Head to head

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes it by 8.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 389,999 Cheaper PKR 389,999
Design & build
Release date August 2026 February 17, 2023
Dimensions Not listed 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight Not listed 233–234 g (varies slightly by market)
Water resistance Not listed IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.8inches 6.8 inches
Resolution 2992 x 1344 Pixels 1440 × 3088 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type LTPO OLED Display 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive (1–120Hz)
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G6 Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)
CPU Octa-Core Processor (Expected) 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 PowerVR C-Series GPU (Rumored) Adreno 740
Operating system Android 17 Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 (256GB version may use UFS 3.1 in some markets)
Card slot Not listed No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide Camera 48MP Ultra-Wide Camera 48MP Periscope Telephoto Camera 5x Optical Zoom 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 Better
Selfie camera 42MP Selfie Camera Better 12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel PDAF HDR
Video recording 4K Video Recording 8K @30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video HDR10+ Video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 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 5.4 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Gemini AI Features AI Camera Tools Live Translation 7 Years Android Updates 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 USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.