Google Pixel 7 Pro: Finally Perfect?!
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- The Pixel 7 Pro is the most polished Google phone yet. And it might just be the best Android phone overall in late 2022. In our XDA review, Alex takes a look at what might be the perfect Pixel!
0:00 Intro
1:00 Hardware + Upgrades
4:24 New Pixel UI goodness
6:04 Cameras
10:43 Battery Life
12:00 Wrap-up
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First revirwer who pointed out that the cinematic video will get better with time. Everybody's bashing Google for poor cinematic effect but forgot that even Apple struggled with it in the first year.
don't expect that because the portrait mode effect get worst every year
Maybe because it should be right now.
Huawei introduced this feature 4 years ago and from my memory it looked better then what I'm seeing on the 7 Pro.
True true. I'm not sure if it'll ever fully compare given iPhones have a Lidar sensor that helps so much with things like that especially in imperfect lighting, but Google's software magic will hopefully close the gap with some time
This is actually dumb, never review things based on potential as it usually never happens
True, but it was a poor first effort, and that is worth saying.
Well said, Alex. I got the standard P7 and I'm very satisfied. It's a solid and welcome update over my old P5.
did you find a way to get rid of that awful nav bar? dont need a constant reminder of where to swipe.
@@itboom I don't mind the nav hint bar, but I also don't see an option to remove it in: _Settings_ > _Gestures_ > _System Navigation_ > _Gesture Navigatiom_ > ⚙️
@@malcontent_1 it feels like such an obvious thing. Yet I can't find it anywhere
@@itboom I think it's not an option (yet), which is why I laid out the steps to get to where the option _should_ be. I hope they add the option for you.
Thanks Alex for your review. Kindest regards, as ALWAYS, Richard U.K
Great review, getting my pixel 7 pro tomorrow, I got a bargain brand new for £650!
Do you live in Liverpool by any chance? Lots of pics and videos from my city Liverpool.
Alex... when there is a new phone out i always look for your videos on its day of release. I dont know i just like how you talk about things
I can't exactly place it but the corners look rounder on the 7 pro, it doesn't look as good from the front as the 6 pro. There's just something off
I just got mine a few hours ago and I love it. Question. How do you get the clock on your front screen? Great video. Thank you.
Long press on the screen, select Widgets, select Clock/Clock style and drag it to the home screen or whatever screen you want to put your clock at. You can resize it how big or small you want.
I upgraded from Pixel 5 to this. I'm a bit mixed about the extra weight but the bigger and sharper screen is also obviously nice. Add in the amazing zoom and macro cameras and a solid stereo speakers and I'm quite happy overall..
I have a pixel 5, you think it's worth the upgrade?
@@haziri5118 depends if you care about the 5 year software updates and the amazing cameras. To be honest in daylight already the 5 has great photos so maybe not? But I'm pretty happy with the upgrade
@@tgwnn yh, I do care. Surely, the pixel 5 has great photos, but that's just the rare camera. The selfie camera is very inconsistent, especially in low light. How's that for the 7 pro?
@@haziri5118 I'm pretty happy with it, the one or two photos I tried in low light look perfect
Completely agree with you feom an owner's perspective as I got my P7P 2-3 weeks back
@XDA
I'm hoping that @Google will bring the same features of the #Pixel7Pro to older #Pixel6Pro and other older devices that are capable of handling @Android 13
It'd be awesome to have *face detection* and other features on the Pixel 6 Pro!
Reviewed in Liverpool cool!
Wait the Google call features will work in Canada or no?
Alex - personally, if you were using Nova Prime launcher on your earlier phones, would you use that on the Pixel 7 pro as well? Do you lose any features of the native launcher if you do that?
Lose nothing, gain a lot of things, Pixel launcher is stupid, you could get global search for almost half a decade on Nova with sesame integration (costs nothing at all)
The problem with using the nova launcher on the pixel 7 pro is you may lose some speed and suffer with a bit of lag every now and again.
