I have the pixel 7 pro right now, and as somebody who has RU-vid in the background while I'm playing games the battery doesn't last long at all. This phone has amazing features, and I truly love it. However, it isn't built to multitask. If you are doing one thing at a time it works great. It gets really warm very quickly.
@@iamencrypted I listen to a lot of DND on RU-vid. I don't really need to watch what's happening, so having it on in the background means I'm not missing much
Great video! Too many RU-vidrs compare the S23 Ultra to the iPhone but most people are already in one camp or the other. Comparing Android flagships definitely makes sense for people who would never buy an iPhone one way or another.
Uncle Spurt, please can you do a review of the base S23 or a comparison between the base S23 and P7? There are already so many reviews/comparisons on the Ultra model and it's hard to find anything decent about the base or plus models. Would love to hear your thoughts as I'm thinking about upgrading from the Pixel 5 to S23.
Samsung battery is still garbage compared with iphone 14 pro max , i own both if them and iphone drops from 100% to 95% only after 80 minutes !!! Samsung is there after 20
@@bananawarlock3981 I had my animations off since the phone was new I never knew anything about it I turned it on my phone is super fast what's the point of having it ?
Both phones are great but I picked up the s23u and am now selling my pixel 7 pro. I also had the s22u and at first glance it seemed there wasn't much of a difference between last year's model and this year's but i must say there are some positive changes under the hood. The s23u feels lightning fast, extremely smooth , great camera upgrades and a battery life I've never experienced on a Samsung phone before. I'm extremely pleased so far from my experience.
@@vladmihai306 probably... that or op didnt use the s22 with one ui 5.0, also 5.1 coming soon to s22u im sure it will still hold up to the s23, not really a worth upgrade imo
@@codnerd1234 as You can see from the scores, single core score is up 50% and multicore score is more than 50%. That is not something you usually see in a generation jump. Moreso, the older chipset gets hot fast and throttles like crazy, so it will lag and stutter. So whatever os you use, even one UI 9, it will still run like crap because the hardware was crap on the s22 and on the s23 is excellent, an excellent chipset after so many years of crappy chipsets. The last good chipset on the Samsung phones, but only in US was the snapdragon 865. Fantastic chip, great performance, very little heat and great battery. On the s20
@@ryannnftw you won't feel the difference in normal usage...all the stuff you see on screen, that is animation smoothness is already loaded in ram, so even if ufs storage would play a role, you wouldn't see it. Ufs 4.0 vs ufs 3.1 is like SATA SSD vs M2. Sure, there is a difference, but you would notice it only in some very data intensive tests.
I prefer the Pixel 7 Pro as a camera due to its image post processing, how it take natural colours, lights and shadows, and for the price. CPU, screen, sound and battery life in the Pixel are more than enough for me, but cameras are the most important for me and my taste. I like both brands, but for now I choose the Pixel.
@@coolkidorg786 all the best smartphones overprocess the photos they take. It helps give you beautiful results using reasonably small sensors, but they overprocess them in different ways. You're just choosing the overprocess you prefer over the others
There are a couple things you missed and don't worry, EVERYONE, who does these type of reviews does. I use my phone as a music source, streaming lossless audio in my hifi aftermarket car audio system, at home with an audiophile audio setup and with my higher quality, over ear headphones. The S23 phones are superior to the Pixels because the S23 series support Dolby Atmos processing while the Pixels DO NOT. Beyond the Dolby processing the S23 phones also feature UHQ Audio Upscaling used with headphones. These features makes a big difference in the streaming audio quality. I wish that more reviewers would be knowledgeable enough to include this aspect in their reviews. We use our phones for more than just the screen and camera quality. You don't have to be an audiophile wanna be like me to have a better audio experience with any of the S23s. Still, audio streaming is a big deal for me and so in that way, my S23+ (or S23 Ultra if you have it) is superior to the Pixel 7 pro.
Brilliant shootout and while I can now appreciate the significance of the Samsungs superiority I would still be drawn more to the Pixel if my budget was in that range.
