The Pixel 7 is trying to reach a bigger audience by offering a high-end user experience for a smaller price. It comes with an impressive range of new perks that make it a step forward to the Pixel 6, and just as good as the Pixel 7 Pro. Does it compete with models from other brands with a higher price tag? Read this review to find out.
Design
The Pixel 7 is elegant, discrete and compact. Users have no issue manipulating the set with one hand or two. It is also quite lightweight at 197 grams. Three types of colours, blue-green, black and white) are available and give the phone a sleek vibe. The unit is also sturdy enough to be left without a phone case.
Screen
The Pixel 7 stands out with a very good AMOLED Full HD screen, which makes it ideal to watch movies in landscape mode. The immersive effect is in full force and the brightness is pristine. Even after hours of use, the Google Pixel 7 won’t make your eyes tired, and you can select the brightness and colours with great precision on the settings.
Performance
The Pixel 7 embarks 128 Go and 8Go of RAM and is exceptionally fluid. There’s no issue with multitasking, and you should be able to answer a message, manage your notifications and glance at a Youtube video at the bottom of the screen without lag, judder or performance.
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Sound
You should expect an acceptable rendition of bass and mediums. We can hear a bit of distortion when the volume is pushed to the max, but other than this, the Pixel 7 is a very good companion for podcasts, youtube videos and black metal playlists, any time of the day.
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Camera (Photo and Video)
In a world dominated by social media and images, it is absolutely crucial for a high-end phone to deliver quality pictures in any condition. The Pixel 7 won’t raise itself at the ranks of an iPhone, but it delivers exceptional picture quality in wide angle, ultra wide-angle and selfies. Some purists will be bothered by the absence of telephoto lenses, but the zoom function is good enough to have a beautiful and clear picture at x8.
Nighttime photography remains impressive with a wonderful rendition of lights and colours. We are impressed with the Pixel 7s ability to take a rather blurry picture and to smoothen it with the help of a powerful algorithm. In other words, you will be able to flex your phone during parties and dark environments.
Google is still a bit behind the performances of a Samsung or iPhone when it comes to video. Granted, you can always snap a TikTok using the Pixel 7, but the camera is not good enough for professional-looking shots.
Autonomy And Charging Speed
Some smartphones now enjoy super fast charging, but it’s not the case with Pixel 7. The charger doesn’t come with the original purchase, and you can get an official Pixel 7 charger for a hefty 25£. A complete charge takes about 30 minutes, which is a bit below the rest of the market, which offers charging at lightning speed.
On the other hand, the autonomy of the phone is quite good and you can go about your life all day on a full charge, and that includes video watching and video calls.
Is The Pixel 7 Worth The Investment?
The price tag for the Pixel 7 ranges from 480 to 550£, depending on your retailer. For a price like that, you have a very high-end smartphone that delivers a very satisfying user experience and allows you to multitask swiftly and without delay.
We recommend the Pixel 7 for somebody that still needs to have a compact smartphone, but also craves amazing performance in terms of photography and general interface. The Pixel 7 is worth the investment as it offers a lot for a reduced price.
