The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are the successors to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which were launched globally last year. Google has already announced the launch date of its upcoming smartphones, which will be on October 6. The Pixel Watch is also expected to launch, a first for Google. The search giant gave us a glimpse of these upcoming devices at its Google I/O 2022 event and has now released a new design video showcasing the Pixel 7 Pro smartphone.
Google recently a Short video showing off its new portfolio (which includes the new Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro, but it either obscures parts of the phone or zooms in, turning it into a teaser. New video Essentially, it gives us a clear picture of what the upcoming Pixel 7 Pro from Google will look like at launch. It features a chiseled redesign of the rear camera module, which now appears to be made of metal, instead of the metal and glass construction used on the Pixel 6 Pro. The design looks premium and seamless and also showcases new color options.
According to the official Google Store website, the Pixel 7 will be available in Obsidian, Lemongrass and Snow finishes, while the Pixel 7 Pro will be available in Obsidian, Hazel and Snow finishes. While both phones feature a glossy glass rear panel (like the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro), the Pixel 7 appears to have a matte-finish camera module and frame. The Pixel 7 Pro’s camera module and video-wise frame have a reflective chrome-like finish.
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Rumored Features
Since we got our first glimpse of the new Pixel smartphones at Google I/O 2022, the company has been shy about revealing hardware-related information. Officially, we know it will feature the Tensor G2 SoC, which is an upgrade to the Tensor SoC used in the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6a. However, a recent leak provided more information, suggesting that the changes to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series won’t be too drastic.
The Pixel 7 is rumored to feature a 6.3-inch full-HD+ 90Hz refresh rate display, while the Pixel 7 Pro is claimed to feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. According to recent leaks, the Pixel 7 Pro is expected to be available in a 12GB RAM variant. Both the smartphones are said to be available in 128GB and 256GB storage options. The Pixel 7 is rumored to have a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, while the Pixel 7 Pro is said to have three rear cameras with an additional 48-megapixel telephoto camera. Both the smartphones are expected to have 11-megapixel sensors for their respective selfie cameras.
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro India availability confirmed
Since the launch of Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, Google has avoided India as a market for its premium smartphones. The last premium Pixel smartphones to arrive in India were the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL. Since then, Google has only launched its budget offerings with phones like the Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4a and most recently the Pixel 6a. However, Google has confirmed that its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones will officially arrive in India this year, shaking things up in the high-end premium smartphone segment dominated by Samsung and Apple. Google is yet to confirm when the phones will go on pre-order or go on sale in India.
