Upgrade Guide
Should You Upgrade from the GT 6 to the GT 7?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the GT 6 to the GT 7, 1 year apart.
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Probably not — keep your GT 6
The GT 7 is 1 year newer than the GT 6, and the BeastScore drops from 83.6 to 81.1. On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 5 points lower, battery rated 6 points lower.
What you give up
- −Performance rated 5 points lower
- −Battery rated 6 points lower
- −300 mAh smaller battery
- −4 GB less RAM
- −8 g heavier
- −Launched $60 more expensive
| Spec | GT 6 | GT 7 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 83.6 | 81.1 | −2.5 (3%) |
| Performance score | 95 | 90 | −5 (5%) |
| Camera score | 84 | 84 | No real change |
| Battery score | 92 | 86 | −6 (7%) |
| Display score | 62 | 62 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,200 mAh | −300 mAh (5%) |
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.8" | No real change |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | −4 GB (25%) |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | +8 g (4%) |
| Launch price | $380 | $440 | +$60 (16%) |
Upgrade if…
- Your GT 6 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need
GT 6 vs GT 7: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the GT 6 to the GT 7?
Probably not — keep your GT 6. The GT 7 is 1 year newer than the GT 6, and the BeastScore drops from 83.6 to 81.1. On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 5 points lower, battery rated 6 points lower.
Does the GT 7 have a bigger battery than the GT 6?
The GT 7 has a 5,200 mAh battery versus 5,500 mAh on the GT 6 (−300 mAh (5%)).
Who should upgrade to the GT 7?
Upgrade if: Your GT 6 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.