It's not near as smooth as the pixel launcher.. sad but true :D
@@Platypussel2309 I'm missing the double tap to lock the screen in the native launcher. I've shifted over to nova. Let's see how it goes.
Great phone👍👍
Was on a short trip in NYC a few weeks ago. Walked into the Google store in Chelsea with my old trusty Pixel 3. They offered me $245USD trade in value. Without hesitation I then purchased the lemongrass Pixel 7. Total price after trade in was $405. It's been two weeks and I am absolutely loving it.
I love all my Google Pixel 7 Pro, 7, 6 pro and 6a. All are beautiful phones high performance as well
May I asked what on purpose you use 4 phone at the same time ? I just wondering because some people just you 2 phone only, for work and other one for personal/family
I'd love to hear more about the modem
I have the p7 pro. Ive owned almost every pixel and this phone is everything I iove about Google phones. It's exactly what I wanted. First, it doesn't overheat. It doesn't even get warm. They refined the CPU, and it's noticeable. The GPU can handle anything, and this phone haa very good sustained performance. Coming from a p6 pro, I desperately wanted this.
Then there is the TPU. No benchmark out there can really test and score AI processors consistently, so i don't really care for them. But it's clear that this is the secret sauce. This phone can do absolutely anything, and do it well.
Benchmarks mean nothing, it's the user experience that counts, and Google make there android version so smooth and fast, no lag whatsoever.
Try playing call of duty mobile on max settings, you may not be a gamer though. But please just help a stranger 🥲
@@haziri5118 why don't you just watching gaming test on Pixel 7 ? there's a lot of gaming test video for this phone nowadays
@@pudinichigo91 I have, but most of then keep talking about how this phone can't play Genshin Impact. Like I have a freaking gaming PC to play Genshin Impact, I just want to know how cod mobile runs on this phone.
There is one thing about this pixel 7 pro that is really killing it for me and it has to do with audio switching from my Bluetooth headphones to my phone speakers when I make calls sometimes. In various situations I had this problem with my pixel 6 and it drives me nuts. I don't understand why it can't just work. All the Galaxy phones I've had have never ever had this switching problem.
I have the 7 Pro and the wife has the 6 Pro and we love the jump from Samsung.
I really hope one day to see a Desktop Mode on Pixels as well, a la Dex
I switched from iPhone 14 pro max to pixel 7 pro I haven't used camera much. But I'm happy to go back to Android as main device.
That's awesome! I'm thinking of doing the same. Still worth it?
@@jeremiehernandez2563 i feel so! It's totally worth it
@@emptyragnarok awesome!! I'm going to make the switch. I need a change of pace for awhile . Been using apple since the 5 series.
How are you finding the pixel 7 pro? I currently got a 13 pro max that I absolutely love just don’t like the notch but got used to it and I don’t really use Face ID, also I use google maps, gmail, google photos, google web and I take pics more than videos, and I’m getting the pixel 7 pro soon I was tempted on the 14 pro max but decided to go pixel and hopefully I have made the right choice, on the 14 pro max I don’t think I would use the dynamic island to be honest
One other thing about iPhone I just love the design of it and that’s why I went for iPhone 13 Pro Max at the time
You’ll be stcking with the iP 14 pro as main device or your new phone will be pixel 7 pro?
still carrying both, but I think my main SIM will end up back in the Pixel
@@XDAVideo too bad…I mean I’ll waiting for my iP 14 pro to come for almost 1 month. My thoughts are that iP 14 pro it is better overall phone than anybody else.
@@renatostefanoaica3699 Without a doubt the iPhone 14 Pro is a better phone.
@@renatostefanoaica3699 Depends if you like and can tolerate iOS on the daily, I've tried and I can't, even if it does certain things better.
