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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores higher (65/100 vs 64). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (69 vs 62).
  • Smart: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (68 vs 62).
  • Premium: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (66), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (93 vs 84).
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (83 vs 56).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (50 vs 37).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (90 and 90).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Overall score64/10065/100
Performance50/10037/100
Camera93/10084/100
Battery56/10083/100
Working memory (RAM)90/10060/100
Storage90/10090/100
Fast charging26/10026/100
Brightness68/10026/100
Updates90/10025/100
Displaynot measured74/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL sheet → Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra sheet →