For a $300 disparity, I think the pro should come with 256GB as a base. 50GB/100GB extra cloud storage, anything that adds value or even $50~$80 cheaper.
Just use cloud storage. I really can't think of anything I store directly on my phone. I guess if I was a commuter, I would want to store some video but that's about it.
@@embeddedtinkerer2703 yeah but that could be a curse and a blessing. If Google Sees that they didn't sell nearly as many pixel 7s because people were still happy with their pixel 6 they might can the whole thing.
@@Rurik_Luci not many people were happy with the pixel 6 so they might get an upgrade, but hey, most of the issues were software issues so maybe that's an incentive for people to keep their pixel 6 as it got better? idk 👁️
I hope more companies can make a smaller flagship level phone like Zenfone 9 or (rip) iPhone minis. Sony's Ace III is perfect in terms of size but it's just an entry level phone.
@@xeon2k8 what? On my old phone my finger naturally wanted to rest right over the camera lens as it was in the centre, as soon as I go to take a photo it's covered in smudges, how on earth is that being an "OCD nerd"
One comment, a lot of the features in the camera that James said were new were not new for the 7 they existed in the Pixel 6. Action Pan/ Long exposure, all the video stabilization settings have been there since the Pixel 6
I expected it to not be a huge difference from the 6 is the fingerprint actually good on the 7? I just started watching the vid, so im not sure if he addressed it. I have the pixel 6 but I'm not gonna say its an amazing phone. Its very basic, but i guess thats why its only $600
@@Brainiac5 Linus himself complained about stock Android features that he was simply using incorrectly while claiming that they were specific to the Nothing Phone. LTT as a whole seems to have some issues with actually fact checking their stuff.
Honestly the camera visor is so ergonomic, no rocking and slightly pitched towards you, perfect place to rest your finger under the bar, can't tell you the amount of times I put my finger over the lens on older phones with cameras in the centre
I agree so much with James about the modern smartphone market. I hate the huge fragile glass sandwich trend. We need more smaller and durable phones, and I'm sure these companies with their infinite budget can make a material that is both premium looking and durable.
Pixel 7 Pro's ultra-wide also has certain auto-focus features that the 7's does not. Also, I think the hole-punch pulses to tell you that it's trying to do face unlock.
I had an s9 with the battery busting out of the phone and over the summer was able to upgrade to a Refurbished s22 Ultra from Best Buy for under $800. I love refurbs
Your comments about the phone size and one handed use is spot on and exactly how i feel. But i wanted the fancy shmancy camera. what would have been great would have been to have to pro camera option on the smaller pixel 7
@@alalal123421 I unfortunately caved and went for the pro for the camera ... The size isn't quite as bad as I thought mind you that's going from a pixel 4 with a slightly bulky case to the 7pro with a minimalist case
@@Rice_Cake_ just an update having had the phone about ten days now the camera is amazing as is the battery life ... The size issue isn't quite as bad as I thought (and I have normal ish size hands ... I can still swipe down and text with one hand ... A thin case is a must. I'm rocking the Google rubber case. And the larger screen is actually quite nice for watching things /playing games ... I still wish they would have my previously mentioned option available but all and all it's not that bad of a change/adjustment from the pixel 4
Glad to see the fingerprint scanner is improved. That's my only real complaint about my 6. Also very nice to see the camera bar has been changed to one continuous piece instead of 3. Won't be buying one because I feel like I just got the 6, but it's nice to see some refinement of the new design language.
@@girlsdrinkfeck I own Samsung's, they come with two photo apps, two cloud storage apps, two text messaging apps, two app stores, two internet browsers. I'd also rather not use Microsoft services, which Samsung pushes you to use.
It's a little old now, but the note 9 had a back fingerprint scanner, and if I hadn't got a (deal you can't refuse) to upgrade to the s22, I would've stayed on my note. It was honestly the best phone I think I've ever used.
Yeah, I definitely prefer the smaller screen. I'm getting the Pixel 7 because the Pro is just too big of a screen. And I'm going to cover that glass back with a Dbrand skin haha. The years of marketing finally getting me to buy a skin. The trend of massive screens and glass backs on premium phones is certainly frustrating haha.
The aluminium bump i think it’s very good for durability, the camera glass looks unbreakable now, and maybe it can prevent back glass from breaking because of the bump
Ive got a Pixel 4a and its the perfect size. I like the tech in the pros but I never wanted the larger size. These are closer in size, but I probably still take the smaller one. I think Id rather have the back finger print reader vs the on screen one. Plus I can scroll a bit with that scanner for quick access to system menus and such.
@@zakkirkman4933 it only it worked lmao, my 6 pro seems to only register the taps like half of the time. my old motorola had a chop-chop gesture for the flashlight and it was so much more reliable...
As a Pixel 4a owner, I definitely 100% agree with you. I'm not looking forward to having to upgrade to a bigger phone. The 4a is the perfect size for my hands
The Pixel 7 Pro is the first "nice" phone I've had since the feature phone days, the quality of the camera and screen is mind-blowing and is a massive upgrade over anything I've had before.
I'm in the same boat, James. LA heat melted the glue on the back of my Pixel 4 and I have a Pixel 7 arriving tomorrow. Looking forward to the lemongrass color
I'm still running the pixel Xl 2 and it's fast and works just fine. I might upgrade sometime to 7 altho I don't need it and might push my phone till it dies. Since the pixel 2 this is the first new pixel where I feel like it is something worth getting.
I also have 2 xl. And this might be the good time to swap... I have a small crack that happend like two months ago and honestly it's quite slow sometime. Especially camera app is loosing breath quite often...
The upgrade from my Pixel 1 to the 6 is pretty stark, but I miss the small size. Wife liked the bang for buck that she pre ordered the 7, an upgrade from iPhone 7. Thanks for the video, it helped us make the choice to pick up the Pixel 7.
100% agree with wanting smaller screen options. Recently switched over to iPhone 13 mini because I just can’t find any good new android phones smaller than 6”
I love my Pixel 6. Took them almost until now to get most of the bugs ironed out. I love the design language of the 6 and 7, hope they keep it around for a bit. I am curious about the modem in the 7, since the 6 does have excess battery drain while on data. Maybe a Pixel 8 or 9 for me, depending on how long the 6 lasts
You guys produced a better review than MKBHD. Congratulations 👏 You actually showed comparisons between the two phones and explored the new features more indepth then he did this year.
I've ignored MKBHD since end of 2020 when he said S20 FE was phone of the year. It is a defective phone, not just some units. The touch screen layer was defective and Samsung refused to acknowledge it at all. They told users to basically fuck off. This was when a youtuber should be calling companies out and defending the consumer. He downplayed it in the review and didn't even mention the problem in the year end video. There's no good value in a phone with a touch screen that doesn't fucking work right. If he used it for any amount of time with swype it would be an obvious issue. Even if he didn't personally experience issues, he just didn't do the due diligence even by the end of the year. It was disgusting to witness firsthand. I watched that channel for a good 7-8 years. Someone sent me an MKBHD video, the first one I've seen in literal years, and he's on about the airpods pro 2 somehow being a good idea at concerts in place of hearing protection because of the new adaptive noise cancelation that lower sounds that are too loud. It was insane. Luckily I watched Snazzy labs video instead where they say please do not wear these to concerts in place of hearing protection. Pretty ridiculous that the first video I see in years is just as flawed and stretching for uniqueness as I could have expected.
When video stabilisation options are switched ON, the video is a little bit zoomed. You can get a wider field of view in video if you switch off stabilisation. By doing so, you will lose all stabilisation features such as cinematic mode, etc. At least that's how my Pixel 6 Pro camera works.
I think that's something that google does really well. If you look at some new iPhone, you might not be able to tell which generation it is, just based off the looks. If you look at a Pixel 6, you can say, "Oh yeah, that's definitely a Pixel 6."
As someone who recently upgraded from the 3a to the 6a, I really miss the lightness and smallness of the older pixels, the 2 was too small, but past the 3 they were good, ever since the 5 though they've been gargantuan, and my current 6a is super heavy and big, it's the only thing I don't like about it.
Upgrading from the Pixel 3 to the Pixel 7 Pro and yeah the phone is massive (at least going off the case which arrived yesterday, phone won't actually be here till later in the week) in my tiny hands
I'm thinking about getting this phone but I'll wait for a few updates. Last year those got me :( The new dbrand skin looks sick! I usually prefer mate black but I might get the new camo!