@@ArthurZakaryan23 Same
I think Google has made some impressive strides with the Pixel 7/7 Pro this year, and it's about bloody time, to be honest! Previous Pixel phones have been nothing short of disappointing. I always like to err on the side of caution when it comes to purchasing decisions, because I would hate to spend my hard-earned money on a phone only to be disappointed later on down the line; I had a Pixel 2 XL, I speak from experience. It seems like 2022 has been a "come-back" year for Google, and a good majority of reviews--including this one from XDA--have been in favour of the Pixel 7/7 Pro line-up. If history repeats itself in 2023 for the Pixel 8/8 Pro (and I hope it does), I might even consider moving away from the Apple eco-system and invest in a Pixel phone again.
I was thinking of moving to the Pixel family from the Pixel 8 series cos I believe that's the device that would go head to head with top devices like Samsung, iPhone, Huawei and the likes in almost every department.
But then the Pixel 7 series happened and I can't just wait.
It's crazy to think how much better the 8 Series would be if they actually continue in this trajectory.
They'd just need to refine their hardware since they've got the software part nailed on.
Better batter life and faster charging speeds, snappier fingerprint sensors and maybe a better overall front facing camera with 3D face scanning capabilities would be ideal
Warning to all p7 pro owners... Don't enroll in beta . Battery drains like crazy
Oh wow.
Thanks.
Is the selfie cam as bad as I have heard?
How much do you actually use it on your current phone for it to matter
It's mediocre.
It's not bad. It's different. Polar opposite of Chinese flagships. It doesn't detects your face properly and then hdr works and the pixel magic details show up and so you can see all the creators on your face and you will see hdr on your face like..hard to explain. If your face is a flower or a scenery, it's the best. But if it's not, it's like it doesn't treat your face like a face. However the skin tone is the closest to natural among all smartphones. Use some 3rd party camera apps if you take a lot of selfies (thankfully there a hell lot more for selfies).
It's not bad. It's different. If you like selfies of Chinese flagships, you won't like it much. I like pixel's selfie. I like the details it gives and the skin tones it has. But many people don't like that. They want their skin to look smooth. Anyways, whatever type of selfie you like, S22 ultra takes the best..
Bad? Maybe not bad, but sub-par for sure. If you love selfies then this is not for you.
@@andyH_England who takes selfies anyway😂
Wow Google added face unlock a feature Android had 10 years ago that got removed and it functions exactly the same.
Pixel is KING!
of burguer king lol
To me the regular Pixel looks like a better deal. I definitely could live with one less camera for $300 less 🙂
Would be great to see the comparison between the two
Same here. I'm about to order the 7. Kinda hard to decide on which to get between the white and the lemongrass color variants.
I'm not really a heavy phone user or game. I just need a smooth and user friendly interface with a solid camera system, good battery life and decent all-round hardware performance.
Although a part of me is hungry for the macro and telephoto cameras. But that $300 difference is just a lot for the extra features. So GP 7 is the way for me.
I guess to break it, display size matters a lot. Like for me, 6.3 inch is kinda small.. 6.7 inch is great for me. If you have a tight budget then wait for 2-3 months.. The 7pro will cost $650.
Pixel 7 will cost $500. I think in that case, $650 will make more sense. Anyways there was some free pixel watch scheme or something going on right now. Check that if you are interested. But I would suggest if you like 7pro more and don't need to change phone within 2-3 months, wait for the prices to go down. Happens every year with pixels. Even with 6 pro.
@@Variable_Degree_Series Are you certain the P7P's pricing would go down?
I'm a little worried it'd actually go up cost wise the rate at which people are ordering them pixel phones.
It's also a little difficult for me cos it'd take about a month+ before it gets to me from AliExpress to Nigeria. Plus I'm not sure I'm gonna be keeping all that $ hanging around lol
The devil might use me lol
@@Variable_Degree_Series P7P would have been ideal.
Bro can you make me an Oppo A37fw with new developers options features and with good MIUI please I can't hold this anymore for 5 years being outdated and OPPO sent an email that they don't have futher updates in this outdated Oppo A37fw 😭😭😭😭
Oppo doesn't come with MIUI for their smartphone, so if you want use MIUI just buy a new phone
@@pudinichigo91 Someone create an MIUI for Oppo but I didn't try because is not stable so I find trusted Custom Rom Developers(e.g: XDA )than other ones
Great phone, altho the fingerprint sensor doesn't work properly. My Mrs can use her fingerprint it's bizarre 🤣🤣
Still missing the headphone jack and the sd slot?
