![]() ![]() This year’s Pixel retains the same dual camera arrangement of last year’s Pixel 6, with a combo 50MP main shooter and 12MP ultra-wide, and it produces clean and detailed images. Google has built an admirable repertoire when it comes to its smartphone cameras, with Pixels lauded as the phones to beat for many generations. Accompanying this is an under-display fingerprint scanner, and both can be used interchangeably to unlock the display and authorise payments. There is a small hole-punch camera cutout in the top centre of the display that remains mostly unobtrusive in use and allows for biometric authentication via a face scan. ![]() The display supports HDR10 content from services such as Netflix, and apparently also supports HDR10+, though it’s not clear during testing whether the HDR content we play from Prime Video (the only notable service that serves content in HDR10+) is being shown in HDR10+ or standard HDR10.įinally, the screen also features a higher refresh rate of 90Hz, making for smooth scrolling and animations, and a snappier-feeling user experience overall. ![]() This extra brightness should be telling with HDR video. Google also claims that the display can hit a peak brightness of 1400 nits, which is 200 nits more than the iPhone 14. The Pixel 7 sports a capable OLED display that measures 6.3-inches on the diagonal and has a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 and a pixel density of 416ppi. In a way, it’s reminiscent of Apple’s philosophy of in-house design and software working harmoniously, and it works well with the Pixel. This second-generation chip is a powerhouse, keeping the Android OS running smoothly and without any noticeable stuttering or glitching. The Pixel 7 is powered by Google’s in-house designed Tensor G2 processor. There are also options to enact system-wide translation options to multiple languages and filtered notification options to prevent your lock screen from being bombarded by unwanted pop-ups. This includes the “Material You” system of matching the OS’s aesthetic to your wallpaper, with the phone intelligently picking out complementing colours for icons, menus and more. The phone ships with Android 13, the latest operating system from Google, and it brings a host of quality-of-life and customisation features. FeaturesĪs previously mentioned, Pixel phones are primarily vessels for the purest Android experience, and the Pixel 7 endeavours to continue this mission. This appears to be Google’s way of showing us that the Pixel has matured. While this keeps the phone low-key, it's missing the character of the Pixel phones of old with their brazen neon lock buttons and funky two-tone design. The phone takes a minimalist approach, as is Google’s design philosophy, with no extra function buttons or headphone jack you’ll just find the standard lock button, volume rocker and USB-C charging port adorning the edges of the device. We love the look of our Obsidian review model – the gunmetal aluminium accents are the definition of sleek. The Pixel is available in three hues – Obsidian (black/grey), Snow (white/silver) and Lemongrass (yellow/gold). The phone weighs in at just under 200g, which is some sort of goldilocks spot as the phone feels perfectly weighty and premium in the hand without feeling bulky or cumbersome. The camera bar is the most notable change, with Google swapping out the long glass strip for a metal bar that blends into the aluminium frame seamlessly. Taking the reins from the Pixel 6, which saw a major design overhaul for the Pixel brand, the 7 keeps the smooth, glossy glass design and protruding camera bar set-up, but refines practically every aspect to make for a seriously sophisticated smartphone. Google’s handset is smart and feels nice in the hand. ![]()
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