{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T01:58:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The Google Pixel 11 Pro still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 11 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 297,999 against PKR 319,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 11 Pro",
            "slug": "google-pixel-11-pro",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-11-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/google-pixel-11-pro-whatmobilepk-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 297999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T17:41:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026-08-12",
                    "Dimensions": "152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "204 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 x 2856 pixels, 497 PPI, 20:9",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 120Hz adaptive, HDR10+, 3600 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G6 (2nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Google Tensor G6 GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB, 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB, 512GB, 1TB, UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.7, wide, OIS + 48 MP, f/1.7, ultrawide + 48 MP, f/2.8, periscope telephoto (5x optical, up to 120x digital)",
                    "Selfie camera": "42 MP, f/2.2, 103° FoV",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "30W wired (USB-C, PD3.0, PPS), Qi2 wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual SIM standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23+",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-11_59_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 319999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T04:31:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 83,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 66.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 98.8,
                "overall": 86.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 17, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36 GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.8 GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.8 GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 16) One UI 5.1 (Upgradable to One UI 8) Up to 7 Years of Android OS & Security Updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP (Telephoto), f/2.4, PDAF, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), f/2.2, 120° LED Flash Auto HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel Autofocus HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps 720p @ 960fps HDR10+ Stereo Sound Recording Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion 4700 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2",
        "margin": 4.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 55,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 83
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 64.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 66.1
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 75
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 98.8
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro costs PKR 22,000 less.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro packs a 150 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S23+ charges 15W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23+?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on performance and battery & charging. Google Pixel 11 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23+ in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 Pro is listed at PKR 297,999 and Samsung Galaxy S23+ at PKR 319,999. That makes Google Pixel 11 Pro cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23+?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 Pro carries a 4850 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S23+ a 4700 mAh cell, with 30W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23+?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 11 Pro runs the Google Tensor G6 (2nm) while Samsung Galaxy S23+ runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}