Customers are positive about the Pixel 7's camera quality and overall performance. Many also appreciate the battery life, software, and processor speed. However, some customers have expressed concerns about heat dissipation, connectivity issues, and the phone's weight. A few find the phone to be slippery.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great experience
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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great offer, trade in process is simple, staff knowledgeable and skillful with great customers service , bestbuy ever
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
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Most reliable phone I have had. I love Google Pixel products
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Camera. Best Android. Smartest Smart Phone.
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I have been a Pixel user and in the Google ecosystem for some time, and I have used them all, but this is the best Pixel yet. It is a great phone and an even better value.
If you were a Pixel 6 user, the 7 should have a familiar look. It is more or less the same design, but refined, improved. The front is basically the same, with a few minor improvements, and the power and volume buttons have lowered ever so slightly. The main difference is in the “camera bar” on the back of the phone. It has been very slightly lowered and is all one piece of aluminum. I really like this change. Not only does it seem better structurally, but also cosmetically. As for looks, I really like what they did here. As mentioned, the camera bar was the biggest change, but it just looks good. While I would have preferred a matte finish on both the phone and the cam bar, and a blacked out black, I do like the contrast between the black and silver (the Hazel they offer in the Pro model is also fantastic). Bezels are small, the front camera is small, the buttons are clicky, all in all, no complaints here. It looks good, feels well built, good in the hand, and some thought was put into the materials.
As for the phone, yes, the phone, I know it is a seemingly forgotten part of the device these days, but Google killed it here. Calls are clear, it tosses spam calls, screens call for you, and offers a feature called “direct my call” which automatically brings up menus on the screen for you when you call 1-800 or business numbers. This is a ridiculously helpful feature for me, as are the others. Frankly, I think this is where this phone and Google’s approach is so great. The software itself, and the integration with the phone is just so helpful. So smart. I think it is the smartest smart phone out there.
Building on that thought, that is what the new G2 chip in this phone is all about, helping faster. There are too many things to list, but Google Assistant, to me the hand down best digital assistant. The speech to text, again, hands down the best. The transcribing of calls (or simply using the voice recorder) using that speech to text is so quick and accurate, is seems like voodoo. It is the same with translation. The phone is full of these little things that are there and pop up to help you with everyday things.
The camera system, simply, is one of the best you will find. In many ways, I feel it is the best. While the primary lens is the same that was in the Pixel 6, there are new wider ultrawide and 5X 48-megapixel telephoto lenses. Great for some macro and zoom shots. Pictures that come out of the phone are detailed, crisp, and with accurate and true to life, yet vivid colors. You can more or less point and shoot and get these results. I can trust this camera. That said, there are loads of settings and modes you can tweak to dials things more to your liking if you find a need. Night Sight and Astrophotography are two of my favorite things to mess with and they are improved here not only in quality but also in speed (due to that improved G2 chip). These may be niche cases for some or most, but they are really worth a look. Further, the Pixel offers a few software tools to play with in the camera that you should be sure to check out. Long Exposure and Action Pan let you add some “movement” to your pics, while Magic Eraser helps you take things out of pictures (random guy, wire, trash can, etc…). Honestly, I was pretty impressed with how well the eraser works. Not perfect, but great for a quick edit. There is also Photo Unblur, which, as you guessed, allows you to take any photo and try to fix the blurriness. It is a bit of a mixed bag, as it won’t fix all pics, but it absolutely will help some. Some wild stuff. Again, a lot of this may be small use case, but across the board the camera outputs great pictures. I could not be happier with the results.
Video, which has always struggled a bit with Pixels, is markedly improved. It is still a tick behind the iPhone, but it is much better than in the past and I think more than good enough to no longer be an “issue.” There are few extra software modes to play with here as well, but truthfully, I do not think they do a great job. Yet. Hopefully, they can be improved.
Speakers? They are good. Really not much to say here. They get fairly loud, don’t really distort, and sound good. That about sums it up.
