I don't think you dropped the ball, by putting out the first review. It's better to hear a review from the heart, an honest no holes barred video telling it like it is. I've stopped watching a lot of the other reviews on RUclips now. Most never have a negative word to say about the product they are reviewing. I watch your videos as you tell it like it is, no sugar coating. But hey, that's just my opinion. Keep up the good work.
producing content by test a phone in less than a month and using a phone over 6months it different mate. that is why you see guys like MKBHD buy not one device
Or maybe people were just pointing out that if his experience differed so much from the average, maybe it's a faulty device , it happens every manufacturer has them. But please go off
After conducting some online research, I think that I discovered the reason why Pixel 7 series users have such widely differing experiences with their phones. The short most common reason is: the Tensor Processing Unit. The Tensor Processing Unit (or TPU for short) will overheat when it is trying to process more computational tasks simultaneously that it can handle efficiently. The main culprit behind this phenomenon (among others) is called "Machine Learning". Machine learning can potentially initiate so many computational tasks simultaneously that it can cause the TPU to overheat while processing those tasks. Heat is generated the by the processor while it tries to process an increasing number computational tasks. Without any intervention to slow down or stop the processing of such tasks while the TPU overheats, the hardware would eventually fail, and the software would eventually start to malfunction, and thus stop working. Unsurprisingly, the overwhelming majority of cool "Pixel exclusive" features are controlled by machine learning algorithms that initiate tasks for the processor. Needless to say, the TPU wasn't designed to simultaneously process an unlimited number of machine learning tasks without a hardware failure. Unfortunately, it appears that GOOGLE decided to push such concerns aside and used the TPU for it's Pixel series phones anyway. In the mean time, Google is presently continuing to work on TPU improvements.
I think this is the only guy talking about tech for real, no lies, no shame and people still come up with hate and questions regarding his phone being fake or some stupid acts. I personally think that your review is A review and I always like how you judge a piece of glass and pixels. Keep it up bro all the best
Literally showing your off the shelf experience with the phone in your first review was a good move and is very helpful to someone like me who may consider buying one. It’s possible that you could send that unit back and get another one that functions properly but then if you just reviewed that good unit then I may not be aware of the possibility of running into the issues that you had initially. I do appreciate what you did in the first video.
Well I liked the first video as it was. I think it showed raw emotion about how disappointed you were with your phone. I think you hit the nail on the head when you talked about quality control. You can't expect to charge top dollar for products that don 't work right. You didn't let me down and I enjoy an honest review and first impression. That is probably one of the good things about not being sponsored, you are not beholding to the oil and gas industry 😊 Keep up the good work.
I was just surprised by the video because I had a very good experience with my Pixel 3 XL quite a few years ago. I now own an iPhone 12 Pro which is ok. I’m looking to upgrade and will probably just get another iPhone. I was happy to see the video. Real content.
Great video! I think one of the biggest problems of tensor chips is that they're manufactured by samsung not tsmc, look at snapdragon 8 gen 1 and 8 gen 2 .. the latter is leaps and bounds ahead in every way and with big margins especially in efficiency, battery consumption and heat management. Other tensor problems include using older cpu cores, using old modems and maybe there're some problems with software optimization along with Google's terrible quality control.
@dave6018 google have awful software optimisation. It's telling when big RUclipsrs like mkbhd have to make videos talking about how awful the software is with pixel devices. These videos don't exist for Samsung, apple etc.
You’ll never please everybody. Some people argue just to argue. Keep up the good work. I’m thinking about switching back to Android from my iPhone 13 tbh.
Exynos and tensor chip G2 isn't a problem ,issue is finfet manufacturing Samsung foundry is knowng for heat issues they made snapdragon 888 and it was heat mess ,tsmc makes cooler chipset google needs to let tsmc make their chipsets
Google needs to improve their devices and biased reviewers need to stop portraying them as the best thing since sliced bread. The phones are cheap for a good reason.
I am using the Pixel 7 pro from 1 week. Amazing Phone i ever used. User experience in awesome. Camera is ultimate, no words to expalin. Battery backup is excellent.
Apple used the Intel chip in their MacBooks for over a decade until they perfected their own silicon and were confident enough to implement it in their laptops and also now the iPads… I think google too should take this step and just use the SD processors in their pro devices until they make their Tensor chip powerful and sufficient enough to go head to head with the market giants…
This is very informative.... Went from OP 8T to a Pixel 7... And yes, I feel you when comparing Qualcomm chips vs the Tensor. I am not a heavy user but at least google can do something about the chip's heat management... As of now that is my own opinion...
My pixel 7 experience has been great so far. Admittedly, the very first unit I bought was defective. Basically it kept randomly freezing but now I'm on my second unit. No issues. Battery life is pretty good. My only gripe with this phone is the "fast charging" speed! And as far as the tensor chip goes, I think we also have to understand exactly why Google went with the tensor/exynos chip. (Yeah because of pricing.) But also it's because they're focusing more on AI which the AI on Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 stomps the competition. The AI powers it's search engines as well as the cameras and software which works well very well. Tensor 3 is going to have massive improvements over tensor generation 2
I am new to your channel, and I love your content! I agree with you, when you get an Iphone, you know it will be exactly what it says it will be. Same with Samsung. The bugs need to be fixed ASAP. I can understand having minimal issues, but if I spend a grand on a phone, I expect it to run like it's worth a thousand bucks.
I can’t tell how much I’m thankful about the previous video. At & t give the pixel for free without trade so I was going to buy it replacing iPhone 12. After watching your video I talked to few pixie owners. Most of them told me similar problems including guy work for T-Mobile who own free pixel from company.
Coming from Nexus 6P to a Pixel 7 Pro I can say that this phone is everything that one should have been. The jury is still out on Bluetooth for me given I've used two sets of beats head phones. One being manufactured more recently and giving no issues with the other being older and having issues. That said these old ones got a new firmware update recently. RUclips might be Glitchy in QHD resolution as I recently had issues with it not accepting touch input. Either disabling, re-enabling or going back to 1080P has sorted this out. Other than that I've seen the dreaded heat while recording video once and have felt it get hot with the 30W charger. Decent phone in my opinion.
