Both phones share a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Google Tensor chipset, 12GB RAM, triple rear cameras, IP68 rating, and in-display fingerprint sensor. The Pixel 7 Pro is the meaningfully upgraded model — it adds a brighter display, 5x optical zoom versus 4x, Wi-Fi 6E, UWB, and crucially, five years of OS and security updates versus the Pixel 6 Pro's three OS years, which ended in October 2024.
How do they compare on general specs and build?
Both phones are similarly sized and weighted, with identical IP68 protection and Gorilla Glass Victus on front and back. The Pixel 7 Pro is marginally heavier and slightly narrower.
| Component | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 7 Pro | What it means for you |
|---|
| Launch date | 28 October 2021 | 6 October 2022 | Pixel 7 Pro is one generation newer |
| Processor | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | G2 is refined and more efficient |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G710 MP7 | G710 handles graphics more efficiently |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB LPDDR5 | Equal memory on both |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 3.1 | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 3.1 | Same storage options |
| Dimensions | 163.9 × 75.9 × 8.9 mm | 162.9 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm | Near-identical size |
| Weight | 210 g | 212 g | Virtually the same |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus, aluminium frame | Gorilla Glass Victus, aluminium frame | Premium build on both |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | Both survive dust and water submersion |
| Fingerprint | In-display optical | In-display optical | Both unlock securely under the screen |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Both support digital carrier switching |
| OS updates | 3 years (ended Oct 2024) | 5 years (until Oct 2027) | Pixel 7 Pro is still receiving updates; Pixel 6 Pro is not |
| Security updates | 5 years (until Oct 2026) | 5 years (until Oct 2027) | Pixel 7 Pro stays protected longer |
How do their displays compare?
Both phones have identical 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED panels at 1440 × 3120 resolution and 120 Hz adaptive refresh. The Pixel 7 Pro is significantly brighter at 1,500 nits peak versus 800 nits on the Pixel 6 Pro — a meaningful difference in sunlight readability.
| Component | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 7 Pro | What it means for you |
|---|
| Screen size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch | Identical viewing area |
| Display type | LTPO AMOLED, curved | LTPO AMOLED, curved | Both dim to 10 Hz to save battery |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 px | 1440 × 3120 px | Equally sharp at ~512 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 10–120 Hz adaptive | 10–120 Hz adaptive | Both adjust dynamically to content |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,500 nits | Pixel 7 Pro is nearly twice as bright outdoors |
| HDR support | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | Both support HDR streaming |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus | Equal scratch and drop resistance |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | Identical proportions |
Which phone performs better?
The Tensor G2 in the Pixel 7 Pro improves on the original Tensor's CPU speed and efficiency. On AnTuTu, the Pixel 7 Pro scores approximately 801,000 versus ~720,000 for the Pixel 6 Pro. Both trail current flagship chips but deliver strong AI and computational photography performance.
| Component | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 7 Pro | What it means for you |
|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | G2 is faster and more efficient |
| CPU config | 2×2.80 GHz + 2×2.25 GHz + 4×1.80 GHz | 2×2.85 GHz + 2×2.35 GHz + 4×1.80 GHz | Pixel 7 Pro has marginally faster cores |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G710 MP7 | G710 handles sustained loads better |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB LPDDR5 | Equal multitasking capacity |
| AnTuTu (v9) | ~719,815 | ~801,116 | Pixel 7 Pro is approximately 11% faster |
| Geekbench 5 single-core | ~1,042 | ~1,068 | Comparable single-core performance |
| Geekbench 5 multi-core | ~2,831 | ~3,149 | Pixel 7 Pro handles parallel tasks better |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers | Equal audio output on both |
| Security chip | Titan M2 | Titan M2 | Both offer strong on-device security |
Which phone has the better camera?
Both phones use the same 50MP primary and 12MP ultra-wide cameras. The Pixel 7 Pro upgrades the telephoto from 4x to 5x optical zoom and increases maximum digital zoom from 20x to 30x. Both feature Google's computational photography — Magic Eraser, Night Sight, Real Tone — though the Pixel 7 Pro has improved AI processing via Tensor G2.
| Component | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 7 Pro | What it means for you |
|---|
| Rear setup | 50 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP | Same sensor count |
| Primary camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS, laser AF | Near-identical primary performance |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 114° FOV, AF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 126° FOV, AF | Pixel 7 Pro captures a wider scene |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 4x optical, OIS | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical, OIS | Pixel 7 Pro zooms further with better quality |
| Max digital zoom | 20x Super Res Zoom | 30x Super Res Zoom | Pixel 7 Pro reaches more distant subjects |
| Front camera | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 94° FOV | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 92° FOV | Near-identical selfie quality |
| Rear video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps | Equal rear video capability |
| Front video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps | Equal front video capability |
| OIS | Primary + telephoto | Primary + telephoto | Both stabilise the key lenses |
➜ Pro tip: The extra zoom step from 4x to 5x on the Pixel 7 Pro makes a practical difference for portrait compression and shooting subjects at a distance — it's one of the most tangible real-world upgrades between these two models.
How do storage and connectivity compare?
The Pixel 7 Pro adds Wi-Fi 6E and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) over the Pixel 6 Pro's Wi-Fi 6 and no UWB. Both have NFC, Bluetooth, and USB Type-C. Neither supports expandable storage.
| Component | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 7 Pro | What it means for you |
|---|
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Same options on both |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | Equal read/write speeds |
| Expandable storage | No | No | Choose your variant carefully |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | Pixel 7 Pro supports faster 6 GHz band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | Pixel 7 Pro has a newer Bluetooth version |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both support tap-to-pay |
| UWB | Yes | Yes | Both support precise spatial awareness for sharing and tracking |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | Equal navigation on both |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | Fast data transfer on both |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes | HD voice calls on both |
Which phone has the better battery and charging?
Battery capacity is near-identical — 5,003 mAh on the Pixel 6 Pro versus 5,000 mAh on the Pixel 7 Pro. Both support 30W wired and 23W wireless charging. Neither ships with a charger in the box.
| Component | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 7 Pro | What it means for you |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,003 mAh | 5,000 mAh | Effectively the same battery size |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 30 W | Equal wired charging speed |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 23 W | Equal wireless charging speed |
| Reverse wireless | Yes | Yes | Both can charge Pixel Buds or a Pixel Watch |
| Charger in box | No | No | You will need to purchase a charger separately |
➜ Pro tip: Neither Pixel 6 Pro nor Pixel 7 Pro ships with a charger. You will need a USB-PD charger rated at 30W or higher — Google's own 30W charger or any PD-compatible third-party option works.