In fact, the light-touch software added to the pre-existing charm of the Pixel 7, and I enjoyed my time with it. You’ve got the familiar suite of Google apps here of course, and there’s little else besides. x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps

Of course, phone makers don't stay in one place, and Samsung's Galaxy S23 corrects a lot of the S22's faults with over-saturated colors. This outdoor garden scene remains somewhat saturated in the Galaxy S23 shot, but it's much more accurate than the Pixel 7's photo in terms of color. That blue cast typical of some Pixel photos is really in evidence here to the detriment of the overall shot. Some unforgiving sunlight at a miniature golf course made this shot of my daughter lining up a putt more complex than I thought it would be. Both the Pixel and iPhone do a decent job handling the multicolored carpets, the bright blue sky and the nearby grass, even if they wind up making the red schoolhouse look more muted than it was in real life. But my daughter winds up overpowered by shadows — she doesn't really stand out in either shot, even though she's the focal point of the photo. I'd give the edge to the Pixel here, as the iPhone's photo has a slightly hazy look, but neither photo is a standout.The resolution of 1080×2400 is sharp at this size, the contrast is robust thanks to its AMOLED tech, and it’s bright enough to be able to be read under direct sunlight. OLED display - 2400 x 1080 pixels - 6.3" - 416 ppi - (90 Hz) - 20:9 - OLED - HDR - fingerprint-resistant coating, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) Of course, the starring feature of Google’s Pixel phones is typically its camera. These handsets are often seen as the key Android camera players, perhaps even eclipsing Samsung, so the pressure is on to see whether the Pixel 7 can keep up those lofty standards. One part of the phone's software to watch out for though is the Markup tool, which until recently could have its edits undone after the fact due to the way Google Pixels save edited files. Google Pixel 7 review: Verdict However, whilst it certainly looks good, I did feel annoyed by the camera bar in general, precisely because of its perpendicular edges. While many other phones have a smooth bump to the camera module (best exemplified by the Oppo Find X5 Pro), this one has corners that are so geometric as to be almost sharp.

You can apply Photo Unblur to images captured with your Pixel 7, but the real value of the feature is that it works on photos shot on entirely different phones (so long as you're accessing them from your Pixel 7, presumably via the Photos app). The camera system here seems highly similar to that of the Pixel 6, at least on the rear where you’ll once again find a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens (with a telephoto lens being reserved for the more expensive Pixel 7 Pro). On the front there’s a new selfie camera with a 10.8-megapixel resolution, meaning that it’s now capable of shooting 4K footage. Add to that the Tensor-powered features and a bright, colorful display, and the case for the Pixel 7 becomes even more compelling. It doesn't hurt that the Pixel 7 is the least expensive phone in its class.

The Pixel returns with minimal hardware differences but the price is low and, as a package, the phone impresses

A little more fuzziness creeps in when we move to a 5x zoom, though the Pixel 7's shot is still perfectly passable. The words on the Tribune Tower are just as legible in the Pixel's shot as they are in the Galaxy S22's photo. Both zoom photos are clearly better on the Galaxy S22, but the Pixel 7 is at least able to hold its own thanks to the revamped Super Res Zoom feature. Photography has always been the name of the game for previous Google phones and the Pixel 7 is no different. However, it’s a little odd that the hardware hasn’t really changed this year, with the 50MP, f/1.9 main camera returning alongside the 12MP, f/2.2 ultrawide sensor.

The Pixel 7 would be compelling enough if all it had to offer began and ended with its cameras. This is a phone that can go toe-to-toe with the iPhone 14 in photo face-offs, even emerging with some key wins. Given the importance of photography to most people, the Pixel 7 has to be considered a best phone contender. Thanks to a telephoto lens and an attractive price of its own, the Pixel 7 Pro looks like the more compelling of the two phones. There's also the possibility of the Pixel 7a, which will likely feature the same Tensor G2 chipset as the Pixel 7 and a lower price when it arrives at some point this year. But first, let's consider the Pixel 7's rear cameras and how they match up against some of the best camera phones out there. Google says the ultrawide pictures on the selfie camera are “improved” but doesn’t really go into much detail about what that means and in my tests the 10.8MP images looked the same as they did last year.Super Res Zoom, Pixel Shift, Real Tone, Guided Frame, Photo Unblur, Cinematic Blur, Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Face Unblur, Top Shot, Portrait-Lighting

Software improvements include an expanded photo unblur mode, including the ability to digitally improve blurry faces in pictures taken on your old phone in the Google Photos app. Night Sight shooting is also two times faster than before – this makes a huge difference when shooting in low light, taking just a second to capture an image. Plus, with a near-identical design to the Pixel 8, you’re not missing out on that much aside from a tweaked primary sensor, a slightly faster 120Hz refresh rate and boosted Tenser G3 power. Finally, I was also very impressed with the video capture capabilities. Able to take 4K footage at 60 frames per second, the video we took with this phone on these settings (note that the default is 1080p @ 30fps) was very sharp and smooth. Performance If your hands are full, just say "Answer" when your phone rings or "Stop" when an alarm is going off – without needing to say "Hey Google."

Pixel 7 with Brighter 90Hz OLED Display

Most importantly, the design remains largely unchanged with the newer Pixel 8, so you’re getting the same design regardless of the model you opt for. FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600