Pixel 8 vs Galaxy S23 - What Happened Samsung!? 

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Thanks for making this, I could not find a single video of 8 vs S23. They are all focused on the pro versions and I do not have gorilla sized hands.

S23 owner here: It is definitely an astonishing phone, and I dont get the hype of Pixel 7 and 8 at this point. Yes they are great value for money, BUT the S23 still has way better build quality, connectivity, display, waaay better efficiency which makes it last 2 days easily, tele lense, video stabilisation, photos look natural, faster charging and a stable system since day 1. I am very happy that I spend a few bucks more for the long run.

Just imagine an 8 gen 2 in pixel,there wouldn't be a need for comparison

Correction: Best Take is available on both the 8 and 8 Pro.

I think both of these phones will work for everyone. Just have to choose what is right for you. I would go for the pixel for the AI features and cameras

For me It's useless to buy S23 now when you know that there will be a price drop in 2 months

I use the S23, and think the Pixel 8 did well here as well. Both are good devices but overall as a user, S23 just has more in my opinion.

Thanks for putting this comparison together! Lots of reviews of the P8 Pro, but I'm deciding between the s23 and P8

i have the S20+ and considering to switch to pixel. Went down to the local telco to have a feel of both the pixels. Both of them (even the smaller P8) felt oddly chunky in comparison to S20+. The Pixels are so thick compared to the Samsungs

A review we all wanted but thought no one will do. Thanks buddy great video.

You were leaning to pixel 8 a bit. Other than software, in every single category samsung s23 is the winner apparently.

Pixel 8 has outdated hardware. UFS 3.1 storage only instead of UFS 4.0 like in the S23 256GB version, optical fingerprint sensor instead of the faster ultrasonic one on the S23, the UBS-C port of the Pixel still doesn't support display out and there is no alternative for Samsung DeX. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is still faster and more efficient than the Tensor in the Pixel 8 which is produced by Samsung, actually most components in the Pixel 8 are from Samsung. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will be out soon and the Tensor will look even worse in comparison. Battery life on my S23 is definitely better than on the Pixel 8, most other tests confirm that. S23 also runs smoother while scrolling and apps open slightly faster and especially cooler altogether. Tensor chips, which are based on Samsung's Exynos chips are known to be less efficient and having heat management problems, which is probably why Samsung switched to the Snapdragon in the first place. The Pixel could be much better with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or 3, that's just a fact. The Face Unlock function on the Pixel 8 doesnt work when it's dark, even in dimly lit environments it already couldnt recognise me anymore. Most of the AI features, most of which are only gimmicks to me by the way, will be available on the S23 soon too when the Android 14 update drops. All in all, it's hard to recommend the Pixel 8 over the S23, especially since the S23 is cheaper, in Germany around 150€ actually at this point. The Pixel has outdated hardware now already, that just doesn't make sense since Google is trying to lure people into buying it with the 7 years of updates promise, which is only a promise at this point. Who will actually use a smartphone for the next 7 years? If it were at least easy to swap the battery on the Pixel 8, but it's not. Who knows what will be with the smartphone market in 3, 4 or 5 years...

I got my s23 for 600$. Good decision that i didn't wait for the pixel 8. Doubt I'll get the s24 at that same price aswell after a few months on release.

S23 is definitely more powerful, but i just love the pixel software. Typing this from my 8 pro.

Thanks so much making for this video as it really helps answer many of the questions on my mind since I jumped from a Pixel 3 to S23! What are thoughts on the Pixel 8's zoom capabilities up to 3x compared to the S23, as I tend to use 3x zoom a lot but hardly ever go over that unless I'm taking a picture of the moon lol!

well s23 is older than the pixel 8. after the release of s23 family, the others have room to create a better device, samsung always set the bar at the start of the year, and the rest, they all have time to surpass that bar. so if pixel and iphone is better than s23, it is normal co'z they have studied the months older samsung. but if samsung is still better in a some major aspects, it is a shame on pixel and iphone

I got the regular S23 and so far so good. i had a pixel 6 and that was shocking. Its put me of google for a while

Just ordered the regular Pixel 8 256 Gigs Hazel colour.....switching from my Galaxy Flip 4 since the folding mechanism is starting to malfunction....my first pixel device....fingers crossed...

