай бұрын
Samsung doesn't even use their own processor on their flagship phones. That should tell you everything you need to know.
@JLary71377 10 ай бұрын
You said Google and my S22 ultra thought you were doing a search 😂
@neilmcguinness4422 10 ай бұрын
The Pixel 8 Pro uses software enhancements and gimmickry to compensate for it's hardware shortcomings. It does it very very well though. Just not good enough for me to spend my hard earned money on one. I want the more reliable and tested and trusted and hardware advanced S23 Ultra. The Exynos 2300 based chip in the Pixel has poorer benchmark scores obviously, but it is potential long term thermal issues similar to those on earlier Pixels that concerns me. Google need a class leading in house chip to rival Apple and Samsung head on pound for pound and blow for blow because, in isolation, their phone cameras are so good and deserve better overall devices to be utilized on.
@MAAZ_Music 10 ай бұрын
One more thing is that pixel's face unlock uses AI to improve its security to highest android standards (class 3) and now it is even possible to use pixel 8 and 8 pro's face unlock in banking apps.
@graemetaylor629 10 ай бұрын
Is that the same for the pixel 8 ?
@alastor8780 10 ай бұрын
Where's the best place to buy a Samsung S23 Ultra online in the UK
@Hajjaj261 10 ай бұрын
Uncle spurt we're waiting for that pixel 8 and pixel 7 comparison. Right now there doesn't seem to be a huge difference
@kartografist 10 ай бұрын
Have you noticed that fingerprint sensor works slower than ultrasonic one in samsung?
@cyc00000 3 ай бұрын
Bro coming back to you from the future and the pixel 8 pro is still the leader in the class. Called it right, well done.
@-13eNnY- 10 ай бұрын
S23 Ultra is a bit cheaper though. Has been out for almost 8 months now so you can easily get it for ~$900. With 256 GB of base storage rather than 128 GB. Just leaving that out there. You can also disable/delete most of the Samsung stuff so that's not a really big deal. Is a little annoying at first.
@DLSAKAS 10 ай бұрын
$900??? Don’t think so. Price still same. Possible sale in Black Friday.
@Jeroentjen1 10 ай бұрын
Cheaper? The S23 Ultra is still 1349€ over here...Bit more expensive than the Pixel 8 Pro.
@HermanWillems 10 ай бұрын
I get my Pixel 8 Pro for less than 700 euro. But that's because i stack some things.
@therealturbofanisme 10 ай бұрын
"easily", just over $900 on sale during Prime Day. Where else can you easily get it for $900?
@empaie 10 ай бұрын
Quintessential Quintuplets Wallpaper. A real man of Culture
@user-ij8no5zw6u- 10 ай бұрын
S23U's display is indeed much bigger - its 6,8+, its wider at 19,3:9 and square. That is a lot more screen area objectively and subjectively it just looks/feels a lot bigger than any other 6,7" standard phone.
@Red_Snappa 10 ай бұрын
This is very true. I found the rectangular shape with the 90º corners, made it feel just TOO big when cased-up. The more rounded corners on the P8P should make it more comfortable both to hold, and when in the pocket.
@RagingBad 8 ай бұрын
@@Red_Snappatoo big only if you have small hands
@blachi6265 10 ай бұрын
Seems like your s23u is on older software as samsung added a 2x potrait mode via update.update the phone to the latest build to keep things fair
@hizoum 10 ай бұрын
To cheking exactly how hot my iPhone Pro has got was brilliant 😂
@mggt4684 10 ай бұрын
Would be great if you tested how long these phones are able to last on a hot day with brightness set to maximum. My pixel 7 pro was reducing brightness pretty quickly.
@johnsecret1318 10 ай бұрын
They know samsung is the brightest especially with auto brightness on and can sustain that brightness ever longer time than any phones out there
@themanwithdahelmet 9 ай бұрын
Pixel is reject built, samsung is like mercedes c63s bi turbo edition!
@mggt4684 9 ай бұрын
@@themanwithdahelmet I switched to s23 ultra in the end so gotta agree. Pixel died from water damage, even tho he was like brand new, no cracks, scratches etc.. still It absorbed water like a sponge.