The screen is rather nice. Bright. Vibrant. High resolution. High refresh (that cycles down when it makes sense to save battery). There is a very slight taper to the glass as you approach the edges of the screen, which is one of the few things I don’t truly love about this phone. I would absolutely prefer if they eliminated this “feature.” Regardless, the screen is great and no real complaints from me. I should note, the fingerprint reader, which is under screen, has worked very well for me. This was a bit of a problem with the Pixel 6 early on, but gladly, not here. I guess I should also note that they brought back face unlock as well if you want to go that route.
Battery life so far has been great and much improved over the 6 Pro. I have skipped Adaptive Charging and Adaptive Battery, which would probably give even better results, but this is an “all day battery” for me. Of course, it will depend on use case, but I don’t think it should be an issue for most. If I had one nitpick, it would have to be the continued passing on super-fast charging being offered. Capping the charging at 30W (really 23W), I am sure has some reasons, but with so many other phones offering much, much, faster charging, at least a modest bump would have been nice.
One of the reasons I prefer Pixel over other devices is you get pure Android, straight from Google. No software bloat. No skins. Features come first, some of them exclusive. Updates come fast. They will come for years. It is the best Google Assistant experience. Lastly, it is hands down the best Android experience and the best integration between software and hardware.
Ultimately, as you can tell, I really like this phone. It is well built, feature-rich, runs pure Android, can get better with time, and is so tightly woven into the growing Google ecosystem. I think when you take all of that into account, and look at the price, it is a ridiculously good value.
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I’ll recommend to everyone .
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
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Worth buying , just buy it and enjoy the features.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pixel 7
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Works wonderfully and I had no problems getting my SIM card activated
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Lemongrass
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Design
Cons mentioned:
Face unlock
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing phone with very minor issues
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I’ve had an iOS phone for many many years. Haven’t had an android phone since then. I have to say there is a learning curve to get the os down. But it’s easy enough. And I miss how android is super customizable. And I love the look of android auto as well.
The pixel pro 7 is a great phone. The screen is super sharp, bright and smooth with the 120hz refresh rate. Very vivid and deep rich colors. From watching Netflix In bed to playing my old favorite android games. I even enjoy the camera cut out look as well. The slight curve screen looks cool but isn’t necessarily in my opinion. I prefer traditional flat screens as when watching YouTube, TikTok and the like,I sometimes press the play pause button. Which isn’t a hige deal but did bother me a bit. Just have to get used to it. I do have rather large hands tho so yea.
Button placement is perfect even for a large phone size. Buttons are very tactile as well. Not soft or mushy like other brands.
Battery last forever. Even while watching TikTok and browsing for the hours I do on the daily. The wireless charging works great too. I don’t know if it’s a larger area than my old phone but I can find the right spot on my charging pad very quickly . Charge time is super fast as well. But Google didn’t include a charger brick which is unfortunate for some. But I have plenty lying around.
Camera is amazing as most know. I’ve heard that googles pixel pro line was top notch and now I know why. Although I don’t use my camera on my phone as much as others(have dslr) I have to say that the sharpness and clarity is amazing. Way beyond my old phone. Zoom Is great too. Night shots are ridiculously detailed and clean. This camera allows so much light in with such a small sensor. Still amazes me how technology has advanced so fast. Google knows what they are doing with both the hardware and the software.
The processor from what I’ve seen works great too. Although I never had the previous versions so I can’t speak to how they have changed unfortunately. But I will say everything is snappy and very responsive. No issues whatsoever.
Design is beautiful. Unique but without trying too hard. Sleek yet trendy. Phone is super nice. I did have to put a case on it to protect it long term. Also since the glass is curved, you can’t put a tempered glass protector on it just the film. But I heard the glass is much more durable than years ago. So I should be ok. ( I hope lol)
Speakers are good. Not amazing. Yes loud and clear for sure. But they kinda lack the mid range depth that I am used too. And the sound is loud it does sound a bit tinny imo. Still good but not perfect for me.
