Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Pixel 6 Pro: A Detailed Comparison

The Google Pixel 6 Pro set a new standard for Google's flagship phones, and the Pixel 7 Pro builds upon that foundation. But is the upgrade worth it? This comprehensive comparison dives deep into the key differences to help you make an informed decision.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Pixel 7 Pro offers a brighter display, slightly improved performance thanks to the Tensor G2, and refined camera capabilities. While the battery life is nearly identical, the 7 Pro's enhancements make it the better choice for most users, especially those prioritizing camera quality and a more vibrant screen.

PHONES
Phone Names	Google Pixel 7 Pro	Google Pixel 6 Pro

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GE2AE	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GLUOG, G8VOU
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GE2AE	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G8VOU
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GP4BC	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GLUOG

Launch
Announced	2022, October 06	2021, October 19
Status	Available. Released 2022, October 13	Available. Released 2021, October 28

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Dimensions	162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)	163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Weight	212 g (7.48 oz)	210 g (7.41 oz)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution	1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density)	1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density)
Size	6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)	LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
	Always-on display	Always-on display

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)	Google Tensor (5 nm)
GPU	Mali-G710 MP7	Mali-G78 MP20
OS	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades	Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM	128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1

Main Camera
Features	Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama	Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Single	10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm	11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm
Triple	50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF	50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR, panorama	HDR, panorama
Single	10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm	11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.1
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Ultra Wideband (UWB) support	Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery
Charging	23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless	23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless
Type	Li-Ion 5000 mAh	Li-Ion 5003 mAh

Misc
Colors	Obsidian, Snow, Hazel	Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black
Models	GP4BC, GE2AE, GFE4J	GLUOG, G8VOU, GF5KQ
Price	€ 248.84 / $ 204.00 / £ 259.99 / ₹ 36,999	€ 199.99 / $ 204.99 / £ 275.00 / ₹ 29,699

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 83h	Endurance rating 84h
Camera	Photo / Video	-
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-24.8 LUFS (Very good)	-
Performance	AnTuTu: 796369 (v9) GeekBench: 3187 (v5.1) GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 585485 (v8), 719815 (v9) GeekBench: 2831 (v5.1) GFXBench: 39 fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Google Pixel 7 Pro

Brighter Display
Improved Performance (Tensor G2)
Enhanced Camera System
Refined Design

Slightly Higher Price
No Major Battery Life Improvement

Google Pixel 6 Pro

Excellent Value
Still a Powerful Processor
Fantastic Camera
Smooth 120Hz Display

Less Bright Display
Older Processor
Slightly Less Refined Design

Display Comparison

The Pixel 7 Pro boasts a significant upgrade in display brightness, reaching 1090 nits compared to the Pixel 6 Pro's 846 nits. This makes the 7 Pro noticeably better in direct sunlight. Both phones feature excellent color accuracy and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and both have an 'Infinite' contrast ratio (a nominal value).

Camera Comparison

The Pixel 7 Pro's camera system receives notable improvements, including a larger main sensor and enhanced image processing. Super Res Zoom is improved, and the overall image quality, especially in low light, is better. Both phones offer excellent computational photography features like Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur.

Performance

While both phones utilize the Google Tensor chip, the Tensor G2 in the Pixel 7 Pro offers a slight performance boost. The Cortex-X1 core is clocked slightly higher, and the A78 cores are also improved. In real-world usage, you'll notice faster app loading times and smoother multitasking on the 7 Pro, though both phones handle everyday tasks with ease.

Battery Life

Battery life is remarkably similar between the two devices. The endurance rating is nearly identical (83h vs 84h), suggesting users can expect all-day battery life from either phone with moderate usage.

Buying Guide

The Pixel 7 Pro is ideal for photography enthusiasts, users who want the latest Google features, and those who appreciate a brighter, more vivid display. The Pixel 6 Pro remains a fantastic option for budget-conscious buyers who still want a premium Pixel experience with excellent camera performance and a smooth user interface.