Google Pixel 7 rumours and news: What Google's next major phone may bring

 

The Google Pixel 6 signalled a significant shift in Google's strategy. The phone is the first to use a Google-designed processor, the new Tensor chip, as well as some great photographic features. However, despite the fact that Google has been making phones for a long time, the Pixel 6 is still a first-generation device in Google's massive new smartphone push. The Pixel 7, on the other hand, has the potential to be a genuinely outstanding phone.

Because the Pixel 6 is still a new phone, the Pixel 7 is unlikely to appear for quite some time. Having said that, we've already begun hearing speculations regarding the impending item, and we're really interested to see how it comes out.

Do you want to know more? Here's all we know so far about the incoming Google Pixel 7. If you're more interested in current-generation phones, read our comprehensive Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro reviews.

Design of the Pixel 7

The Google Pixel 6 has a radical new design, with a camera bar across the back and the famous Pixel two-tone design available in a variety of gorgeous colours. We don't anticipate the Pixel 7 to totally abandon that aesthetic, but it will most likely appear a little different from the Pixel 6.

There are no current rumours about the overall design of the Pixel 7 series, so it's difficult to predict how it will look. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have a few design differences, such as the Pixel 6 Pro's curved display. That was a contentious design choice, and it's possible that Google will return to a flat display for the Pixel 7 Pro.

Pixel 7 specifications

The new Tensor chip was one of the most significant changes to the Pixel series with the Pixel 6. Despite not being as fast as the latest Apple or Qualcomm chips in benchmarks, the new chip focuses on artificial intelligence and helps give the Pixel 6 a super smooth feel. However, the Pixel 7 could push Tensor performance to new heights. The new chip is said to be model number GS201, and no word on what kind of improvements it will offer over the original Tensor chip.

Pixel 7 camera

For a long time, the camera has been arguably the most important feature of the Pixel series, and that is likely to continue with the Pixel 7. The Pixel 6 introduced some fantastic smart features, such as Magic Eraser and Face Unblur. We have no idea what kinds of cool features the Pixel 7 might have, so we'll have to wait and see.

We don't know what to expect from the camera hardware on the back, but there are some rumours about what we'll get on the front. According to rumours, Google will ditch the hole-punch cutout in favour of an under-display camera. According to a patent filed by Google, this technology would rotate being in display mode and camera mode using a new reflector system.

Price and release date for the Pixel 7

Pixel phones have traditionally been released in October, and this is unlikely to change for the Pixel 7. However, given how close we are to the release date, it is possible that something will change.

When it comes to pricing, we anticipate that it will be similar to the Pixel 6. Google will most likely release two phones, the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro, as it did with the Pixel 6. That means the Pixel 7 could cost $599, and the Pixel 7 Pro could cost $899.