Pixel 7

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  • Pixel 7
  • Pixel 7 Pro
 
Diagrams of the Pixel 7 (L) and Pixel 7 Pro (R)
Codename
  • Pixel 7: Panther[1]
  • Pixel 7 Pro: Cheetah[1]
BrandGoogle
ManufacturerFoxconn
SeriesPixel
Compatible networks
  • EDGE
  • HSDPA
  • LTE
  • mmWave
First releasedOctober 13, 2022; 20 months ago (2022-10-13)
Availability by region
October 2022
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Singapore
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Units sold< 10 million (as of Oct. 2023)
Predecessor
  • optical zoom
  • Both:
  • 50 MP, f/1.85, 82˚ field of view (wide), 1.2 μm
  • 4K video at 30 or 60 FPS
  • 1080p video at 30 or 60 FPS
Front camera
  • 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 92.8˚ field of view (ultrawide), 1.22 μm
  • 4K video at 30 or 60 FPS
Connectivity
Data inputs
Titan M2 security module
  • Pixel 7 Pro:
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB) chip
    • Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T4
    Made inChina and Vietnam
    Website
    References[2][3]

    The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are a pair of

    Pixel 6 Pro, respectively. The phones were first previewed in May 2022, during the Google I/O keynote. They are powered by the second-generation Google Tensor chip, and feature a design similar to that of the Pixel 6 series. They shipped with Android 13
    .

    The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro were officially announced on October 6, 2022, at the annual

    Pixel 8 Pro in October 2023.[4]

    History

    The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro were previewed by

    southern China.[11] Google requested approximately eight million Pixel 7 units from suppliers, with the goal of increasing its sales numbers twofold.[12] During the launch event, Google also announced the phones' official cases, which became available for pre-order on the same day with three color options for each phone.[13] Pre-orders for the phones began on the same day as the announcement.[14][15]

    Specifications

    Design

    The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro both feature the two-tone back color scheme and large camera bar introduced in the

    display notch.[17] They are each available in three colors:[18]

    Color options for the Pixel 7 series
    Pixel 7   Pixel 7 Pro
    Diagram of a Pixel 7 smartphone in gold. Diagram of a Pixel 7 smartphone in white. Diagram of a Pixel 7 smartphone in black. Diagram of a Pixel 7 smartphone in green. Diagram of a Pixel 7 smartphone in white. Diagram of a Pixel 7 smartphone in black.
    Lemongrass Snow Obsidian Hazel Snow Obsidian

    Hardware

    The Pixel 7 has a 6.3 in (160.5 mm)

    Project Soli radar technology.[23]

    The Pixel 7 has a 4355 mAh battery, while the Pixel 7 Pro has a 5000 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging,

    stereo speakers, and Gorilla Glass Victus.[26] Counterpoint Research calculated that the Pixel 7 Pro cost an estimated US$413 to manufacture.[27]

    Software

    The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro shipped with

    HDR video on the Pixel 7 series.[32]

    Marketing

    Similar to the previous year, Pixel 7-themed potato chips were made available in Japan weeks prior to the phones' launch event.

    comparative advertisements targeting the iPhone.[46]

    Reception

    Critical response

    Following the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro's reveal at the 2022 Google I/O, Sean Hollister of

    CNN Underscored lauded the phones' competitive pricing, displays, and camera capabilities.[48][49] Dave LeClair of PCMag commended the Pixel 7's price and performance,[50] while praising the Pixel 7 Pro's display and photography-related features.[51] Gizmodo's Florence Ion acclaimed the phones' camera system,[52] and Marques Brownlee highlighted their software features.[53] Mark Knapp and Kevin Lee of IGN viewed the phones as marginally superior to the Pixel 6 series, but praised Google's refinements nonetheless.[54][55] The Verge's Allison Johnson concurred, but found some of the new AI features "underwhelming".[56] Lisa Eadicicco and Andrew Lanxon of CNET hailed the phones' incremental improvements as a reflection of Google's successful product formula, praising their design and features but criticizing the battery life.[57][58] Engadget reviewer Sam Rutherford had a more positive experience with battery life, also praising the phones' upgraded designs.[59] Mashable's Alex Perry eulogized the larger phone's camera, but had reservations about the smaller Pixel 7 and lamented the loss of the Pixel 6 series' two-toned back design.[60] Writing for TechRadar, Alex Walker-Todd applauded the Pixel 7's design and camera,[61] while his colleague Philip Berne had mixed feelings about the Pixel 7 Pro's software features.[62]

    Commercial reception

    During Google parent company

    International Data Corporation showed that Google sold around 10 million Pixel phones during the 2022–2023 fiscal year.[66]

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