Should You Upgrade from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 7?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 7, 1 year apart.
Probably not — keep your Pixel 6
The Pixel 7 is 1 year newer than the Pixel 6, and the BeastScore drops from 80.4 to 78.8. The biggest improvements: 600 nits brighter peak display, 10 g lighter. Trade-offs to know: battery rated 8 points lower, 259 mah smaller battery.
What you gain with the Pixel 7
- +600 nits brighter peak display
- +10 g lighter
What you give up
- −Battery rated 8 points lower
- −259 mAh smaller battery
- −10W slower wired charging
- −0.1" smaller screen
| Spec | Pixel 6 | Pixel 7 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 80.4 | 78.8 | −1.6 |
| Performance score | 80 | 80 | No real change |
| Camera score | 88 | 88 | No real change |
| Battery score | 78 | 70 | −8 (10%) |
| Display score | 74 | 74 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 4,614 mAh | 4,355 mAh | −259 mAh (6%) |
| Wired charging | 30W | 20W | −10W (33%) |
| Wireless charging | 21W | 20W | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.4" | 6.3" | −0.1" |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz | No real change |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,400 nits | +600 nits (75%) |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | No real change |
| Weight | 207 g | 197 g | −10 g (5%) |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 | No real change |
Upgrade if…
- You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen
Pixel 6 vs Pixel 7: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 7?
Probably not — keep your Pixel 6. The Pixel 7 is 1 year newer than the Pixel 6, and the BeastScore drops from 80.4 to 78.8. The biggest improvements: 600 nits brighter peak display, 10 g lighter. Trade-offs to know: battery rated 8 points lower, 259 mah smaller battery.
What is the biggest difference between the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7?
600 nits brighter peak display: 800 nits on the Pixel 6 vs 1,400 nits on the Pixel 7.
Does the Pixel 7 have a bigger battery than the Pixel 6?
The Pixel 7 has a 4,355 mAh battery versus 4,614 mAh on the Pixel 6 (−259 mAh (6%)).
Who should upgrade to the Pixel 7?
Upgrade if: You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen.