Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 7, the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel Watch. At its product fall event, I went hands-on with all three devices though I spent most of the time with the two phones.
First, let’s get to the pricing: the Pixel 7 starts at $799 and the Pixel 7 Pro starts at $1,179. This is similar pricing to what we saw last year with the Pixel 6 series. The Wi-Fi-only Pixel Watch starts at $449. The smartphones and the watch are available to pre-order now and release on October 13th.
One of the highlights of the Pixel 7 Pro is that it features 5x optical zoom. This is a first for the Pixel and beats the likes of the iPhone 14 Pro, but loses to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 10x zoom. And with Super Res zoom, the phone uses its Tensor G2 and its 48-megapixel telephoto to snap super detailed shots. Further, thanks to the power of its new chip, Google says the Pixel 7 Pro can take stellar shots at 2x, 10x and 30x zoom as well.
As someone who uses the Pixel 6 Pro regularly, I probably wouldn’t have pre-ordered the new Pixel 7 or 7 Pro. However, if I had a Pixel 5 or Pixel 4 XL, I’d consider it.
We want to know if you pre-ordered the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro or Pixel Watch, and if you have, which device? MobileSyrup is also running a contest to give away a Pixel 7 Pro to one lucky winner, so if you didn’t pre-order the device, but still want one, you should definitely enter.
Google’s new Pixel 7 Pro comes in three storage sizes, but Canadians will only get access to two.
The search giant confirmed to MobileSyrup that the 512GB Pixel 7 Pro won’t be on the Google Store “right now.” It’s unclear when, or even if, it will come to the Canadian store in the future.
That leaves Canadians with a choice between the $1,179 128GB Pixel 7 Pro or the $1,309 256GB.
While for me, 128GB of storage remains more than enough, the lack of 512GB may be a real bummer for some. For example, if you take a ton of photos or videos, you may run into the limits of the smaller storage sizes much faster.
The Pixel 7 is likewise available in 128GB and 256GB, but it doesn’t have a 512GB variant.
You can learn more about the Pixel 7 Pro here, and about the Pixel 7 here.
Canadians eager to pre-order Google’s new Pixel 7 or 7 Pro may find themselves underwhelmed by the company’s trade-in offers, especially compared to the U.S. Google Store.
As pointed out by some MobileSyrup readers, Google is offering higher trade-in values for devices in the U.S. than in Canada. For example, the Pixel 6 Pro nets a $350 CAD trade-in value, but in the U.S., it’s $480 USD (about $658 CAD).
Moreover, the U.S. Google Store offers up to $750 off any Pixel 7 phone with qualifying trade-ins, further pumping up the value. The only promotion available for the Pixel 7/7 Pro in Canada so far is a $200 Google Store credit towards another purchase, but the U.S. Store also offers that promo.
Left: Canadian trade-in estimate for Pixel 6 Pro / Right: U.S. trade-in estimate for Pixel 6 Pro.
Some other trade-in value estimates can be found below (based on trading in for a 128GB Pixel 7 Pro):
Pixel 6: $290 CAD | $440 USD ($603 CAD)
Pixel 5: $213 CAD | $400 USD ($548 CAD)
Galaxy S22+: $430 CAD | $600 USD ($823 CAD)
iPhone 13 Pro: $540 CAD | $625 USD ($857 CAD)
While it’s not a huge surprise that Google offers different promotions in different regions, it seems strange that there’s such a wide difference in trade-in values for the same phones in different regions. MobileSyrup has asked Google Canada about the differences and will add any additional information the company provides to this story.
In the meantime, it may be worth checking out trade-in offers from other places to see if you can get better value for your old devices elsewhere. Check out MobileSyrup’s guide to trade-ins in Canada here.
It’s that time of year, and MobileSyrup is feeling giving.
We’re giving away a Pixel 7 Pro for free to one lucky winner.
