Even though it has only been roughly six months since the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro became available, Google is actively developing the Pixel 7. The forthcoming phone was officially teased back during Google I/O 2022. It will represent Google’s response to the iPhone 14 when the former releases later this year. But alongside the official word from Google, information about the phone has trickled out bit by bit over the past couple months, giving us a pretty good idea of what’s in store. As is always important with leaks and pre-release coverage: take everything with a grain of salt.
Google Pixel 7 Models
And, like the previous Pixel phones, excluding the Pixel 5, at least two models are set to hit the market for this Pixel 7. They will come in the names: Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Both of these devices pretty much look alike in design from what pictures show from Google, but indeed, the Pro model is very much likely to house an improved display, bigger batteries, and one more attached camera.
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Google Pixel 7 Design
The Google Pixel 7 will inherit most of what Google designed for the Pixel 6. With the exception of minor tweaks to the camera visor or camera bar, it appears to be very similar to the Pixel 6. This means that the visor-like back camera, as well as the centered hole-punch camera at the front, will happily remain design fixtures. The two-tone design on the glass is no longer present, but Google is using the camera bar to give a splash of color this time around.
To gain possession of such a stunning style for a firm that went away from a distinct design with the Pixel 4 and 5, can only be a good thing for brand recognition. The design of the Pixel 6 definitely distinguishes it from other smartphones. Iterating on it entails defining a style. If Google can keep it going, it’ll be a good pick.
Cameras
Again, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro probably retain the same camera cutout and arrangement on the backs-meaning identical specs, too-the Pixel 6 has a 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, while the Pixel 7 Pro adds a 48-megapixel telephoto lens.
This is not the first time Google has done this either: the Pixel 3, Pixel 4, and Pixel 5 have carried the same camera. To be clear, the hardware is excellent, and the photographic experience on both phones is outstanding. The reasons could be the same, with Google focused on making the most of the camera hardware before upgrading to newer models.
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Google Pixel 7 Specs
Respectively, for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, Google is going to make several changes. Of course, the most notable one is that the Pixel 7 shrinks down to a 6.2-inch screen. At the same time, the Pixel 7 Pro is slightly larger, reportedly packing a 6.8-inch display.
Inside, the company will continue with its tradition of shunning Qualcomm Snapdragon processors in favor of its Tensor chips. It has now confirmed several rumors that a Tensor 2 processor is in the works. While that would no doubt be more powerful, power was never an issue for Google’s first Tensor. It was the company’s modem picking that lead to spotty signal performance-which hurts the battery, as GSMArena’s battery testing bore witness to. Let’s hope that the second-generation Tensor chip does better.
The Pixel 7 should be announced in October during the Made by Google event. As far as pricing goes, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro came in pretty aggressively priced, helping Google to gain market share in the premium segment. It would be better if the company stayed with only $700 and $950 starting prices, respectively, without trying to increase them in order to have a fair fight on equal ground with Apple and Samsung, who each still have significant mind- and ecosystem-share advantages over Google’s devices.
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