I have a 7 pro.. wasnt impressed by the 8 pro and am thinking of upgrading to the 24 ultra when it comes out, Samsung users, what are the negatives? I love pixels but i can say the negatives are connection, battery life, and over heating
Samsung's phones were always my go to for Android 3 years ago I chose Google Pixel. Now I have the S23 Ultra and I'm definitely back Team Samsung. Don't get me wrong the Pixel 7 Pro is a great phone but now I remember why Samsung was my Android phone of choice.
Well, I know that both are supposed to be top models, but I would love for Pixel to be actually compared to base S23, as they are the same price (actually Pixel is currently £100 cheaper in the UK). I'm saying that because I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in buying a phone in that price bracket. And looking at it this way, Pixel 7 Pro and OnePlus 11 are arguably better deals than S23. Also, it is pretty obvious that S23U will be slightly better, I mean, I would expect it for a device that costs at least £400 more.
@@domsgamechannel302 Thanks for that. I was thinking about Pixel, but I saw a few people complaining about the screen issues. I'm not sure if Google officially acknowledged it, but it seems to be affecting some of their phones.
@@domsgamechannel302 I would change that around a bit: Battery: Oneplus > regular S23 (Ultra is better than OnePlus) > Pixel 7 Pro Camera: Pixel 7 Pro > Oneplus > regular S23 (Ultra would be 2nd place) Updates: Pixel 7 Pro > S23 > Oneplus Features: Pixel 7 Pro = S23 > Oneplus (Pixel has a lot of great and unique features, Samsung probably has more features but a lot of them are half-baked)
All things being equal (personally like the cameras from the S23-U) the P7P overheating issues seals the deal, horrible feeling having a red hot 6.7 inch member in your hand
S23 Ultra also support Battery Bypass. meaning if you plug it into the wall, it won't charge the battery while you're using it. it'll literally only go directly to the chip, not the battery.
Why tho? If someone plug their phone to the charger they want it to charge... While chip takes the electricity from the wall, battery should be filling up simultaneously. If it is a option in settings thats okay, if it is a thing in stock settings or it can not be changeable, it is a really bad decision.
@@ysnyldrm73 It allows you to play games while powered by the power cable instead of the battery. It reduces wear and tear on your battery. I'm sure it still charges the phone when plugged in
@@jstrig While battery bypass is activated, it won't charge the battery. This is for sure and was already tested by the RU-vid channel NL Tech. It is a pretty important feature. For instance, if you connected your phone to a monitor for working on DeX you don't want it to be charged all day long because even with the activated battery protection it would harm the battery. The only question is: does it work only while game launcher runs (it is currently a setting of Geme booster), or can it be used also independently (also for DeX). I assume it works indirectly independently when running the Game launcher in a pop-up view). I don't have the phone, but hpoe somebody would test it.
@@maxmustermann7365 There is actually some little thing on nearly all phones, even low end 2019 ones, they will stop charging when night at %90-95 and charge up before sunshine if it is plugged all night. Sometimes it is like charging up to %100 than stop all night until sunshine if %1-5 loss during that time it will charge again after sunshine.
Been a while since I checked in because I haven't been researching phones for a while. But look at you, Fancy Pants - nearly a million subs!!! Well deserved, bud.🖖
Same here. After battery optimization AI figured out what was going on. I can typically get 2 days of use out of the phone and end up at about 20% battery. I suppose it would qualify as moderate use because in that 2-day. I'll have just over 5 hours of SOT. If I'm using the camera app or browsing a gaming heavily, it'll have to be charged once a day. I use the Accu battery app and typically charge to somewhere between 80 and 92% and still get the 2-day battery life, typically always on mobile and high refresh enabled. Love it so far!