Tensor chips seem to have pretty big differences between units. My battery life has been good (11h SOT), no overheating and my Geekbench 6 result was way better than what I've seen from some of these. It was along there with the SD 8 Gen 1. Also on average the Pro models do get considerably better performance than the A series for example, so it seems like they put the better silicon ones to the more expensive phones.
I don’t think you let anyone down. You shared your experience and it was honest. I went from the OnePlus 5T to the pixel 3a and used Pixels until the 5a. The pixels were the buggiest phones I ever owned and guess what happened? I went to Apple because I got tired of beta testing Google’s devices. Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Android. You get your money’s worth with Apple and haters are going to hate just because… Keep up the good work. It’s refreshing to see reviews from non sponsored creators like you. 👍
I have reason to believe that overheating damaged your Pixel 7 Pro's hardware - - not that the hardware is defective per se. However, there are many ways to mitigate overheating in a manner that's probably foreign to most users.
We had two pixel 6 pros. Both ended up with broken screens and need replaced. Mine stayed warm all the time. And poor connectivity. She loved hers. So finally I decided to use hers. Same issues. Warm. Loses signal where other phone doesn't. She just isn't bothered by it. So some of this is user expectations
These are both good videos. You laid out your feelings and supported them in the first video. Now you’re going back, collecting more feedback and checking your thinking. That seems like a good practice. I had to return the 2xl, almost returned the 3xl, but ended up gifting to a family member. 4xl and 7 pro have been fine. I agree with you, 50% quality satisfaction is not a strong standard. Keep doing what you’re doing.
I understand what Google was trying to do with the tensor chip it's the same thing Samsung wanted to do with the exynos, own your own chip same reason Google bought Motorola Mobile they wanted all the patents so they'd have less issues when they launch the pixel, you're not susceptible to the whims of Qualcomm /another company. If you have a decent enough chip that you've made yourself put it in the budget phones perfect it ensure it works seamlessly with your operating system before you carry it over to your flagship. Your best statement is also so true it takes time to be great
I love your videos for their quality and thorough content, not to mention your honesty and passion. I'm glad I discovered your channel and subscribed. I agree that there is so much more to a smart phone than its camera. If I'm going to shell out $1,000 or more for a premium phone, then I expect it to work flawlessly. Keep up the great work.
I had the 6a. Unstable 5g, and so I disabled it. And micro stutters a lot, amplified by the 60hz , call issues( but later I found I was using the beta version of phone app, my bad). Always warm. I don't like that. Exchanged for the nothing Phone 1. Amazing phone. Smooth , stable internet , calls , etc. Good performance and remains cool. I miss the Google camera. But like you said, it's not just the camera. I love this phone .
People act like iPhones don’t have issues. Apple, will send out an update an it will screw up your phone. Apple, is still trying to fix problems people are having with their 14 pro and pro max.
pixel 4 xl was one of my favourite phones. Pixel 6 pro was probably my most disliked phone since my note 4. The battery life and thermals were shocking right out of the box that I've lowered the refresh and resolution. As someone that doesn't normally trade in phones, this will be the first.
This video was waaayyy better. That last one although based on YOUR EXPERIENCE was way too rant-ish & felt like a beef w/Google. I still dosagree based on my experience w/ 6 pro & now 7 pro but good job.
One of my favorite phones ever was the Pixel 3a. It felt as smooth and snappy as a flagship phone because of the optimized software, its camera was better than any flagship phone for pictures (not video), but that's ok at the price point. It had the headphone jack, and a really sturdy polycarbonate body with a metal plate to add some weight... that is where Google shined, for me. I don't care about flagship if you're not going to bring the heat in every category. I'd rather pay less for a fun, smooth and functional phone with a good picture camera than a ridiculous amount for low battery, sloppy video, fragile body, bugs and glitches with "advanced software features." Just no.
I just switched from 3a to 5. Still miss the 3a sometimes, but the 5 feels like an upgrade for the most part! The pixel 8 is the first pixel I might be interested in, but I think I'll rock the 5 for at least 2 years.
Yo Dayo, I didn’t see a link in your description for your sponsor. I really wanted to try them out so you get some kickback. Really appreciate your work and I subbed solely because of your Pixel 7 Pro video. The passionate frustration was truly felt on this end of the screen. Trust me. Excellent job and keep it up!
I also have a pixel 7 Pro so I have theory: Check the visor of your pixel (the camera panel) and match it the box or online pictures. Maybe it's just the videos but that's not the color I see anywhere on google store. Also see how the microphone on the back has a cutout around it. That cutout shouldn't be there. I'd get a replacement because from what im seeing here this is faulty product altogether and no amount of fixing is going to "fix" it. Excellent video though.
I do not think you let us down, releasing your previous review video, that video was very much required, most people are oblivious to the QA isdues the pixel line has. Kerp up the good work
I have pixel 7, like it a lot,only issue is the volume is too low. I often have to turn the volume up to 100 to hear what is going on in RUclips videos. Also screen visibility in bright light could be better
Google Fi user 7 years, still using Pixel 2. Pixel Pro's always have more problems than the regular Pixel. Tensor - skipped 6 & 7 because of the bugs and I'm skipping the 8 to move to iPhone & iWatch. Tensor allows software tied directly to hardware that other brands won't be able to match so G can compete with iPhone.
The only reason why I went back to Samsung especially the S23 Ultra is because of the SD 8 Gen 2 chipset. I've owned about 4 Samsung phones the S7 edge being the last when I figured out the chipset was terrible in terms of performance. I switched over to other companies (Oppo, Xiaomi, Oneplus) that offered the SD chipset and I never really went back until this year. So I completely understand. I personally am a power user.
Yes, the quality control on Google Pixel is not good. Google needs to fix it if they want to continue selling Pixel phones in the future. So far, my Pixel 7 is working perfectly. I love it and I recommend to buy it. Also, I will agree with you that Google needs to keep the Tensor chip and continue to develop better experience on future Pixel phones.
