Google just revealed the Google Pixel 7 early on. We have an official look at the new design, focusing on the camera lenses. The camera bar is now aluminum, which adds a sharp touch to the rear glass.
We also know – and everyone expected this – that the Pixel 7 will use a second-generation Tensor chip, which will further unlock all kinds of AI and machine learning applications. Hopefully this will also be on par with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and be equipped with a newer, more efficient 5G modem.
Let’s focus on the most important thing: the camera lenses. while the Pixel 6 And Pixel 6 Pro Showcasing a more subtle and quieter lens design, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro put the cameras in a complete blast. Anyone who looks at you while holding your phone will see the lenses scattered across this aluminum strip.
I’m not selling this, but I still didn’t recognize the new Pixel design. I like the Pixel 6 Pro’s hidden camera lenses, and I don’t know if I’ll like the Pixel 7’s new focus. The camera bar is still a bit awkward in my opinion, and the new shiny metallic look doesn’t appeal to me. However, I will have to have the phones on hand before drawing the final conclusions.
We expect the Pixel 7 to launch in October, just as the Pixel 6. This has been around for a few months, and we’ll have the new one Pixel 6 A In the meantime come out. (Google has confirmed that the new A-series Pixel series will launch in late July.)
teased at the Google I/O conference, The Pixel 7 left us with many questions that we want answered.
It follows the focus of the original Pixel 7 rumors. Stay tuned for more updates…
Google Pixel 7 rumors
Looks like Google is working on 2nd generation Tensor chipset; A follow-up to the first generation of Tensor found in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The Pixel 7’s chip update is an obvious change from the Pixel 6, but unfortunately for now there’s no indication of what Google will change, other than the usual improvements to processing power and energy efficiency that the chipset aims for every year.
Based on this, 9to5Google revealed evidence of this Tensor’s new second-generation chipset links two new Pixel devices believed to be the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. According to the site source, the chipset bears the model name “GS201” and is associated with an unreleased Samsung modem with the model number “g5300b”. This new modem is in turn linked to two devices codenamed Cheetah and Panther – which 9to5Google believes are the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, respectively.
It’s the closest we’ve come to confirming that work on the hardware is in progress, so expect details to start adding up from here.
Another possible rumor is that Google could add an under-display selfie camera to the next generation Pixel. It is based on a patent filed by Google that takes the basic under-screen selfie camera technology, currently found in select phones such as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 30and enhances it by using a mirror system to show the camera or part of the screen as required.
This is just a patent, so it may take a few years for it to be ready for use, if it ever materializes. However, it will make a great central feature of the Pixel device in the future.
A new rumor suggests that Google won’t change the Pixel 7’s cameras from those of the Pixel 6. That kind of makes sense since the Pixel 6 changed just about everything from the Pixel 5, but we’re hoping to see some updates and improvements that are all the same.
Another thing Google apparently won’t change is the finish on the back of the phone. The Pixel 7 will have a shiny back again according to YouTuber Marques Brownleedisappointing everyone hoping for a matte finish.
Google Pixel 7 design
Offered on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro From OnLeaks appears two familiar phones. The design is similar to the Pixel 6, but there are some subtle differences. This includes an invisible hole on the front, which can point to a camera under the display, and an oval hole for the main/ultrawide cameras located inside the camera bar.
When we first saw Google Pixel 7 is displayed Leaked by DavidxLeaks7Kowalski, we thought it could actually be for the rumored Google Pixel 6a because the dimensions suggest a smaller screen than the Pixel 6. However, it looks like Google has already shrunk the Pixel 7 a bit, Up to 6.3 inches according to Ross Youngfrom 6.4 inches on the Pixel 6. It looks like the Pixel 7 Pro will be the same size as the Pixel 6 Pro, measuring 6.7 inches.
As for the colors, the base Pixel 7 is rumored to come in black, white, coral, and blue. There are no leaks detailing which colors the Pixel 7 Pro will be presented, but If these offers must pass byThe sky blue option fits the Pro phone well.
a Presenting what is supposed to be the case of a Google Pixel 7 Show how the next generation of Pixel can have an amazing camera module.
While the camera bar that was introduced in the Pixel 6 appears to be present, there could be a pill-shaped cutout for two of the three rear cameras, which along with the regular circular camera hole and flash looks a bit odd against the rectangular camera module bar. We’ll take this view with a good dose of skepticism, as the design doesn’t seem to conform to Google’s latest hardware design language.
Google Pixel 7: What we want to see
The lack of rumors about the Pixel 7 doesn’t stop us from coming off our wishlist. If anything, we hope Google gets suggestions for its next phone.
