{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-pro-xl-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T12:52:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 11 Pro XL",
            "slug": "google-pixel-11-pro-xl",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-6-2026-11_09_26-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 389999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T16:40:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 90.5,
                "overall": 81.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8inches",
                    "Resolution": "2992 x 1344 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED Display 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G6 Chipset",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core Processor (Expected)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR C-Series GPU (Rumored)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 48MP Ultra-Wide Camera 48MP Periscope Telephoto Camera 5x Optical Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "42MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Gemini AI Features AI Camera Tools Live Translation 7 Years Android Updates",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 88,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.6
            },
            "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": 8.5,
        "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-xl": 54,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 88
                },
                "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-xl": 93,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro-xl": 71.9,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro-xl"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro-xl": 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-xl": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11-pro-xl"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11-pro-xl": 90.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro XL packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 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 XL or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 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 XL and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is listed at PKR 389,999 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at PKR 389,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL carries a 5200 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL runs the Google Tensor G6 Chipset 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/)."
}