As the summer winds down and fall begins, Pixel fans know to expect new hardware releases from Google. While there are plenty of new devices launching around this time, like the Pixel Watch, it’s the Google Pixel 7 people are scrambling to get their hands on. Although the Pixel 7 Pro boasts more powerful specs, the base model is still impressive in its own right, thanks to the upgraded processor and design.
While both bars are appealing, the Pixel 7’s chrome bar varies slightly in color depending on the color of the model, giving it an accented style that adds to the overall look of the whole, while not being too flashy. The Pixel 6 has its accent colors above the black bar, but they don’t do much to make the look “pop”, and the slight off-color design can make it look like a coloring mistake, rather than an intentional piece of design.
The Tensor G2 is the next step for Google’s flagship smartphones and is featured in both the Pixel 7 as well as the Pixel 7 Pro. According to Google, the G2 is faster and more efficient than the first Tensor chip, meaning the Pixel 7 is likely to be more powerful than the Pixel 6. The Pixel 7’s stronger processor tips this in its favor, even if we’re still waiting to do our battery tests.Cameras In terms of rear camera setups, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 are equipped with the same lenses. While a complete lack of change in the newest model is a little disappointing, the Pixel 6 has a steller 50-megapixel wide and a 12MP ultrawide lens, so the Pixel 7 is certainly well equipped.