The Pixel 7 series is shaping up to be one of Google's most anticipated smartphone launches, with leaked specifications already revealing key details about the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro before their official debut. Here is everything the leaks have told us so far.
Pixel 7 Series Display Specs Leaked via AOSP
According to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will ship with the same Samsung display panels used in their predecessors, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The Pixel 7 carries the internal codename Cheetah (also referred to as C10), while the Pixel 7 Pro is codenamed Panther.
The standard Pixel 7 will feature a Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, matching the Pixel 6's screen specifications. The display panel in question is the Samsung S6E3FC3. While the panel technology carries over from the previous generation, reports suggest the physical size of the display will be slightly smaller.
The Pixel 7 Pro steps up to a QHD+ display with a resolution of 1440x3120 pixels and a faster 120Hz refresh rate — the same display specification that debuted on the Pixel 6 Pro. Its panel is the Samsung S6E3HC3, a high-resolution AMOLED unit well-regarded for colour accuracy and brightness.
What Google's Current Flagship Reference Point Tells Us
To understand what the Pixel 7 series is building on, it helps to look at the recently launched Google Pixel 6a, which arrived running Android 12. The Pixel 6a features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels, protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and running at a 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood it packs an octa-core Google Tensor processor paired with a Titan M2 security chip. Storage options go up to 128 GB, paired with up to 6 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
The Pixel 6a sets a clear baseline: the Pixel 7 series is expected to iterate on the Tensor platform while refining the industrial design and, based on the leaks, carrying over proven display hardware from the Pixel 6 line.
Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7 Pro: At-a-Glance Spec Comparison
| Feature | Pixel 7 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Cheetah (C10) | Panther |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (FHD+) | 1440x3120 pixels (QHD+) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Display panel | Samsung S6E3FC3 | Samsung S6E3HC3 |
Why the Pixel 7 Series Matters
Google's decision to reuse proven Samsung display panels is a practical move that keeps component costs in check while delivering the screen quality users already know from the Pixel 6 generation. What enthusiasts are really waiting on is confirmation of the next-generation Google Tensor chip and any camera upgrades — areas where Google has historically made its biggest strides.
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