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Claude Opus 4.6 vs 4.7: Every Difference Side by Side
DEV.to AIΒ·April 17, 2026
Claude Opus 4.7 introduces significant upgrades including 3x vision resolution, a new 'xhigh' effort slot, removed sampling parameters, and a new tokenizer with higher token usage. It also features behavioral shifts with more literal prompts and fewer tool calls, alongside three breaking changes requiring immediate migration from 4.6 code.
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