- Correction - Glass Backs are NOT slippery. Glass with fingers (natural oils and texture) provides TREMENDOUS contact . Myth that they are slippery vs a soft textured back.
It is because of the screen sizes, I am stuck with the A models with reduced features :( Waiting for the Pixel 8a in hopes for a better processor and not too big screen.
@@Samsonfs are the cameras even that much better? I heard the saturation is all over the place. What software features? The whole zoom thing? Honestly who cares
@@PaperReaper significantly more headroom camera wise, much better low light, much more detail, better natural bokeh, no motion mode/long exposur, slightly worse ultrawide, less colour accurate display ect ect
@@rick-potts No, I think many Pixel 6 phones had dropped calls, poor call quality, and bad reception, regardless of the carrier. So I'm just interested to hear if that's still an issue because that's a major issue for a phone
I'm with you on the screen size James. I went from a quite big Moto G9 Plus to a Pixel 6a, at first It felt small but I now much prefer the smaller screen size on the 6a and when I pick up my parents G9 Plus it feels absolutely huge in my hand
Looks nice but I gotta stick with my Pixel 3 for a few more years to make the price I paid for it worth it to me. Don't really have any issues with it, battery still lasts me a day and the only software complaint is just that I don't get new versions of android anymore. I'm not a huge phone person though, my biggest thing is just having a web browser and a good camera and I'm generally happy.
@@nidhimkochhar9931 lmao, I don't blame you pal, I was so happy when about 4 weeks in I smashed it to bits, and because it was still so new, insurance couldn't get me a replacement so gave me cash haha, got a Realme GT 2 Pro, shits all over it and for less money. I had nonstop issues, connectivity, random reboots, battery was terrible, apps would just freeze and lock the phone, fingerprint scanner was a crap shoot, and for the size was really top heavy and horrid ergonomics in the hand, just the worst phone I've ever owned.
@@BrianGlaze I guess so pal, hopefully they've ironed out the issues I had with the 6, but like I said, this realme is 2/3rds the cost and probably the best phone I've owned in many a year.
What other backside material is even viable on new phones besides glass? It cant be metal, otherwise wireless charging wont work and it cant be plastic because it would feel waaay less premium.
@@raylopez99 The Pixel 4 will stop receiving security updates this year, so it really isn't okay to keep using it if you plan to use banking or work apps on your phone.
YT downgrade to 720p even when I have preferences set for top quality is irritating. This "feature" the benefits no one but YT is probably here to stay.
metal backs are nice on phones, but they don't work for wireless charging, and people will complain about a plastic back on a "premium" device. Unfortunately that only really leaves glass.
One major issue I had with the Pixel 6 (and went through three phones) was that when you have the screen set to very low brightness, grays weren't consistent. One phone the entire bottom half of screen was red. The second the right half of the screen was green and the third the left side green. How's the Pixel 7?
It's basically exactly the same meh rigid oled panel, so it'll still potentially have the rainbowing off axis and poor low light performance, however it's probably slightly newer and with slightly updated display drivers. It'll still be one of the weakest aspects of the phone
I know that gaming isn't the main focus for many of these devices, but I feel that it is a valid point of discussion considering that mobile games are becoming more and more graphics heavy.
8:01 i tell you exactly why: because it's annoying if it just unlocks, if all you wanna do is check your notifications/time real quick. I'm that guy, I like me lock screen lol it's neat, quick and tells me everything i need to know.
I'm one of the minority (probably the only one) who still wants a Bezel on their phone screen so I've not owned a Pixel since the Pixel 3. It's annoying that charging your device is now an optional extra, but it is nice that you still get a USB-A to C adapter with the devices because you build a collection of them meaning you don't have to buy any when your device has all USB C ports, or for some reason want to use a USB A device with your phone.
thank you very much... you are the only one who actually showed what the Zoom lens system quality looks like on these cellphone cameras that was my main search 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I have an Pixel 5, I had an Pixel 3XL. I wanted a Pixel 7 (smoll) but get another big chunker :(. Why are smartphones so big? I dont see any series on it, thats what I have an laptop / Ipad for/ tv / Monitor for. Take photos, some ShortCircuit videos and memes. Also to remind myself when I buy an Pixel7 ( SAK get that Glitch Camo from Dbrand, it hurts your eyes but so does it hurt others)
I had a Pixel 4a that i got in March 2021 and I lost it in September 2022, I then got a base pixel 7 when it came out. I've been using the base for Almost 2 Months now and it's been a huge upgrade from my old phone. I noticed the night site is better than my old phone, the camera is less noisy, and it's faster and less glitchym
The update I'm waiting for is for companies to start doing no notch or hole punch display. I went from the OnePlus 7 pro to the Xperia 1 III, there's no way I'm going back to screen interrupted displays.