If I have to say what I don’t like about the phone, it would be the face unlock. It works but not all the time. And while the fingerprint works great I prefer face unlock because it’s easy and quick. I’m sure Google will fix that this issue with a software update. And being that pixel phones get those updates first it shouldn’t be too long. Also with ios you can add a VIP and get special alerts with special ring tones. And unless I’m missing something you can’t easily add a vip to android phones. I need that feature and I hope the make it easier In the future. I need that for business stuff and I’m sure many others do to.
Other than that this phone is amazing especially at this price point. I know competitors charge way more for these top of the line specs. So you get a great phone for a very reasonable price.
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Pixel Experience
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great phone. I had Pixel 6 before. And this one has a better display that are brighter under the sunlight. Also, battery has improved a lot. The front camera now takes better selfies and has a wider angle. It feels great in the hand.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Pixel 7 Pro Phone
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This is my first time ever owning a Google Pixel Phone and upon opening the box and checking out the phone for the first time, it feels like a premium quality smartphone with a nice aesthetic build to it.
Display- 1440p resolution is crisp and clear, though you must manually set it to 1440p in your display settings. The 120hz OLED display is bright and vibrant with rich colors and deep blacks. Watching hi res HDR videos is a treat on this device. Scrolling is luxuriously silky smooth and touch responsiveness and sensitivity is top notch. With 1500 nits peak brightness the display is super easy to see clearly outdoors even without maxing the brightness level.
Audio: Audio is clear, good soundstage for phone speakers and even has a bit of bass without distorting. Not at all like the shallow tinny sound you get from most phones.
Camera: The Pixel 7 Pro really shines here. Pictures are clear, sharp and vibrant, simply the best photos I have ever taken. Picture stabilization and zoom stabilization(for the telephoto zoom lens) are a great quality of life feature for someone without steady hands(by someone I mean me). The telephoto lens allows me to get clear closeup shots from quite some distance. Videos are also very vibrant and smooth. The video stabilization allows you to take steady video even while running. Night mode is particularly impressive as in the darkness it appears that you have a an actual light source. Great work by Google!
Performance: With the new Tensor G2 processor and 12GB of RAM this phone will handle anything you wanna throw at it. The phone is always quick and responsive and apps open instantly.
Battery Life: Amazing! I can get a full 24hrs out of it with moderate use. I would prefer more, but with a bright screen and fast(more power consuming) hardware it's a compromise I can live with.
Build quality: The phone has very nice buttons that are firm and clicky and the phone is easy to grip on the sides. The camera bar is aluminum and the body of the phone is surrounded in heavy duty Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which looks very premium and should withstand a lot of abuse, but is a fingerprint and smudge magnet and makes the phone a bit slippery causing it to often slide out of my pocket when sitting. I will definitely be getting a case for this phone.
Biometric Unlock: The Face ID is quick and convenient. The in-screen fingerprint sensor is a finicky at best, the Pixel 7's sensor is finnicky and often doesn't recognize my fingerprint. It seems to give up after 2 tries and forces my to unlock by PIN.
Software notes: Photo unblur is a great feature. You can unblur any pictures in the Google Photos app no matter how old or what camera took the pics, but the results can vary.
Overall, despite some imperfections, this is an outstanding, top notch device, especially if you take a lot of photos or videos.
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice phone
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Pretty good so far love the screen. I don't like
i can't remove google bar because I never use it but guess that's the cost of a google phone. Weird bulge for camera they
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Pixel 7
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I love my Pixel 7!
This phone is amazing! The cameras are great , beautiful pictures!
Best Buy didn't have a nice case but Amazon has a lot of great cases/screen protectors.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Phone is good with Price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I replaced One Plus phone with Google Pixel 7.
I am quite good with phone but somehow has things to improve comparison to one plus.