You definitely got a a faulty device. From what I've heard, Google ships A LOT of faulty Pixel phones. I have a 6 Pro, and it's the best phone I've ever used when compared to any other Android or iPhone... but I think I'm just lucky. It sucks Google is giving their Pixel devices a bad name just because they have poor quality control. But I'm glad you're here making people aware of these issues, Google really needs to be called out, because I think they ship a lot of faulty devices and people like myself who have been lucky with Pixels don't realize how poor of an experience many people are having. I hope you don't write off future Pixel devices, we need more awareness on this issue!
That's interesting about the 7a. I have a regular 7 pixel for my business line, it's fine for that usage. But the 7 Pixel Pro is a mess compared Apple Pro max or Samsung Ultra.
And yes Google should ditch the exynos based tensor chip even if they use a two year old snapdragon itll be just as good as their current ones Also as google dont market their phones to have the best performance at least give us battery life equal or better than other OEMs
Really? Try turning on airplane mode and doing voice dictation on a snapdragon device!! Or recognising a song in airplane mode, it doesn't work. It is not about performance it's about the software and the tensor chip helps with this.
@@user-lk9gu8xt9m I don't know if I didnt understand your comment or you didn't read mine well The Tensor G2 chip is an exynos 2200 chip with Google's TPU (Tensor processing unit) that's it And since this chip is a year or two behind in terms of performance why don't they just use an older snapdragon chip in order to get better battery life and just replace the neural engine and use their own in house TPU just like what they are doing with exynos
Google can come out with a new 6.1" Pixel 7a 5G running on a 6+ Gen1 Snapdragon processor with 15W wireless charging and 20W fast charging. Increase brightness by 200 knits, that's it.
@@ifrankenstein7455 Deb drank the Kool-Aid already. Google has convinced their customer base that Tensor is whole chip not just their TPU on top of Exynos.
Agree with your first video and this. If only Google would bring back 'Google Play Edition' and put that on the S23 Ultra ... Like the HTC One days. It'll really be a dream come true. Google falls short with hardware but nails it with pure android as it is.
The Pixel 2 XL was by far one of the best phones I've ever owned. Great camera. Smoothe fast software. Honestly the best aesthetic of the pixel line in my opinion. (I owned the Panda version.) Recently bought the 6A and while it's still a good phone, the quality is no where the same in my opinion. You are absolutely correct in your evaluations. Google is not on par with Apple or Samsung with hardware. Strive to improve or move aside. Stick to what you do best. Google hopefully will hit it out of the park one day. Not sure when, however. They continue to disappoint and loose credibility.
You mean like the Samsung phones that were exploding or the Apple phones that that had the camera and battery issues. I don't doubt he got a dud. My issue is with him acting like they all don't have quality control issues from time to time.
I think google should have acquired HTC. back in the days htc were the best when it comes to android software experience and were the creators of the nexus phone. I’ve got the nexus 6P back in 2015 but didn’t like it replaced it with htc10.
💯 agree with this. HtC would've thrived through google...I doubt the pixel would even exist if this happend. In fact i hope they fond their footing a make a comeback into the mobile market..For example the HTC ONE M8 with Google experience was window into what that would've been like ...😞 SMH
My first Pixel was the 6A and hated it. The fingerprint sensor never worked, camera was just OK, and it was slow. Sent it back to Best Buy, paid the restocking fee. Waited for the regular Pixel 7, and it's been perfect. So the A series is not a guarantee anymore than the Pro series.
Comment section is just a bunch of subjective opinions and anecdotes, but there is a point where anecdote s build up and form solid statistics. I for one kept the pixel 7 pro for lass than two weeks. Poor performance, especially in games, always running hot, bad battery life, charges slowly. Took it back to best buy and got the moto edge plus 2023 instead. Totally blown away. It feels like to spiritual successor to the Razor Phone only with a great camera.
Went from a Pixel 2 to a 5 then the P6 and eventually to now a 7 pro. Only device I've had issues with was the P6 and it's actually working great now after many updates later. You had a crap experience but this alone doesn't mean Google devices are crap. Samsung devices are known to have swelling batteries... does that mean that Samsung devices as a whole are crap?
I have an s23 ultra and a pixel 7 pro I just picked up for $525. I'm now selling my s23 ultra. The 7 pro at this moment has been fantastic. Always love the pixel photos and stock Android. The main reason I love it is assistant. It just doesn't worm the same on my s23 ultra. Not sure about the "ecosystem " issue, I used apple, samsung and my pixel with no issues with apps, etc.
Moving from S23 ultra to a pixel is a massive downgrade. If you can't see that, you are simply interested in photos and nothing else (although there are nowadays plenty of photo comparisons that show the ultra being better than pixel in many photo scenarios. Don't also get me started on videos where the difference is night and day!
@@makdrumz and not even photos since the S23 ultra dethroned the latest iphone in terms of camera. Idk what makes this guy think that his pixel is better than the s23 ultra lmao.
@@SanityGoneWild That's just madness lmao, what do you not miss? The better screen? Better battery, more features? More versatility? More power? More efficiency? You just killed the whole point of having an Android on the first place , would've been perfect and more better for you if you would've opted for an iphone at this point lmao if you wanted that bland of an experience.😂 I hated Samsung with their exynos processor, but refusing a SD 8 gen 2 to settle for a Google tensor 2 is just a big joke.
I think it just takes time for the chips to be perfected. Years ago, people said Apple should have used Snapdragon chips because they provided better performance than the early A series chips and look how that's changed? Apple is the chip leader in performance
I can tell you what I have good experience but also they have issues with quality control. Some phones work well some other seem to be like ur phone. Quality control. The pros seem to have the biggest issues from battery to heating from glitches. But the 6 6a 7 7a. Seem to be always reliable way less issues. And glad u got the pixel 7a and see that pixel can be good. But the quality control need to be much better.
Yup quality control at Google is horrible. It should not be a lottery whether your device is great or horrible. I had to replace my pixel 6 because of all the issues it had and luckily my 7pro is flawless but it could easily have also turned out faulty.
Bro, amazing video, but I just want to note that Google pixel..... DOES NOT DO WELL WITH ANY OTHER LAUNCHER than it's stock launcher. Even the stock launcher freezes up but not as much as any other launcher. It's not that the other launchers are bad, its just that the Google pixel doesn't just work well with literally any other launcher.
