I got the Pixel 7 in white. Love it. Coming from the iPhone 12 pro. Believe me the Pixel 7 is incredible. Been using iPhones since 2013. This is my first Android phone since I had a Samsung Galaxy S4. The reception is so much better than my old iPhone. Which constantly dropped out. The Pixel 7 hasn't done this once. I got the Pixel watch as well.
@@Cuenowine1907 go for it. A few years ago I bought a OnePlus I immediately hated it and sent it back. This thing I can't put it down. Stock Android is the closest thing to iOS in terms of updates. But i'm finding it far superior.
01:43 - 01:46👌🏾 Also huge thumbs up for straight away telling that you recommend the pixel 7. Original, straight ..no beating around the bush. Crazy enough that just made me watch the whole video. Nice piece of psychology there 😉💪🏾
Definitely the standard 7 for me. I'm not much into photography plus I prefer the size and flat display of the 7 over the curved display of the 7 Pro. I'll be upgrading from the 2XL after 5 years of ownership. Been the BEST phone I've ever owned. Can't wait for my new 7!
wow dude same here, i got pixel 2xl now upgraded to pixel 7 lemon green. My pixel 2 xl still is a beast, no lag, when i upgraded to android 11, there was some app issues, but after a while it was fixed, still i use pixel 2xl, it's soo smooth with snapdragon 835 till date, only reason im upgrading to pixel 7 is due to lack of updates on pixel 2xl as back in the days we got only 3 years of security updates
Are you me? I'm coming from a 2XL as well and just swapped to a P7. That 2XL has been the absolute best phone I have ever had but after 5 years of service it is just now starting to show signs of wear (loose charger port, screen burn-in). That 2XL had zero bloatware and is still as fast as the day I started using it. I remember when the P6 came out I was SERIOUSLY considering swapping but the 2XL did EVERYTHING I needed it to do so I stuck it out 1 more year and boy I am glad I did! After using the 2XL for so long I had the habit of using the "back" button on the lower left of the screen. I just couldn't get used to the "gestures" on the P7 so here is how I got my 3-buttons back: Go to "Settings", "Accessibility", "System Controls", "System Navigation" then select "3-button navigation". Had to get used to the fingerprint scanner on the front instead of the back of the phone but I'll get used to it eventually.
@@shanec8380 i just did a factory reset on pixel 2 xl and jeez, its faster than before, lol, i should have used pixel 2 xl for another 2 years, haha. I mean pixel 7 and 2 both feel the same and offcourse 7 has new features etc
As someone who actually likes taking pictures especially with the Pixel (3, 5 and 7 Pro)...I must say that MOST people will be happy with the Pixel 7. I have the 7 Pro and so far...I haven't found myself need it in the majority of my time outdoors and picture wise. One thing I might advise is that people put a bit more effort into framing their subject and not just snapping away. I am by no means an expert but damn...the little efforts can pay huge in result. One place that google tends to shine especially for me are background with the sun glaring especially behind the subject and light photography. These two have been especially rock solid and even when the screen doesn't show it, the results are simply amazing.
This is actually a handy advice. I've wanted to upgrade my legacy smartphone to a flagman-like model and now considering to buy 7/7pro pixel. I'm planning on taking pictures with it and I was doubting whether pro version brings a huge difference for me with zoom camera and macro mode. Your comment helped me with that decision. Thanks!
@@monicamv1828 I have the 3A and currently using the 5A 5G. On the Pixel 7Pro does the camera have a 'Pro mode' that allows a person to use manual focus, or set the shutter, or ISO? Best Duane
Only reason I went for pro was the 120hz display, Hazel color, extra camera, and larger battery. Otherwise, I’m incredibly jealous of the 7’s flat screen and more compact design overall.
@@triciarose389 I came from an iPhone 12 Pro Max so I'm used to it by now but I can see how it would be intimidating. I think I could get used to the smaller screen but again, I'm in love with that hazel color and the 120hz display especially
@@danyalhussain8283 I got it as MSRP unfortunately as it was before any sales, but I traded in my old XR for about $400 credit, so really only came out paying about $400 myself. Adjusting wasn't as hard as I initially thought it'd be, but the biggest hurdle is not having certain stuff immediately available (Apple Card stuff and anything in iCloud including my photos). I'm overall INCREDIBLY happy. I wont definitively say I'm done with iPhones, but I might keep android for a while. The BIGGEST downside for me is the camera. The 7 pro's camera is good, but if you zoom in Snapchat or even in the camera app, it's not near as smooth as iPhone. In fact, I avoid zooming all together on snapchat for that reason because it jumps from like 1x to 5x and it's super choppy. I wanted to say it was Snapchat's optimization, but because it's sorta there in the camera app too I'm not so sure.
@@themin4ugas Sorry, just now seeing this. Absolutely! I'm in love with the phone. My only complaints is that the face unlock is nowhere near as good as iPhone, and the zoom can be a bit buggy, specifically in snapchat
When I'm buying the pixel 7 Pro I'm not looking at the pixel 7, I'm looking at phones in flagship territory with pricing. You can't deny that the pixel 7 Pro is cheaper than the competition.
I couldn't decide but went with the pro. 1. Prefer hazel color 2. Want telephoto - already having used that camera it's great to have. 3. Bigger screen.
Larger battery doesn't always equate to longer battery life. The pro has a much higher res screen, 120hz, higher peak brightness, Extra 5G mode, extra tele lens to power when needed. Battery life should be very comparable between the two.
@@seinfeld8812 the pixel 7 has a 90 hz while the pro has 120 hz. It's also a 1080p screen vs 1440p. 1440p is double the pixel count of 1080p, which is why it doesn't always mean better battery life.
Excellent comment, thanks. It reflects my own common sense grasp that a smaller phone is ok with a smaller battery and can't be compared in that way with the larger phone.
I was struggling with whether the Pixel 7 or 7 pro was the best choice but when Verizon swung me a deal where the 7 pro will be $450 over three years of monthly payments, there was no doubt the 7 pro was my immediate choice. And I will never regret it because of the incredible 12g memory and the larger screen. An iPhone that would meet those specs would cost at least $1200.
What have you done, you could have bought pixel 7 for like 500 USD. But you had to chose the monthly payments which no doubt will cost you more than 450. Not to mention the possibility of breaking your phone in 3 years. Just when you finish paying you’ll switch to another phone
how does monthly payment cost you more? you pay monthly, no extra fees besides the 60 dollar activation fee which most of the time they waive, and if you're thinking about the data plans then you have to pay it either way. also even if you break it, it still saves money even if you have to keep paying it. Not to mention he said 7 pro for 450, which overall is better than 500 for a 7@@everythingsfinett3903
@@mannsinghs those extra features are great if you’re 100% gonna use it. Other than that. The cameras are the same on both phones minus those extra features. Definitely gonna get excellent photos on either one.
Nice honest review.. I got the pixel 7 pro mainly as wanted better camera and zoom.. the 300 pound difference is a lot for what it is really.. good phone though.. I have the pixel 6 too.
I upgraded from the OnePlus 7 pro to pixel 7 pro. The switch has been seamless. The two phones are so similar. Pixel does everything my OnePlus did, just much more redined. Not to mention the form factor is very similar.
Loved my one plus 7 pro, except all the cameras randomly stopped working in less than a year and forced me to replace it. Common issue. Its what stopped me getting future one pluses.
I normally don't comment on videos - Just wanted to say thank you for a quick, to the point, no bullshit review of both phones. This was extremely helpful. Thank you! Subscribed!
I was going with the P7 and then Google offered $925 trade for my S22 Ultra (256G)....Duhh, had to go with the P7P. Was looking forward to a smaller phone, but I do watch content on my phone it works. Thanks for he Vid!
