Google I/O 2022 developer conference is just round the corner and the search giant is all set to refresh Pixel series smartphones with the launch of Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel 7a. Google will be hosting the event on October 6, unwrapping the successor to the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 7 series leaks have been pouring in consistently over the web. A fresh leak detailing the full spec sheet of the Pixel 7 has now surfaced suggesting minimal upgrades over the previous-generation model. Is the Pixel 7 eventually a Pixel 6 with a new chipset? Let’s find out:
Google Pixel 7 Doesn’t Bring Major Hardware Upgrades Over The Pixel 6: Details
The Google Pixel 7’s latest hardware leak comes from tipster Yogesh Brar. The leaked spec sheet suggests we won’t get to see any major hardware upgrade on the Pixel 7 compared to the Pixel 6. The only primary upgrade that the Pixel 7 is said to bring over the last-generation model is the chipset. The remaining features including the display, camera, and battery would be more or less the same as its successor.
That said, the Pixel 7 will be announced with the Tensor G2 chipset. The new-generation custom Google chipset will be bringing some improvements in the overall CPU and GPU performance compared to the first-gen Tensor processor used with the Pixel 6 series. The device is leaked with a solo 8GB RAM and dual 128GB/256Gb storage configuration. It will boot on Android 13 OS which is another prominent upgrade compared to the previous generation model.
Now moving on to similar hardware features, the display size would be 6.3-inches on the Pixel 7 which is slightly smaller compared to the Pixel 6. The latter shipped with a 6.4-inch screen. The panel type, specifications, and refresh rate would be similar to the last generation model. The Pixel 7 will also flaunt an OLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The panel will be integrating a fingerprint scanner for biometrics.
The optics wouldn’t differ as well. The Pixel 7’s imaging hardware is said to comprise a 50MP main camera at the rear along with a 12MP ultrawide sensor. While the primary camera module remains identical to its precursor, the selfie snapper will see a slight upgrade. Instead of an 8MP camera, the Pixel 7 will be equipped with an 11MP selfie lens. The battery capacity is also similar to the last generation model with the handset featuring a 4,700 mAh battery instead of a 4,614 mAh battery unit. The fast charging capacity is still 30W.