The Pixel 7 Pro features a 6.71-inch 1440 x 3120-pixel resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it offers the Tensor G2 processor, 12GB of RAM and a triple camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel primary shooter, 48-megapixel telephoto with 5x zoom and a 12-megapixel ultrawide angle camera. I had the opportunity to go hands-on with the device in NYC at the ‘Made by Google’ event, and I thought the handset felt great in my hand and that it was overall very premium.
The Pixel 7 Pro that we have to offer is a 128GB ‘Hazel’ coloured that costs $1,179. This contest will run until November 10th, with the winner being selected on November 11th. For more on the Pixel 6 Pro, check out my hands-on with the smartphone.
Note the Pixel 7 Pro in the picture is not the one available in this contest.
After several months of teasers and brief sneak peeks, Google finally unveiled its flagship Pixel 7 lineup at its ‘Made by Google’ event earlier today.
The higher-end Pixel 7 Pro starts at $1,179 for the 128GB model and goes up to $1,439 for the 512GB storage variant. The device is available to pre-order today, Thursday, October 6th, and will release next week on Thursday, October 13th.
Before you decide to shell out $1,000+ for the new device, you might want to see how it squares up against the 2021-released Pixel 6 Pro, and if your needs warrant the absolute latest Pixel.
Fingerprint (in-display), Face Unlock, accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
SIM Type
Pixel 6 Pro
Nano SIM, eSIM
Pixel 7 Pro
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Pixel 6 Pro
October 28, 2021
Pixel 7 Pro
October 13, 2022
Misc
Pixel 6 Pro
Colours: Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black | IP68 water and dust resistance
Pixel 7 Pro
Colours: Obsidian, Snow, Hazel
Display and design
The Pixel 6 Pro was Google’s first smartphone to feature a large 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a 512 ppi pixel density and a 120Hz refresh rate. The new Pixel 7 Pro offers a display setup identical to its predecessor, with a 6.7-inch display QHD+ screen with a 512ppi pixel density and the same adaptive 10-120Hz refresh rate.
Both devices have an always-on display and HDR support, alongside Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back and identical bezels
In terms of weight, the new Pixel 7 Pro is roughly 2g heavier than its predecessor, while maintaining roughly the same 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.9mm dimensions. The aluminum in both the Pixel 7 Pro’s phone enclosure, and the Pixel 6 Pro’s body is made of 100 percent recycled content. In the Pixel 6 Pro, however, recycled aluminum made up approximately 14 percent of the product based on weight, whereas with the Pixel 7 Pro, Google says, “recycled materials are approximately 19 percent of phone based on weight.”
One of the major design changes is visible on the rear of the Pixel 7 Pro. Although the new flagship retains the Pixel 6 Pro’s rear camera bar, it comes in a new metallic finish, instead of a glass finish, which offers the rear a dual-tone look, and makes the cameras prominently stand out.
Internals
The Pixel 6 series marked the beginning of Google’s experiment with its custom-made Tensor chips, and it’s safe to say the bet paid off. With the new Pixel 7 Pro, Google has updated the Tensor chip to a new Tensor G2, which according to Google, will “bring even more helpful, personalized features to photos, videos, security, and speech recognition.” Additionally, on paper, the updated chip should bring better battery efficiency to the device, alongside improved speech recognition.
Both devices feature the Titan M2 security chip, alongside consistent 12GB of RAM. On the storage side of things, the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 6 Pro are both available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options.
Both devices feature identical-sized 5,000mAh batteries, which Google claims can last upwards of 24 hours, with the Pixel 7 Pro getting a maximum of 72 hours of uptime with ‘Extreme Battery Saver’ enabled, while the Pixel 6 Pro can last for a maximum of 48 hours with the same mode enabled.
Both devices feature fast charging, fast wireless charging, battery share capabilities and are IP68 dust and water-resistant.
The Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel 7 Pro both feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensors, and compass, though the latter also has support for Face Unlock, a feature a lot of Pixel 6 users have missed.