If you answered yes, then it's not great. Gotta have those back.
They're not coming back. Also from my recollection nexus or pixel never had a SD slot.
Only a tiny minority cares about those legacy features, but okay.
@@RiseOfHaitia Sony trying to seek attention..
@@LordAngelus are you kidding. I am not an audiophile but many audiophiles and gamers care about that a lot. But Sd card! Hell no! If you do some job, you would definitely appreciate it. Not only that. Hell it saves money. Like buy the 256 gigs variant of S22ULTRA for $1200. And then buy a 1TB sd card for 150 usd. You won't have to pay 400 dollars extra for 1 TB+ and 500 dollars for the case of iphones. Not to mention, transferring data is a hell lot easier.
You can keep headphone jack into minority. But SD card is a big deal. Yes not many use it. But if you do, you will realise how good it is. Also if you do a lot of work on laptop or PC, it's a life saviour!
@@LordAngelus Then obviously you haven't been paying attention or perhaps you're one of the weird few that don't care about the "legacy" features in which that still benefits the entire consumers around the world. Many have complained about losing functionality. But feel free to keep paying out the yin yang for dongles and separate cables and wireless ear buds because of missing ports. I would really love to see your reaction then if we lose USB-C port or Apple charging port and we go straight into wireless charging.
Google Widgets, space Management is poor. less no of style options for widgets.
Pixel 7 Pro doesn't support 30w charging! Only 23w! The charger is 30w
But you get it in the box right?
@@blackpurple9163 no unfortunately
@@HaimPeretz shit, I loved this year's 7pro the most especially because of what we get at the price, iphun isn't for me
@@blackpurple9163 wait for the 7a. I'm expecting the same CPU, smaller screen and lower price 🙂
@@tonymarenno9568 yes, but for now, 7pro seems the best overall package to me, of course with Google spying
The very basic purpose of a phone is to make calls. Here itself this phone fails. In the first 3 seconds the call drops. It happens for both outgoing and incoming calls, for almost 80% of the calls. We must see that this issue is global for most customers. Its display does not give natural colour. It is also a issue for all the customers globally. I reported both the issues like any other customers. Google says these are of software issue and will be resolved soon with a software update. Now comes to the camera. When a layman perspective i must say it grabs bright pics in law light when compared to Google Pixel 2 XL. However, the quality and sharpness , both are compromised. Videos , i am not a technical expert, but i can say that its all blurred . This my honest feedback. I spend Rs 73000 to own this phone google pixel 7 pro in India. To be very honest, if google is not going to resolve these three issues, I must say i wasted Rs 73000. I really wonder, how one company like google could release a premium phone without much testing and quality check!!! I believe they are overconfident of the brand image of google.
Pixels always take off to rave reviews only to disappoint one year into use. I owned 2 pixels previously and the bugs seen on those phones would put even cheap Chinese phones to shame. In one instance, my phone would reboot the moment someone did a whatsapp video call ! This is surprising for a stock Android, especially when phones like OnePlus seem to have perfected the stock experience. As an Android fanboy however, I really hope they make it big
Just wish the Pro had come in matte ….
Yeah.
That's more my style.
I think they wanted a more aesthetically pleasing and attractive look.
Just put skin on it, look & feel much better, also can protect from scratch
Pixel 500 Pro Review: FINALLY the perfect Google phone?
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Why would you post a 14 minute video without using CZcams Chapters?
Perhaps, they were still being auto-generated by YT when you watched it, but I certainly see the chapter delineations.
iPhone 14 pro max vs pixel 7 pro
It's the best Pixel yet - no doubt about that!
But the stupid bugs in the current firmware (such as battery drain with screen on max brightness and the appalling ability to launch apps when the phone is locked), not to mention the UI design flaws - blank notifications box on a light theme looks awful; and there's a huge don't size inconsistency between the settings so and anything else - make the software feel rushed and unfinished!