More reliable fingerprint reader
The Under-screen fingerprint scanner on Pixel 6 And the Pixel 6 Pro is something we complained about in our reviews. This is Google’s first attempt at placing a fingerprint scanner under the screen, as the company previously installed a fingerprint reader on the back of its phones. However, this does not excuse the unreliability of the work of the scanner.
We would be very happy if Google just discovered the kinks of the current fingerprint reader. Likewise, if you decide to borrow Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint reader system (found in the Samsung Galaxy S21), which uses sound waves to recognize your fingerprints and is therefore less affected by scratches on the screen, that would be a good approach too.
Another possibility is for Google to abandon the fingerprint scanner entirely and use facial recognition unlocking, as it did with Google Pixel 4. However, this system didn’t perform well either, and it would require quite a bit of work before it could be as smooth and reliable as Apple’s Face ID system. It may also require Google to return to the larger top edge to accommodate the necessary sensors. However, we recently heard rumors about it Pixel 6 Pro can still get Face UnlockAnd, if it does, it’s certainly a testament to the Pixel 7 Pro at least.
Better and brighter displays for all models
There are two ways Google can improve Pixel 7 series screens. First, brightness. Google fitted the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with surprisingly dim screens, even when set to maximum brightness in direct light. Not being able to see your smartphone screen properly is indisputably bad, so if Google can brighten the Pixel 7’s screen for a few more hundred nits, it’ll be one of the worst areas of the repaired Pixel 6 series.
Another potential area of improvement would be the standard Pixel 7 model’s display specifications. While the Pixel 6 Pro delivers 120Hz, the standard Pixel 6 provides only 90Hz. That’s better than the 60Hz that used to be all you get from a smartphone, but given that phones cheaper than the Pixel 6 can deliver 120Hz – look at Samsung Galaxy A52 5G or the Redmi Note 10 Pro We’d love to see Google do that, too. Upgrading the Pixel 6’s FHD resolution to QHD like the Pro would also be helpful but it’s no big deal.
One of our TG writers who just bought a Pixel 6 Pro said he’d like to see Google ditch the curved screen for a flat screen on the Pixel 7 Pro. Google didn’t use a curved screen before the Pixel 6 Pro, so there’s a chance that this design choice won’t come back if enough Pixel 6 Pro users complain. The only issue then will be ergonomics, as the curved edges help users interact with the phone’s large 6.8-inch screen.
Another camera at the base of the Pixel 6
It can be said that Google has changed the Pixel 6 in a nutshell by giving it only two rear cameras. It’s about as much as the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4, and also what the base iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini offer, but it’s still disappointing given that some premium phones now offer up to four cameras plus a depth sensor (like Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra).
The obvious choice for a third camera on the Pixel 7’s base would be the telephoto lens, even if its zoom doesn’t match the Pro model’s 4x optical zoom. The depth camera can also be used for more accurate portrait shots and enhanced augmented reality performance, or a dedicated macro camera for super telephoto shots is also a good addition.
Longer battery life
This is something we’ve always wanted to see with each new generation of a particular phone series, but it’s more important to the Pixel 7 series than most.
Despite having the largest batteries in a Pixel phone ever, the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro proved to have a disappointingly long life when connected to the Internet over 5G. This will become an increasingly significant problem with the spread of 5G networks nationwide in the US, UK and beyond, unless you can count on regular, fast Wi-Fi connections wherever you go.
Given the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro’s batteries (4614mAh and 5000mAh respectively), the batteries don’t seem to be too small. Instead, perhaps Google needs to focus on efficiently using the energy it has within cells.
faster charging
Faster charging is again something every phone should aim to improve, and while Google has improved this with the Pixel 6, more work is needed to make it a suitable competitor.
After years of using 18W charging, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro can charge up to 30W wired and 23W wireless. But despite having a fairly high charging power, in our testing, the Pixel 6 only reached 29% after half an hour of charging on a 30W external charger. (Pixel 6 does not ship with one in the box). It’s not that fast, especially considering phones like OnePlus 9 The series fully charged in about half an hour.
The Pixel 6 would probably charge faster if you used a plug from Google itself, but as it stands, this is disappointingly slow. Google could do with increasing the wattage of its Pixel 7 charger, or perhaps using a dual-cell battery like the OnePlus 9 to allow for faster charging at the same wattage.
Alert slider
For iPhone users (and to a lesser extent OnePlus owners), the alert slider is an important feature of the phone. It is an effective way to quickly enable or disable notification sounds without having to unlock the phone or even turn on the screen.
We’ve never seen an alert slider on a Pixel phone before, and given that it’s only already used by Apple and OnePlus phones, it seems unlikely that Google will change its mind. However, we’re sticking with the idea that this would make a great addition to the Pixel 7.