Google Pixel 7 & 7 Pro: News, Price, Release Date, Specs & More

Pixel 7 gets the Tensor G2 processor, 5G support, Face Unlock, and an under-display fingerprint reader

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Updated on January 11, 2023

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The Pixel 7 introduces the new Tensor G2 processor. It has 5G support, Face Unlock, and an under-display fingerprint reader.

Pixel 7 Release Date

Google unveiled the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at the October 6, 2022, Google event. The actual release date was October 13. You can view the Pixel 7 phones at the Google Store.

Pixel 7 Price

The Pixel 7 starts at $599, and the Pixel 7 Pro starts at $899. These are the same starting prices as the Pixel 6.

The price changes a bit depending on the storage capacity:

Pixel 7 Pro (512 GB) —$1099
Pixel 7 Pro (256 GB) — $999
Pixel 7 Pro (128 GB) — $899
Pixel 7 (256 GB) — $699
Pixel 7 (128 GB) — $599

Pixel 7 Features & Specs

The Pixel 7 introduced new camera features like Photo Unblur and Macro Focus. The former can remove blur and visual noise in Google Photos with just one tap, regardless of the device that originally took the photo. With Macro Focus (on the Pixel 7 Pro), Google says "even your tiniest subjects look extraordinary."

Another big improvement is the Google Tensor G2 chip. This is the second iteration of Google Silicon; the first is found in the Pixel 6. Google says that the G2 features a “next-generation Google custom TPU,” which TechCrunch reports, "allows certain machine learning tasks to run up to 60% faster and up to 20% more efficiently."

Here are some other features new to the Pixel 7 Pro compared to the Pixel 6 Pro:

Scratch-resistant cover glass
Up to 1,000 nits (HDR) and up to 1,500 nits (peak brightness)
A full 24 hours more battery life with Extreme Battery Saver
Face Unlock
Newer processor
Wider field of view in the ultrawide camera
5x optical zoom in the telephoto camera

Here's a look at some of the ways in which the Pixel 7 Pro differs from the Pixel 7:

Pixel 7 Pro Only:

Aluminum finish
6.7-inch display
Triple rear camera system
Macro Focus
QHD+ LTPO OLED Smooth Display

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro:

Tensor G2 chip
Five years of security updates
Free VPN
Audio message transcription from the Messages app
Pixel Call Assist
An array of accessibility features
5G connectivity
Always-on display
Fast wireless charging
Face unlock
Under-display fingerprint reader

Android 13 arrived on the Pixel in August 2022, so all those changes will come to the Pixel 7 at launch. These include Foreground Services Task Manager to better manage running services, per-app language settings, 24-hour battery usage alerts, and additional advanced privacy controls.

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Specs
	Pixel 7 Pro	Pixel 7
Screen:	6.7" smooth LTP QHD+ / 1440 x 3120 / up to 120Hz	6.3" FHD+ resolution / up to 90Hz
RAM:	12 GB	8 GB
Processor:	Google Tensor G2	Google Tensor G2
Storage:	128/256/512 GB	128/256 GB
Camera:	50MP wide-angle; 12MP ultra-wide-angle; 48MP telephoto 5x zoom; 10.8MP front-facing	50MP wide-angle; 12MP ultra-wide-angle; 10.8MP front-facing
Camera Features:	Macro Focus / Super-res 30x zoom / Real Tone / Movie Motion Blur	Super-res 8x zoom / Real Tone / Movie Motion Blur
Video:	Up to 4K at 60 FPS	Up to 4K at 60 FPS
Connectivity:	Wi-Fi 6E; 5G, Bluetooth 5.2	Wi-Fi 6E; 5G, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery:	5000 mAh	4335 mAh
Charging:	Fast wireless charging / USB-C charger	Fast wireless charging / USB-C charger
Dust and Waterproof:	IP68	IP68
Screen Unlock:	Face unlock and in-display fingerprint sensor	Face unlock and in-display fingerprint sensor
OS:	Android 13	Android 13

Will There Be a Pixel 7a?

Like in past years, it looks like Google will be adding a third phone to this lineup: Pixel 7a. According to 9to5Google, it will have a flagship-grade camera, 90Hz display, wireless charging, and 8 GB of RAM.

According to a leaker, the Pixel 7a will retail for $449 (the same as the Pixel 6a). We've also seen an estimate that reaches as high as $500.

We think it'll launch after the Google I/O 2023 event in May.