@@cmaysautoyt it's mostly nostalgia. I have had the P1, 3, 4, and 6. Some of my best pics are from the Pixels. The S22 Ultra performs excellent. I'm not as happy with some of the pics from the S22. I don't like the separate app stores. It's not an issue functionally. I missed some of the pixel exclusives.
I work at atnt and only sold 3 models of the pixel 7s and no joke. All 3 of them were returned. I've personally not heard the best reviews for the pixels. I used to have the 5. S22 is the way to go imo.
Google should know that phone size is a deal breaker! I would buy the pro version of the pixel 7 in size 6.1-6.3 for 799-849 in a heartbeat.. But now I must buy a cut down version because the pro is too damn big! >:|
Yeah this alone keeps me from buying it atm, I really want the 7 pro features in the regular 7 body. Might just wait and hope they realize this is a deal breaker for a lot of people until the 8 next year.
Same here. I don't mind refresh rate etc but I would happily upgraded from my Pixel 6 if I could get macro and optical zoom in a reasonable form factor:/
@@Fasciana1 sure, but the 7 (non XL) hasn't enough new features justifying a upgrade - for me. But of course everyone values features different :) The 7 XL which has Tele+macro is simply out of question by its size, even the 7 and 6 is too big for my taste, but unfortunately the consumer-consens seems to be: the bigger the better :D
The main reasons to get the Pixel 7 Pro would be: 1) The additional RAM for better "app running in the background" management. Not that the Pixel 7 can't handle what you throw at it, but the additional 4GBs RAM really ensure you don't lose your game if you have too many apps open in the background. 2) The 4K screen. If you have RUclips Premium or any other video app and want to watch 4K videos on your phone, then you would need the Pixel 7 Pro's 4K screen as you would not be able to watch 4K content on the 1080p screen of the Pixel 7. This is also another thought, if you record 4K video and want to play it back on your phone to view it, you could only view it in 1080 as It would be downgraded to 1080p for your screen. They are both excellent devices, but I went with the Pixel 7 Pro myself. I think the speakers sound a little louder, clearer and have more base as well. Also, when you add up the cost for all the additional items on the Pixel 7 Pro, you can further understand and appreciate the $300 difference. Great video! I really appreciate how you clarified all the differences between the two devices. Thanks!
@@davidgreen8431 Sony gives 4K screen in Xperia mobiles since last couple of years. It still not mainstream because Samsung has not put it in its flagships yet
@@davidgreen8431 4k on a smartphone is overkill. Hell, for many, even 1440p on a smartphone is overkill. That's why 1080p smartphones still exists. Lower cost and they generally get better battery life due to fewer pixels. That's probably why the pixel 7 pro runs hotter due to having double the pixels and a higher refresh rate. Since they both have the same chipset, it's going to be working harder on the pro model.
I jumped from the 6Pro to the 7Pro last week. I do like it. The differences are subtle from what I've noticed so far but they're all definite improvements.
What's also a good deal is that existing Google Fi customers (like me) can get $100 off the Pixel 7/7 Pro. I'm gonna get the regular 7 in white. New customers get $200 off. Apparently the offer expires on the 20th, and (of course) you have to order it through the Google Store. (Didn't mean to sound like a salesman, I just saw it in an email)
Thank you for comparing the cameras! Would also love to see up close shots, for the macro on the Pro vs the non-pro. I don't take photos of flower petals or insects, but I do take up close shots of food I make and would like to see if I need the macro lens for that.
Pretty much sums up why I upgraded my P6 to P7. Couldn't pass up the incentives ($440 trade-in and $100 Goog GC)! I don't need a phone that's top of the line but the main reason was the phablet-sized P7P is just too darn big for me.
Here in Canada Virgin has the 7P on "Black Friday" sale for $720 with a $45 50GB plan. For Canadian prices that is fantastic. They also have the regular model on for $216 with the same plan. If you don't care for the bigger phone, it's pretty damn hard to pass that up.
Wow! Such a fantastic review. Thanks a lot. I also purchased the standard Pixel 7 (C$650 - Black Friday deal) because of its more compact size and a flat screen. I'm upgrading from Pixel 3 and 4
Hey I have a question for you. I'm considering getting the pixel 7 but I'm worried about bugs, and I've read online there is issue with the camera's glass breaking spontaneously. Have experienced persistent bugs or performance issues? what do you think about the issue of camera's glass? Thanks in advance
I’m heavily considering the regular pixel 7. The only thing holding me back is being worried it will have the same unstable UI full of software bugs. Part of me wants to get it but then I’d rather stay on my iPhone 11 if it’s not stable.
@@MarksTech the only things I’ve seen are the overheating and screen freezing. But another huge concern I had after the 6a is call quality. On the 6a there was so much static it was practically unusable.
@@MarksTech Yeah, I immediately fell in love with the pro but when it started overheating (really hot!) after 10 min+ long video chatting, I returned it and resigned myself to waiting a couple of years until they can overcome that problem. But after watching this video and your reply here, I'm going to go for the 7! Best 7 vs 7 Pro vid! Thanks!
I just walked out of the store with a Pixel 7 Pro and then I see this video, of course. I totally could see the difference in screen and refresh rate so I went with the Pro. I have the 6a for 12 days and I hated it. I broke my Pixel 3 XL and I was so in love with the phone that the 6a was not even close. I feel the 7 Pro was the best option for me.
@@rmelo5932 I thought the swipe features were slow and not responsive. We travel, when using Google maps I tried to text at the same time and the phone when black for over a min. Because it didn't have the power. Things were slow to open too. I am not a gamer but I think this phone would not have enough power to do that. It also felt really small in my hand. I now have a pixel 7 pro and totally love it. Has the power I need
Its somewhat a hard choice, but I go for the Pixel 7. I dont need 30hz more, I dont use it so much that it would run out of battery, and for photography, I would use my reflex camera, which does much better photos either way.
With all respect. The images you show, are definitely not identical as you say. Just look at the color curve on 2:26 and the colors from the sun. Even on 2:30 there is a HUGE difference on the shadows and brightness. Oh by the way.. im all in on the Pixel :D Only because of the camera. Thanks for the video! Ill go Pro.
I am in Canada and I found a Pixel 7 128GB for $575. The Pixel 7 Pro is $879 so around $300 more in Canada as well. I personally, rarely ever use the telephoto lens because I just prefer the quality of a picture from the main lens or ultrawide lens. I had a Samsung s20 before so I am coming from 120hz, I barely notice the difference between 90hz and 120hz. The Pixel 7 is 1080p which is plenty sharp considering it is only 6.4 inches big. Other then that there are no major differences. If you are coming from an older phone then I recommend the Regular Pixel 7 over the Pixel 7 Pro.
Long time Pixel lover here. Had the first gen until the battery died. I am now looking to upgrade my 3a which still works fine, but the camera is starting to feel old. I was contemplating between regular and pro. To be honest, as a person with small hands, the size of the pro looks daunting. Thanks for this helpful review, I don't think I'll be missing out if I just get the 7 for $650 CAD (black friday sale price).
Personally, I got the 7 because I don't like curve displays. You get the same exact experience on both phones. My friend has the 7 pro literally feels exactly the same phone until you start using the cameras.
Thank you for the lowdown on Pixel 7 series. After having issues with my iPhone 7 couple years back I switched to Pixel 3 which has been great for my use. Sure, I've missed being able to use Facetime and iMessage but besides that I was all in Google ecosystem, photos and all. I also got a Sony Xperia 1 mk3 uberphone which which was supposed to be an answer to all my wants but at the end it was just too much of the phone for not enough benefit. So I did try Pixel 6 last year which I did find good but physically too close to my Sony. I missed the smaller size of Pixel 3/iphone 7 so I got iPhone 12 mini which I am currently using. Would I consider another Pixel? For sure if there was a "mini" option. Pixel 8 Pro Mini is what I am hoping for next year as this time Pixels are still stuck in "phablet" mode. Again, glad to see/hear that Google is keeping up with Pixel.
