Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Poco M6 Pro
The Verdict
Google's Pixel 7 Pro and Poco's M6 Pro occupy vastly different market segments. The Pixel 7 Pro delivers flagship performance with its Google Tensor G2 processor, 12GB RAM, and exceptional computational photography through a 50MP main camera with OIS, 48MP telephoto with 5x zoom, and 12MP ultrawide. Its 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display reaches 1500 nits brightness with 1-120Hz adaptive refresh, while the 5000mAh battery supports 30W wired and 23W wireless charging. Build quality features aluminum framing, Gorilla Glass Victus, and IP68 water resistance. The M6 Pro targets budget shoppers with a 6.67-inch 1200-nit AMOLED at fixed 120Hz, MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra processor, and 6GB RAM. Its standout feature is 67W turbo charging on a 5000mAh battery, though it offers only 1080p video recording and plastic construction with IP53 protection. At $899 versus $199, the Pixel 7 Pro justifies its premium through superior camera system, processing power, display technology, and premium materials. The M6 Pro delivers respectable value for basic daily tasks and content consumption. Choose the Pixel 7 Pro if you prioritize photography, performance, and longevity. Pick the M6 Pro only if budget is your absolute constraint.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
Buy the Poco M6 Pro if…
- →120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- →67W fast charging at budget price
- →5000 mAh battery with all-day life
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Poco M6 Pro
Pros
- 120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- 67W fast charging at budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with all-day life
- Lightweight at 179 g
- Good 64 MP main camera for the price
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No OIS on main camera
- Only 1080p video recording
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 179 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.79 |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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