Should You Upgrade from the Pixel 6 Pro to the Pixel 7 Pro?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Pixel 6 Pro to the Pixel 7 Pro, 1 year apart.
Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you
The Pixel 7 Pro is 1 year newer than the Pixel 6 Pro, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (86.5 vs 86.9). The biggest improvements: 500 nits brighter peak display, longer optical zoom (+1x). Trade-offs to know: 7w slower wired charging.
What you gain with the Pixel 7 Pro
- +500 nits brighter peak display
- +Longer optical zoom (+1x)
What you give up
- −7W slower wired charging
| Spec | Pixel 6 Pro | Pixel 7 Pro | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 86.5 | 86.9 | No real change |
| Performance score | 90 | 90 | No real change |
| Camera score | 91 | 91 | No real change |
| Battery score | 86 | 86 | No real change |
| Display score | 86 | 88 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 5,003 mAh | 5,000 mAh | No real change |
| Wired charging | 30W | 23W | −7W (23%) |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 23W | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" | No real change |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | No real change |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,500 nits | +500 nits (50%) |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| Optical zoom | 4x | 5x | +1x (25%) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | No real change |
| Weight | 210 g | 212 g | No real change |
| Launch price | $899 | $899 | No real change |
Upgrade if…
- You shoot a lot of zoom and telephoto photos
- You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen
Pixel 6 Pro vs Pixel 7 Pro: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Pixel 6 Pro to the Pixel 7 Pro?
Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Pixel 7 Pro is 1 year newer than the Pixel 6 Pro, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (86.5 vs 86.9). The biggest improvements: 500 nits brighter peak display, longer optical zoom (+1x). Trade-offs to know: 7w slower wired charging.
What is the biggest difference between the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro?
500 nits brighter peak display: 1,000 nits on the Pixel 6 Pro vs 1,500 nits on the Pixel 7 Pro.
Does the Pixel 7 Pro have a bigger battery than the Pixel 6 Pro?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,003 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the Pixel 7 Pro?
Upgrade if: You shoot a lot of zoom and telephoto photos; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen.