Galaxy S23 FE vs Pixel 10a

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2023

Galaxy S23 FE

84/ 100

Launch MSRP$599 USD

Google · 2026

Pixel 10a

84/ 100

Launch MSRP$499 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Pixel 10a BETTER THAN Galaxy S23 FE?

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Galaxy S23 FE

Pixel 10aWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy S23	Pixel 10a	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,100 mAh	+5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W	30W	30W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	48 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.4"	6.3"	6.4"
Chassis Weight	209g	183g	183g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S23 FE:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.4" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Pixel 10a:

✓26g lighter chassis (183g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $599)
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+600 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S23 FE	Pixel 10a
1. Display & Screen🏆 Pixel 10a Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	pOLED
Screen Size	6.4"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (403 ppi)	2424x1080 (422 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,450 nits peak	3,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy S23 FE Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S23 FE Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	48 MP, f/1.7, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	10 MP, f/2.4	13 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Pixel 10a Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	158 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm	153.9 x 73 x 9 mm
Weight	209 g	183 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Pixel 10a Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	10W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.1	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$599	$499

Editorial Lab Verdict

Pixel 10a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.7/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Pixel 10a ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy S23 FE:

Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to choose Pixel 10a:

Higher overall BeastScore: 83.7 vs top rival 83.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+600 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 FE vs Pixel 10a

Which is better: Galaxy S23 FE or Pixel 10a?

Pixel 10a leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.7/100 compared to Galaxy S23 FE (83.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.7 vs top rival 83.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+600 mAh more).