{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:01:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The Google Pixel 11 Pro still wins on memory & storage and value for money, 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 389,999.",
    "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 Ultra",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-11_40_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 389999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-26T06:51:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 90,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 85.2,
                "overall": 88.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 17, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "233–234 g (varies slightly by market)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3088 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive (1–120Hz)",
                    "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 @ 2.80 GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.80 GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.00 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 (256GB version may use UFS 3.1 in some markets)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP (Wide), f/1.7, OIS 10 MP (3× Telephoto), OIS 10 MP (10× Periscope Telephoto), OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), 120° Laser Autofocus Multi-directional PDAF LED Flash HDR Panorama Expert RAW Nightography 100× Space Zoom 3× Optical Zoom 10× Optical Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel PDAF HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K @30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video HDR10+ Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (Wi-Fi 7 available on select regional variants) Tri-band Wi-Fi Dual-band support (market dependent) Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot (Wi-Fi Tethering)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass (Magnetometer) Barometer Face Unlock (software-based) Auto Brightness Sensor (Ambient Light) Virtual Proximity Sensing Motion & Gesture Recognition Samsung Knox security integration S Pen detection and hover sensing",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra",
        "margin": 6.7,
        "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-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 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-ultra": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 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-ultra": 87.5
                },
                "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-ultra": 85.2
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro costs PKR 92,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra packs a 150 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra charges 15W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 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 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 Pro is listed at PKR 297,999 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at PKR 389,999. That makes Google Pixel 11 Pro cheaper by PKR 92,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 Pro carries a 4850 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra a 5000 mAh cell, with 30W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 11 Pro runs the Google Tensor G6 (2nm) while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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/)."
}