The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro both have Google’s next-generation Tensor G2 processor with Android 13.0.
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro were released in India four years after the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL in 2018. After a lengthy wait, Google has chosen to reintroduce high-end smartphones to Indian customers. Sure, Google launched the more cheap Pixel 6a here not long ago, but it was nothing near as powerful as its flagship sibling. Will Google be able to reclaim its place in the premium pricing class after launching premium smartphones in India after a four-year hiatus? Especially today, when Indian customers may choose from a wide range of gadgets from numerous companies in these price ranges. I had the opportunity to spend some time with Google’s newest devices during its presentation in New Delhi, and here are my first thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
In India, the Google Pixel 7 costs Rs. 59,999, while the Google Pixel 7 Pro costs Rs. 84,999. They are presently exclusively available on Flipkart. The Pixel 7 is available in three colors: Snow, Obsidian, and the new Lemongrass. The Pixel 7 Pro is also available in Snow, Obsidian, and a new Hazel color. The Google Pixel 7 has 8GB of RAM and the Pixel 7 Pro has 12GB, but both have just one storage choice, 128GB, which is, in my view, limited.
Both the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro resemble the Pixel 6 range, with the body-matched aluminium camera bump on each smartphone standing out. The rear panels are clearly fingerprint magnets, and I had to wipe them clean every time I wanted to photograph these phones. Fingerprints are much more visible in the Obsidian and Hazel color selections. If you want to use any of these phones without a cover, I recommend going for the lighter color variations.
These gadgets lack a luxury feel due to their plastic rear panels. Each phone has a separate camera bar on the rear, as well as the standard Google logo in the center. The Google Pixel 7 has a 6.3-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a basic refresh rate of 60hz, but it is bright enough and seems to have decent saturation levels. The Pixel 7 Pro sports a larger 6.7-inch quad-HD+ LTPO OLED Display with a refresh rate of up to 120hz. Both of these devices have very tiny bezels.
The Pixel 7 seems more natural in the hand, owing to its smaller size, but the Pixel 7 Pro is considerably larger, and I found myself extending my thumb a bit too far to reach the opposite corner of the screen at times. Despite their proportions, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have similar weights: the Pixel 7 weighs 197g and the Pixel 7 Pro weighs 212g. The sides of the smaller Pixel 7 are matte aluminum. The Pixel 7 Pro has polished aluminum edges that feel similar to the Pro iPhone models, but this also means that the frame attracts smudges and fingerprints. Both variants feature the identical button layout, with the volume controls and power button on the right, the SIM tray on the left, and a USB-Type C connector, as well as the main speaker and microphone, on the bottom.
Both of these phones are IP68 water and dust resistant, which is a benefit since not many phones in the Indian market provide this, particularly at this price point.
The Pixel 7 boasts two cameras: a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/1.85 aperture and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The Pixel 7 Pro has the same 50-megapixel wide camera as the Pixel 7, but it also has a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera that can autofocus, allowing it to shoot macro images. but The 48-megapixel telephoto camera, which is limited to the more costly model, also produces some nice results. Video quality has unquestionably improved from the previous generation. Images taken in favorable lighting ended out well, and I particularly like the Pixel 7 Pro’s macro feature. Google states that objects as near as 3cm may be photographed using the macro mode, and after testing it myself, I must tell that the image quality is excellent. More on this in our entire review, which will be published shortly.
Google’s Tensor G2 SoC and the Titan M2 security chip power the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Both phones are pretty speedy and did not exhibit any symptoms of lag throughout my little time with them. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro ship with Android 13 out of the box, and Google promises three years of Android software upgrades and five years of Android security patches. As you’d expect from a Pixel tablet, the UI is slick and clear of bloat. Fans of pure Android will undoubtedly like using these phones.
Both smartphones have good battery life. The Pixel 7 has a 4270mAh battery, while the Pixel 7 Pro has a 4926mAh one. Google boasts that both phones have all-day battery life, which we’ll put to the test in our complete reviews.
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are both attractive handsets that showcase Google’s in-house hardware and software capabilities, as well as some camera improvements. The three-year Android upgrade guarantee should satisfy customers who wish to remain with a single smartphone for an extended period of time. Given that Google is making a return in the Indian market with flagship handsets after four long years, it would be fascinating to see how customers respond to these phones, particularly given that there are so many alternatives in each of the price ranges in which these phones will sell. We will be testing both phones in order to bring you thorough reviews as soon as possible, so stay tuned to Gadgets360 for more information on both gadgets.
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