Thank you so much for this great analysis for an uninformed consumer. Was leaning towards the 7 but you clinched it. So glad you mentioned Best Buy too. Thanks!
One thing I might have missed if it was in the video, but on the Google store page it shows the Pixel 7 can’t take macro photos but the 7 Pro can. I don’t have any reason to believe this wasn’t a software limitation to give people more reason to buy the pro over the non-pro but felt it was worth mentioning since they’re all adding it (back)
The thing i would say it's that the screen in the pixel 7 pro seems to be a more modern compared to the normal one, the pixel 7 still suffers from screen tint( usually green)in lower brightness as well as image retention.
Great video! I subbed I got the 7pro but I'm kinda getting sick of the size just 1 day later lol - I have a 30 day window to exchange I might downgrade Didn't notice a difference between the 90hz and 120hz in the store. Just liked the better camera but I really never zoom
Interesting take on these Pixals. I switched from a Samsung S21-5G & it took a while to get used to in customization. Generally I like it, bought it outright & put a protective skin onnthe reverse to protect the back & camera bar from scratches. I find the battery charge is good & I charge at different intervals, not always down to 10% & it still performs well. I chose the Lemongrass colour & since May '23 its been fine. Like all gadgets like this, get a decent bumper case & screen cover.
I was so nervous when buying the Pixel 7 cuz of seeing all the overheating issues on the 6/6Pro. But Google's preorder deal is too sweet to pass on so I bit the bullet. Now after using it for two straight days, I am happy to report that I did not see any overheat throttling issues (based on my use case anyways, mostly RUclips and light gaming/photography. some wifi hotspot share)
It seems like the difference everywhere is 300, be it USD, AUD, or pounds. I would have bought the Pixel 7. I figured though as I was going to a larger phone (they are both quite large), may as well go the whole way and since the Pro also had a $200 off end of year special, it made the decision easy and I bought the Pro. I am very happy with it. I loved my Pixel 5 and it got stolen, so I had a Samsung Galaxy S21 for a year. I remembered why I never really like Samsung and happy to be back with the Pixel phone.
i got the 7 lemongrass €595. best phone ive ever had and my last phone was sony xperia 5ii. camera sound software just everything is fantastic. fits well in the hand and its as smooth as butter to use. i find my phone charges faster with my 20w charger tan my 30w charger. no connection problems and would only stick with google pixel phones now. face unlock works great and fingerprint sensor works 8 in 10. love this phone. also the fingerprint sensor booster great idea with protective screen on it
I upgraded from Galaxy S8 to Pixel 7 pro 12/256 white. I preordered, so I have been using it for quite some time. My reason for pro/256 is that larger memory and storage is better when wanting to use the phone for 5 years or more. The second reason is that the cameras gives more and better options. In Norway the mobile services are being upgraded fast, so you can always benefit from the latest technology. With the pro, i tend to use my DSLR less.
The most important thing for me is swiping the side of the phone to go back, on the 7 the glass is sharper and less round so didn't feel nice doing it, the 7 pro has rounder edges so much smoother to go back. All the software and hardware differences are fine to talk about but this one action that I do probably 100 times a day meant that it was the pro for me even if the standard 7 would probably be a better size and spec for me.
I have a 7 I'm testing to decide whether I want the 7 pro or the 7. As far as screen movement, it just takes a small finger movement to move the 7 screen right to left. I don't even touch the edge of the phone. There is also a one hand setting I haven't used that should make it even easier. The overall gestures used on the phone do not compare to the Moto gestures, That is something I really miss. The other thing that I really, really don't like is the position of the search bar icon frozen at the bottom of the screen. I prefer it at the top but it doesn't fit the Google business plan. Also, I prefer either a black or white color for that search bar and I don't like the colors available for each. There are other options available but I don't like those either. They have also frozen the weather and date/time button on the top left of the screen which to me is a disaster. It makes the whole top unavailable to other applications except a video play area on the right. I have a transparent weather app I would like to use but cant. The one other feature I dislike is the night lite. I use the night lite to curb the brightness of the white colors. On the 7 I have you simply can't get a proper adjustment; it is too yellow. One other feature that is helpful is the ability to adjust the size of the icons. I use a display setting that uses five icons across. By slightly resizing the icons it also reduces the size of the search bar and that gives the whole screen a better look. There are also some features not mentioned here that may have originally been developed by Moto. One is a quick menu app that makes it easier to handle things like turning the unit off and on, adjusting screen brightness and sound, etc. That would be the first item I would turn on. I don't particularly like to press any mechanical buttons if I don't have to. It makes the phone much easier to use.
You da man. You nailed the points I used to go for the Pixel 7 a couple weeks ago. So far, no issues have been encountered, and I liked it very much. Thank you !
Great video - thanks for the research! You helped me make up my mind and, no it wasn’t the Pixel 7 but the Pro! It boils down to what features you want, they both quality phones. Thanks from Australia.
Mark, any overheating issues with the regular pixel 7 (non pro model) in daily use or recording? Perhaps the pro model is more likely to overheat due to 120hz refresh and 1440P resolution.
I'm glad I watched this video because I was going to get the pixel 7 pro but I'm going to get the pixel 7 because you have a lot of valid points. I have the pixel 6 and I have a lot of signal issues and my phone getting hot too
I just ordered a Pixel 7 Pro from Google and got a $300 discount on a Black Friday sale, bringing the phone price down to $600. Plus, I paid an extra $100 for an upgrade in memory to 256Gb. Part of the reason for the big discount is that I also switched carriers from T-Mobile to Google Fi. For this price, I think this phone is a good buy.
Thank you for mentioning the reception. Most reviewers seem to not know that the main function of a phone is communication. I just got a Pixel 7 and with Red Pocket GSMA (at&t) I can not get 5g service or voice over wifi. With a T-mobile sim card it works fine. It must be an AT&T thing. Also, not being able to screen cast to my LG TV is very disappointing.
Great video man, I've been humming and erring over which phone to get for ages now and I think you have sold the normal 7 to me, 300 dollars more Is a heck of a lot of money for not that much extra. Thanks dude
Then the Mint Mobile deal for the Pixel 7 Pro for $589 is a no brainer. It's unlocked and also comes with 1 year of 4GB data plan. Perfect for secondary device.
I got the pixel 7 pro, and i love it. The pictures are really REALLY good, but I mostly like how fast the phone is at downloading things, like my old phone (i forgot what the name of it was) was really slow at downloading, and once i downloaded some apps on the pixel 7 pro and it took less than 30 seconds per app. I dont know if its just the phone being new but its super fast and super efficient at doing things. I think this phone is one of the best out there.
I'm thinking about trading in myself and that pixel 7 along with the s22 and iphone 14 are my big 3 contenders im trying to make a decision on. cost-wise it's the cheapest but not by much for me. like 25 a month and 0 down vs 33 a month and 0 down vs 31 a month and 50 down. Hard to make a decision since i know i'll be locked in for at least 2 years.
I think it is mostly about the Camera I miss a optical zoom so much for snapshots with my family or at concerts digital zoom is fine but as soon as the conditions are no longer perfekt (Light, moving object) You can forget the digital zoom to get nice pictures. So for me the main selling point for the Pro isn't the Display or the Connectivity it is the Camera and the battery
The 7 is a hell of a deal right now at $350 from Best Buy and the 7 Pro at $600. Really can't beat that value at all. I got mine for $450 at Best Buy around December 2022.
google translating and speech recognition are way better on google pixel than on the ones available in the app store..you get translations on real time..but has Google improved it? I almost got the 6 but I am wondering if Google improved it on the 7 models?
Nice video! comparison is really helpful. Small coorecion - Bits and Byte are different. Mbps - Mega Bytes per second, Bits is smaller unit that adds up to make a byte.
Interesting video I was trying to purchasing the 7 pro but it was out stock online in stores, so I settled for the 7 which I do love it has a great size, and wonderful camera can't complain. They both take nice photos, battery life is pretty good on the 7 it lasts me a day which is great. My favorite thing on this phone is the new features why people can react to my msg with emoji and I can't seem to do the same?
I would like the get the 7 pro because i believe that extra ram will help in the longevity of the phone but I don’t want to spend too much on a phone. Definitely getting the regular 7 with 256gb tho.
The 7 is a nice phone but it will be the 7 Pro for me. The flat screen is nice but the telephoto lens and bigger battery does it for me. Thanks for the comparison review. Very well done sir!
Thanks for the honest opinion; that clears it up for me. BTW, they should be Hz, GB, and _aluminium,_ not "hz" (hecto-zepto), "gb" (gram-barns), and "aluminum". Letter case matters in the metric system, and "aluminum" was declared incorrect over 30 years ago.
Thanks for the review and spending the money on both I bought the pixel 7 well actually theres a special deal at T booth I got so its a a $1 a month on my plan and after 2 years I can buy it for $ 240
Yeah I guess for the most 8GB is more than enough -> I initially had the Pro but I dislikes the 6,7'' too much (coming from Pixel 4a) and I didnt like the screen at all- I had this weird feeling, that the Pros Display can be pressed down a little bit, the regular 7 is more sturdy, more like a brick. The pro is more elgenat with the glossy shimmer and the curved edges, and the regular is more straight lined. I prefer the regular for those reasons - sure, the pro got 120hz refresh rate but i think 90hz will work just fine for me (coming from 60hz). I dont think that the higher resolution is visible in your daily usage tbh. The only two things, that is a downgrade: less ultra wide and the macro camera - but I'm more then happy to trade these for a more handy phone and the matt finish on the regular. Also we speaking about a 250€ differen here in germany, although you get a bigger preorder bonus when going for the Pro. tl;dr: giving back the pro and get the regular for me, basically because the pros display had a weird feeling to it - you can press it a little down, it feels a little cheap tbh - the regular has a better handling for me and feels more well built - this might just be me, but it was a huge downer for the pro.
Watch a few comparisons because in trying to decide between this 2 and this is the best video I found to help me decide. I like the straightforwardness friend. Suscribed!
i love the fact that you gave your concise recommendation at the beginning of the video, and then said "but if you wanna know why, keep watching". i like such format of information presentation.
Great clear, concise, honest, methodical review that so many other reviewers struggle to do. Certainly helped me choose which model.(The 7 by the way). Ma y thanks man. Greetings from Scotland 👍
Just bought the pro. Yeah it's a crisp good looking phone but I don't need most of those camera features and I can't stand how big it is. Probably will return and get the regular 7
Does the fingerprint sensor work with any screen protector? Asking because I had a phone that once I put a screen protector, I couldn't use the fingerprint unlock anymore.
My OnePlus 9 crashed and the battery life is now so shitty that I have to charge it 2-3 times a day. I was wondering which Pixel 7 to choose. I want a good camera that I can take good videos and photos of concerts since the OP9 camera is pretty useless at that. It just can't handle itself when it gets a little dark. 😐 I'm a little scared of the glass back of the Pixel 7 but I think I'm gonna go for that anyway. Thanks!
I genuinely enjoyed your straight to the point, no bullshit review. I've been debating on which one to buy and I believe this view has given me the right choice. Thank you
7pro, snow. 6 pro trade in for $600 and $200 G store credit. No brainer! Paid off Verizon and got the unlocked version. Just ordered the watch with the 200 credit.
I bought one last week, made all the updates and immediately found it overheating and freezing after video chatting for just 10 minutes. Could be a buggy batch of hardware if this supposed update is a fix imho.
I am planning on getting this phone right now, i have a S22 but i do not like it, i am stuck with it. I might go for the Pixel 7 because T mobile has a deal if i add a line you only pay $99 for the hone, the line is $15 and the month pay is going to be $5 seem like good deal if had gone for the Pro it $399 instead which si good deal but feel like the normal phone is better and i seen issue with battery with the pro drain fast then the normal one that flash rate seem to kill thye battery faster then the 90 version. and love the fact 1440nits is nice for that 7. Also why is everyone getting the white one, that seem to get dirty faster, why nto black wish they ahd other colors.
Did they fix the crappy finger print unlock? Yes I know it has face unlock, but who knows if it's any good? Sick of my 6a telling me it does not recognize my prints. Ugh.
I got the Pixel 7 in white. Love it. Coming from the iPhone 12 pro. Believe me the Pixel 7 is incredible. Been using iPhones since 2013. This is my first Android phone since I had a Samsung Galaxy S4. The reception is so much better than my old iPhone. Which constantly dropped out. The Pixel 7 hasn't done this once. I got the Pixel watch as well.
I am in The Same boat. Using 13pro and maybe found Finally my Android Phone to Switch?
@@Cuenowine1907 go for it. A few years ago I bought a OnePlus I immediately hated it and sent it back.
This thing I can't put it down. Stock Android is the closest thing to iOS in terms of updates. But i'm finding it far superior.
How's the camera quality on tiktok? Since they finally partnered with tiktok
@@j1y0ni Yeah. And now with own chip and improvements, learnings since The 6. Here we go. Bye Apple??
@@Edjeason I don't use Tik Tok unfortunately. But I haven't seen any lowering in resolution uploading to my Social media.
01:43 - 01:46👌🏾
Also huge thumbs up for straight away telling that you recommend the pixel 7. Original, straight ..no beating around the bush. Crazy enough that just made me watch the whole video. Nice piece of psychology there 😉💪🏾
I know lol
Same😁
Agreed 👍
Same here lol
😅super smart response.
Definitely the standard 7 for me. I'm not much into photography plus I prefer the size and flat display of the 7 over the curved display of the 7 Pro. I'll be upgrading from the 2XL after 5 years of ownership. Been the BEST phone I've ever owned. Can't wait for my new 7!
wow dude same here, i got pixel 2xl now upgraded to pixel 7 lemon green. My pixel 2 xl still is a beast, no lag, when i upgraded to android 11, there was some app issues, but after a while it was fixed, still i use pixel 2xl, it's soo smooth with snapdragon 835 till date, only reason im upgrading to pixel 7 is due to lack of updates on pixel 2xl as back in the days we got only 3 years of security updates
Are you me? I'm coming from a 2XL as well and just swapped to a P7. That 2XL has been the absolute best phone I have ever had but after 5 years of service it is just now starting to show signs of wear (loose charger port, screen burn-in). That 2XL had zero bloatware and is still as fast as the day I started using it. I remember when the P6 came out I was SERIOUSLY considering swapping but the 2XL did EVERYTHING I needed it to do so I stuck it out 1 more year and boy I am glad I did!
After using the 2XL for so long I had the habit of using the "back" button on the lower left of the screen. I just couldn't get used to the "gestures" on the P7 so here is how I got my 3-buttons back:
Go to "Settings", "Accessibility", "System Controls", "System Navigation" then select "3-button navigation".
Had to get used to the fingerprint scanner on the front instead of the back of the phone but I'll get used to it eventually.
@@shanec8380 i just did a factory reset on pixel 2 xl and jeez, its faster than before, lol, i should have used pixel 2 xl for another 2 years, haha. I mean pixel 7 and 2 both feel the same and offcourse 7 has new features etc
I just upgraded from a 5 and the 7's size is significantly bigger but definitely better.
7's a good choice. I have the seven pro and it's kind of fun to play with the macro and the telephone lens from time to time.
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As someone who actually likes taking pictures especially with the Pixel (3, 5 and 7 Pro)...I must say that MOST people will be happy with the Pixel 7. I have the 7 Pro and so far...I haven't found myself need it in the majority of my time outdoors and picture wise. One thing I might advise is that people put a bit more effort into framing their subject and not just snapping away. I am by no means an expert but damn...the little efforts can pay huge in result. One place that google tends to shine especially for me are background with the sun glaring especially behind the subject and light photography. These two have been especially rock solid and even when the screen doesn't show it, the results are simply amazing.