I'm sticking with my Pixel 7 Pro. The S23 Ultra is a great cell phone but too big and heavy for me. The size of the Pixel 7 Pro is borderline but even bigger, that's too much for me. Let's see what Google will do with the 8 series. Hope for a slightly smaller device with a weight of less than 200g. Hello from Berlin
looks can be deceiving its a rip off its way to dumbed down for the $999 price I'd want the s23+ to become the true s23 ultra since the s23 ultra is an s23 note we should have the s23 at $699 s23+ at $799 s23 ultra $999 and s23 note $1099 because for what the s23+ is it should cost $799 or either have the s23 s23 ultra and s23 note and remove the plus line. Samsung should've taken over the plus territory instead of talking away the true s ultra, I love the boxy design and can't live without the spen but alot just want the top of the line s and not the note. The whole purpose of the plus to be an s23 in a bigger shell to save u cost like wants $200 $3-$5 extra per month and the gains are significant form the plus to the ultra. The s21+ s22+ and now s23+ not a bad phone but the price isn't acceptable the pixel for $899 QHD+ display, better camera and even one plus 11 for $699 QHD+ res and the s23+ $999, FHD+ display, not flagship camera and not just a slighlty bigger entry level flagship
Not if you need more than 128 gb. You can get 512 gb from Samsung for 1200. That same amount of storage for the pixel will cost about the same amount, so the pixel is not really cheaper.
You know that's pure marketing right. While s22 was launched with A12. Pixel 7 was launched with A13. So both will be on the same Android version, when software Support ends. Same will happen when pixel 8 releases.
@@tamneg1797 finally someone gets it... Even tech tubers said that Samsung has much longer updates but they forget Samsung always come with last year Android update (Feb) while Google launched pixel together or after new version Android (Oct)
This felt like quite a biased review. You were very kind to the Pixel 7 Pro. What we saw and heard didn't match up to what you said about both phones. The Samsung S23 ultra took obviously more detailed photos, and the sound had more base and clarity over the Pixel. It was clear to see and hear, yet you said otherwise. I'm new to this channel, but I don't feel like you are able to take your biased opinions out of your reviews. Unfortunately.
He usually is very fair in his reviews. But with this one I l also felt it was very biased towards the Pixel. It's not a bad thing to like a device, but those speakers were definitely not better than the Samsung's. Also in 13:12, did I understand correctly what he said? Shouldn't then the smudgy looking foto of the fruits be coming from the Pixel?
Was it my imagination or was the S23 Ultra more washed out with a bluey cast on the photos? I'm thinking of this camera but as a keen photographer, colour is very important to me. Thanks.
I don't understand, why, anyone would, if available, anyone who is buying a Android, wouldn't buy a Google Pixel. How, is any other device better? Even the iPhone 14 isn't better than the 7 Pro.
I would of like to know about the quality of sounds while recording video... I play bass and often record ideas jams etc . But thx good job on the review
Galaxy S23 -better brighter sharper at night -better control -better telephoto -higher resolution -less noise -better hdr Pixel 7 pro -darker and true to the eye -natural color It depends on your preferences But the video is far better on Galaxy lol
I don't particularly like the pointier corners on the Ulta/Note series phones. that combines with the heftiness of the devices make for an uncomfortable experience when holding the devices
Close call, never had a phone come close to moving me away from the galaxy line before. But I love the pro mode camera and unmatched processor for gaming in the s23
@@imgettingold9407 because the price is comparable. Is it better to get basic smaller but newer phone or older flagship? There is a website that sells brand new s22 ultras for less than 800£ and the basic s23 is 800£ too. Hope that this will answer your question
@@piterbzymas6462 like I said before... two different classes of phones. IF you can get an ultra for the price of the basic why would you even consider the base model? The hardware is so different that it only makes sense to compare ultras. They are not comparable if one has the far better screen, far better cameras, more features faster charging etc etc
@@imgettingold9407 if I'm asking that question that means it is important to me. If you are refusing to try to understand why I'm asking it, and your here just to argue why my question doesn't make sens to you than please go and focus on things that are important to you. My question makes allot of sense to me and I'm sure there is many people that are asking that same question.