I do believe some older pixels worked better, even like pixel 5.but the 6 and 7 pro are full of bugs. If you can tolerate those bugs a pixel 6 or 7 pro might still be ok
Hi Dayo i got a pixel pro 7 one month into release ... and it was a heep of shit ...i went to samsung .. i have since brought a new p7p mainly for the camera ... and i can tell u that this phone is a freak it dose every thing perfectly no heat excel ant camera ,connection faultless, battery life unbelievable nearly a day and half ,, very happy .. samsung not so
I’m 57 years, and have I always bought Samsung phones, except the first ones, that were Nokia’s. I’ve never experienced a faulty or defect phone. So unless I’m just extremely lucky, then clearly, this isn’t good enough by Google. I feel otherwise tempted. But being 50/50 if you get a faulty device or not, that’s a dealbreaker. It’s a hassle to have to return a product for replacement. A faulty device should be a freak accident that maybe 1 in a 1,000 experiences.
those people who claim the device is fake took things far your device is real (1) I disagree with you on the volume button you acted as a fixed pixel problem on all google pixel. (2) about call buddy most of pixel 7 pro users I know they don't have problems with calls issues. it's either your device you bought has faults software problem I have now is the developers preview of Android 14 am using been good with my android 14. One the I respect is your honest man experience won't be same if I also become honest you do genuine reveals. as pixel 7 pro use haven't faced problems to that percentage
I like pixel devices but if it wasnt for the camera on s series samsung phones struggling with fast moving kids I would have either that or maybe... apple. Unfortunately the 7 pro has been very buggy for me with time. Connectivity, random unresponsive screen, over heating, very poor battery life... simple thing of not being able to see my call screen when connected to my car, important when sometimes needing to chnage audio source. Im a pixel fanboy but it is frustrating sometimes.
I still feel your point doesn't make sense. If this was a lemon Apple device, wouldn't you contact their support first?!? So, why aren't you talking about trying that here? Your videos are useless. No matter how often you update the video.
Great Video, but i got to say i strongly disagree with a lot of your points. The big one is your take on the processor. Google should not ditch the G2 for snapdragon. There is a reason people call this google pixel the smartest smart phone. The G2 thrives in areas that the Bionic series and the Snapdragons don't. I have many other options and different takes, but i dont want to right a novel haha have a good day. Stay blessed.
You shouldn't have to explain this a second time. Google delivered a bad product, and that's it. I don't want to change my phone that I have paid a lot of my hard earned money for. It has to be premium and reliable.
I think you really dont understand the Tensor chip at all. Its made to work with AI and machine learning algorithms. Not meant to beat samsung or Apples chip in benchmark performance.
I honestly traded in my S22 ultra and really don't want to go back to Samsung but between the pixel flagships and OnePlus I might just have to. They all have bugs and if I'm going to pay top dollar I might as well get the best hardware
I didn't experience most off the things you did and I even mentioned I think something may have been wrong with your phone. BUT one thing I completely back you on is how hot the phone gets. Tbh I don't trust anyone who says this phone isn't Hot 80% off the time. They are either in complete denial or they are using a very thick case or something. It's my only real complaint and it's enough for me to not recommend it to someone despite the pleasing user experience. I'm a really light user. Why would I tell someone who may use it to do more then I do to pay their hard earned money on a phone that gets hot doing anything. Like how's the battery life on this thing going to age over the years if it's always Hot?
I’m on my third Pixel 7 Pro.. first two units were faulty. Display crapped out on 1 and then the second also crapped out on the display and got way too hot. This is the last chance Google has.. will not be getting a fourth try. I miss my Pixel 4a.. never gave me a moments trouble
I would consider myself a fan of google phones since the 2xl and currently using a 5a which I love but the switch to tensor made by samsung made me lose faith in their current direction with how it contradicts the strong points of a practical phone
Also, haven't watched your channel for a minute and I'm *really* glad I watched this today before upgrading. I'm going to get a new battery for my Pixel 5 for now 😆
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😂I've learned fan's never have problems no matter what phone they're a fan of.
I don't think you dropped the ball, by putting out the first review. It's better to hear a review from the heart, an honest no holes barred video telling it like it is. I've stopped watching a lot of the other reviews on RUclips now. Most never have a negative word to say about the product they are reviewing. I watch your videos as you tell it like it is, no sugar coating.
But hey, that's just my opinion.
Keep up the good work.
Nice follow up. Don’t worry about people who are sheep to certain companies. Just be authentic in who you are and what you produce content for!
producing content by test a phone in less than a month and using a phone over 6months it different mate. that is why you see guys like MKBHD buy not one device
Facts. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some grass to eat at the apple campus. 🐑
Or maybe people were just pointing out that if his experience differed so much from the average, maybe it's a faulty device , it happens every manufacturer has them. But please go off
After conducting some online research, I think that I discovered the reason why Pixel 7 series users have such widely differing experiences with their phones. The short most common reason is: the Tensor Processing Unit. The Tensor Processing Unit (or TPU for short) will overheat when it is trying to process more computational tasks simultaneously that it can handle efficiently. The main culprit behind this phenomenon (among others) is called "Machine Learning".
Machine learning can potentially initiate so many computational tasks simultaneously that it can cause the TPU to overheat while processing those tasks. Heat is generated the by the processor while it tries to process an increasing number computational tasks. Without any intervention to slow down or stop the processing of such tasks while the TPU overheats, the hardware would eventually fail, and the software would eventually start to malfunction, and thus stop working.
Unsurprisingly, the overwhelming majority of cool "Pixel exclusive" features are controlled by machine learning algorithms that initiate tasks for the processor. Needless to say, the TPU wasn't designed to simultaneously process an unlimited number of machine learning tasks without a hardware failure. Unfortunately, it appears that GOOGLE decided to push such concerns aside and used the TPU for it's Pixel series phones anyway. In the mean time, Google is presently continuing to work on TPU improvements.
This is cool to read. Do you think the snapdragon chips will also struggle with machine learning?
I think this is the only guy talking about tech for real, no lies, no shame and people still come up with hate and questions regarding his phone being fake or some stupid acts. I personally think that your review is A review and I always like how you judge a piece of glass and pixels.
