Google Pixel 7 vs Pixel 6: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Pixel 7 offers a noticeable improvement in performance, a slightly brighter display, and a longer-lasting battery. While the Pixel 6 remains a capable device, the Pixel 7's refinements and Tensor G2 chip make it the overall winner for those seeking the latest and greatest from Google.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 6 |
| Network | ||
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| 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, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GQML3 | 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 - GB7N6, G9S9B16 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GQML3 | 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 - G9S9B |
| 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 - GVU6C | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GB7N6 | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, October 06 | 2021, October 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 13 | Available. Released 2021, October 28 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in) | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 207 g (7.30 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 90Hz, 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 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm |
| 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 | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| 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 | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 20W wireless Reverse wireless | Wired (based on 30W charger), PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 21W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Ion 4355 mAh | Li-Ion 4614 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Obsidian, Lemongrass, Snow | Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black |
| Models | GVU6C, GQML3, GO3Z5 | GB7N6, G9S9B16, G9S9B, GR1YH |
| Price | € 199.00 / $ 179.26 / £ 189.99 / ₹ 28,499 | $ 172.48 / C$ 238.84 / £ 169.99 / € 191.89 / ₹ 23,719 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 96h | Endurance rating 86h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) | -26.9 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 813114 (v9) GeekBench: 3288 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 676831 (v9) GeekBench: 2899 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Google Pixel 7
- Improved Performance (Tensor G2)
- Brighter Display
- Longer Battery Life
- Slightly Enhanced Camera
- Higher Price
- Design is evolutionary, not revolutionary
Google Pixel 6
- Excellent Value
- Great Camera
- Clean Android Experience
- Compact Size
- Slightly Slower Performance
- Shorter Battery Life
- Less Bright Display
Display Comparison
Both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 feature vibrant OLED displays with excellent color accuracy and infinite contrast ratios. However, the Pixel 7 boasts a peak brightness of 974 nits, making it noticeably better in bright sunlight. Both have a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling.
Camera Comparison
Both Pixels excel in photography, thanks to Google's computational photography prowess. The Pixel 7 features slight improvements in image processing, resulting in slightly more detailed and vibrant photos, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Both offer excellent video recording capabilities.
Performance
The Pixel 7's Tensor G2 chip provides a tangible performance boost over the Pixel 6's Tensor chip. Apps launch faster, multitasking is smoother, and demanding games run more efficiently. While both phones handle everyday tasks with ease, the Pixel 7's improved CPU and GPU offer a more responsive experience.
Battery Life
The Pixel 7 demonstrates a significant advantage in battery life, achieving an endurance rating of 96 hours compared to the Pixel 6's 86 hours. This translates to noticeably longer usage between charges, making the Pixel 7 a more reliable choice for power users.
Buying Guide
The Pixel 7 is ideal for users who prioritize performance, a slightly better camera experience, and longer battery life. It's a great choice for those wanting the latest Google features and software updates. The Pixel 6 is a fantastic option for budget-conscious buyers who still want a premium Google experience with a great camera and clean Android software. It offers excellent value for its price.