@@piterbzymas6462 makes sense to many people? The fact that you could not find even one video about it shows just how many people that comparison makes sense to. I asked to understand not to argue but since you said they are the same price it is even more of a no brainer just like chosing between a prius and a tesla for the same price. Don't look for videos on it... just get the far superior phone. Even the s21 ultra would be a better buy for the price if you do not care about software updates. The base 23 is a minor update on the s22 (has better battery life, faster chip,slightly better camera (even with same the same specs) but it is basically the SAME phone. The big improvement this year is 22u to 23 ultra with the new 200mp camera. If the s22u is too big for you just get the s22 and save some cash since they are identical.
Love your reviews, which phone would you recommend for taking product photos in natural light, I currently have a Samsung S20 + and looking to upgrade to a phone which would take better photos of products. I don't use a DSLR I prefer to use my camera phone. Looking at perhaps the Google Pixel 7 Pro or another Samsung. Thank you.
The pixel phones current power performance is like high-mid range, the ultra with the SD gen 2 is incredibly powerful and reliably better battery performance. Google is heading in the right direction but is a few years off
Thanks good review - because of battery life and it's resistance to water I lean to getting the S23 Ultra, I have a S21 Ultra right now. I spend lots of time outside in the woods with rain, snow and no access to power the battery life and water resistance sways it for me
Samsung phones in vivid mode tend to display a bit to the cooler side. You can change to natural mode if you want for more color accuracy. The bigger issue is that the Pixel 7 Pro has a red tint to its display and that's just how Pixel phones have always been. You're stuck with that
Why are all tech reviewers getting this pixel binning wrong? It doesn't matter how many pixels you bin. The only thing that matters is the size of that binned pixel.
Had Galaxy phones dating back to the Epic 4g. Retired my S8 for a P2 XL, haven't looked back at a Galaxy since.. Especially the price. I am not paying over $1600 for a phone. I don't game, I just take pictures and daily use, works just fine. I have a P7 Pro now. Can't go wrong with stock android, photo processing, and software experience has always been fluid for me. Though, I will say coming from a P4 XL, the facial recognition on the 4 is superior to the 7 series. Unfortunately, Google got cheap and just went with a minimum class 3 sensor for facial recognition on the 7 series. So, the phone doesn't always unlock, especially in low lit areas, and you can't unlock if you're wearing sunglasses, but you could easily do this on the 4. Probably my only gripe so far. To each their own. Samsung has always had the big specs and hardware on their phones, but their software is something questionable and a different story altogether, imo.. :X
Man this feels like bait... Nothing you pull the S23ULTRA up on rings true with other reviewers... S23ULTRA sounds tinny compared to the Google phone? Are you having a laugh? They've literally upgraded the speakers from the S22U which sounded better than the Pixel... The Pixel in your demonstration sounded empty and without body.... Sometimes I don't know what you're smoking. Apart from Googles D I mean
I went from s22u to s23u and that was the best decision ever. It is first Samsung from Galaxy S family which have amazing battery life ! Never thought I will say that but surprise. It is same and sometimes better than my previous iPhone 13 pro max. Apart of that camera in terms of video improved a lot. Finally all is sharp as 4k60 should be while playing on bigger screen. Well done Samsung!
Having using the pixel and one UI I can say I'm a big fan of stock android and love the pixel camera and pictures honestly I think the splash on s23 ultra isn't justified in my view
@@nassimxd6946 Video recording of the 7 Pro in good lighting conditions is actually fine for an Android but as soon as it gets a bit cloudy it's just average. In general low light is not a key feature of a Pixel compared to Huawei
I got my Pixel 7 Pro for half the price through my carrier for trading in my Galaxy S20 on launch week. I can't get anywhere near that good of a deal even if I wanted to switch to the S23 Ultra. The Pixel's also good enough for what I do with it for me to want to switch (basic social media/web browsing, not much gaming), so I'll stick with my Pixel. Also helps that the Pixel actually has features that I want to use. I don't care for DeX since I have my laptop around me whenever I need it, and I tried an S-Pen before and it doesn't really do anything for me that makes me REALLY want a S23. In comparison, Call Screening alone has been saving my ass from useless calls, and Google Assistant has been way more useful than Bixby.