Coming from an Oppo X5, which has a far superior UI in both design consistency and customisation, let alone hugely useful security features like locked apps (which also locks the notifications), and gave unlock in spa as well as just locks screen, maker picking the Pixel 7 Pro as a daily phone really, really hard.
What I really want to see is an unbiased comparison with the Xiaomi 12 Ultra - the phone which is the clear class leader in sensor technology and size.
I got one, the battery is its weak point.
Video quality is very mediocre. Even an iphone 12 is miles ahead.
i agree, im a pixel 5 user. the video is so grainy and noisy, even in daylight facing the sun
Bit more durable lmao
The Pixel 7 Pro is definitely better than the Pixel 6 Pro but is still not in the same league of the Samsung S22 Ultra, which is much more versatile.
sounds great but pixel 8 will be much better! its supposed to be announced by March or April 2023 and expected release somewhere in May 2023 where satellite calls are a possibility like the iphone 14 and will use Tensor core 3!
google is getting there..slowly but it is! i do believe that by pixel 9 or 10 google will be at the top wrestling samsung and apple
Pixel has never released new phones in March/April. We might get the 7a or Ultra but no 8 until autumn 2023
No headphone jack so NO
I really enjoyed using a pixel phone. The everyday features are unmatched. Google is definitely software king. But the reason why I stay with iPhone, besides the eco system, are the apps. They just work better and more reliable on iOS than android. I’ve tested this for many years having both phones and still holds true today. I remember when I tried to use the CZcams app on my pixel, the app would crash and it’s a Google native app. Go figure. I had to pull out my iPhone to open CZcams without fail. There’s just too many android devices to code for causing apps to have issues. While iPhone is easier to code apps for because it’s just iOS and not One UI, One plus UI, etc…If this were to change, more people may come over to android. But you also have to factor in build quality. Holding an iPhone in your hand is a very nice experience. Not that the pixel is bad, but the premium feel of an iPhone is unmatched and so is the price. I guess you get what you pay. Look how easily the pixel 7 camera bump scratches and how easily it bends. You get what you pay for. I actually believe the P7P should cost $600 based on materials and build quality. I guess those “renewable”, “recycled” materials aren’t working out so well huh Google?
Still has the slowest charging. Thinking about returning it because of this and getting the Oppo Find X6 Pro
Did u tried wireless or wired charge?
Don't tell me you want to return such a device because of lower charging speeds?
@@peluminova2515 yeah, many people that I know can't live with slow charging speed after they use phone with hyper fast charging speed like can fully charged phone in less than 30 minutes
@@pudinichigo91 That's ludacrous. What matters the most is the usefulness of the phone while you're using it now while it's charging lol.
Everyone to his own though.
It's too big.
300.- is perfect smartphone.
Lost me when you said pixel 6 series was good when it was plagued with modem issues
2nd😎
3rd
4th😅
this for sure ain't the best Android.
The Pixel is the best. 😂😂😂
Team Pixel say this every year and then spends months fire fighting as the phone unravels. My 7 Pro is so bad playing Genshin at flagship level graphics settings, it just can not be called the best.
You have a brain issue to buy a Pixel device for gaming.
@@tamneg1797 The intellegence issue definitely lays with you, I didn't say I purchased the Pixel 7 pro for gaming. 😂
BUT
It's a £900 phone and should be able to run the game far better then it does, My old Pixel 4 XL played the game better. In fact you can pick up any device with a flagship level SOC from the last 3 years and it will perform better. The only SOC I can remember that throttled as much as the Tensor 1/2 was the SD810, yet another year of upselling hype. 🙄
It's a decent phone but it still has a ways to go to match Samsung, who have the best three phones again.
@@malidan1196 dont know what your Problem is. Google never marketed this as a "gaming" device. Its a phone for the average Person, who dont care about Speed and gaming. Most of those people have a proper gaming device Like PS5, Xbox or Pc. They dont play on a small screen like a phone. But yeah you are right for 900 bucks you can get a proper phone to play games. But therefore you wont get day one Updates across all devices. Great cameras Fluid os like the Pixel.