Camera
The Pixel 6 Pro and the new Pixel 7 Pro both feature an almost identical triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel ƒ/1.85 (primary) + 48-megapixel ƒ/3.5 (telephoto) + 12-megapixel ƒ/2.2 (ultrawide) sensor. The difference, however, is in the 48-megapixel telephoto camera’s zoom capabilities.
On the Pixel 6 Pro, the telephoto lens featured a 4x optical zoom, and a 20x ‘Super Res Zoom’, both of which have been upgraded to 5x optical zoom and 30x ‘Super Res Zoom,’ respectively, on the Pixel 7 Pro.
Another non-revolutionary change includes the ultra-wide camera’s field-of-view being increased to 125.8° on the Pixel 7 Pro from 114° on the Pixel 6 Pro. Other new camera features included with the Pixel 7 Pro include ‘Photo Unblur’ and ‘Macro Focus’ modes.
Below is a list of all the camera features that the two devices have in common:
Night Sight
Top Shot
Portrait Mode
Super Res Zoom
Motion autofocus
Live HDR+ Frequent Faces
Dual exposure controls
Cinematic Pan
Ultrawide lens
Portrait Light
Magic Eraser
Motion Mode
Real Tone
Face Unblur
Panorama
Manual white balancing
Locked Folder
The front camera seems to have been downgraded, going from 11.1-megapixel f/2.2 on the Pixel 6 Pro to a 10.8-megapixel ƒ/2.2 camera on the Pixel 7 Pro. Both selfie cameras offer 1.22 μm pixel width, and the slight decrease in the Pixel 7 Pro’s pixel count should be offset by the Tensor G2’s advanced image processors and Google’s computational photography to improve the overall photo quality.
When released back in 2021, the Pixel 6 Pro started at $1,179 and was available in ‘Stormy Black,’ ‘Cloudy White,’ and ‘Sorta Sunny’ colourways. The smartphone will likely receive a press drop soon and this story will be updated.
The Pixel 7 Pro is starting at the same price as the Pixel 6 Pro did: $1,179. The 256GB storage model starts at $1,309, whereas the 512GB model is available to pre-order for $1,439. Colour options include ‘Hazel,’ ‘Snow’ and ‘Obsidian.’
Is the new flagship for you?
The Pixel 7 Pro feels like an improved version of the Pixel 6 Pro, though it doesn’t feel like an entirely new-gen device. It features an almost identical display, with the same battery size, and the same RAM configuration.
Improvements on the camera side aren’t revolutionary, though we’ll have to get our hands on the device to see how much of a difference the Tensor G2 makes when it comes to photography, and overall device performance.
Elsewhere, the rear camera setup bar does look way cleaner and more premium than it did on the Pixel 6 Pro, and we’d imagine the metallic finish on the 7 Pro would also be more durable than the glass finish on the 6 Pro.
The menial upgrades definitely don’t warrant an upgrade if you’re already using a Pixel 6 Pro. If you’re using an older device and looking to upgrade, the decision falls entirely on your budget and requirements.
For more on the Pixel 7 Pro, check out our hands-on with the smartphone. For everything from Google’s Pixel event, follow this link.
Google revealed the Pixel 7 Pro back in May, but I’ve finally gotten my hands on the company’s premium smartphone offering.
I’ve been waiting to hold this phone for months, and at least at the outset, it delivers. While I only spent a few moments with the device, I’m excited to work on the full review and really put it through its paces.
The Pixel 7 Pro feels premium and well-built. In comparison to the Pixel 6 Pro, the handset feels more solid, heavier and worthy of the flagship term. However, the change in design was barely noticeable, and I could only really identify what was different when I also held my Pixel 6 Pro.
Design-wise I absolutely love the striking visor on the rear, as it makes the smartphone stand out. The polished aluminum on the Pixel 7 Pro, unfortunately, didn’t feel as nice as the matte aluminum on the Pixel 7. Of course, it looked more premium and matches an elegant stainless steel watch finish, but I preferred the Pixel 7. Flagships like the iPhone 14Pro and Galaxy S22 Ultra have more of what I’d call a standard camera setup, but the Pixel 7 Pro stands out from the bunch. And despite my preference for the matte visor, the polished aluminum finish takes it one step further, compared to its predecessor.