Both awesome phones but the s 23 ultra is far superior. I have had mine for almost a week and I'm in love and will probably keep it. I've never kept an android before. I'm an iPhone user and have been waiting for the one Android that I will keep. I might have found it. We will see!
Same here, I got my S23 Ultra in May and held on to my iPhone for a while as a safety blanket but finally sold it about 2 weeks ago with zero anxiety. This phone is one of the best I've ever owned and I never realized how much I was missing out on being a slave to Apple's eco system. Don't get me wrong, I have an iPad and a Mac, Apple TV etc but being able to customize my phone however I want whenever I want has been a breath of fresh air
Have a Pixel 7 Pro, and absolutely love it so far! I am not a gamer, so performance is not as much of a concern for me. The fluidity of the phone in general, Google's 'stock' take on Android (+ the Pixel features) and the camera are all great! Considering that the S22 Ultra is priced a whopping 50% higher than the Pixel 7 Pro, I think the Pixel offers a much better bang for your buck. Having said that, we are still talking about two of the best Android flagships, so they are both great phones in their own way.
@@jonpeach5851 For me it doesn't get hot while browsing, taking photos, watching youtube etc. If I use "fast charging" (which is still very slow) it gets pretty warm, if I use wireless charging, it gets so hot that it sometimes stops charging (I noticed it does that when the battery reaches around 40° celsius). Day to day experience is great, battery life is better than a lot of reviews claim, I use a chargie, where I limit charge to 85% and still end the day with 20-30%. The Pixel 7 Pro has a pretty old screen, which is a lot less efficient than the S23 Ultra and the chip is also less efficient, I guess screen quality and brightness won't bother you on the Pixel but it will use more battery. Would I game on the Pixel? No. But tests of the S23 Ultra already show that it is also a pretty bad phone for gaming because Samsung didn't really bother with cooling (it has terrible performance consistency). For me the Pixel 7 Pro is a great device, but I see some downsides: - Slow and hot charging (I charge overnight and do it with a 10W charger) - Some hardware concerns, allthough it feels like a well-built phone, I also read about the breaking cameras and volume buttons popping out - Bad for gaming and a Snapdragon 865 phone will probably be better or on par with the Pixel - Battery on pretty much any 8 Gen 2 phone will be better, TSMC is just so far ahead of Samsung (allthough I think the battery is more than fine) - Old generation display looks really good but is just more power-hungry than the newer displays - Pixel Launcher sucks in my opinion, but I quickly switched to Nova Launcher
@@MarcoTooFly camera is one. It takes great photos. The UI and how snappy it is. Yes it's a bit plain, but coming from One UI to this pixel launcher. It is so smooth and nice to look at. Google assistant and the voice recognition is superb as well! I adore the haptics on this phone. Overall there isn't really anything special about this phone that really outdo Samsung or Apple. But just the feeling of this phone is great for me. I hate the high power button though. I dislike this optical fingerprint sensor but it gets the job done. Battery life is good enough for me. It isn't the greatest but I work 9 hours a day and listen to music all day and I come home with about 60-70%
@@jonpeach5851 Regular activities are just fine. When the first initial setup happens it's slightly warm. I don't know about gaming. I don't game on my phone
Ye be doing S23+ vs Pixel 7 Pro? Very little coverage on possibly the best version on the S23 series on the battery life and performance (1080p + SD Gen 2 be lit)
I don't expect they will with their commitment on Tensor, which uses the inefficient Exynos processors, but I really hope the Pixel 8 Pro improves their battery life to the level of the Samsung S23 Ultra. The S23U is not far behind the iPhone 14 Pro Max now in terms of battery life and the Pixels are lagging behind. My Pixel 5's battery life is mediocre at best, though I do have many background processes and rely on mobile internet rather than WiFi.
The 7 pro is a 600 dollar phone, a good one at that. Naturally it isn't going to he as good as a 1200 dollar phone. But honestly for that price, GOD DAMN you don't gotta ask me twice I'll get the 7 pro immediately
