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Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) vs Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 6 X Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB) 08Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4355
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB) Compare Google Pixel 7 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4614
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)

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47 Common items in both devices
8GB LPDDR5
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
AMOLED
HDR10+
90Hz
+40 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
ModelPixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 7 GQML3Pixel 6 G9S9B (AT&T, Verizon) 5G UW (Ultra Wideband)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/13/2022, Announced: 10/6/202210/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 155.6 millimeters (2.88 x 6.13 in)74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)418 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display features1400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G710 MP7ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 812810 (v9)
Geekbench: 3288 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.9"1.25µm
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
HDR10+
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)11 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4064x2648 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length21mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4355 mAh4614 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging20W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian gray, Snow white, Lemongrass• Colors: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 128GB)Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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