Keep it up bro all the best
Literally showing your off the shelf experience with the phone in your first review was a good move and is very helpful to someone like me who may consider buying one. It’s possible that you could send that unit back and get another one that functions properly but then if you just reviewed that good unit then I may not be aware of the possibility of running into the issues that you had initially. I do appreciate what you did in the first video.
Well I liked the first video as it was. I think it showed raw emotion about how disappointed you were with your phone. I think you hit the nail on the head when you talked about quality control. You can't expect to charge top dollar for products that don 't work right. You didn't let me down and I enjoy an honest review and first impression. That is probably one of the good things about not being sponsored, you are not beholding to the oil and gas industry 😊 Keep up the good work.
I was just surprised by the video because I had a very good experience with my Pixel 3 XL quite a few years ago. I now own an iPhone 12 Pro which is ok. I’m looking to upgrade and will probably just get another iPhone. I was happy to see the video. Real content.
Great video!
I think one of the biggest problems of tensor chips is that they're manufactured by samsung not tsmc, look at snapdragon 8 gen 1 and 8 gen 2 .. the latter is leaps and bounds ahead in every way and with big margins especially in efficiency, battery consumption and heat management.
Other tensor problems include using older cpu cores, using old modems and maybe there're some problems with software optimization along with Google's terrible quality control.
Software optimization, correct me if I'm wrong Google make android + Google make the pixel pmsl , comments like this crack me up!!
@dave6018 google have awful software optimisation. It's telling when big RUclipsrs like mkbhd have to make videos talking about how awful the software is with pixel devices. These videos don't exist for Samsung, apple etc.
My Pixel 7 pro was all kinds of buggy until I did a factory reset. Things are better now.
Why I love this phone, it takes amazing pictures!
Good follow up video. I like that you addressed the comments about a defective unit
These are some very high quality videos man. Stumbled across u and now have subscribed cuz ur videos are actually so good :)
This is a very high quality comment. Stumbled across it in the comment section and gave it a heart cuz your comment is actually so good
You’ll never please everybody. Some people argue just to argue. Keep up the good work. I’m thinking about switching back to Android from my iPhone 13 tbh.
Exynos and tensor chip G2 isn't a problem ,issue is finfet manufacturing Samsung foundry is knowng for heat issues they made snapdragon 888 and it was heat mess ,tsmc makes cooler chipset google needs to let tsmc make their chipsets
Google needs to improve their devices and biased reviewers need to stop portraying them as the best thing since sliced bread. The phones are cheap for a good reason.
I am using the Pixel 7 pro from 1 week. Amazing Phone i ever used. User experience in awesome. Camera is ultimate, no words to expalin. Battery backup is excellent.
How is your experience now ? I'm going to buy it, but after this video I'm not sure...
Apple used the Intel chip in their MacBooks for over a decade until they perfected their own silicon and were confident enough to implement it in their laptops and also now the iPads… I think google too should take this step and just use the SD processors in their pro devices until they make their Tensor chip powerful and sufficient enough to go head to head with the market giants…
I only follow honest tech entrepreneurs and you my friend got a new subscriber.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for speaking the truth. Keep up the good work!
This is very informative.... Went from OP 8T to a Pixel 7... And yes, I feel you when comparing Qualcomm chips vs the Tensor. I am not a heavy user but at least google can do something about the chip's heat management... As of now that is my own opinion...
I am just planning to get pixel 7 moving from OP 8T.
Should I make the switch?
My pixel 7 experience has been great so far. Admittedly, the very first unit I bought was defective. Basically it kept randomly freezing but now I'm on my second unit. No issues. Battery life is pretty good. My only gripe with this phone is the "fast charging" speed! And as far as the tensor chip goes, I think we also have to understand exactly why Google went with the tensor/exynos chip. (Yeah because of pricing.) But also it's because they're focusing more on AI which the AI on Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 stomps the competition. The AI powers it's search engines as well as the cameras and software which works well very well. Tensor 3 is going to have massive improvements over tensor generation 2
I am new to your channel, and I love your content! I agree with you, when you get an Iphone, you know it will be exactly what it says it will be. Same with Samsung. The bugs need to be fixed ASAP. I can understand having minimal issues, but if I spend a grand on a phone, I expect it to run like it's worth a thousand bucks.
I can’t tell how much I’m thankful about the previous video. At & t give the pixel for free without trade so I was going to buy it replacing iPhone 12. After watching your video I talked to few pixie owners. Most of them told me similar problems including guy work for T-Mobile who own free pixel from company.
Coming from Nexus 6P to a Pixel 7 Pro I can say that this phone is everything that one should have been.
The jury is still out on Bluetooth for me given I've used two sets of beats head phones. One being manufactured more recently and giving no issues with the other being older and having issues. That said these old ones got a new firmware update recently.
RUclips might be Glitchy in QHD resolution as I recently had issues with it not accepting touch input. Either disabling, re-enabling or going back to 1080P has sorted this out.
Other than that I've seen the dreaded heat while recording video once and have felt it get hot with the 30W charger.
Decent phone in my opinion.
Tensor chips seem to have pretty big differences between units. My battery life has been good (11h SOT), no overheating and my Geekbench 6 result was way better than what I've seen from some of these. It was along there with the SD 8 Gen 1.
Also on average the Pro models do get considerably better performance than the A series for example, so it seems like they put the better silicon ones to the more expensive phones.
I don’t think you let anyone down. You shared your experience and it was honest. I went from the OnePlus 5T to the pixel 3a and used Pixels until the 5a. The pixels were the buggiest phones I ever owned and guess what happened? I went to Apple because I got tired of beta testing Google’s devices. Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Android. You get your money’s worth with Apple and haters are going to hate just because… Keep up the good work. It’s refreshing to see reviews from non sponsored creators like you. 👍
My nigga, you ain't gotta address any of the haters. They haters for a reason. But I appreciate you addressing the trolls anyway.
I have reason to believe that overheating damaged your Pixel 7 Pro's hardware - - not that the hardware is defective per se. However, there are many ways to mitigate overheating in a manner that's probably foreign to most users.
Great videos. Keep ‘em coming. I look forward to the 7 pro update.
