Pixel 7a vs Galaxy S23+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 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+ 69 — 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 — 6.6-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).
4,700mAh vs 4,385mAh — the Galaxy S23+ lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 7a is supported until May 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.
Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.22 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 7a | Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $139 | $206 |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz | 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 45W 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 | 157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Supported until | May 2028 | Feb 2028 |
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