@DxS7 10 ай бұрын
S23 Ultra user here and can confirm the portrait on this thing is the best you can get
@krisgormley621 10 ай бұрын
How about a battle of the bases? S23 vs P8? Cheers x
@alohatraveler 10 ай бұрын
Upgraded from the s23 plus to Pixel 8 pro. The pixel 8 pro is an amazing phone and impressive upgrade features when compared to the s23. Two major disappointments for me however are battery life and charging speed, especially when compared to the galaxy devices
@asademosca 10 ай бұрын
I'am almost decided to buy the S23+... Do you recommend? Thank you
@briand8928 10 ай бұрын
@@asademoscaif it's in your budget, get the s23u. I've upgraded from the s23+ to the ultra and that was a major difference when it came to speed, battery life and so much more. S23+ is a great phone don't get me wrong but the ultra is a monster.
@AssassinIsAfk 10 ай бұрын
Whats the battery life like on the pixel 8 pro, since my s22+ battery is trash, 4 hours of sot and this thing is dead so i am wondering if the pixel 8 pro is any better
@thackythac 9 ай бұрын
@@briand8928 the S23 Ultra is an annoying piece of shit. Still no Android 14 and I have the US Factory Unlocked version. It should have been first to get it as no carriers to deal with.
@jordanjackson8873 9 ай бұрын
@@thackythacstop complaining. They halted the release of android 14 on samsung devices in the US so they can optimize and polish it. We literally get the updates at their peak in the US. I've seen people have small complaints and concerns since it has been out and the US doesn't play that.
@MASTARmax1 10 ай бұрын
Where do you get your wallpapaers
@Matt-bp5vy 10 ай бұрын
I want to get pixel 8 pro. Just missing One Hand Operation + is painful. How come only Samsung app have long/short swipe and diagonal gestures?
@jordanjackson8873 10 ай бұрын
On top of using dex to emulate, run native games, move files, increase download speeds, and manage basic tasks with Microsoft apps.
@alexandrumacedon291 3 ай бұрын
buggers, blowers... who came up with these expressions lol? 😂😂😂
@Swissalchemist 10 ай бұрын
Why does no one compare the software navigation of these phones? Everyone wants to talk about how they look and feel and the cameras. It’s like a review of a woman just by the way she looks. None of that crap matters and it’s easy to make a video about. What’s on the inside??! There are no videos online of someone talking about the differences of navigating the software side of these phones for day-to-day use. Ridiculous
@crisq3662 9 ай бұрын
I had to return my Google pixel and switch to Samsung. I like playing games while I talk to my partner. It was mad annoying when the call notifications won't disappear while in game nor my game would have any music
@asademosca 10 ай бұрын
I gently ask you people: what do you think about Samsung S23 + (plus)? Do you recommend it over the regular Pixel 8? Thank you a million 🙏🙏🙏
@RobS7N 10 ай бұрын
Questions for ya. Can you take 48mpx shots on the ultrawide ? Can you do 60fps on the ultrawide? I use my phone as a back up GoPro so I want a good upgrade that has a great ultrawide camera.
@MMOsForLife 10 ай бұрын
Hands down the Ultra. Faster SoC (You can side load Geek Bench and see for yourself), much longer battery life, faster charging, faster fingerprint reader, better speakers, stylus. The "7 years of software updates" is a nonfeature promise for the very distant future. Let's see how that works out with the Tensor G3 7 years from now LOL. Like all the prior Pixels, the Pixel 8 is mostly software features behind an older, slower, inefficient SoC.
@nttinvis 10 ай бұрын
Exactly 100%%
@ace0341 10 ай бұрын
What if the Samsung had Exynos chips in certain regions with their flagships still. At least the pixel has a cheaper price and the software features sometimes require the Tensor chip to do more machine learning AI features that other phones can't' do or don't do as well. Rumours are that google will be working on having a more custom Tensor chip by the tensor G5 built by TSMC compared to the current Samsung manufacturing process.