Nice job and it's a difficult pick between this two phones ... the s23 is smaller if you want the most compact phone , but the Pixel has so cool features .

that damned visor is an affront to humanity. It's a blunt weapon

Good on you for making a video on the base pixel 8 and great video btw! My partner just bought one today and she's very happy so far. I think pixel is all about pleasing every day users with nice simple interface, esay use of a great camera ect ... All the debate around chiset this chipset that, 95% of users don't care.

Nice Vid. Battery ist definitely way better on the S23 though. Especially on mobile network.

Great comparison! As a long time Pixel user, currently using a P7P, I am really finding it hard to justify upgrading to the new Pixel 8 lineup with the new price point and Tensor 3 chip BS. Google phone hardware at best are average, especially coupled with the Tensor processor and it's mediocre performance, only thing that's kept me using a pixel is Google's computational photography and call screening feature. Just a matter of time until Samsung bakes similar features into its One UI. As an overall device use case for the average consumer, Samsung is a better choice and value for the money.

Pixel phones are great. If you can get past the okay battery life. Every plus size/pro version has had good enough battery life to get you through a heavy day of use but the smaller ones battery just cant cut. Especially if you're traveling and using your phone to get around and take photos. Google the creator of Android. A softer company cant figure out how to give their phones amazing battery life. When other companies can. They should be ashamed of themselves.

My last 3 phones have been Pixels (2, 3, and currently 5). I got the 8 and sent it back. I didn't feel like I was getting anything new for the $ I paid. In the short time I had it, it got so hot in my hand that it worried me that it would have overheating problems. I'm not sold on the Tensor after the P6 and P7. I might buy it again in a few months at a used price but I'm also looking at a slightly used S23 now. The one Pixel feature I use daily is the "screen call" feature for spam callers. I don't think S23 has that (correct me if I'm wrong).

Did you talk about One UI 6 in Galaxy S23 which is plus point for the phone? Maybe I missed.

3:47 you have the phones wrong. Pixel 8 is the top one and its larger than the S23, which i was really hoping it would be same size as S23

Very good review, thanks! While the colors of the Pixel 8 photos are more realistic, the photos are sometimes a bit too dark and cold. Do you think they’ll fix this via update? The 7a is better in this regard …

"S24 is just around the corner" but with Exynos chip? S23 is much better choice.

All those people here who are thinking how appealing Pixel 8 is have no idea about what Pixel 6,7 series users have been going through. The terrible Performance and battery life because of their TENSOR chip based on EXYNOS has absolutely ruined the experience for me as a PIXEL user.

Have both and also a zenfone 10. Battery, comfort,l and fingerprint sensor hands down goes to zenfone 10, also feels like stock android. I still prefer the s23 camera overall. Pixel 8 just feels big and heavy if you're into compact phones.

Tensor g3 is 💩💩💩

The only thing that bothers me about this review is battery life i feel you should have tested them out just because one phone has a bigger battery doesn't mean it last longer

High quality content! Keep doing more content on compact phones. This is a very niche segment.

I believe best take is available for both Pixel 8 and 8 pro

S23 looks better, the pixel has some cool features but its just not to the same level. S23 is also way more better with raw photography. Pixel is good for people who are not good at photography

I think @3:46 the one above is pixel 8 and the one below is s23

I have a Pixel. I have for exactly 5 months today (according to my receipt), and i am selling it tomorrow. The Pixel 8 fixes none of my problems with it: the software. it is snappier than One UI, but it has so many fewer features, and I miss a lot of them. New hardware is not going to fix the lack of features. If you are a power user, an s23 is a much better choice

Was the battery life on the pixel 8 actually better than the S23 for your use case? My understanding is that the s23 has an advantage on battery longevity as it runs more efficiently...

Thinking about returning my s23 for the pixel 8. it's a great phone but, i miss my pixel 3 and 5 OS experience

Very nice review and spot on. I just got the P8P a few days ago and have had the S23U since launch. Both excellent phones. I think your comparison is applicable to the Pro and Ultra as well. Anyway, well done on the review! Will subscribe for more.

Gen 2 is much quicker than Tensor, and stays more relevant in the coming years.

_Thank you_ for covering the smaller Pixel 8

Summer temperature here in the Philippines is so hot, Pixel 8 is unusable. Tensor G3 is already known for getting too warm and using it in a very hot climate, the phone is so uncomfortable to use.

For Americans Apple and Pixel is always best! 😂😂 Hit the like button all SAMSUNG Lovers...

Samsung basically just became another iPhone: lacks actual innovation and is more of a "phone for posers" instead of being at the forefront of new and useful features.

I believe it just comes down to price for what you get. Pixel 8 is $100 less but the Galaxy S23 has some better features with a higher price. In the end you really won't notice a difference besides looks.

Had both in my hands today. Pixel 8 is noticable heavier. Power button is better reachable on the Samsung. Its hard cause i loved my pixel 4a. But i want as compact as possible. I think i go for the s23. Ps: imagine the battery life of the pixel 8 with a Snapdragon.

I have a S23 Ultra and am pretty happy with it. I love the phone, I use for pretty much everything in my life (organising, taking notes, camera etc). The battery definitely holds up well and am happy I got the phone earlier in the year. I said to my wife the other day the only phone that could make me switch would be a Pixel phone. However, I feel the Pixel 8 Pro is not the phone to move me away, at least not for now. I will either go to a S24 Ultra (depending whether they give us Europeans ass Exynos) or get the Pixel 9 Pro next year.

Pixel on photography winner, and on video you can test s23 in the low light room , you see nothing in the video😐 everything is black

So biased S23 - better battery life, same still camera if not better, way better portrait photo, telephoto camera, better video, smarter design, much better size to weight ratio, much better chopset, more built-in software features, etc. Pixel 8 - has better AI features, smoother UI, good still camera (with bad portrait photo), bad chipset, worse battery life. And still you say, "it's hard to recommend S23 over Pixel 8" Your opinion is so biased.

Hmmm, everyone else says Battery on S23 is incredible and medicore on the Pixel 8.

Absolutely nothing happened to Samsung. Overall S23 is better phone

Feels like biased toward pixel

You know. 19 grams is only around half an ounce. Not really Noticeable.is it?

Pixel for ur skin tone is like night and day how much better it is than the galaxy

I have been a Samsung phone user since the Galaxy S2, but it's time to change air

Another wonderful review.

You're wrong. Best take sure works on Pixel 8.

I was checking out the google pixel 8 pro in a shop today and the selfie camera looked terrible on it, maybe it was because it’s a demo unit? Cause in your video the selfie camera looks amazing on it

I have the pixel 8 pro and had the S23. With video recording: S23 zoom is kot good, pixel is way better. Zoom in and out is better by the samsung and iPhone. Stability? It is great on the puxel 8 pro, also the s23.

pixel 8 also have best take and othe camera fetures like 8 pro

KJOS come and upgrade my Pixel 7 to 8 nau 😭😭😭... This 8 is entering my eye!! Great and Unbiased Review as usual. Weldone G.

Apart from battery backup pixel 8 is a no match for s23. Performance wise it is 3 generations ahead of pixel 8. Some might argue that pixel 8 has better cameras, but overall s23 has more versatile camera systems and its video capabilities hands down better than pixel 8. Pixel 8 should be compared with s21 that’s all .

Do you think best take and video boost etc will come to the Pixel 8 after a few months?

The s23 is miles a head with the second generation 4 nm with 4.0 storage if its 256gb but pixel 8 is using basically a 1st generation 4nm aka exynos 2200/sd 8gen 1 vanilla at ufs storage 3.0

the Pixel 8 does get Best Take!

Pictures on the Pixel 8 look sharper but a little bit too dark compared to the s23 imo

S23 is a whole level up....

I find the Pixel 8 offers more for the average consumer, while the S23 is more suited to users who like to make the most out of their phones. Though I’ll admit those AI features are really attractive!

I subscribed you now bro❤

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. If they fix those 3 things, or at the very least the first 2, I will jump to the Pixel.

_S23 cost 799€ Pixel 8 cost 799€ and feel like à toy. _S24 isn't really in The corner and he will probably have Exynos and will be more expensive, the alternative already exist and that the Iphone 15. Does Pixel have Samsung DeX ? Or do i have to Buy à chromebook ?

Pixel 8 is better. doesn't have 2 of every app, doesn't have Bixby, and the Samsung doesn't have a native VVM built in ( have to DL a vvm app)

Both phones are the BEST of The BEST i personally would pick the Pixel cus im a PIXEL FAN GIRL No Joke S23 is beautiful lil lady also.

