Pixel 7a vs Galaxy S23
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 7a (supported until May 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Pixel 7a 65 · Galaxy S23 67 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The Galaxy S23's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 120hz.
The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
4,385mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Pixel 7a lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 7a is supported until May 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy S23.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 7a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $139 | $175 |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm | 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 168 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Supported until | May 2028 | Feb 2028 |
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