@@michaelcrisafulli6034 I like it a lot. The one complain I have is that there isn't a 1 second software block for the fingerprint scanner when turning display off. Often times, the display unlocks as soon as I press power button to lock it. I have to use pinky finger to lock it. Also, the price is a lot for someone that doesn't care much about the camera. I just do point and shoot so I feel I overpaid. But whatever, as long as I don't get a hole punch.
so far it's looking promising, but I would have loved to get a speaker comparison on these. My major turn-off with the Pixel 6 was that its "stereo speakers" sounded like two tin cans in a school lunchroom (okay I'm exaggerating, but my old pixel 3a sounded better than the 6.) C'mon, since when does LTT pass up a chance to Crab Rave?
It feels weird to think that Google has been out of it for a while with regards to their phones. Obviously they’ve had good budget phones, but the flagship models haven’t been up to snuff with the competition for the last few years.
I just want a small phone, flat screen with all the top notch hardware like 120 Hz LTPO OLED and a zoom camera. We need a Pixel 7 Mini or something. Also liked the glas/black visor more now the camers are so prominent.
Might give up my current zfold 3 for a pixel and or maybe give my Galaxy watch 4 for a pixel watch I've been wanted a pixel phone for a long long time now.
1:12 'the same 30w chargers...' Yea, but included in the box are usbC cable in both ends and not TypeA to typeC cable. So you wont be able to use it with your old charger, so you are stuck with old most probably not original typeC cable(that wont charge as good) or you need to buy the 'typeC' 30w charger.... 😉So people are forced even more to buy a new charger! Every major brand is doing this for the 2022 lineup phones now even in mid tier phones! And NO promos or buybacks are made so ppl could 'exchange' their original old charger that will be recycled for new one (if it really is a 'green' move as they are trying so hard to inform and not a pure financial, that cuts manufacturing costs, but phone price gets expensive.)
I really miss when linus used to personally use the phone and tell us how good it is, maybe you guys can give a 1 or 3 months review on a dedicated channel or on just ltt , and with the help of lab it will be so good with all data about battery life
I hate when face unlock automatically opens the phone. Sometimes I just want to see a notification on the lock screen, not unlock and then have to swipe down to see the same thing.
I went with the regular 7 in that sharp Snow color. Glad Google finally improved brightness on their phones and added face unlock which were two of my biggest issues with the 6 and older. Then I’m hoping that clear calling feature will work because call quality was horrendous on my 6a and why I’m gonna sell it. Both of these look like while not groundbreaking to be great upgrades.
You’re definitely not alone, I went from the iPhone 12pro to 13mini. I’m getting a little tired of all these Phablets knocking about. Now my phone feels more utilitarian and like a ‘gadget’ with all this tech in such a small package, it’s great. I do get the use-case need for larger devices however, as people do like AIO devices, but for me my phone is for communicating and quick searches when needed. It’s only the odd video I’ll watch on the go as most of my media content is consumed at home on the tv. So it’s a shame that smaller versions aren’t readily available, I was gutted apple discontinued the mini series, opting for a 14max but going off their recent sale figures, I’m fairly confident the mini series will return.
@@thunderingeagle it’s obviously not as good as larger phones, you have to be selective with what’s processing in the background. Also, I’m now more diligent in closing apps after use. I’m currently visiting NY and yesterday I was taking pics, videos and using maps to see where things were and it lasted from 10am - 8pm. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned off all day, just used data switching between 4&5G.
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Maybe the lemon grass earbuds are a stroke of genius. Your buds won't turn yellow if its already yellow
😂
take it a step further and make dark green/brown so you don't need to clean ear potatoes off
Your phone screen won't break if it's already cracked new
@@falsemcnuggethope shh, don´t give them more ideas...
