Now that the new Pixel smartphones are officially available for purchase, users who had the Pixel 6 Pro might be itching to upgrade to the new model. The Pixel 7 Pro brings a number of significant upgrades over its predecessor, the biggest one being in the processing department, with the inclusion of the second-gen Google Tensor G2 processor. The phone also promises longer software support than the Pixel 6 Pro model, with support going on till 2025 instead of 2024 on the Pixel 6 Pro. 

There are a few more differences in terms of the overall dimensions and design, display brightness, and camera features. But overall, except for the fingerprint display bug on the Google Pixel 6 Pro, it was a good phone, especially in the camera department. 

So today, let’s take a closer look at how the Pixel 7 Pro compares to the older model from 2021 in this Pixel 7 Pro vs Pixel 6 Pro comparison. 

Pixel 7 Pro vs Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 7 Pro vs Pixel 6 Pro

Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Pixel 7 Pro

  Google Pixel 6 Pro Google Pixel 7 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9, 210 grams 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm, 212 grams
DISPLAY 6.7 inches,1440 x 3120p, AMOLED display – 90Hz, HDR10+ 6.7 inches,1440 x 3120p, AMOLED display – 90Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
PROCESSOR Google Tensor 5nm clocked at 2.8GHz Google Tensor G2 5nm clocked at 2.85GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE Android 13, 3 years support till 2024 Android 13, 3 years support till 2025
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 50 MP OIS + 48 MP telephoto OIS + 12 MP ultra wide

11.1 MP front camera

 Triple 50 MP OIS + 48 MP telephoto OIS + 12 MP ultra wide

10.8 MP front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, 30W 5000 mAh, 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, nano + eSIM Dual SIM slot, nano + eSIM

 

DESIGN

The Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 6 Pro might look quite similar to each other. But there are some differences that set the new device apart from its predecessor. 

The basic design of the Pixel 7 Pro is still inspired by the Pixel 6 Pro’s horizontal camera bar. But this time around, Google decided to upgrade the camera bar to polished aluminum. To recall, the horizontal camera bar on the Pixel 6 Pro was made out of glass, which made it more prone to scratches. So this is a welcome change for most users and gives the Pixel 7 Pro a more premium look. 

The back and front get Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus protection on both devices. The Pixel 7 Pro comes in Obsidian, Snow, and Hazel color options. On the other hand, the Pixel 6 Pro offered Sorta Sunny, Cloudy White, and Stormy Black color options last year. Both the devices are IP68 certified, so they are dust and water-resistant. 

Coming to the dimensions, the Pixel 7 Pro at 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm is slightly narrower than the Pixel 6 Pro but is a few millimeters taller. They weigh around the same figure, with the Pixel 7 Pro weighing 212 grams vs 210 grams on the Pixel 6 Pro model. 

Clearly, if you look at the design alone, the Pixel 7 Pro looks a bit more refined and premium than its predecessor. But for many users, this difference might not be very significant and it’ll depend upon an individual’s preference to decide which phone is the better-looking model.  

 

DISPLAY

The Pixel 7 Pro comes with a large 6.7-inch pOLEd panel with QHD+ resolution and a high 120Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 6 Pro has an identical display, but there’s one major difference. Google has increased the peak brightness on the Pixel 7 Pro to up 25% when compared to its predecessor and now boasts up to 1500 nits. Like its predecessors, the Pixel 7 Pro also comes with an Always On Display.

One of the biggest upgrades this year is the use of a new under-display fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 7 Pro. To recall, Pixel 6 Pro’s fingerprint sensor had a lot of complaints, which the new model will not suffer from. 

Overall, both the displays are very good for their price, and you can’t really go wrong with either one of them. 

 

SPECS

Hardware is one area where the two phones differ significantly. This is because the Pixel 7 Pro comes with the latest Google Tensor G2 chip inside with Titan M2 security chip, bringing better performance over the first-generation model, especially in AI and ML tasks. The Tensor G2 comes with 2 x Cortex-X1 cores, 2 x Cortex-A78 cores, and 4 x Cortex-A55 cores. It may not be the fastest chip in the market, but it’s powerful enough to handle intensive apps with ease.  

In comparison, the Pixel 6 Pro comes with the first-generation Tensor chipset, which is also good but lacks support for some of the newer features found on the latest Pixel 7 series. 

When it comes to the RAM configuration, the Pixel 7 Pro maxes out at 12GB of RAM, with up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage on board. This is identical to what was offered on the Pixel 6 Pro last year. 

The Pixel 7 Pro runs on the latest Google Android 13 OS. While being a year-old device, the Pixel 6 Pro can also be upgraded to the new Android 13 version. Also, since Google has promised at least three OS updates and 5 years of security updates on both devices, the Pixel 7 Pro should get Android version updates till 2025 while the Pixel 6 Pro’s major Android updates should last until 2024.

 

CONNECTIVITY

In terms of connectivity, both phones come with Wi-Fi 6e support, Bluetooth 5.2, aptX HD codecs support, NFC, and a USB-C 3.2 port at the bottom. They also feature dual SIM via nano and eSIM. 

You also get an under-display fingerprint sensor along with other sensors like gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer.

 

CAMERAS

The Pixel 7 Pro comes with a similar camera setup as its predecessor. It still features a triple-camera module with a 50MP primary shooter, with 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 48MP telephoto camera. While on paper the Pixel 6 Pro has very similar specs, the new model brings a wider ultra-wide camera (125-degree FoV vs 114-degree FoV), and a better telephoto lens with support for up to 5X optical zoom (vs 4X on the Pixel 6 Pro) and 30X Super Res Zoom. 

The Tensor G2 chip also enables some new features on the Pixel 7 Pro like Macro Focus, Photo Unblur, and even Cinematic Blur. Other camera features common to the two devices include Magic Eraser, Real Tone, and Face Unblur. 

Another big change is in the video recording department as the Pixel 7 Pro can now record videos in 4K 60fps using all three sensors on board. It also adds a 10-bit HDR mode. 

As for the front camera, you get a 10.8MP sensor on the Pixel 7 Pro, while the 6 Pro had an 11.8MP shooter. 

 

BATTERY

The Pixel 7 Pro comes with a large 5000mAh battery with 30W wired and 23W wireless charging. This is the same capacity and charging speed as the Pixel 6 Pro. 

Note that in most regions, Google doesn’t ship a charger inside the box. 

 

PRICE

The Pixel 7 Pro starts at $899 in the USA. This price is similar to the starting price of the Pixel 6 Pro but being a year-old device, its available for a much cheaper price now around $649.

In India, the Pixel 7 Pro will cost you INR 84,999, but the Pixel 6 Pro is already available on Amazon for less than INR 60,000 pricing. 

 

 

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Pixel 6 Pro – VERDICT

The Pixel 7 Pro brings considerable upgrades in the processing and camera departments, so it makes sense to pay a few hundred dollars more to get the latest model over its predecessor. However, if you already have the Pixel 6 Pro, the upgrades may not be significant enough to purchase the new device.

 

RELATED:

 

*Please Note: When you buy something using the links in our articles, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

 

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR