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Pixel 7 / Pixel 7 Pro
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Tensor 2 is rumored to be a very minor upgrade over the first Tensor chip, like Tensor 1.25.
I think we've reached a point with smartphones, that a new release every 12 months is kind of silly. The technology has almost plateaued.
Look at the iPhone 14 Pro, take away the Dynamic Island avd New pill shaped notch, and there's really no reason to get it over the already great iPhone 13 Pro.
Smartphones should follow video card releases, which are every 2 years.
I think we've reached a point with smartphones, that a new release every 12 months is kind of silly. The technology has almost plateaued.
Look at the iPhone 14 Pro, take away the Dynamic Island avd New pill shaped notch, and there's really no reason to get it over the already great iPhone 13 Pro.
Smartphones should follow video card releases, which are every 2 years.
Yeah, I read this too.
I don't think they really need to do much more to improve the 6 (as it is now) than just make sure it doesn't come out of the box with bugs. We see it too often with Google. I didn't have as many issues as some, but definitely had my fair share with my 6 Pro.
I'm really intrigued to see what, if anything, Google has done with the 7's to make people want to upgrade. It's not like they have Apple's power, who release the same phone year on year that people lap up so I am hoping there are some 7 specific features that make it a worthwhile purchase.
Even if they changed the fingerprint scanner I wouldn't be as bothered as this time 6-7 months ago when it was garbage. They've improved it beyond recognition. Hopefully it is ultrasonic this time, though.
I agree with everyone else about smartphones reaching a plateau as far that wow factor. IMHO the difference from here out will be evolutionary rather than revolutionary. I see this in the 14 PM as well.
But for me the Pixel 7 needs to be flat screen and either face unlock like the Pixel 4XL or a FPS like the S22 Ultra or both! But so far I haven't seen anything that would make me get the Pixel 7 to be honest.
But for me the Pixel 7 needs to be flat screen and either face unlock like the Pixel 4XL or a FPS like the S22 Ultra or both! But so far I haven't seen anything that would make me get the Pixel 7 to be honest.
Can’t wait to remind you of this on preorder day! 😏😂
Google doesn’t have any intention on catching Apple or Samsung flagship devices. There’s enough Pixel history to show what they want to do which is, get away with as little as possible from a hardware standpoint and lean heavy on software and cameras. Sounds like more of the same for the Pixel 7.
Google's hardware history suggest that's true across their product line. They are an Ad generating machine and the hardware just gives them more free advertisement. Their hardware has come a long way from the Nexus and early Pixel phones but still lack the polish of Apple's hardware. Where Google shines is in their software. Speech to text transcription is probably unrivaled as well as their Live Translate software.
The camera they use is made 5x better by their AI software. Google is heavy into AI and they have done a great job taking advantage of their hardware.
Currently using pixel 6 and bought the iPhone 14 pro couple of days ago. It’s a nice phone but I still prefer pixel camera for still pictures. So I may return it and wait for pixel 7..
I may not buy iPhones again just for the camera !!
I may not buy iPhones again just for the camera !!
I’ve never been the type to put “picture taking” as a end all be all position since nowadays it can be subjective unless I’m photographer or someone who take great interest in photos... I do want a decent quality photo, but I tend to look at the entire package and go from there.
I’m the exact opposite
I used to have iPhones for a long time and I like iOS and the hardware. Those days android wasn’t as refined as it is now. I do take a lot of pictures on my phone
While all phone cameras as pretty good nowadays it comes down to my personal preference on the picture quality. I like pixel photos for some reason better than iPhones
video iphone better and photo but still like pixel really clean...
Would anyone here buy a 7/7 Pro if Google gives you a nice discount on the new Google Watch or the Pixel Buds Pro? That might get me to consider this year's phone.
Re: The Pixel Buds Pro's, it appears Google is readying a 5 band equalizer along with separate volume controls in a future update.
Re: The Pixel Buds Pro's, it appears Google is readying a 5 band equalizer along with separate volume controls in a future update.
I’ll likely be buying one regardless, but a nice bonus of headphones or watch discount would sweeten the deal definitely 👍
I have a Pixel 6 and 14 Pro. While the Pixel 6 is fine, I personally don’t think it’s on the level of the 14 Pro.
I don’t think Google is using the full potential of the Pixel 6’s large 50MP sensor. The 14 Pro low light performance is just better and I noticed the auto focus being better too.
Both have similar sensor sizes but somehow the natural bokeh on 14 Pro just looks more DSLR like.
I don’t think Google is using the full potential of the Pixel 6’s large 50MP sensor. The 14 Pro low light performance is just better and I noticed the auto focus being better too.
Both have similar sensor sizes but somehow the natural bokeh on 14 Pro just looks more DSLR like.
What I’m saying is I hope Google uses the hardware better for Pixel 7.
Here is an example of what I mean:
Without night mode/night sight, the iPhone is collecting more light and you can see something. Pixel 6 can’t pick up anything even though both sensors are similar size.
With night mode/night sight on, I only needed one attempt with iPhone 14 Pro to get a shot. The focus was quite good. The Pixel 6 I attempted 6 shots and the one I posted was the clearest one I could get. Exposure time was a lot longer on Pixel 6 too.
Here is an example of what I mean:
Without night mode/night sight, the iPhone is collecting more light and you can see something. Pixel 6 can’t pick up anything even though both sensors are similar size.
With night mode/night sight on, I only needed one attempt with iPhone 14 Pro to get a shot. The focus was quite good. The Pixel 6 I attempted 6 shots and the one I posted was the clearest one I could get. Exposure time was a lot longer on Pixel 6 too.
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro price leaks, along with Target's pre-order bonus
Following the Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro pricing is now here for a US retailer and it's unchanged from last year's flagship phones...
9to5google.com
Crazy that they’ve gone with the same price point with the Pro…
Apple can afford to raise prices because of brand awareness. Google OTOH is trying to grow its business.Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro price leaks, along with Target's pre-order bonus
Following the Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro pricing is now here for a US retailer and it's unchanged from last year's flagship phones...
Crazy that they’ve gone with the same price point with the Pro…
Google is certainly not acting like a company that is trying to grow its phone business. We are up to version 7 of the phone and it is still only sold in a handful of countries. Ridiculous approach.
yeah software is a massive part and them optimising their chip for the 50mp sensor is likely their plan so I imagine we will see improvements more on software.
pixel market and strength is their software and their pull will be that their camera is the best out there over other more expensive flagships.
don't see the issue? this is the best value flagship you can buy. it's the price of a regular iPhoneGoogle Pixel 7 and 7 Pro price leaks, along with Target's pre-order bonus
Following the Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro pricing is now here for a US retailer and it's unchanged from last year's flagship phones...
Crazy that they’ve gone with the same price point with the Pro…
I’ve decided this year I’m going to buy a Pixel 7 exclusively for taking pictures, maybe I’ll use it for more stuff depending on how much I like modern android.
I’ve been using my 14 Pro Max for a week but the camera is a very disappointing vs the Pixel range. Notice how I didn’t say Pixel 6, I said the Pixel range in general because even Pixels from several years ago do a better job than iPhone in many key areas for still photography. The iPhone sub forum tries to gaslight themselves into thinking the iPhone 14 Pro is better than last years Pixel 6 so I asked them to compare photos from each phone that I sourced via the Toms Guide review. They ALL preferred the iPhone… except I intentionally mislabeled the photos! Every single person that thought they were voting iPhone actually voted for the Pixel without knowing. For me this proves I’m not actually crazy: Pixel CLEARS iPhone in 95% of point and shoot scenarios and most people saying otherwise are not being honest with themselves. I refuse to believe otherwise because the quality gap is so obvious to my eyes.
Colors, dynamic range, contrast, and detail are all better on pixel. Overall when I look at a pixel photo I feel like I want to be there. When I look at an iPhone photo all I see is the color grey, it screams “mobile phone photo” with a limited color range. All the photo comparisons I’m coming across could easily pass as a “iPhone 6 vs iPhone 14 Pro” comparison because of the massive disparities. If I still had my 13 Pro Max I would keep it and return the 14 Pro Max.
I’m very excited to see what Pixel have up their sleeves this year for their image processing.
I’ve been using my 14 Pro Max for a week but the camera is a very disappointing vs the Pixel range. Notice how I didn’t say Pixel 6, I said the Pixel range in general because even Pixels from several years ago do a better job than iPhone in many key areas for still photography. The iPhone sub forum tries to gaslight themselves into thinking the iPhone 14 Pro is better than last years Pixel 6 so I asked them to compare photos from each phone that I sourced via the Toms Guide review. They ALL preferred the iPhone… except I intentionally mislabeled the photos! Every single person that thought they were voting iPhone actually voted for the Pixel without knowing. For me this proves I’m not actually crazy: Pixel CLEARS iPhone in 95% of point and shoot scenarios and most people saying otherwise are not being honest with themselves. I refuse to believe otherwise because the quality gap is so obvious to my eyes.
Colors, dynamic range, contrast, and detail are all better on pixel. Overall when I look at a pixel photo I feel like I want to be there. When I look at an iPhone photo all I see is the color grey, it screams “mobile phone photo” with a limited color range. All the photo comparisons I’m coming across could easily pass as a “iPhone 6 vs iPhone 14 Pro” comparison because of the massive disparities. If I still had my 13 Pro Max I would keep it and return the 14 Pro Max.
I’m very excited to see what Pixel have up their sleeves this year for their image processing.
The Google Watch really does look nice and the lemongrass green looks good as well. It's like Google is trying to do slick trailers like Apple.
The bezels are going to be huge though and that puts me right off!
I agree… but if the OS is solid then I can handle the bezels because I really like how it looks. What has me concern is the rumor of a 4 year old chip…
Pixel Watch could reportedly underwhelm with this four-year-old chipset
Can the original Galaxy Watch’s chipset do Wear OS 3 justice?