Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 24, 2026.
Pixel 8
12 refurbished offers across 5 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256 GB
Galaxy S23 Plus
69 refurbished offers across 11 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 256, 512 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | Pixel 8 | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | October 4, 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
| Released | October 12, 2023 | February 17, 2023 |
| Launch price | US$699 · 128 GBnot the current price | $25,999 · 256 GBnot the current price |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 in | 6.6 in |
| Type | OLED (Actua) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50 MP (Wide, f/1.68), 12 MP (Ultra-wide, f/2.2) | 50 MP (Wide, F1.8, FOV 85deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, F2.4, FOV 36deg) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes) |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C · USB 3.2 | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
Galaxy S23 Plus costs 10% less than Pixel 8 at 256 GB, grade A, from $6,599 against $7,299.
Galaxy S23 Plus has the bigger battery, 4,700 mAh against 4,575 mAh.
Galaxy S23 Plus has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 11 against 5.
Choose the Pixel 8 if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in October 12, 2023, and the Galaxy S23 Plus in February 17, 2023.
Choose the Galaxy S23 Plus if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 10% less than the Pixel 8 at 256 GB, grade A, from $6,599 versus $7,299.
- you want more battery: 4,700 mAh versus 4,575 mAh on the Pixel 8.
- you want more shops to compare: 11 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 5 for the Pixel 8.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the Pixel 8 or the Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Galaxy S23 Plus is cheaper. It costs 10% less at 256 GB, grade A, from $6,599 versus $7,299 for the Pixel 8.
Which is newer, the Pixel 8 or the Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Pixel 8 is newer. It came out in October 12, 2023 and the Galaxy S23 Plus in February 17, 2023, according to their spec sheets.
Which has the bigger battery, the Pixel 8 or the Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Galaxy S23 Plus has the bigger battery, 4,700 mAh versus 4,575 mAh on the Pixel 8, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the Pixel 8 and the Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Pixel 8 has refurbished offers in 5 shops and the Galaxy S23 Plus in 11 shops.
Spec sheet sources
Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 tech specs | Google Store (Internet Archive snapshot of store.google.com 20231004, US store) · September 28, 2026
- Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: Features, specs, price (Google blog) · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S23 Plus
- Take Your Passions Further With the New Samsung Galaxy S23 Series - Samsung Global Newsroom · September 28, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S23+ precio en Mexico · September 28, 2026