@jordanjackson8873 9 ай бұрын
@@ace0341I dropped 12% in 2 hours with heavy usage SOT on my s23+
@AmenoMagatsu 10 ай бұрын
Worth remembering that the S23Ultra is around 8 months old now, and in the tech world, that is quite a bit of time We know the Fold5 has a much brighter screen so that will most likely be on the S24 ultra too Really looking forward to the next iteration
@gaijinbot8135 10 ай бұрын
S23 Ultra and Fold 5 have the same max brightness of 1,750 nits though
@cowboydom 10 ай бұрын
Exactly this. So many reviewers fail to mention the release date of the S23 Ultra - the S24 Ultra may in fact be released in January, that's when the better comparison can be made
@TheAnglan 10 ай бұрын
Maybe 8 months used to be a long time, but in the phone world each generation isn't really breaking the mould like it used to
@ernstt1616 10 ай бұрын
This will always be the case. They release in cycles.
@AquaStevae 10 ай бұрын
Nice point, but the Fold5 does NOT have a "much brighter" screen. It's not really a noticeable difference in real world situations, as we have both.
@jeffmerheb3182 10 ай бұрын
I am so tempted to switch from S23U to the P8P, I am bored with Samsung as I have enjoyed the 3 ultras 3 years in a row. But the battery of the P8P looks too behind the S23U, no? I was expecting a battery somehow between the s22u exynos and s23u
@The.JZA. 10 ай бұрын
The GUI and animations on the pixel are so much cooler than the Samsung. I mean look at those Lock Screen animations (5:55) how the screen fades in and out from the point that you interact with (fingerprint scanner or power button). Also I agree with what you said about Samsung doubling up on every service. It’s one of the things I hate about Samsung phones, that and the uninspired UI design. I still prefer iOS though and I am loving my 15 Pro Max.
@user-qz5ro4cc5r 10 ай бұрын
Same old Samsung vs Pixel debate every year. Neither is perfect, one has way better hardware and one has better software. I'd be happy with either one but I'll be sticking with my Pixel 7 Pro for another year especially since Android 14 appears to have improved some of the heat and battery issues.
@Dalvecc 8 ай бұрын
🎯
@username_earth 10 ай бұрын
tensor isn’t in the flagship level. consumers are just getting caught by it’s AI features but at the end of the day performance wise it’s still snapdragon wins
@philipzwick 4 ай бұрын
Excellent review. I am considering buying a Pixel 8 Pro 256 GB for $806, which is a couple hundred dollars less expensive than the S23 Ultra. Seems like a no brainer to me with this price difference.
@NerdLifeChoice 10 ай бұрын
My s23u drains like 15 to 20 percent for an hour of SoT with nominal use since the recent updates. Anyone else facing the same?
@NOLJ 10 ай бұрын
This man never made a boring video, i legit just watch his channel when i want to chill and laugh
@stewartmoore5158 10 ай бұрын
The slightly new glass brick and the other slightly new glass brick! I think I'm gonna stick with my older glass brick for now, but if I was to choose one of these new glass bricks, I'd choose the glass brick!
@roninr8199 10 ай бұрын
The most foolish part of pixel 8 pro in my country is it is priced more than s23 ultra 256 gb and launched only with 128gb model 😂😂
@seyhuh 7 ай бұрын
i am getting a 24 month contract. i have a mid range Samsung right now and after a year it slowed down a lot. do google pixels keep up the performance long term?
@cellphonehistorian1491 10 ай бұрын
Good job! I I really enjoyed your video and I always appreciate the effort you put in for each video. Just out of curiosity, like how long each video takes you like a day or two days to make?
@dword492 10 ай бұрын
Holding the 8 pro finally now I do what with my razor plus 2023
@vikta2190 10 ай бұрын
Samsung is still king in 2023 despite the new releases by iPhone and Google. I wonder what the s24 will do!
@Elkethuss 10 ай бұрын
I went for the pixel 8 pro i really dont regret my choice. An amazing phone
@AssassinIsAfk 9 ай бұрын
What's the battery life like?
