Google’s new phones receive their intelligence from a new generation Tensor G2 processor, which adds new features to the cameras as well as a stronger security system to safeguard owners’ personal information.
Google has announced a number of new products at an event in Brooklyn with those with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, in addition to the Pixel Watch wearable. With features like At an A-Glance as well as Direct My Call, Google promises that the new phones can be useful time-savers that let people control their entertainment while focusing on their overall health.
Although the majority of devices have been released in advance There’s plenty to be excited about due to the improvements in hardware all over all of the boards.
Tensor G2: An Moderate Update
The core in Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro is the updated Google Tensor G2 system on the chip. Google hasn’t been transparent with the information regarding it. Tensor G2, but it’s an update of a minor size in accordance with the supplied specifications.
The first thing to note is that it has an octa-core setup that includes two high-performance Cortex Core X1 at 2.85GHz (a increase from last year’s 2.80GHz frequency of the Tensor last year) and two Cortex A78 cores running at 2.35GHz (an improvement over previous 2.25GHz Cortex A76 of last year’s Tensor) and four high-efficiency Cortex A55 cores running at 1.80GHz (same as the previous year’s chip).
Google updated it’s GPU into an arm Mali G710MP07, which is a slight improvement in comparison to its predecessor, the ARM Mali G78MP20 that was in the first generation Tensor. It features the features that Google calls an “next-generation Custom TPU” or Tensor Processing Unit, and comes with an electronic signal processor, an image signal processor and Context Hub. Then, there’s Titan M2 security chip. Titan M2 security chip, which protects user biometrics as well as other information from being hacked.
The Pixel 7 collection gives users the Pixel 7 smartphones “next-gen super Res Zoom, as well as up to two times more speedy night Sight processing, more sharp photos with Face Unblur, as well as new features such as Cinematic Blur,” according to Google.
Tensor G2 comes with an inbuilt VPN powered by Google One for Pixel 7 owners. Additionally, both Pixel 7s will be provided with minimum five years worth of security updates.
The first Tensor did not turn out to be a speedy beast. It was far further behind the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Gen 1 as well as 8+ Gen 1 and ahead of Apple’s A15 as well as A16 Bionic. How well this new SoC will compete with the other SoCs this year remains to be determined.
What’s New with The Pixel 7?
Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have a lot of features in common all over the board, like recycled aluminum components, but there are many things that set them apart.
The first, and perhaps the most important for many potential prospective buyers Google stated that its Pixel 7 will be priced at the same price of $599 that was offered by its predecessor, the Pixel 6. This move is in line with the pricing strategy that was employed by Apple that has kept its iPhone range priced at identical to the previous year’s. Pixel 7 is available in three colors. Pixel 7 is available in three colors: Obsidian, Snow, and Lemongrass.
The phone sports the 6.3-inch display. It’s slightly smaller than the previous year’s 6.4-inch display, yet it retains the 2,400-by-1.080-pixel resolution. Additionally it is this Pixel 7 display features the same 90Hz refresh rate. Google says it has increased the brightness of the display by 25% to improve lighting outdoors (1,000 normal nits and 1,400 Nits at peak). It’s covered from glare by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
In addition to the smaller screen as well, as well as the smaller screen, Pixel 7 body shrinks slightly in comparison to Pixel 6. This device is 6.1 by 2.9 by 0.3 inches and weighs 6.9 ounces, compared to 6.24 in 2.94 in 0.35 millimeters and 7.3 grams that are in Pixel 6. Pixel 6.
Google offers eight GB LPDDR5 RAM on its Pixel 7, which is quite standard for a phone of this price range.The phone comes with 128GB or up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. There’s also no microSD card slot.
The camera’s hardware is the same as that of last year’s. It features an Octa 50MP PD Quad Bayer main camera with an aperture of f/1.85 that has an 82-degree view and an ultra-wide camera of 12MP at f/2.2 with 114 degrees of view, with lens correction. Other features of the hardware include flicker and spectral detection, electronic and optical image stabilization, and quick launch.
