The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have been launched globally. Here is everything you need to know about the most awaited phones of 2022.
Google Pixel 7
The Pixel 7 sports a 6.3″ Full HD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The screen has an Always-on Display, 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, supports 24-bit, and HDR. The display has a pixel density of 416 PPI, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and supports 1400 nits brightness.
The Google Pixel 7 runs on Android 13 out of the box, the Mountain View company has promised to support it with 3 years of OS upgrades, and five years of security updates. The flagship smartphone is powered by an octa-core Google Tensor G2 processor, with a Titan M2 security chip. It has 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
The 10.8MP selfie lens on the screen has an f/2.2 aperture, a 92.8° FOV, and can record 4K videos at 30fps/60fps. Surprisingly, Google has enabled Face Unlock on the Pixel 7 series.
The main camera array on the Google Pixel 7 has 2 cameras, the primary sensor is a 50 megapixels lens with an f/1.85 aperture, 82° FOV, Laser detect autofocus (LDAF), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). It is assisted by a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens that has an f/2.22 aperture, a 114° FOV, and an LED Flash. The cameras are capable of recording videos at 4K resolution (at 30 fps/60 fps), 1080p (at 30 fps/60 fps).
Google has packed a 4,355 mAh battery in the Pixel 7, it supports 30W fast charging via a USB Type C 3.2 port, and wireless charging. In the audio department, the phone has Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, and supports Noise suppression. Unsurprisingly, it does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Connectivity-wise, the Pixel 7 supports 5G, eSIM, Dual SIM cards, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOU, and NAVIC. Sensors on the phone include a Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, and a Barometer. The mobile is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. The phone measures 73.2 x 155.6 x 8.7 mm, and weighs 197g.
Google Pixel 7 specs
- Display: 6.3″ Full HD+ OLED, 2400 x 1080 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Always-on Display, Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, 24-bit, HDR, 416 PPI, 20:9 aspect ratio, 1400 nits brightness
- Operating System: Android 13
- Processor: Google Tensor G2
- Memory: 8GB RAM LPDDR5
- Storage: 128/256GB UFS 3.1
- Security: Titan M2 chip, Face Unlock, Fingerprint Reader
- Main Cameras: 50MP f/1.85 aperture, 82° FOV, LDAF + 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, f/2.22 aperture, 114° FOV, LED Flash, 4K (at 30 fps/60 fps), 1080p (at 30 fps/60 fps)
- Selfie Camera: 10.8MP, f/2.22 aperture, 92.8° FOV, 4K (at 30 fps/60 fps)
- Battery: 4,355mAh, 30W fast charging, Wireless charging, USB Type C 3.2
- Audio: Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression (no 3.5mm headphone jack)
- Connectivity: 5G sub-62: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n14/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78, eSIM, Dual SIM cards, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE160, MIMO, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOU, NAVIC
- Sensors: Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer
- Dimensions: 73.2 x 155.6 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 197g
- Rating: IP68 dust and water resistance
Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Pixel 7 Pro has the same operating system, processor, security chip, and selfie camera as the regular model. The Pro version has a superior display which is 6.7-inches in size, it is a 2K AMOLED screen that has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate and 1500 nits brightness. Like the normal version, the Pixel 7 Pro’s screen has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and supports Always-on Display.
The flagship mobile has 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, with 128/256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery. Google has equipped the Pixel 7 Pro with a 50 megapixels primary camera that has an f/1.85 aperture, an 82° FOV, and Laser Detect Auto Focus. The ultra-wide angle lens is identical to the regular versions, but the Pro model has an extra camera on the rear, a 48MP telephoto lens with an f/3.5 aperture, 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom, and a 20.6° FOV. The Google Pixel 7 Pro weighs 212g, and measures 76.6 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm.
Google Pixel 7 Pro specs
- Display: 6.7″ 2K OLED, 3120 x 1440 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Always-on Display, Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, 24-bit, HDR, 512 PPI, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 1500 nits brightness
- Operating System: Android 13
- Processor: Google Tensor G2
- Memory: 12GB RAM LPDDR5
- Storage: 128/256GB/512GB UFS 3.1
- Security: Titan M2 chip, Face Unlock, Fingerprint Reader
- Main Cameras: 50MP f/1.85 aperture, 82° FOV, LDAF + 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, f/2.22 aperture, 114° FOV, + 48MP Telephoto lens, f/3.5 aperture, 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom, 20.6° FOV, LED Flash, 4K (at 30 fps/60 fps), 1080p (at 30 fps/60 fps)
- Selfie Camera: 10.8MP, f/2.22 aperture, 92.8° FOV, 4K (at 30 fps/60 fps)
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 30W fast charging, Wireless charging, USB Type C 3.2
- Audio: Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression (no 3.5mm headphone jack)
- Connectivity: 5G sub-62: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n14/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78, eSIM, Dual SIM cards, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE160, MIMO, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOU, NAVIC
- Sensors: Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer
- Dimensions: 76.6 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 212g
- Rating: IP68 dust and water resistance
Pixel 7 price and colour options
The Pixel 7 series will be available in the following 17 Countries: U.S., India, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Japan, Denmark, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, The Netherlands and Taiwan.
Pixel 7 prices
- Australia – AU$999
- Canada – CA$799
- Denmark – DKK 4,999
- France – €649
- Germany – €649
- Italy – €649
- India – Rs. 59,999
- Japan – ¥ 74,800
- Norway – Nkr. 6,990
- Republic of Ireland – €649
- Singapore – S$ 999
- Spain – €649
- Sweden – SEK 7,290
- Taiwan – NT$ 18,990
- The Netherlands – €649
- U.K. – £599
- U.S. – $599
Pixel 7 Pro pricing around the world
- Australia – AU$1,299
- Canada – CA$1,179
- Denmark – DKK 6,999
- France – €899
- Germany – €899
- Italy – €899
- India – Rs.₹84,999
- Japan – ¥ 116,600
- Norway – NKr 9,490
- Republic of Ireland – €899
- Singapore – S$ 1,299
- Spain – €899
- Sweden – SEK 9,990
- Taiwan – NT$ 26,990
- The Netherlands – 899
- U.K. – 849
- U.S. – $899
The phones can be pre-ordered in many regions, in India, the devices are available on Flipkart. The Google Pixel 7 comes in 3 colourways: Lemongrass, Snow and Obsidian. The Pixel 7 Pro will be available in 3 colour options: Hazel, Snow and Obsidian.