We had two pixel 6 pros. Both ended up with broken screens and need replaced. Mine stayed warm all the time. And poor connectivity. She loved hers. So finally I decided to use hers. Same issues. Warm. Loses signal where other phone doesn't. She just isn't bothered by it. So some of this is user expectations
These are both good videos. You laid out your feelings and supported them in the first video. Now you’re going back, collecting more feedback and checking your thinking. That seems like a good practice. I had to return the 2xl, almost returned the 3xl, but ended up gifting to a family member. 4xl and 7 pro have been fine. I agree with you, 50% quality satisfaction is not a strong standard. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Yeah that pixel4xl was the truth.
I understand what Google was trying to do with the tensor chip it's the same thing Samsung wanted to do with the exynos, own your own chip same reason Google bought Motorola Mobile they wanted all the patents so they'd have less issues when they launch the pixel, you're not susceptible to the whims of Qualcomm /another company. If you have a decent enough chip that you've made yourself put it in the budget phones perfect it ensure it works seamlessly with your operating system before you carry it over to your flagship. Your best statement is also so true it takes time to be great
I love your videos for their quality and thorough content, not to mention your honesty and passion. I'm glad I discovered your channel and subscribed. I agree that there is so much more to a smart phone than its camera. If I'm going to shell out $1,000 or more for a premium phone, then I expect it to work flawlessly. Keep up the great work.
I can’t wait for his Pixel 8 review….if he doesn’t have a PTSD flashback trying to purchase one when it comes out.
I had the 6a. Unstable 5g, and so I disabled it. And micro stutters a lot, amplified by the 60hz , call issues( but later I found I was using the beta version of phone app, my bad). Always warm. I don't like that.
Exchanged for the nothing Phone 1. Amazing phone. Smooth , stable internet , calls , etc. Good performance and remains cool. I miss the Google camera. But like you said, it's not just the camera. I love this phone .
People act like iPhones don’t have issues. Apple, will send out an update an it will screw up your phone. Apple, is still trying to fix problems people are having with their 14 pro and pro max.
pixel 4 xl was one of my favourite phones. Pixel 6 pro was probably my most disliked phone since my note 4. The battery life and thermals were shocking right out of the box that I've lowered the refresh and resolution. As someone that doesn't normally trade in phones, this will be the first.
Thanks, I actually thought of getting a Pixel 6 over the P7a from Amazon Renewed.
@@jevonsims900 definitely wouldn't, feels like an unrefined product, especially on the CPU side.
This video was waaayyy better. That last one although based on YOUR EXPERIENCE was way too rant-ish & felt like a beef w/Google. I still dosagree based on my experience w/ 6 pro & now 7 pro but good job.
One of my favorite phones ever was the Pixel 3a. It felt as smooth and snappy as a flagship phone because of the optimized software, its camera was better than any flagship phone for pictures (not video), but that's ok at the price point. It had the headphone jack, and a really sturdy polycarbonate body with a metal plate to add some weight... that is where Google shined, for me. I don't care about flagship if you're not going to bring the heat in every category. I'd rather pay less for a fun, smooth and functional phone with a good picture camera than a ridiculous amount for low battery, sloppy video, fragile body, bugs and glitches with "advanced software features." Just no.
I just switched from 3a to 5. Still miss the 3a sometimes, but the 5 feels like an upgrade for the most part! The pixel 8 is the first pixel I might be interested in, but I think I'll rock the 5 for at least 2 years.
Amen! Wonderfully done! It's just so surprising how Samsung has been making Exynos chips for decade but are still making bad hips! 😊
Yo Dayo, I didn’t see a link in your description for your sponsor. I really wanted to try them out so you get some kickback. Really appreciate your work and I subbed solely because of your Pixel 7 Pro video. The passionate frustration was truly felt on this end of the screen. Trust me. Excellent job and keep it up!
I assumed it was a good phone because of the hype but someone i talk to on twitter only had it a week and returned it. So i totally believe you
I also have a pixel 7 Pro so I have theory: Check the visor of your pixel (the camera panel) and match it the box or online pictures. Maybe it's just the videos but that's not the color I see anywhere on google store. Also see how the microphone on the back has a cutout around it. That cutout shouldn't be there. I'd get a replacement because from what im seeing here this is faulty product altogether and no amount of fixing is going to "fix" it. Excellent video though.
Great honest review and update. You cant please everyone so just stick with what you do.
Valid point, google is doing this just to be in the game and trying to not fall behind, not genuinely making a product thats a (true) flag ship,
I do not think you let us down, releasing your previous review video, that video was very much required, most people are oblivious to the QA isdues the pixel line has.
Kerp up the good work
I have pixel 7, like it a lot,only issue is the volume is too low. I often have to turn the volume up to 100 to hear what is going on in RUclips videos. Also screen visibility in bright light could be better
Google Fi user 7 years, still using Pixel 2. Pixel Pro's always have more problems than the regular Pixel. Tensor - skipped 6 & 7 because of the bugs and I'm skipping the 8 to move to iPhone & iWatch. Tensor allows software tied directly to hardware that other brands won't be able to match so G can compete with iPhone.
Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi are the top contenders in the Mobile market
Honorable Mention to BBK Electronics
The only reason why I went back to Samsung especially the S23 Ultra is because of the SD 8 Gen 2 chipset. I've owned about 4 Samsung phones the S7 edge being the last when I figured out the chipset was terrible in terms of performance. I switched over to other companies (Oppo, Xiaomi, Oneplus) that offered the SD chipset and I never really went back until this year. So I completely understand. I personally am a power user.
great video,as for the critics, remember people don't want to hear...what they don't want to hear.
Yes, the quality control on Google Pixel is not good. Google needs to fix it if they want to continue selling Pixel phones in the future. So far, my Pixel 7 is working perfectly. I love it and I recommend to buy it. Also, I will agree with you that Google needs to keep the Tensor chip and continue to develop better experience on future Pixel phones.
You definitely got a a faulty device. From what I've heard, Google ships A LOT of faulty Pixel phones. I have a 6 Pro, and it's the best phone I've ever used when compared to any other Android or iPhone... but I think I'm just lucky. It sucks Google is giving their Pixel devices a bad name just because they have poor quality control. But I'm glad you're here making people aware of these issues, Google really needs to be called out, because I think they ship a lot of faulty devices and people like myself who have been lucky with Pixels don't realize how poor of an experience many people are having. I hope you don't write off future Pixel devices, we need more awareness on this issue!
