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Read nowGoogle just wrapped up its fall 2022 Made by Google event where the company unveiled several new products, some of which, like thePixel 7 , Pixel 7 Pro andPixel Watch , we knew a little about going into it.
In addition to two new smartphonesand thecompany's first smartwatch, complete with Fitbit integration, Google also unveiled several Nest products earlier this week.Google first gave us a glimpse of the Pixel 7 lineup and Pixel Watch during Google I/O in May, but stopped short of giving us all the details.
We now know everything there is to know about the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Below I'll break down all of the details, including when you can get either of Google's latest smartphones in your hands.
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The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are both available for preorder right now. Deliveries of both phones will begin on Friday, Oct. 13.
The Pixel 7 will start at$599, while the Pixel 7 Pro will start at a respectable$899. Those are the same prices that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro started at.
You can preorder either new Pixel model directly from theGoogle Store . Carrier and retail partners are taking part in the preorder process, too, and we've updated this post with announced deals.
AT&T, for one, is offering afree Google Pixel 7 , or up to$800 off the Google Pixel 7 Pro -- bringing it down to$100 before taxes and fees -- when you trade in an eligible device. The promotion is available for new and existing customers.
Amazon is also running a preorder promotion on the latest Pixels, bundling a free Amazon gift card -- valued at$100 and$200 -- with the purchase of a Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, respectively. That equates to getting thePixel 7 for$499 and the Pixel 7 Pro for just$699 .
Best Buy's presale offer is just as compelling, with the big-box retailer including a$200 e-Gift card with the purchase of the Pixel 7 Pro .
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Google has become somewhat known for picking unconventional colors for its Pixel lineup, and that trend continues with the Pixel 7 line. Here are the available colors based on the model:
Pixel 7 colors: Obsidian, Snow, Lemongrass
Pixel 7 Pro colors: Obsidian, Snow, Hazel
For reference, obsidian is the black option, snow is the white, lemongrass is a type of yellow, and hazel is a neutral.
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro share a lot of the same specifications as last year's Pixel 6 lineup, but use the new Google Tensor G2 processor.
Pixel 7 | Pixel 7 Pro | |
Operating system | Android 13 | Android 13 |
Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G2 |
Display | 6.3-inch, FHD+ 1,080x2,400 OLED with 90Hz Smooth Display. 1000 nits HDR and 1,400 nits peak brightness | 6.7-inch, QHD+ 1440 x 3120 LTPO OLED with 120Hz Smooth Display. 1,000 nits HDR and 1,500 nits peak brightness |
Memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Battery | 4,335 mAh "Beyond 24-hour battery life." Up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver. 30W fast -charging, Qi wireless charging, Power Share | 5,000 mAh "Beyond 24-hour battery life." Up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver. 30W fast-charging, Qi wireless charging, Power Share |
Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, 5G | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, 5G |
Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock w/under-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock | Fingerprint Unlock w/under-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock |
Water/Dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Dimensions | 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches, 6.9 oz | 6.4 x 3 x 0.3 inches, 7.5 oz |
When Google first unveiled its Pixel smartphone line, it quickly earned the title of one of the best smartphone cameras money could buy. But then, many argued, Google became complacent with the camera hardware and relied too heavily on software tricks and image processing to improve picture quality.
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Well, with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, Google has updated both the software and hardware, and promises a much improved camera experience.
Pixel 7 | Pixel 7 Pro | |
Rear cameras | 50MP Octa Quad Bayer wide camera, 12MP ultrawide | 50MP Octa Quad Bayer wide camera, 12MP ultrawide, 48MP Quad Bayer PD telephoto with 5x optical/30x super res zoom |
Front camera | 10.8MP | 10.8MP |
The Pixel 7 Pro will have a macro photography mode, as well.
As for software features, both phones will have a long list of Google Camera features, including Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Motion autofocus, and Live HDR+. As for recording video, a new Cinematic Mode will make its debut on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, along with 10-bit HDR video.
We will, of course, have plenty more to say about the new Google Pixel phones and watch over the coming days and weeks so keep checking back for all of our Google-related coverage.