The handset comes in ‘Obsidian’ and ‘Snow,’ but ‘Hazel’ stole the show for me because of its stunning bronze accents.
The Pixel Pro’s 6.7-inch display with 1440 x 3120-pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate looks great at first glance, but I’ll definitely need to take a closer inspection when I get my hands on a review device. The refresh rate makes scrolling smooth, which was evident in my time with the device.
The Pixel 7 Pro features a 50-megapixel primary shooter, a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter. Google has claimed a lot about its Super Res feature, saying that the Pixel 7 Pro can take quality shots at 2x -4x zoom with cropping, as well as at 10x zoom and 30x zoom. I snapped a couple of shots on during the hands-on period, and they looked good, but I’ll definitely need more time with the device before making any definite statements. For instance, I got a somewhat okay 5x zoom shot, but 30x zoom was impossible to gauge in that venue. In my full review, I’ll definitely try out the 30x, 10x and 5x zoom and figure out whether the quality matches Google’s claims.
The Pixel 7 Pro also features a macro shot feature that I tried out, and they were pleasant. When you’re taking a picture and holding your phone right up to something like flowers, the autofocus snaps into macro mode. I can’t wait to compare this to phones like the Galaxy A53 that have a dedicated macro shooter.
Google has also claimed that the Pixel 7 Pro can unblur photos, take quicker night shots and have offers improved Night Sight. When I write my full review of the Pixel 7 Pro, I’ll offer detailed opinions on each of these features, so stay tuned. I did take a couple of wide-angle selfies, and I thought this was a useful feature and can have me soon getting rid of my selfie stick.
Oddly, selfies with ‘Real Tone’ didn’t look all that impressive, and my selfies on my Pixel 6 Pro, in comparison, are more pleasing. I’m hoping this has something to do with the less-than-perfect lighting situation in the venue because Real Tone is one of the reasons I’m such a huge Pixel fan.
Alongside new camera tech, the Pixel 7 Pro features 12GB of RAM, the Tensor G2 and a 5,000mAh battery. Google says the Pixel 7 Pro can last between 24 to 72 hours depending on the usage of Extreme Battery Saver. I doubt I’ll use Extreme Battery Saver for all 72 hours, but definitely plan on stretching out battery life as long as possible, while taking photos, watching YouTube videos, video calling and playing games.
At this time, I’d be hard-pressed to say that anyone using a Pixel 6 Pro should update, but maybe I’ll be surprised during my review period. The Pixel 7 Pro costs $1,179 and is now available to pre-order. If you want to learn more about the Pixel 7, check out my hands-on here.
Stay tuned for my review of the Pixel 7 Pro. The device releases on October 13th.
Google’s much-anticipated Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch are finally here. The search giant detailed the new devices during its October 6th event, but they’re also now available to pre-order ahead of an October 13th release.
If you want to buy one of the new Pixels in Canada, read on to find out how much you’ll need to pay. We’ll start with buying them from Google, and then add carrier pricing as it becomes available.
Google Store
ThePixel 7 comes in ‘Obsidian,’ ‘Snow,’ or ‘Lemongrass’ while the Pixel 7 Pro comes in ‘Obsidian,’ ‘Snow,’ or ‘Hazel.’ The Pixel Watch comes in ‘Matte Black / Obsidian,’ ‘Polished Silver / Charcoal,’ ‘Polished Silver / Chalk,’ or ‘Champagne Gold / Hazel’ (the first colour refers to the stainless steel case colour, while the second is the band colour).
Google’s long-awaited ‘Made by Google’ Pixel launch event is scheduled to take place later today. While we already know a lot about the new releases, including the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch, Google likes to drop surprises during its events, so we’ll make sure to tune in.
Alongside surprises, Google also likes to throw in information and sneak peeks about future releases, as it did at Google I/O when it announced that the Pixel 7 and the Pixel Watch are coming later in the year, so if you want to stay in the loop regarding what the tech giant is up to, here’s how you can tune in to the keynote.
