Pixel 7 Pro Review: Google's Best Phone Ever

The Pixel 7 Pro is better than the Pixel 6, but only just.
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0:00 - Pixel 7 Pro Review
1:34 - Pixel 7 Pro Design
2:52 - Pixel 7 Pro Display
3:40 Pixel 7 Pro cameras
5:43 - Pixel 7 Pro night mode
6:20 - Pixel 7 Pro Photo Unblur
6:52 - Pixel 7 Pro Tensor G2 processor
8:18 - Pixel 7 Pro Android 13 software
8:44 - Pixel 7 Pro battery life

[gothickah]

The dynamic island is at the back. -SamTime

[plumber]

It's always important to note that Google's adaptive battery feature noticeably improves battery life after a week or so of use! That's been my experience with my last two pixel phones

[christianalas]

Just wished they had a “Pro” model option in a smaller display. Not too big a fan of the larger displays.

[TecNut]

The last thing I think of when buying a phone is the Camera, sound Quality is more important, were are you now LG😭😭

[Gravage]

No mention of signal strength improvements, fingerprint sensor, or thermal performance. Those are the only things Pixel 6 users need to know and should be part of any review.

[gmemo]

Great video, my 7 Pro arrived yesterday and I'm really happy with it and way better than my 6. Thank you

[jeromewaller]

Hey Man! Thank you for that excellent review! I am buying the Google 7 Pro off of your very comprehensive review. You had very detailed info in the review. Also with me not knowing anything about the phone you talked about everything that I needed to know. Makes since since I use google for a lot of other things maybe I should have been migrated to this phone from my Samsung!

[extra]

The Pro needs a fully flat screen and a matte back. Personally I also wish the corners were rounder and not as boxy but that's more of a preference

[usnightmre]

I think this reviews are always rush! Can’t judge a phone battery at the get go! I remember the pixel 6 pro battery was awful at the beginning, but with some updates it got way better, I believe it will be the same thing for this 7 pro

[RMS.]

I'm coming from OnePlus, and I've considered iPhone 14 but I really don't want to switch. So now I'm really intrigued by this Pixel. Nice review

[josephseman]

Another camera review...blah, blah, blah! Where's the information on MODEM SIGNAL STRENGTH? Does it OVERHEAT? Just another run-of-the-mill review. SMH

[weekendwarrior]

Is it on updated software? It just recently got updated and it's been a lot better since then

[alternatereality]

"Best phone ever" sounds like a story of a boy who cried wolf. Eventually you just start ignoring it.

[bankruptsee]

I made the mistake of trading my Pixel 6 Pro in for a S22 Ultra. I can't wait for UPS to arrive tomorrow with my Pixel 7 Pro

[JJs_playground]

How is the fingerprint scanner?

Marques Brownlee is getting really good battery life.

[griffitts]

I like that he admits that the macro camera is mostly for bugs. It is.

[andrejkrusic]

So much hype. Google is really going all out. Let's wait and see if the phone is really that good.

[MrCat-rkir]

How about the temperature? Does it still runs hot like the 6 pro?

[beeda]

Mine is arriving tomorrow. I'm hyped

[sailcat]

I will be getting a new phone in the not-too-distant future and I have been weighing the advantages/disadvantages of the Pixel 7 Pro and the Samsung S22+ and the Pixel is edging ahead. It also doesn't hurt that the Pixel's price to performance ratio is better, too.