@Elkethuss 9 ай бұрын
@@AssassinIsAfkpretty good if I don't play any games it can last almost 36h
@mfkrwill 10 ай бұрын
been debating if i want to upgrade to either of these or wait for the samsung s24 ultra to drop. Honestly these seem pretty neck and neck so it didnt help my decision, but it was a great review!
@acemenace7710 10 ай бұрын
Same! I wanted to upgrade to s23 ultra, but s24 ultra is so near 😂
@Antonioblah 9 ай бұрын
me too i upgrade in a week and idk what to get
@acemenace7710 9 ай бұрын
@@Antonioblah I can't wait anymore I am going for s23 ultra in a week 😂
@anthonyhemsworth7417 10 ай бұрын
I have the dilemma of this choice, im using a s20 fe 5g, have a watch 4 and buds live so im leaning towards samsung again also the trade in deal is superior, getting an extra 150 towards it which on contract makes the samsung £200 cheaper than the pixel, but you do get a watch which makes things confusing again, also the s24 will be jan/feb time ! Augghhhhhhh
@dgattenb 10 ай бұрын
i was with my A71 ,, was going to go with the A54 ... but endded witth my 7a in Orange ... now with 14 on her . shes puring away ... hopefully get the usb webcam soon :):)
@DaBrown101 10 ай бұрын
Is it me or the videos side by side were not on the same FPS? What I mean is that the 23 ultra was running "120 fps" while the 8 pro was running at "60 fps". At least thats what it looks like on the video, there is a slight stutter on the 8 pro
@bm2085 10 ай бұрын
Can you please run a demanding game like GI with the frame counter enabled? So we can see how much smoother the game is on the S23U? Thanks!
@avinashranga7917 10 ай бұрын
What's the app you use for wallpapers
@FlubFlubber 10 ай бұрын
So, the pixel uses google photo's app, not an other gallery app? And how do i remove the clock and temperature in the left corner? I can't remove it?
@ntagPink 10 ай бұрын
Nope
@parshakamarsh 10 ай бұрын
The only only way to get rid of that widget and the search bar is to use a launcher
@jasrajzlimbu8463 10 ай бұрын
I use s23+, thanks for reminding that i have bixby 😉
@dianabaines9779 9 ай бұрын
Hi, I still don't know which phone does the best selfie photos without blurring out the backgrounds. If you know any other brand which does super selfies, all clear and nice backgrounds please let me know. Thank you
@British_Bruv Ай бұрын
I'm stuck on which one to get, before I had my eye on the Google Pixel, but after seeing a bunch of videos, the Samsung Galaxy, seems to be better. As I'm wanting the phone with the better camera, which one would be the better choice for night and day pictures, and videos?
@Uncle_Drew0227 3 күн бұрын
If google is serviced in your country, then it would be the best for your preferred usage. However, Sammy is an all-rounder.
@kmanfrost727 9 ай бұрын
Like the cat. It is a wonder how much of the phone most people will even make use of. Really enjoyed the review. Thank you.
@JvD1985 10 ай бұрын
Google doesn’t let you to move the Google bar in your home screen… that’s super annoying. I wanted to give the pixel a chance after years of Samsung but this turns me off
@Brdsh0t 10 ай бұрын
The chance of a Pixel lasting 7 years is next to nil, maybe with 3 or 4 warranty replacements. Good luck with Google on that.
@thewillsfamilyaccount6486 10 ай бұрын
Nicely done! 😊
@samuelmberi7853 10 ай бұрын
Mate, love your wallpapers
@MajorLeagueAwesome_ 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I am definitely going to the Pixel 8 Pro from my old pixel 6 phone. There is NO WAY I can tolerate Bixby and the baked in Samsung bloat/crap-ware. Google has the simplified experience nailed in my opinion. I've had Samsung in the past and it's sooooooo irritating when you can't remove or disable their 10-15 bull**** apps, like their version of notes, etc. Omg, I just relived the experience! 😂 Google also has the pixel buds experience perfected. My pixel pro buds work flawlessly and are so comfortable that I wear them for hours, forgetting they are in!
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