@@tamneg1797 I haven't got a problem but you obviously have, you didn't like my comment so you decided to cry all over the thread.
If honest appraisal is too much for you don't read it, read fanboys repeating marketing. 😂
Oh can you tell me what the PS5 XBOX and a PC have to do with Mobile gaming? GOOGLES PLAY STORE is full of games, you fanboys are short on intellegence but full of excuses.
The average user in the main is under 45 and grew up in the age of computer gaming and you reckon they don't care about speed and gaming. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Move along and cry to someone who cares.
It's not a gaming phone . It's more of a general phone / helpful tool with intelligent features
Not even close. Poor screen uniformity, poor build quality, camera dust and list goes on
I have the p7 pro it's an awesome phone.
Poor screen quality and poor build quality? You kidding? And don't just whine about camera dust by watching some you tubers! I practically don't know many who don't use a protective case. And it just weighs 212g instead of 240!. Also, if you don't use case, other than S22ULTRA, I can't see any flagship that won't be affected by dust.
The only thing I miss is the stylus. Of course S22 Ultra is a worth upgrade imho.. but those who don't want stylus, practically speaking, Google pixel 7pro is a great value for money option.
Still, I miss the days when huawei's flagships were priced near about the same and were killing the competition..
@@Variable_Degree_Series they are apple fanboys. Ignore them.
@@mrunknown.8943 even then, I mean dust is something that is an issue without case. If you don't use a case on iphone, you'll cut your hands. What's the use of design that is impractical?
Also why the hell are isheeps on xda anyways??
I don't get poor build quality either. Not every second pixel shatters it's glass back lol. And what did he mean by screen uniformity? I don't get it. Also, in 2-3 months, the 7pro will cost $650. Even now for $900, it comes with free pixel watch.. It's a hell lot cheaper and "user friendly". Other phones miss those AI features. That's more useful than gimmicks..
Honestly, after 2-3 months when the prices fall down, I don't know what phone under $700 can compete with 7pro. Hell even a phone under $1000.
Yes S22 Ultra is still ahead for be by a margin. But it costs a hell lot more than 7pro..
I mean what's the problem, I have S22ULTRA and I think 7pro is the Value for money phone to go for! If you don't need stylus that is.
@@Variable_Degree_Series if you no idea what you're talking about
I gave up after the Pixel 2XL, they make TERRIBLE hardware....they need to pick better partners and components....
realy :) ? still using my Pixel 2xl but P7 looks a good upgrade now.
Until other phones get a pen they can't compete with Samsung
for doing what? in a phone what you can do with a pen that you cannot doing without? you write with the pen in a little screen like the smartphone? serious? nonsense fanboy comment. pen and other thing it's usless like two senso camera on the phone o the wirless charge, thing they uprising the price of the smartphone for nothing
@@sonnyruffini4155 here comes a person who has never used s pen for more than 10 minutes..
You can do a hell lot of things! Like take photos. Play music and control it. Jot down quick notes about stuffs that you need to remember. (Samsung notes is by far the best).
You can control the device with it and man is it easy to control phone with stylus! If you are not good with phone, stylus is a life saviour! If you are good, stylus increases productivity a hell lot. It's not a gimmick at all. It's one of the reasons many people stick to Samsung! Stylus is amazing. YT reviewers don't use a phone for too long to appreciate the stylus.
Don't assume what spen can do! It's totally a different thing than what you think it is. S-pen's functional limitations are not as basic as you think it is..
@@sonnyruffini4155 also, it appears you don't have a modern car either. Wireless charging in car is a huge advantage..
Also did you just say 2 sensor camera on phone useless? I am honestly wondering which phone you use buddy. Cause I use tele and uw cameras a lot..
For doing tasks your finger can do? Lol s pen is cool but not a worthy feature to mention
@@techr1320 you can't do with your finger what I do with my SPen...