2 Minute Review
The Google Pixel 7 is the latest addition to the Pixel series and it's a compact flagship that packs a punch. The phone features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a high resolution and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is powered by the second generation of Google’s Tensor chip and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Background
I decided to go with the Pixel 7 (given this review) instead of the 7 Pro, mainly because I couldn’t justify the $300 extra dollars for the few additional benefits of the Pro.
I went with the Lemongrass colorway, as I tend to go with the “specialty” color for whatever phone I decide to make my daily driver!
I opted for 128 GB of storage.
Review
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The 50 megapixel main lens takes incredible photos even in harsh conditions.
The 12 megapixel ultra wide lens isn’t anything to rave about, but it’s far more useful than the telephoto that they had on the Pixel 5 (my old phone)!
The camera bar is a bit polarizing though, my wife hates the way it looks, but I’m a big fan!
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I can pretty consistently get a full day out of the battery while only charging it in the car.
It’s by no means the battery champ, but it is solid enough to give me confidence where I’m not consistently thinking about if I should charge it before I leave the house (like the Galaxy Fold 3 did).
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Right now on the Google Store, you can get this on sale for $499! Let that sink in for a moment, this phone is arguably the best phone for photography, has solid battery life and has great overall performance and is $200 - $300 less than it’s competitors (iPhone or other mainstream Androids).
The comment I always get is, “yeah it seems great but they just don’t last as long as an iPhone!” To that I always say, WHO CARES? I will have a better overall experience buying the Pixel 7 and then the Pixel 8 (assuming no price changes in the new version) than I would buying an iPhone 14 Pro… AND I’d spend the equivalent (or less money if you can find it on sale!)
Verdict
In conclusion, the Google Pixel 7 is a great choice for those who are looking for a compact flagship with a great camera and battery life. The phone also comes with the added benefit of timely software updates and a sleek design.