The hybrid event will take place in the Williamsburg neighbourhood in New York City. In-person access is limited to invited press members, while online streaming is available and free for all.
The event starts at 10am ET/7am PT and can be streamed directly from Google’s event page if you’re tuning in from the United States, Great Britain, or Australia. For those looking to tune in from outside of the mentioned countries, the keynote can be live-streamed directly from Google’s YouTube page or from the video embedded below:
The Pixel 7 lineup and the Pixel Watch are expected to go live for pre-order during or after the event. Apart from the two devices, past leaks have suggested Google might also reveal more information about its Pixel tablet.
You can keep an eye on the MobileSyrup home page, Twitter and/or Facebook for all the latest news from the event.
Google released yet another teaser video highlighting the design of products it’s set to release at an event on October 6th.
The latest video joins design videos for the Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro, although this time around, it shows multiple devices, including the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and — strangely — the already-released Pixel Buds Pro.
The video starts by showing a few angles of the Pixel 7, particularly focusing on the camera bar, before switching to the Pixel 7 Pro. However, if you watched the Pixel 7 Pro design video, then the few shots in this video will look very familiar.
At about 16 seconds, the video moves over to the Pixel Watch — again, it seems to recycle shots from the smartwatch design video. Finally, it shows a few views of the Pixel Buds Pro, including an x-ray-like shot highlighting the internals. Then there’s a shot of the Buds Pro sitting in the charging case before the video closes out by cycling through all the colour options for the earbuds.
Google’s set to release the Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, and possibly more at its event on October 6th. You can check out a full breakdown of what’s expected here.
The ‘Made by Google’ Pixel event is just a few days away, and new leaks about the Pixel 7 line are giving us a better idea of what to expect from the keynote.
This leak comes in the form of a spec sheet, which was first uploaded on an unnamed Taiwanese carrier’s website (now taken down) through the Google News Telegram channel, as first spotted by 9to5Google.
The spec sheet offers a comparison between the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, backing up several previously leaked specs, including display sizes, camera specs, internals and more.
Starting with the Pixel 7, the leaked spec sheet suggests that the device will sport a 6.3-inch Full HD 90Hz display with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB storage options. The double-camera system on the Pixel 7 includes a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 10.8-megapixel front camera.
The device will be equipped with Google’s Tensor G2 chipset with a Titan M2 security chip and support for wired and wireless charging.
Similarly, the Pixel 7 Pro is reported to sport a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz display with 12GB of RAM and 128/256GB storage options. The triple camera system on the Pixel 7 Pro includes a 48-megapixel telephoto lens, a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10.8-megapixel front camera.
The Pixel 7 Pro also runs on Google’s new Tensor G2 chipset and features a Titan M2 security chip, alongside support for wired and wireless charging.
Both devices are IP68 dust and water-resistant and feature both Face and Fingerprint unlock sensors, which is an upgrade from the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro’s sole fingerprint sensor.
The Pixel 7 Pro also offers a few exclusive upgrades, including moving from a 4x optical zoom on the Pixel 6 Pro’s telephoto lens to 5x optical zoom on the Pixel 7 Pro, while the “high resolution” digital + optical has been bumped from 20x on the Pixel 6 Pro to 30x on the Pixel 7 Pro.
Other notable additions include a “Movie Motion Blur” feature, which is reported to function similar to Apple’s Cinematic mode, and will be available on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, whereas a new “Macro Focus” feature is exclusive to the Pixel 7 Pro.
While these leaks sound awfully accurate and similar to rumours we’ve heard in the recent few weeks, considering that they came from an unnamed foreign source, we recommend that you take them with a grain of salt. Regardless, the ‘Made by Google’ Pixel event is just a few days away, and we’ll know the exact specs and features the new devices offer soon.
You can keep an eye on the MobileSyrup home page, Twitter and/or Facebook for all the latest news from the event.