This is actually a handy advice. I've wanted to upgrade my legacy smartphone to a flagman-like model and now considering to buy 7/7pro pixel. I'm planning on taking pictures with it and I was doubting whether pro version brings a huge difference for me with zoom camera and macro mode. Your comment helped me with that decision. Thanks!
What @Ghost in the wires said. Thanks mate! 👍
Same here, from Pixel 3, 5 and now 7Pro and I can see difference with the 📷 indeed, the 5 was a good one, but this one is just sublime!
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I have the 3A and currently using the 5A 5G. On the Pixel 7Pro does the camera have a 'Pro mode' that allows a person to use manual focus, or set the shutter, or ISO?
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Only reason I went for pro was the 120hz display, Hazel color, extra camera, and larger battery. Otherwise, I’m incredibly jealous of the 7’s flat screen and more compact design overall.
This is what I'm feeling 😅 But what's really stopping me is that 6.7" display, it's so huge.
@@triciarose389 I came from an iPhone 12 Pro Max so I'm used to it by now but I can see how it would be intimidating. I think I could get used to the smaller screen but again, I'm in love with that hazel color and the 120hz display especially
@@danyalhussain8283 I got it as MSRP unfortunately as it was before any sales, but I traded in my old XR for about $400 credit, so really only came out paying about $400 myself. Adjusting wasn't as hard as I initially thought it'd be, but the biggest hurdle is not having certain stuff immediately available (Apple Card stuff and anything in iCloud including my photos). I'm overall INCREDIBLY happy. I wont definitively say I'm done with iPhones, but I might keep android for a while. The BIGGEST downside for me is the camera. The 7 pro's camera is good, but if you zoom in Snapchat or even in the camera app, it's not near as smooth as iPhone. In fact, I avoid zooming all together on snapchat for that reason because it jumps from like 1x to 5x and it's super choppy. I wanted to say it was Snapchat's optimization, but because it's sorta there in the camera app too I'm not so sure.
@@gcoffline how is it going? is it worth to get it?
@@themin4ugas Sorry, just now seeing this. Absolutely! I'm in love with the phone. My only complaints is that the face unlock is nowhere near as good as iPhone, and the zoom can be a bit buggy, specifically in snapchat
When I'm buying the pixel 7 Pro I'm not looking at the pixel 7, I'm looking at phones in flagship territory with pricing. You can't deny that the pixel 7 Pro is cheaper than the competition.
I couldn't decide but went with the pro. 1. Prefer hazel color 2. Want telephoto - already having used that camera it's great to have. 3. Bigger screen.
4. it has 120hz
Larger battery doesn't always equate to longer battery life. The pro has a much higher res screen, 120hz, higher peak brightness, Extra 5G mode, extra tele lens to power when needed. Battery life should be very comparable between the two.
I skimmed through the review , does the pixel 7 have 120hz? Thanks
@@seinfeld8812 the pixel 7 has a 90 hz while the pro has 120 hz. It's also a 1080p screen vs 1440p. 1440p is double the pixel count of 1080p, which is why it doesn't always mean better battery life.
Excellent comment, thanks. It reflects my own common sense grasp that a smaller phone is ok with a smaller battery and can't be compared in that way with the larger phone.
@@seinfeld8812 only 90 hz.
You can turn down all of those for more battery life.
I was struggling with whether the Pixel 7 or 7 pro was the best choice but when Verizon swung me a deal where the 7 pro will be $450 over three years of monthly payments, there was no doubt the 7 pro was my immediate choice. And I will never regret it because of the incredible 12g memory and the larger screen. An iPhone that would meet those specs would cost at least $1200.
What have you done, you could have bought pixel 7 for like 500 USD. But you had to chose the monthly payments which no doubt will cost you more than 450. Not to mention the possibility of breaking your phone in 3 years. Just when you finish paying you’ll switch to another phone
how does monthly payment cost you more? you pay monthly, no extra fees besides the 60 dollar activation fee which most of the time they waive, and if you're thinking about the data plans then you have to pay it either way. also even if you break it, it still saves money even if you have to keep paying it. Not to mention he said 7 pro for 450, which overall is better than 500 for a 7@@everythingsfinett3903
After watching 10,000 videos, you cleared my doubt. I will go for pixel 7. Which is a value deal for such a powerful smartphone. Thanks.
would like other opinions video too that compares both of them to see if i made the right purchase choice
But the Pixel 7 Pro has one more thing - Autofocus on ultrawide camera that allows Macro shots - this was not covered in video.
@@mannsinghs those extra features are great if you’re 100% gonna use it. Other than that. The cameras are the same on both phones minus those extra features. Definitely gonna get excellent photos on either one.
Nice honest review.. I got the pixel 7 pro mainly as wanted better camera and zoom.. the 300 pound difference is a lot for what it is really.. good phone though.. I have the pixel 6 too.
I upgraded from the OnePlus 7 pro to pixel 7 pro. The switch has been seamless. The two phones are so similar. Pixel does everything my OnePlus did, just much more redined. Not to mention the form factor is very similar.
As a oneplus 7 pro owner this really helped
Loved my one plus 7 pro, except all the cameras randomly stopped working in less than a year and forced me to replace it. Common issue. Its what stopped me getting future one pluses.
I normally don't comment on videos - Just wanted to say thank you for a quick, to the point, no bullshit review of both phones. This was extremely helpful. Thank you! Subscribed!
I was going with the P7 and then Google offered $925 trade for my S22 Ultra (256G)....Duhh, had to go with the P7P. Was looking forward to a smaller phone, but I do watch content on my phone it works. Thanks for he Vid!
What made you choose p7p over the s22u ? I have a s22u and not seeing a reason to switch.
@@cmaysautoyt it's mostly nostalgia. I have had the P1, 3, 4, and 6. Some of my best pics are from the Pixels. The S22 Ultra performs excellent. I'm not as happy with some of the pics from the S22. I don't like the separate app stores. It's not an issue functionally. I missed some of the pixel exclusives.
@@frankm8252 oh okay makes sense 👍
I work at atnt and only sold 3 models of the pixel 7s and no joke. All 3 of them were returned. I've personally not heard the best reviews for the pixels. I used to have the 5. S22 is the way to go imo.
Google should know that phone size is a deal breaker! I would buy the pro version of the pixel 7 in size 6.1-6.3 for 799-849 in a heartbeat.. But now I must buy a cut down version because the pro is too damn big! >:|
Yeah this alone keeps me from buying it atm, I really want the 7 pro features in the regular 7 body. Might just wait and hope they realize this is a deal breaker for a lot of people until the 8 next year.
Nothing more to add!
I would have bought the pro, but it is far to big for me.
Even the Pixel 7 is almost too big.
Same here. I don't mind refresh rate etc but I would happily upgraded from my Pixel 6 if I could get macro and optical zoom in a reasonable form factor:/
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That's absolutely true!
But the Pixel 7 is pretty good phone.
I really like it.
@@Fasciana1 sure, but the 7 (non XL) hasn't enough new features justifying a upgrade - for me. But of course everyone values features different :) The 7 XL which has Tele+macro is simply out of question by its size, even the 7 and 6 is too big for my taste, but unfortunately the consumer-consens seems to be: the bigger the better :D
Hi Mark, thanks for your continued excellent coverage of this launch, if you read this comment please keep us updated on the overheating issues.
The main reasons to get the Pixel 7 Pro would be:
1) The additional RAM for better "app running in the background" management. Not that the Pixel 7 can't handle what you throw at it, but the additional 4GBs RAM really ensure you don't lose your game if you have too many apps open in the background.