That's interesting about the 7a. I have a regular 7 pixel for my business line, it's fine for that usage. But the 7 Pixel Pro is a mess compared Apple Pro max or Samsung Ultra.
Appreciate you and agree that if poor quality control is the problem, that's legit. (Interesting that the 7a is better for you... it's telling)
the 1000 dollar price tag for the note 20 was criminal
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You took the words out of my mind so much, it's completely my vision of the Pixels 🎩
talking to your subs and viewers is most important, great job
And yes Google should ditch the exynos based tensor chip even if they use a two year old snapdragon itll be just as good as their current ones
Also as google dont market their phones to have the best performance at least give us battery life equal or better than other OEMs
Really? Try turning on airplane mode and doing voice dictation on a snapdragon device!! Or recognising a song in airplane mode, it doesn't work. It is not about performance it's about the software and the tensor chip helps with this.
@@user-lk9gu8xt9m I don't know if I didnt understand your comment or you didn't read mine well
The Tensor G2 chip is an exynos 2200 chip with Google's TPU (Tensor processing unit) that's it
And since this chip is a year or two behind in terms of performance why don't they just use an older snapdragon chip in order to get better battery life and just replace the neural engine and use their own in house TPU just like what they are doing with exynos
Google can come out with a new 6.1" Pixel 7a 5G running on a 6+ Gen1 Snapdragon processor with 15W wireless charging and 20W fast charging. Increase brightness by 200 knits, that's it.
@@ifrankenstein7455 Deb drank the Kool-Aid already. Google has convinced their customer base that Tensor is whole chip not just their TPU on top of Exynos.
Agree with your first video and this. If only Google would bring back 'Google Play Edition' and put that on the S23 Ultra ... Like the HTC One days. It'll really be a dream come true. Google falls short with hardware but nails it with pure android as it is.
That's basically Motorola then
@@MJ-uk6lu granted. But nothing currently beats the hardware of S23 Ultra IMO
@@MJ-uk6lu the moto edge is a quantum leap better than the pixel.
@@SleemLDJ I miss them days, you actually didn’t need a play addition when we could duel boot. The M8 was a beast.
This man is a genius!
The Pixel 2 XL was by far one of the best phones I've ever owned. Great camera. Smoothe fast software. Honestly the best aesthetic of the pixel line in my opinion. (I owned the Panda version.) Recently bought the 6A and while it's still a good phone, the quality is no where the same in my opinion. You are absolutely correct in your evaluations. Google is not on par with Apple or Samsung with hardware. Strive to improve or move aside. Stick to what you do best. Google hopefully will hit it out of the park one day. Not sure when, however. They continue to disappoint and loose credibility.
You mean like the Samsung phones that were exploding or the Apple phones that that had the camera and battery issues. I don't doubt he got a dud. My issue is with him acting like they all don't have quality control issues from time to time.
I had the opposite experience but that's me to me pixels are the smoothest phones I ever use no lag no bugs glitches
I'm glad you can acknowledge the fact that some people just have bad experiences with Google Pixel.
@@jevonsims900 I do acknowledge it I'm mainly a Samsung guy but use a pixel as a secondary phone
I think google should have acquired HTC. back in the days htc were the best when it comes to android software experience and were the creators of the nexus phone. I’ve got the nexus 6P back in 2015 but didn’t like it replaced it with htc10.
💯 agree with this. HtC would've thrived through google...I doubt the pixel would even exist if this happend. In fact i hope they fond their footing a make a comeback into the mobile market..For example the HTC ONE M8 with Google experience was window into what that would've been like ...😞 SMH
I been waiting for this one!
My first Pixel was the 6A and hated it. The fingerprint sensor never worked, camera was just OK, and it was slow. Sent it back to Best Buy, paid the restocking fee. Waited for the regular Pixel 7, and it's been perfect. So the A series is not a guarantee anymore than the Pro series.
Comment section is just a bunch of subjective opinions and anecdotes, but there is a point where anecdote s build up and form solid statistics. I for one kept the pixel 7 pro for lass than two weeks. Poor performance, especially in games, always running hot, bad battery life, charges slowly. Took it back to best buy and got the moto edge plus 2023 instead. Totally blown away. It feels like to spiritual successor to the Razor Phone only with a great camera.
Nice video, turn the volume up. I had trouble hearing you. Thanks!
Went from a Pixel 2 to a 5 then the P6 and eventually to now a 7 pro.
Only device I've had issues with was the P6 and it's actually working great now after many updates later.
You had a crap experience but this alone doesn't mean Google devices are crap.
Samsung devices are known to have swelling batteries... does that mean that Samsung devices as a whole are crap?
I have an s23 ultra and a pixel 7 pro I just picked up for $525. I'm now selling my s23 ultra. The 7 pro at this moment has been fantastic. Always love the pixel photos and stock Android. The main reason I love it is assistant. It just doesn't worm the same on my s23 ultra. Not sure about the "ecosystem " issue, I used apple, samsung and my pixel with no issues with apps, etc.
Moving from S23 ultra to a pixel is a massive downgrade. If you can't see that, you are simply interested in photos and nothing else (although there are nowadays plenty of photo comparisons that show the ultra being better than pixel in many photo scenarios. Don't also get me started on videos where the difference is night and day!
@@makdrumz and not even photos since the S23 ultra dethroned the latest iphone in terms of camera.
Idk what makes this guy think that his pixel is better than the s23 ultra lmao.
@xD-iw5lv Yeah i think so too ;)
@@xD-iw5lv gave my s23 away for a pixel 7 pro as well.. don't miss the 23 one bit
@@SanityGoneWild That's just madness lmao, what do you not miss? The better screen? Better battery, more features? More versatility? More power? More efficiency?
You just killed the whole point of having an Android on the first place , would've been perfect and more better for you if you would've opted for an iphone at this point lmao if you wanted that bland of an experience.😂
I hated Samsung with their exynos processor, but refusing a SD 8 gen 2 to settle for a Google tensor 2 is just a big joke.
