Pixel 7 and 7 Pro: Do ​​cameras and Tensor G2 make Google phones more attractive? | hands-on video

The biggest feature is the camera module, which is now even more noticeable for the presence of a different shade from the color of the device. An interesting point of curiosity, notably, is that the Pixel 7 Pro now has fewer curved edges and an almost flat screen.

There is Gorilla Glass protection on both and the grip is good, something that allows you to hold the devices with one hand without much difficulty.

In the box of both we have the adapter cable, the SIM card key, the smartphone itself, the manuals, and that’s it. Like other Android manufacturers, Google has also abandoned the idea of ​​plugging the charger into its device case.

The Pixel 7, on the other hand, has a brightness of 1,000 nits and supports a 90Hz refresh rate, but don’t expect LTPO technology as that’s a Pro model thing. Overall, the 6.3 inch screen makes for a good experience.

Both devices also provide balanced stereo sound and the highlight goes to the Pixel 7 Pro, which delivers intense volume and more intense sound. The fingerprint sensor in the past year has given way to a more efficient one, where recognition is almost instantaneous.

There is still facial recognition to “break the stick”, but it can’t be used to authorize batches. Now, when it comes to the Google Tensor G2 chipset, it has a new TPU dedicated to artificial intelligence that delivers good results in machine learning. Another important detail is that the Mali-G78 GPU from the previous Tensor gave way to the Mali-G71 MP07.

As a result, the most noticeable thing about the 2022 hardware is that it looks more optimized and heats up less, but that doesn’t stop frame rate and even performance from dropping in heavier games.

This shows that the changes Google made to the second generation of Tensor focus on energy efficiency. This results in up to five hours of autonomy with active display on the Pixel 7 Pro, although the Always on Display mode and Quad HD resolution are quite challenging.

The Pixel 7 reaches the same mark, despite its battery being only 4,355mAh. Finally, both come with 30W fast wired charging, providing 50% battery life in about 30 minutes of power.

In addition, it also supports wireless charging, which is 20W for the Pixel 7 and 23W for the 7 Pro.

In any case, Google promises support with major Android updates for up to three years plus a few extra years of security updates. Since the software comes straight from the source, the Pixel line has the biggest appeal for the little green robot enthusiasts.

Android 13 from the Pixel line also brings a series of features that use artificial intelligence, such as voice active and dictation. Not to mention the function that allows you to recover blurred photos.

Overall, the Pixel font system is clean, has good features and is still a reference for the Android audience.

The 50MP rear lens doesn’t bring anything special, as Google has brought back the sensors from last year’s devices. Of course, the end result of the images shows very high quality in records in well-lit environments.

The biggest news this year is for the Pixel 7 Pro’s ultra-fast 12MP sensor, as it’s new and comes with autofocus. The telephoto lens has been modified and now allows up to five times optical zoom.

See some photos with the Pixel 7 Pro’s cameras and realize that the ultra-wide sensor can be effective in adverse environments, such as cloudy days.

But that doesn’t mean the Pixel 7 line is bad. far from it. They are reliable, high-quality smartphones that bear the Google seal of good cameras and software.

However, the €899 price tag might scare off some potential users of the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 6 Pro could certainly be a more sensible option in the area of ​​value for money.

On the other hand, Pixel 7 brings more obvious changes and manages improvement in several aspects compared to its predecessor. It may sound a little, but the front camera is better, the multimedia experience has evolved and the fingerprint sensor issue is a thing of the past.

This means that it is a more attractive product for those who want to join the Pixel world. The price of 649 euros is also more welcome on the old continent.

However, Google does not usually sell its smartphones in Brazil. Therefore, those interested in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will still need to resort to importing.

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