The hardware for the selfie camera has seen a minor spec bump. Pixel 6 Pixel 6 featured an 8MP selfie camera, while the Pixel 7 increases the resolution to 10.8MP with f/2.2 and also a 92.8-degree area of view. Your selfies ought to be sharper.
Video features include recording at 1080p and 4K at 30 or 60 frames per second Slow motion at 240fps, timelapse in 4K, astrophotography timelapse with stabilizer, digital zoom of up 7x as well as wind noise reduction as well as audio zoom.
The durability that comes with the Pixel 7 is the same as that of the Pixel 6, meaning it has a rating of IP68 to protect against water and dust.
Its USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port supports wired charging that can reach 30W. Google sells a 30W charging charger separate in the smartphone. It’s the Pixel 7 also has wireless charging as well as wireless battery sharing for its battery of 4,355mAh.
Other features include stereo speakers that have three microphones and noise cancellation. The phone supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and dual-band GPS, aswell being mmWave as well as middle-band support for 5G. The phone can be used with dual SIM cards: one physically SIM and one electronic SIM. There’s no headphone connector.
The Pixel 7 has both an display fingerprint reader, as well an encrypted facial recognition feature to secure the phone. This is made possible through the Titan M2 coprocessor security chip.
What makes The Pixel 7 Pro Different?
The price, the size, the battery time, the screen along with the camera, are the things that differentiate this Pixel 7 Pro apart from the less expensive Pixel 7.
The Pixel 7 Pro starts at $899, which is $300 more in comparison to it’s predecessor, the Pixel 7. It is available with Snow, Obsidian, and Hazel, the latter of which is a replacement for the Lemongrass option on the Pixel 7.
The Pro model has a bigger 6.7-inch screen that has a greater resolution of 3,210 by 1,440 pixels, which gives an pixel density of 548ppi. It also comes with an LTPO OLED panel, which is more than the conventional OLED on that of the Pixel 7. The distinction is the LTPO technology lets the display use less power, which is crucial for the Pro’s adjustable speed of 120Hz. The Pro also has support for HDR and 24-bit color however it increases its maximum brightness to 1,500 nits.
Google has kept the size of the 7 Pro about identical to that of the Pixel 6 Pro. The dimensions are 6.4 by 3.0 by 0.3 inches and weighs 7.5 grams, while it’s Pixel 6 Pro measures 6.45 by 2.99 by 0.35 inches and weighs 7.41 grams.
7 Pro has better memory and storage options. The first step is to upgrade its RAM from 8GB to 12GB. It it follows with 128GB, 256GB and the 512GB UFS 3.1 storage options. The increase in RAM will provide 7 Pro 7 Pro a slight performance advantage in comparison to that of the Pixel 7. There’s no support for microSD cards.
The camera’s configuration is largely identical, but the 7 Pro’s ultra-wide lens features a larger 126-degree field of view. It also has the ability to capture sharp macro-focused shots that are crisp close-ups. 7 Pro 7 Pro has another distinct advantage over the Pixel 7: It includes the 48MP telephoto camera that operates with an aperture of f/3.5 that has 5X optical zoom, and up 30x super Res Zoom. The camera for selfies is the same and so are the video recording capabilities.
The final trick that to be found in the Pixel 7 Pro has up its sleeves is a bigger battery. The power cell’s capacity is 5,000mAh, and it will easily last all day long usage. The charging speed and ports, radios as well as SIM capabilities are the same as that of the less powerful Pixel 7.
Both phones are running Android 13 and are expected to be receiving at minimum three years of complete system updates.
Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro are available.
The Google Pixel 7 family is designed to be used in conjunction with The Pixel Buds along with the Pixel Watch. The buds are available, however they will be available in the same time frame. Pixel Watch will ship the same day as the phones. Pixel 7 Pixel 7 is available for preorder from October. 6 and will be available for general availability beginning October. 12. PCMag is planning to review the phone soon, so keep an eye on.