I have both, for fun pixel is more fun. Samsung ia better design but I just dont like Samsung eco system. If I would use just one hmm, hard one...

Tensor processor is such a deal breaker.Idc about ai features when g3 is 2.5 years behind the competition in term of performance.Snapdargon gen1 is slightly better than g3 and the snapdragon gen3 is coming out.What a joke

I've had pure or nearly pure Android phones for something like 5 or 6 years now. Samsung specs keep tempting me but every time hold one in my hand I just find their software annoying. Specs alone never tell the whole story.

S23 kicks the Pixel 8 out of the park . 8 Gen 2 is way more efficient, more powerful, less heat, better stability... S23 also has 3x Telephoto and matte finish glass back

I got the pixel 8 for 0$ in canada for the boxing week and I very don't regret my choice coming from a galaxy z flip 5.

Did anyone else heard the noice at 5:56

on pixel 8, there is a gap between the aluminum frame and the back cover on the side of the buttons, which is not on the other side. In the promo video, they focus on it, but other users don't have it, is this

Please who will help me i need a phone if you have an old phone that your not using please can you give it out please got robbed recently and its really had for me getting another one please God bless 🙏

I'm going buy the pixel 8 but a friend was going to get s23 and by some coincidence as that was earlier 2day I told him to wait till Feb and get s24 which he is lol he wouldn't listen when I said get the pixel 8 instead though 🙈😊

0:36 you really look at your phone's well designed body everyday? I thought people are rather looking at the content on their screens...

pixel 8 cost less has a better camera and anyonee can repair a pixel ifixit sells original parts in collab way better than paying 500 for a samsung display

Although I own the S23, it is my favorite device and it is very wonderful, but I think that Google has done something great with its phones now, I go with Google

That's the first thing I noticed going from an older Samsung Galaxy to a Pixel 8...the speakers are GOOD.

Size matters! In this case, smaller is better. 🤪. I think I'll go with the Samsung S23.

Samsung has better Hardware and performance. Pixel has better photos with the rear camera. OS is just preference based they are both smooth. Samsung has history and has proved its phones are reliable. Pixels are toasters with AI. Also they depreciate even worse than samsung. The pixel 8 pro will be 400 dollars in one year.

idk about that pink phone though as a guy.... especially for years. A pink phone seems a little feminine.

Funny how much the prices are different depending where you live. I can easily find the s23 for $800 CAD but cant find the pixel 8 for less than than $1000 CAD

I believe you can find S23 on sale quite frequently. I somehow got it for about equivalent of 460 USD. Which is a real bargain for SD8Gen2 phone.

Please show more the phones or at least when you talk show a bit of them. I feel like I'm forced to watch your face most of the time rather than the phone comparison 😂

No complaints with Samsung laptops/tablets/phones though I suppose the Google products do perform better

Liked and subscribed, great quality visual and sound on what is a great comparison, thanks! I've the s23 ultra, but the pixel 8 (not pro) just hits different.

Gonna be honest here. Been a Samsung user for the last 5 years. When I decided to upgrade a few weeks back, I looked at the S23 lineup and I was honestly very let down. As a consumer and as a buyer spending my hard earned money on a phone, the Samsung lineup truly does not feel justified for the price point it's at. When I was looking at options, I really started to double-think everything that I use in a phone and it led me to the realization that most of what Samsung phones offer - it's all just fluff. Apart from Samsung Wallet, they really do not offer much substance. I realized that there's nothing the S23 Ultra can do that my current S20 Ultra (3 years old) can not do (apart from the better cameras). And even with the better cameras, the price difference just is not justified. Specifically not for the S23 and S23+. They literally look the same as the A series phones and they're half the price. The competitive edge that Samsung once had over others, is now diminishing. And they've gotten lazy only focusing on Cameras and bigger phones. The Pixel is a far more exciting device to use. And for the price Pixel is at, it's a no-brainer.

For someone like me whose wrists and hands are carpel tunneled into oblivion by an IT career, the lighter the better. Thank you for the video. I was looking at these 2 for my upgrade from my pixel 6 pro.

S23 beats it with pure speed the pixel will slow down and it's not even close to last year's Snapdragon so it's a no