I actually thought that Nobody was a sponsor 😂😂🤦🏻 until I realized it
I think it just takes time for the chips to be perfected. Years ago, people said Apple should have used Snapdragon chips because they provided better performance than the early A series chips and look how that's changed? Apple is the chip leader in performance
Since the July update I haven't used a smartphone that I have regretted like my pixel 7
I can tell you what I have good experience but also they have issues with quality control. Some phones work well some other seem to be like ur phone. Quality control. The pros seem to have the biggest issues from battery to heating from glitches. But the 6 6a 7 7a. Seem to be always reliable way less issues. And glad u got the pixel 7a and see that pixel can be good. But the quality control need to be much better.
Yup quality control at Google is horrible. It should not be a lottery whether your device is great or horrible. I had to replace my pixel 6 because of all the issues it had and luckily my 7pro is flawless but it could easily have also turned out faulty.
I'm very happy with my 7a but I can understand why you'd feel underwhelmed if you paid twice as much for essentially the same hardware.
Bro, amazing video, but I just want to note that Google pixel..... DOES NOT DO WELL WITH ANY OTHER LAUNCHER than it's stock launcher. Even the stock launcher freezes up but not as much as any other launcher. It's not that the other launchers are bad, its just that the Google pixel doesn't just work well with literally any other launcher.
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I do believe some older pixels worked better, even like pixel 5.but the 6 and 7 pro are full of bugs. If you can tolerate those bugs a pixel 6 or 7 pro might still be ok
Qualcomm 5, after tensor chip ( exynnos fake )
Hi Dayo i got a pixel pro 7 one month into release ... and it was a heep of shit ...i went to samsung .. i have since brought a new p7p mainly for the camera ... and i can tell u that this phone is a freak it dose every thing perfectly no heat excel ant camera ,connection faultless, battery life unbelievable nearly a day and half ,, very happy .. samsung not so
I’m 57 years, and have I always bought Samsung phones, except the first ones, that were Nokia’s. I’ve never experienced a faulty or defect phone. So unless I’m just extremely lucky, then clearly, this isn’t good enough by Google. I feel otherwise tempted. But being 50/50 if you get a faulty device or not, that’s a dealbreaker. It’s a hassle to have to return a product for replacement. A faulty device should be a freak accident that maybe 1 in a 1,000 experiences.
those people who claim the device is fake took things far your device is real (1) I disagree with you on the volume button you acted as a fixed pixel problem on all google pixel. (2) about call buddy most of pixel 7 pro users I know they don't have problems with calls issues. it's either your device you bought has faults software problem I have now is the developers preview of Android 14 am using been good with my android 14. One the I respect is your honest man experience won't be same if I also become honest you do genuine reveals. as pixel 7 pro use haven't faced problems to that percentage
I like pixel devices but if it wasnt for the camera on s series samsung phones struggling with fast moving kids I would have either that or maybe... apple. Unfortunately the 7 pro has been very buggy for me with time. Connectivity, random unresponsive screen, over heating, very poor battery life... simple thing of not being able to see my call screen when connected to my car, important when sometimes needing to chnage audio source. Im a pixel fanboy but it is frustrating sometimes.
I still feel your point doesn't make sense. If this was a lemon Apple device, wouldn't you contact their support first?!? So, why aren't you talking about trying that here? Your videos are useless. No matter how often you update the video.
Great Video, but i got to say i strongly disagree with a lot of your points. The big one is your take on the processor. Google should not ditch the G2 for snapdragon. There is a reason people call this google pixel the smartest smart phone. The G2 thrives in areas that the Bionic series and the Snapdragons don't. I have many other options and different takes, but i dont want to right a novel haha have a good day. Stay blessed.
Was curious if you had the latest updates on your phone?
What is the Samsung equivalent to Google’s “a” line of pixels?
Edit: is it Samsung’s “A” series?
Yes it's samsung's A series
You shouldn't have to explain this a second time. Google delivered a bad product, and that's it.
I don't want to change my phone that I have paid a lot of my hard earned money for. It has to be premium and reliable.
I think you really dont understand the Tensor chip at all. Its made to work with AI and machine learning algorithms. Not meant to beat samsung or Apples chip in benchmark performance.
I honestly traded in my S22 ultra and really don't want to go back to Samsung but between the pixel flagships and OnePlus I might just have to. They all have bugs and if I'm going to pay top dollar I might as well get the best hardware
I didn't experience most off the things you did and I even mentioned I think something may have been wrong with your phone. BUT one thing I completely back you on is how hot the phone gets.
Tbh I don't trust anyone who says this phone isn't Hot 80% off the time. They are either in complete denial or they are using a very thick case or something.
It's my only real complaint and it's enough for me to not recommend it to someone despite the pleasing user experience. I'm a really light user. Why would I tell someone who may use it to do more then I do to pay their hard earned money on a phone that gets hot doing anything. Like how's the battery life on this thing going to age over the years if it's always Hot?
Backmarket might be the best place to buy google pixels since they have good quality control even though they're refurbished...
It's bugging me but why does the rear mic look that way on your units camera? No other unit looks like that. Makes you wonder.
Thank you exactly on point
I’m on my third Pixel 7 Pro.. first two units were faulty. Display crapped out on 1 and then the second also crapped out on the display and got way too hot. This is the last chance Google has.. will not be getting a fourth try. I miss my Pixel 4a.. never gave me a moments trouble
I would consider myself a fan of google phones since the 2xl and currently using a 5a which I love but the switch to tensor made by samsung made me lose faith in their current direction with how it contradicts the strong points of a practical phone
Did you get a chrome cover for the camera, I have the pro.. it's aluminum, not shiny at all.
The 7a with the same Tensor chip 2 is supposed to give you the same headache but at a cheaper price 😂, right?
idk about you but I am excited for this apple event Monday. Meta tried to do a vr event this week and it was utter garbage 😂
Like you stated in the first video. People hating don't know the meaning of "opinion".
Good example on the Benz. Not a fan either, but the brand still rakes.
Also, haven't watched your channel for a minute and I'm *really* glad I watched this today before upgrading. I'm going to get a new battery for my Pixel 5 for now 😆