Like Camera Quality and battery backup and charging speed.
Contact display is quite wiered.
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Lemongrass
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Design
Cons mentioned:
Grip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My New Favorite Phone
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Having used both iPhones and various Android-based phones over the past ~15 years, it is quite clear to me that I have found my favorite in the Pixel 7 Pro. Compared to other options out there, the price is competitive, and the performance is top-notch. Here are the things I liked most, along with some items to be mindful of.
Pros:
- First, the display is incredible. The 6.7” screen is much larger than any I have used before, but I welcome this larger size. As I advance in years and my vision isn’t as great as it once was, I found the extra real estate to be helpful, allowing me to increase font size a bit. The refresh rate peaks at 120Hz which allows for incredibly smooth performance. There is basically no bezel in the design of this screen and the curved glass edges make this phone a work of art.
- Phone calls I’ve taken over the past week sound great over both 5G and 4G network connections. Prior Android phones I have used had low speaker volume on calls and I would often be forced to use the speakerphone feature in order to hear people. The Pixel 7 Pro was noticeably louder.
- During phone set-up, I loved the walkthrough that the Google Pixel phone gives you to highlight some of its best features, including the ability to take high quality close-up photos, 10-bit HDR video, and the magic eraser tool to remove unwanted objects from pictures. This was a great way to introduce the Pixel to new users.
- Battery life has been great. With moderate usage, I run it down to 30-40% daily and charge it just once per day. With fast charging it only takes about 30-45 minutes to top it back off.
- Camera/video features are fantastic. My favorites were the 5x optical zoom, the on-screen leveling display to show you if your photos will end up crooked, and autofocus face detection. Low light capabilities were impressive too!
Cons:
- This phone is very slick and easy to drop without a case. Before the case I ordered was delivered, I dropped the phone a few times in my carpeted living room (1-2 foot drops, no damage). Being a larger phone, it is a little awkward to hold unless you have very large hands or have used large phones in the past. I highly suggest a textured case to improve your grip. The case I ordered (pictured) helped a lot and I have not had any issues since.
- A USB-C charging cable was included, but no wall plug. You’ll need to buy your own if you don’t already have one.
If you are looking to upgrade your current phone, the Pixel 7 Pro comes highly recommended from me. I’ve yet to see anything this impressive from top to bottom.
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Honestly the camera on this phone is fantastic fhe only downside is no headphone jack and no sd card
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pixel 7 nice phone.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Nice android experience. Good size. Screen could be brighter.i took this picture with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Smartphone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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My Google Pixel 7 delivers a lot in this range of smartphones. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fingerprint is not working properly
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Fingerprint is not fast as expected and everything else is good
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Grip, Weight
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Don’t
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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A lot more needs to be improved. Very less weight no grip in hands
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and reliable phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Very fast Android phone. Also a very good trade-in deal using my older Pixel
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Phone!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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One of the best Pixels yet. Google straight up batted out of the park on this one. While the regular Pixel 7 doesn't have the 30x zoom on the camera, it does include a 2x zoom with a software touch up that make far away pictures look incredible and detailed. The features included in this phone for the price are unbeatable. I've included some pictures taken with the phone.
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best phone
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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The Google Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) in Obsidian is an impressive smartphone that combines sleek design with powerful performance. The 6.3-inch AMOLED display offers vibrant colors and crisp clarity, making media consumption a joy. Powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chip, it handles multitasking and gaming smoothly while providing excellent AI-powered features, such as real-time translation and enhanced photography capabilities. The camera system, with its 50MP main sensor, delivers stunning photos in various lighting conditions, and the software experience is top-notch, thanks to Android 13 and the seamless integration of Google services. With solid battery life, a clean design, and reliable 5G connectivity, the Pixel 7 is a standout choice for anyone looking for a premium smartphone experience without the hefty price tag of other flagship devices.
This review is from Google - Pixel 7 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian