With the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro being out for practically a yr, Google is getting ready the Pixel 7. Google formally teased the Pixel 7 sequence at its I/O convention this May, and since then, anticipation has solely grown. The Pixel 7 is launching towards the tip of the yr and will probably be Google’s reply to the iPhone 14.

Alongside Google’s official announcement, particulars in regards to the telephone have trickled out over the previous few months, giving us a considerably clear take a look at what to anticipate. As with all leaks and pre-release data (even from the producer itself), take this with skepticism.

Models

As has been commonplace with all Pixel telephones besides the Pixel 5, Google will probably be launching a minimum of two fashions of the Pixel 7. These will probably be referred to as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. They will share related designs to final yr’s Pixel 6 handsets, however with the same old spec upgrades scattered all through. This is a launch technique Google has often used for the Pixel sequence. Last yr gave us the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro; earlier than that was the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, and so forth.

There are rumors making the web rounds that a 3rd Pixel 7 mannequin may doubtlessly be launching alongside the 7 and the 7 Pro, however there hasn’t been a lot to help that. The Pixel 7 and seven Pro each obtained FCC IDs, however there wasn’t any point out of the mysterious third telephone. If it does exist, it appears unlikely to launch alongside the 2 new Pixels. Instead, it may probably be launched with separate advertising.

Design

The Google Pixel 7 is to inherit a whole lot of what Google constructed into the Pixel 6. It seems to be fairly near the Pixel 6, excluding slight adjustments to the digital camera visor or digital camera bar (or no matter you need to name it). This means the visor-like rear digital camera will fortunately stay a design fixture. Despite that, the 2 tone-design on the glass is unfortunately gone. In the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, there was a barely totally different sheen of colour above the digital camera bar that served so as to add a splash of colour. With the 7 and seven Pro, the digital camera bar provides that further contact of colour this time round.

For an organization that moved away from a definite design with the Pixel 4 and 5, to take possession of such a putting look can solely be factor for model recognition. The Pixel 6’s design actually stands aside from different smartphones. Iterating on it means carving out a glance. It’ll be a good selection if Google can maintain it going.

Specs

Google is anticipated to be making some adjustments to the Pixel 7 and seven Pro. Notably, the display screen measurement of the Pixel 7 is coming down to six.2 inches. The Pixel 7 Pro is anticipated to go up slightly and ship with a 6.8-inch show. When in comparison with the earlier fashions, the Pixel 6 is barely taller than the 7, as seen in an early {hardware} breakdown posted to YouTube by Unbox Therapy. The Pixel 7 Pro is way nearer in measurement to its predecessor than the bottom mannequin, however in keeping with the video, it appears to sport a barely slimmer vertical bezel than the Pixel 6 Pro. It’ll be a bit extra like Apple and Samsung, which have gone to obviously demarcate their huge telephones from their common telephones. The Pixel 6 got here in Large and Xtra Large sizes with no reasonably-sized choice. The Pixel 7 is rectifying that error.

Inside, Google is anticipated to proceed eschewing Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and maintain working with its personal in-house Tensor chips with 8GB of RAM and 12GB of RAM, as confirmed by the Unbox Therapy video. There have been reviews of a Tensor 2 chip within the works, which Google has confirmed. While that may undoubtedly be extra highly effective, energy shouldn’t be the world the place Google’s first Tensor floundered. The firm’s selection of modem resulted in an inconsistent sign efficiency that has led to a deleterious impact on the battery, as proven by battery exams run by each GSMArena and DXOMark. Hopefully, the second-generation Tensor chip fares a bit higher.

That mentioned, questions have been raised about how rather more highly effective Google’s Tensor 2 can be. Analysis of a Pixel 7 Pro prototype that has been circulating from eBay has revealed that the chip would maintain the identical CPU core configuration because the final one. The GPU may nonetheless see upgrades, as may the picture sign processor and customized Tensor Processing Unit, however the CPU efficiency hole between Tensor and Apple or Qualcomm’s processors isn’t anticipated to slim.

Cameras

Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are anticipated to maintain the identical rear digital camera structure and specs because the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, as detailed by a handful of leakers. This means the Pixel 6 can have a 50-megapixel most important digital camera and a 12MP ultrawide digital camera, whereas the Pixel 7 Pro will add a 48MP telephoto lens to the structure.

Google has achieved this earlier than with the Pixel 3, Pixel 4, and Pixel 5 all sporting the identical digital camera. To be clear, the {hardware} is sweet, and the digital camera expertise of each telephones is great. The reasoning right here might be the identical, with Google specializing in getting probably the most use of the digital camera {hardware} earlier than shifting on to newer ones.

Around the entrance, although, a brand new report claims the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will each help 4K video recording with their front-facing cameras. The report is predicated on variations of the Google Camera app that comes bundled with all Pixel telephones. The Pixel 6 Pro additionally supported 4K video with its selfie digital camera, although the baseline Pixel 6 didn’t. Seeing how the Pixel 6 Pro used an 11MP selfie digital camera whereas the Pixel 6 bought an 8MP one, we are able to safely assume the Pixel 7 and seven Pro will each get 11MP selfie sensors this yr.

Price and availability

Google’s Pixel 7 is anticipated to interrupt cowl on the firm’s annual #MadebyGoogle occasion in October. According to the newest data shared by dependable tipster Jon Prosser, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will probably be launching on October 6. The units are anticipated to go up for pre-order on the identical date, and they’re touted to begin delivery on October 13. All of those dates align with the historic Pixel launch dates, so they’re prone to be true.

As for pricing, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro had been aggressively priced, resulting in Google making positive factors within the premium market (a minimum of in North America). It can be wiser for the corporate to stay with the $600 and $900 beginning costs fairly than elevating the costs to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung, each of which nonetheless retain substantial mindshare and ecosystem benefits over Google’s merchandise.

Anything else?

Other Google Pixel-branded merchandise anticipated to reach this yr are the Pixel Notepad and the Pixel Watch. Google additionally launched the Pixel 6a, which it introduced alongside the Pixel 7. While within the Pixel 7’s technology, it takes some design cues from the Pixel 7 and stands as a mid-cycle launch for individuals who need the Pixel expertise for much less cash.

As for the Pixel Watch, it is going to be coming with the Pixel 7 later this yr. Google has but to share pricing and availability on that, nonetheless. And for the Pixel Notepad — Google’s long-rumored foldable — it stays a thriller. Some individuals consider it may make a shock look earlier than 2022 is over, however we may be ready till 2023 (or later) earlier than that exhibits up.

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