2) The 4K screen. If you have RUclips Premium or any other video app and want to watch 4K videos on your phone, then you would need the Pixel 7 Pro's 4K screen as you would not be able to watch 4K content on the 1080p screen of the Pixel 7. This is also another thought, if you record 4K video and want to play it back on your phone to view it, you could only view it in 1080 as It would be downgraded to 1080p for your screen.
They are both excellent devices, but I went with the Pixel 7 Pro myself. I think the speakers sound a little louder, clearer and have more base as well. Also, when you add up the cost for all the additional items on the Pixel 7 Pro, you can further understand and appreciate the $300 difference.
Great video! I really appreciate how you clarified all the differences between the two devices. Thanks!
The 7 pro has a 1440p screen, not 4k. 4K is massively higher than 1440p. We're not up to the technology that allows 4k screens on a phone yet.
@@davidgreen8431 Close enough... lol
@@davidgreen8431 Sony gives 4K screen in Xperia mobiles since last couple of years. It still not mainstream because Samsung has not put it in its flagships yet
@@InternetDisplayofPower oh that's interesting. Its such a shame that Sony phones aren't as mainstream as other brands
@@davidgreen8431 4k on a smartphone is overkill. Hell, for many, even 1440p on a smartphone is overkill. That's why 1080p smartphones still exists. Lower cost and they generally get better battery life due to fewer pixels.
That's probably why the pixel 7 pro runs hotter due to having double the pixels and a higher refresh rate. Since they both have the same chipset, it's going to be working harder on the pro model.
I jumped from the 6Pro to the 7Pro last week. I do like it. The differences are subtle from what I've noticed so far but they're all definite improvements.
I think the big difference for most people is the screen size difference.
What's also a good deal is that existing Google Fi customers (like me) can get $100 off the Pixel 7/7 Pro. I'm gonna get the regular 7 in white.
New customers get $200 off. Apparently the offer expires on the 20th, and (of course) you have to order it through the Google Store.
(Didn't mean to sound like a salesman, I just saw it in an email)
Thank you for comparing the cameras! Would also love to see up close shots, for the macro on the Pro vs the non-pro. I don't take photos of flower petals or insects, but I do take up close shots of food I make and would like to see if I need the macro lens for that.
I’m looking into macro myself. From what I’ve been able to see so far though, the 7 doesn’t take macro but the 7 pro does.
Pretty much sums up why I upgraded my P6 to P7. Couldn't pass up the incentives ($440 trade-in and $100 Goog GC)! I don't need a phone that's top of the line but the main reason was the phablet-sized P7P is just too darn big for me.
If the video ended at 0:50 it would be legendary
Here in Canada Virgin has the 7P on "Black Friday" sale for $720 with a $45 50GB plan. For Canadian prices that is fantastic. They also have the regular model on for $216 with the same plan. If you don't care for the bigger phone, it's pretty damn hard to pass that up.
Wow! Such a fantastic review. Thanks a lot. I also purchased the standard Pixel 7 (C$650 - Black Friday deal) because of its more compact size and a flat screen. I'm upgrading from Pixel 3 and 4
Hey I have a question for you. I'm considering getting the pixel 7 but I'm worried about bugs, and I've read online there is issue with the camera's glass breaking spontaneously. Have experienced persistent bugs or performance issues? what do you think about the issue of camera's glass?
Thanks in advance
I have got the Pixel 7 in Snow (white) and am really happy with this phone! Coming from the Pixel 4a.
Greets from Germany, Peter
I’m heavily considering the regular pixel 7. The only thing holding me back is being worried it will have the same unstable UI full of software bugs. Part of me wants to get it but then I’d rather stay on my iPhone 11 if it’s not stable.
I've been using the regular Pixel 7 for a few days now and it is honestly super good. I recommend it over the 7 pro. I didn't find any bugs yet
@@MarksTech the only things I’ve seen are the overheating and screen freezing. But another huge concern I had after the 6a is call quality. On the 6a there was so much static it was practically unusable.
@@crazyfun5150 I’ve done about 8 to 10 hours of calling, both phones are great!:)
I did experience overheating, though, but that was only on the pro
@@MarksTech thanks for letting me know. With the great trade in values I’m leaning towards getting a pixel 7.
@@MarksTech Yeah, I immediately fell in love with the pro but when it started overheating (really hot!) after 10 min+ long video chatting, I returned it and resigned myself to waiting a couple of years until they can overcome that problem. But after watching this video and your reply here, I'm going to go for the 7! Best 7 vs 7 Pro vid! Thanks!
I just walked out of the store with a Pixel 7 Pro and then I see this video, of course. I totally could see the difference in screen and refresh rate so I went with the Pro. I have the 6a for 12 days and I hated it. I broke my Pixel 3 XL and I was so in love with the phone that the 6a was not even close. I feel the 7 Pro was the best option for me.
Why did you hate the 6a? Honest question.
@@rmelo5932 I thought the swipe features were slow and not responsive. We travel, when using Google maps I tried to text at the same time and the phone when black for over a min. Because it didn't have the power. Things were slow to open too. I am not a gamer but I think this phone would not have enough power to do that. It also felt really small in my hand. I now have a pixel 7 pro and totally love it. Has the power I need
Its somewhat a hard choice, but I go for the Pixel 7. I dont need 30hz more, I dont use it so much that it would run out of battery, and for photography, I would use my reflex camera, which does much better photos either way.
With all respect. The images you show, are definitely not identical as you say. Just look at the color curve on 2:26 and the colors from the sun. Even on 2:30 there is a HUGE difference on the shadows and brightness. Oh by the way.. im all in on the Pixel :D Only because of the camera. Thanks for the video! Ill go Pro.
I am in Canada and I found a Pixel 7 128GB for $575. The Pixel 7 Pro is $879 so around $300 more in Canada as well. I personally, rarely ever use the telephoto lens because I just prefer the quality of a picture from the main lens or ultrawide lens. I had a Samsung s20 before so I am coming from 120hz, I barely notice the difference between 90hz and 120hz. The Pixel 7 is 1080p which is plenty sharp considering it is only 6.4 inches big. Other then that there are no major differences. If you are coming from an older phone then I recommend the Regular Pixel 7 over the Pixel 7 Pro.
I like that you gave us an answer. Most reviewers just say at the end you should choose by yourself. This one is resolving. Nice!
just upgraded to a pixel 7 from my s10. at first i hated it but the more i used it the more i liked it. Its a great phone at a GREAT price
Long time Pixel lover here. Had the first gen until the battery died. I am now looking to upgrade my 3a which still works fine, but the camera is starting to feel old. I was contemplating between regular and pro. To be honest, as a person with small hands, the size of the pro looks daunting. Thanks for this helpful review, I don't think I'll be missing out if I just get the 7 for $650 CAD (black friday sale price).
Just ordered P7 Pro to replace my 3a. I take a lot of pics and the Black Friday deal lured me in..
Yep I’m in for the Black Friday deal too
Personally, I got the 7 because I don't like curve displays. You get the same exact experience on both phones. My friend has the 7 pro literally feels exactly the same phone until you start using the cameras.
I was on the fence, 7 or 7 Pro. I watch and listened you made a lot of sense. I made up my mind I will go Pixel 7. Thank you.
Thank you for the lowdown on Pixel 7 series. After having issues with my iPhone 7 couple years back I switched to Pixel 3 which has been great for my use. Sure, I've missed being able to use Facetime and iMessage but besides that I was all in Google ecosystem, photos and all. I also got a Sony Xperia 1 mk3 uberphone which which was supposed to be an answer to all my wants but at the end it was just too much of the phone for not enough benefit. So I did try Pixel 6 last year which I did find good but physically too close to my Sony. I missed the smaller size of Pixel 3/iphone 7 so I got iPhone 12 mini which I am currently using. Would I consider another Pixel? For sure if there was a "mini" option. Pixel 8 Pro Mini is what I am hoping for next year as this time Pixels are still stuck in "phablet" mode. Again, glad to see/hear that Google is keeping up with Pixel.
