Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 19, 2026.
Pixel 8
9 refurbished offers across 3 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256 GB
Galaxy S23
41 refurbished offers across 6 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | Pixel 8 | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | October 4, 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
| Released | October 12, 2023 | February 17, 2023 |
| Launch price | US$699 · 128 GBnot the current price | $23,999 · 256 GBnot the current price |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 in | 6.1 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 | 128 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 | 3,900 mAh |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 168 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.
Pixel 8 costs 23% less than Galaxy S23 at 128 GB, grade A, from $5,499 against $7,106.
Pixel 8 has the bigger battery, 4,575 mAh against 3,900 mAh.
Galaxy S23 has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 6 against 3.
Choose the Pixel 8 if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 23% less than the Galaxy S23 at 128 GB, grade A, from $5,499 versus $7,106.
- you want the newer one: it came out in October 12, 2023, and the Galaxy S23 in February 17, 2023.
- you want more battery: 4,575 mAh versus 3,900 mAh on the Galaxy S23.
Choose the Galaxy S23 if...
- you want more shops to compare: 6 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 3 for the Pixel 8.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the Pixel 8 or the Galaxy S23?
The Pixel 8 is cheaper. It costs 23% less at 128 GB, grade A, from $5,499 versus $7,106 for the Galaxy S23.
Which is newer, the Pixel 8 or the Galaxy S23?
The Pixel 8 is newer. It came out in October 12, 2023 and the Galaxy S23 in February 17, 2023, according to their spec sheets.
Which has the bigger battery, the Pixel 8 or the Galaxy S23?
The Pixel 8 has the bigger battery, 4,575 mAh versus 3,900 mAh on the Galaxy S23, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the Pixel 8 and the Galaxy S23?
The Pixel 8 has refurbished offers in 3 shops and the Galaxy S23 in 6 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
- Take Your Passions Further With the New Samsung Galaxy S23 Series - Samsung Global Newsroom · September 28, 2026
- Galaxy S23, S23+ y S23 Ultra llegan a Mexico: lanzamiento y precio oficial · September 28, 2026