The 6a is a good mini option, it's quite narrow. The 7 is only slightly larger..
Thank you so much for this great analysis for an uninformed consumer. Was leaning towards the 7 but you clinched it. So glad you mentioned Best Buy too. Thanks!
Thanks! Your video helped me decide in favour of the Pixel 7. Appreciate your insightful review.
hey thank you so much! I truly appreciate it :)
One thing I might have missed if it was in the video, but on the Google store page it shows the Pixel 7 can’t take macro photos but the 7 Pro can. I don’t have any reason to believe this wasn’t a software limitation to give people more reason to buy the pro over the non-pro but felt it was worth mentioning since they’re all adding it (back)
It's a hardware limitation. The P7P has a different wide angle lens with autofocus, whereas the P7 has the same wide angle lens as last year's P6.
The thing i would say it's that the screen in the pixel 7 pro seems to be a more modern compared to the normal one, the pixel 7 still suffers from screen tint( usually green)in lower brightness as well as image retention.
Great video! I subbed
I got the 7pro but I'm kinda getting sick of the size just 1 day later lol - I have a 30 day window to exchange I might downgrade
Didn't notice a difference between the 90hz and 120hz in the store. Just liked the better camera but I really never zoom
Then I definitely recommend the 7! The 7 pro is just too big lol
that’s what she said! Lol 😂
My pixel 7 in black is coming tomorrow!! I'm quite excited for it
Hi, how is the battery life so far?
I watched 1000 but this video summed up everything as if you entered my mind, this video should be the reference .. Thank you from 🇸🇦
Interesting take on these Pixals. I switched from a Samsung S21-5G & it took a while to get used to in customization. Generally I like it, bought it outright & put a protective skin onnthe reverse to protect the back & camera bar from scratches. I find the battery charge is good & I charge at different intervals, not always down to 10% & it still performs well. I chose the Lemongrass colour & since May '23 its been fine. Like all gadgets like this, get a decent bumper case & screen cover.
I was so nervous when buying the Pixel 7 cuz of seeing all the overheating issues on the 6/6Pro. But Google's preorder deal is too sweet to pass on so I bit the bullet.
Now after using it for two straight days, I am happy to report that I did not see any overheat throttling issues (based on my use case anyways, mostly RUclips and light gaming/photography. some wifi hotspot share)
Hows the camera quality for the pixel 7?
@@ibbyk18 top notch. I was able to take some amazing shots with it. It’s probably one of the biggest plus for me
It seems like the difference everywhere is 300, be it USD, AUD, or pounds. I would have bought the Pixel 7. I figured though as I was going to a larger phone (they are both quite large), may as well go the whole way and since the Pro also had a $200 off end of year special, it made the decision easy and I bought the Pro. I am very happy with it. I loved my Pixel 5 and it got stolen, so I had a Samsung Galaxy S21 for a year. I remembered why I never really like Samsung and happy to be back with the Pixel phone.
i got the 7 lemongrass €595. best phone ive ever had and my last phone was sony xperia 5ii. camera sound software just everything is fantastic. fits well in the hand and its as smooth as butter to use. i find my phone charges faster with my 20w charger tan my 30w charger. no connection problems and would only stick with google pixel phones now. face unlock works great and fingerprint sensor works 8 in 10. love this phone. also the fingerprint sensor booster great idea with protective screen on it
I upgraded from Galaxy S8 to Pixel 7 pro 12/256 white. I preordered, so I have been using it for quite some time. My reason for pro/256 is that larger memory and storage is better when wanting to use the phone for 5 years or more. The second reason is that the cameras gives more and better options. In Norway the mobile services are being upgraded fast, so you can always benefit from the latest technology. With the pro, i tend to use my DSLR less.
Heyy, a fellow Norwegian going from a Galaxy S8 to a Pixel 7 Pro upgrade ^^'
The most important thing for me is swiping the side of the phone to go back, on the 7 the glass is sharper and less round so didn't feel nice doing it, the 7 pro has rounder edges so much smoother to go back. All the software and hardware differences are fine to talk about but this one action that I do probably 100 times a day meant that it was the pro for me even if the standard 7 would probably be a better size and spec for me.
I have a 7 I'm testing to decide whether I want the 7 pro or the 7. As far as screen movement, it just takes a small finger movement to move the 7 screen right to left. I don't even touch the edge of the phone. There is also a one hand setting I haven't used that should make it even easier. The overall gestures used on the phone do not compare to the Moto gestures, That is something I really miss. The other thing that I really, really don't like is the position of the search bar icon frozen at the bottom of the screen. I prefer it at the top but it doesn't fit the Google business plan. Also, I prefer either a black or white color for that search bar and I don't like the colors available for each. There are other options available but I don't like those either. They have also frozen the weather and date/time button on the top left of the screen which to me is a disaster. It makes the whole top unavailable to other applications except a video play area on the right. I have a transparent weather app I would like to use but cant. The one other feature I dislike is the night lite. I use the night lite to curb the brightness of the white colors. On the 7 I have you simply can't get a proper adjustment; it is too yellow. One other feature that is helpful is the ability to adjust the size of the icons. I use a display setting that uses five icons across. By slightly resizing the icons it also reduces the size of the search bar and that gives the whole screen a better look. There are also some features not mentioned here that may have originally been developed by Moto. One is a quick menu app that makes it easier to handle things like turning the unit off and on, adjusting screen brightness and sound, etc. That would be the first item I would turn on. I don't particularly like to press any mechanical buttons if I don't have to. It makes the phone much easier to use.
I love how you get straight to the point. Very refreshing
You da man. You nailed the points I used to go for the Pixel 7 a couple weeks ago. So far, no issues have been encountered, and I liked it very much. Thank you !
Great video - thanks for the research! You helped me make up my mind and, no it wasn’t the Pixel 7 but the Pro! It boils down to what features you want, they both quality phones. Thanks from Australia.
Mark, any overheating issues with the regular pixel 7 (non pro model) in daily use or recording? Perhaps the pro model is more likely to overheat due to 120hz refresh and 1440P resolution.
No over heating on the 7 pro with the 1440p resolution on.
I'm glad I watched this video because I was going to get the pixel 7 pro but I'm going to get the pixel 7 because you have a lot of valid points. I have the pixel 6 and I have a lot of signal issues and my phone getting hot too
I just ordered a Pixel 7 Pro from Google and got a $300 discount on a Black Friday sale, bringing the phone price down to $600. Plus, I paid an extra $100 for an upgrade in memory to 256Gb. Part of the reason for the big discount is that I also switched carriers from T-Mobile to Google Fi. For this price, I think this phone is a good buy.
How are you liking Google fi, I'm about to switch
@@kerlyne8009 I'm very happy with it. The 5G coverage is good everywhere I go here in the SF bay area.
Thank you for mentioning the reception. Most reviewers seem to not know that the main function of a phone is communication. I just got a Pixel 7 and with Red Pocket GSMA (at&t) I can not get 5g service or voice over wifi. With a T-mobile sim card it works fine. It must be an AT&T thing. Also, not being able to screen cast to my LG TV is very disappointing.
Great video man, I've been humming and erring over which phone to get for ages now and I think you have sold the normal 7 to me, 300 dollars more Is a heck of a lot of money for not that much extra. Thanks dude
Then the Mint Mobile deal for the Pixel 7 Pro for $589 is a no brainer. It's unlocked and also comes with 1 year of 4GB data plan. Perfect for secondary device.
I was gonna opt for the Pixel 7 but tmobile giving 800 trade in for Pixel 6... so it's only costing 100 more for the 7 pro
I got the pixel 7 pro, and i love it. The pictures are really REALLY good, but I mostly like how fast the phone is at downloading things, like my old phone (i forgot what the name of it was) was really slow at downloading, and once i downloaded some apps on the pixel 7 pro and it took less than 30 seconds per app. I dont know if its just the phone being new but its super fast and super efficient at doing things. I think this phone is one of the best out there.
I'm thinking about trading in myself and that pixel 7 along with the s22 and iphone 14 are my big 3 contenders im trying to make a decision on. cost-wise it's the cheapest but not by much for me. like 25 a month and 0 down vs 33 a month and 0 down vs 31 a month and 50 down. Hard to make a decision since i know i'll be locked in for at least 2 years.
I think it is mostly about the Camera I miss a optical zoom so much for snapshots with my family or at concerts digital zoom is fine but as soon as the conditions are no longer perfekt (Light, moving object) You can forget the digital zoom to get nice pictures. So for me the main selling point for the Pro isn't the Display or the Connectivity it is the Camera and the battery
Many reviewers don't say the Speakers on Pixel 7 Pro are far better with deeper richer sound. But i believe the base model is good enough.
got the pixel 7pro with the pixel pass love it had to put my fold 3 down
The 7 is a hell of a deal right now at $350 from Best Buy and the 7 Pro at $600. Really can't beat that value at all. I got mine for $450 at Best Buy around December 2022.
Me ayudaste mucho gracias desde Perú voy por un Pixel 7 :)
google translating and speech recognition are way better on google pixel than on the ones available in the app store..you get translations on real time..but has Google improved it? I almost got the 6 but I am wondering if Google improved it on the 7 models?
Nice video! comparison is really helpful. Small coorecion - Bits and Byte are different. Mbps - Mega Bytes per second, Bits is smaller unit that adds up to make a byte.
Great information, thanks for sharing... I also just have one thing to say, the word is "correction" not 🚫"coorecion". Thanks for correcting him 😀
Thanks for the info I've got my Google pixel 7 coming to day so at least I know I've picked the right one 😀
Interesting video I was trying to purchasing the 7 pro but it was out stock online in stores, so I settled for the 7 which I do love it has a great size, and wonderful camera can't complain. They both take nice photos, battery life is pretty good on the 7 it lasts me a day which is great. My favorite thing on this phone is the new features why people can react to my msg with emoji and I can't seem to do the same?
I would like the get the 7 pro because i believe that extra ram will help in the longevity of the phone but I don’t want to spend too much on a phone. Definitely getting the regular 7 with 256gb tho.
Pixel 7 with 256gb is the best choice.
Finally! Someone who is direct and detailed, thank you for helping me make a decision.
The 7 is a nice phone but it will be the 7 Pro for me. The flat screen is nice but the telephoto lens and bigger battery does it for me. Thanks for the comparison review. Very well done sir!
Thanks for the honest opinion; that clears it up for me. BTW, they should be Hz, GB, and _aluminium,_ not "hz" (hecto-zepto), "gb" (gram-barns), and "aluminum". Letter case matters in the metric system, and "aluminum" was declared incorrect over 30 years ago.
Thanks for the review and spending the money on both I bought the pixel 7 well actually theres a special deal at T booth I got so its a a $1 a month on my plan and after 2 years I can buy it for $ 240
Yeah I guess for the most 8GB is more than enough -> I initially had the Pro but I dislikes the 6,7'' too much (coming from Pixel 4a) and I didnt like the screen at all- I had this weird feeling, that the Pros Display can be pressed down a little bit, the regular 7 is more sturdy, more like a brick. The pro is more elgenat with the glossy shimmer and the curved edges, and the regular is more straight lined. I prefer the regular for those reasons - sure, the pro got 120hz refresh rate but i think 90hz will work just fine for me (coming from 60hz).
I dont think that the higher resolution is visible in your daily usage tbh.
The only two things, that is a downgrade: less ultra wide and the macro camera - but I'm more then happy to trade these for a more handy phone and the matt finish on the regular.
Also we speaking about a 250€ differen here in germany, although you get a bigger preorder bonus when going for the Pro.
tl;dr: giving back the pro and get the regular for me, basically because the pros display had a weird feeling to it - you can press it a little down, it feels a little cheap tbh - the regular has a better handling for me and feels more well built - this might just be me, but it was a huge downer for the pro.
@KapuSina Hey, I am also in Germany. Got the Pixel 7 (coming from the Pixel 4a) in color Snow (white) and am really happy with the phone
Watch a few comparisons because in trying to decide between this 2 and this is the best video I found to help me decide.
I like the straightforwardness friend. Suscribed!
i love the fact that you gave your concise recommendation at the beginning of the video, and then said "but if you wanna know why, keep watching". i like such format of information presentation.
Upgraded to the 7pro from the pixel 3, it was the best phone I have ever had, and it is still fine, got the 7 cause I wanted to, didn't need too aha
Great clear, concise, honest, methodical review that so many other reviewers struggle to do. Certainly helped me choose which model.(The 7 by the way). Ma y thanks man. Greetings from Scotland 👍
Thanks so much! :)
love the way you just told which you picked at the beginning !
Pixel 7 for me as a secondary phone. I thought about the Pro but I realize it’s overkill for a secondary phone 😅
I’ll be buying the pixel 7 as a business phone. iPhone pro for personal use
Just bought the pro. Yeah it's a crisp good looking phone but I don't need most of those camera features and I can't stand how big it is. Probably will return and get the regular 7
I was an iPhone user and I got my first pixel. And I love it so much!!! It's a pixel 6a ❤️. Is the pixel ever going to make another tablet??
Watching on my 7. I don’t think the 7 pro is as good of a value honestly. Both great phones though.
hi thanks for the video, do you think it worths wait for the black friday to buy it? thanks
Great review. Thanks. I noticed that whatever phone you placed on your left hand, for some reason or other, it appeard larger than the other phone.
That selfie quality, I screamed!!!🔥
Does the fingerprint sensor work with any screen protector? Asking because I had a phone that once I put a screen protector, I couldn't use the fingerprint unlock anymore.
My OnePlus 9 crashed and the battery life is now so shitty that I have to charge it 2-3 times a day. I was wondering which Pixel 7 to choose. I want a good camera that I can take good videos and photos of concerts since the OP9 camera is pretty useless at that. It just can't handle itself when it gets a little dark. 😐 I'm a little scared of the glass back of the Pixel 7 but I think I'm gonna go for that anyway. Thanks!
Best buy is really good for now. I got $422 trade in my pixel 6 and $100 gift card.
I genuinely enjoyed your straight to the point, no bullshit review. I've been debating on which one to buy and I believe this view has given me the right choice. Thank you
Video title: Watch before you buy
Video content: 0:16 - decide for yourself
7pro, snow. 6 pro trade in for $600 and $200 G store credit. No brainer! Paid off Verizon and got the unlocked version. Just ordered the watch with the 200 credit.
A very practical video.. Helps really in deciding between Pro and 7 Pro.... I believe both the Pixels have heating issues. Planning to buy Pix 7
Hi Mark. Did you get any firmware updates on the P7P? Apparently that sorts out much of the heating issue.
I bought one last week, made all the updates and immediately found it overheating and freezing after video chatting for just 10 minutes. Could be a buggy batch of hardware if this supposed update is a fix imho.
I am planning on getting this phone right now, i have a S22 but i do not like it, i am stuck with it. I might go for the Pixel 7 because T mobile has a deal if i add a line you only pay $99 for the hone, the line is $15 and the month pay is going to be $5 seem like good deal if had gone for the Pro it $399 instead which si good deal but feel like the normal phone is better and i seen issue with battery with the pro drain fast then the normal one that flash rate seem to kill thye battery faster then the 90 version. and love the fact 1440nits is nice for that 7. Also why is everyone getting the white one, that seem to get dirty faster, why nto black wish they ahd other colors.
Did they fix the crappy finger print unlock? Yes I know it has face unlock, but who knows if it's any good? Sick of my 6a telling me it does not recognize my prints. Ugh.