For a $300 disparity, I think the pro should come with 256GB as a base.
50GB/100GB extra cloud storage, anything that adds value or even $50~$80 cheaper.
Yep there is a justification for $100 more MAX.
Options are good. I barely use more than 64
Just use cloud storage. I really can't think of anything I store directly on my phone. I guess if I was a commuter, I would want to store some video but that's about it.
Same .. i too agree on this
Or maybe the 7 should just cost $100 more.
Keep in mind an S22 Ultra is $1200. I don't think the Pixel 7 Pro is overpriced at all as it is.
Damn pixel 7. That's five pixels more than I expected we would get
I figured we'd get to 7 that's about as many nexus generations we had.
plenty more to come. pixel 6 was the highest selling pixel so far
@@embeddedtinkerer2703 yeah but that could be a curse and a blessing. If Google Sees that they didn't sell nearly as many pixel 7s because people were still happy with their pixel 6 they might can the whole thing.
@@Rurik_Luci not many people were happy with the pixel 6 so they might get an upgrade, but hey, most of the issues were software issues so maybe that's an incentive for people to keep their pixel 6 as it got better? idk 👁️
wait until he hears it actually has actually over 2 million pixels
You're not alone, James. I miss my Pixel 3 for the smaller size.
There's the 6a
@@ArenClegg My old phone died and I got the 6 RIGHT before the 6a was announced.
that's why I am still sticking to my Pixel 5. If not for the size, I would have definitely gone for Pixel 7
Big phones all the way! Big hand here and I watch youtube on my phone more than anywhere else 😄
I hope more companies can make a smaller flagship level phone like Zenfone 9 or (rip) iPhone minis. Sony's Ace III is perfect in terms of size but it's just an entry level phone.
The camera bar is a great place to rest your fingers when holding so it doesn't slip. Also easy to know you're not obscuring the lens.
well if you would be obscuring it i think you would notice it on the viewport
I really like the camera bar design, so much better than those weird lumps on most other phones.
@@xeon2k8 nah he means when you arent using the camera. lowers the chance of making the lens dirty with finger prints.
@@rdmz135 i dont think that's a problem any non ocd-nerd ever had
@@xeon2k8 what? On my old phone my finger naturally wanted to rest right over the camera lens as it was in the centre, as soon as I go to take a photo it's covered in smudges, how on earth is that being an "OCD nerd"
One comment, a lot of the features in the camera that James said were new were not new for the 7 they existed in the Pixel 6. Action Pan/ Long exposure, all the video stabilization settings have been there since the Pixel 6
Wouldn't be a short circuit without poor information
Yeah shilly vibes with James sometimes with some brands
I expected it to not be a huge difference from the 6 is the fingerprint actually good on the 7? I just started watching the vid, so im not sure if he addressed it. I have the pixel 6 but I'm not gonna say its an amazing phone. Its very basic, but i guess thats why its only $600
@@Brainiac5 Linus himself complained about stock Android features that he was simply using incorrectly while claiming that they were specific to the Nothing Phone. LTT as a whole seems to have some issues with actually fact checking their stuff.
Yeah this video was not good. Maybe get someone that owned a 6 to talk about it.
Honestly the camera visor is so ergonomic, no rocking and slightly pitched towards you, perfect place to rest your finger under the bar, can't tell you the amount of times I put my finger over the lens on older phones with cameras in the centre
Anyway most people will put a case on it
@@vladislave7826 If you don't get a chunky case the camera notch is still there. Which on this phone I actually consider to be a positive!
@@aarondougherty236 in my opinion: the smaller the notch - the better.
I agree so much with James about the modern smartphone market. I hate the huge fragile glass sandwich trend. We need more smaller and durable phones, and I'm sure these companies with their infinite budget can make a material that is both premium looking and durable.
Love the glass backs
@@rawr1545 Until you crack it lmao
The problem is qi charging doesn't work through metal, and plastic is perceived as cheap
Or stop even focusing on it being 'premium' looking. I really don't care.
Pixel 7 Pro's ultra-wide also has certain auto-focus features that the 7's does not.
Also, I think the hole-punch pulses to tell you that it's trying to do face unlock.
Also the ultra wide on 7 pro 124 degrees compare to pixel 7's is 114.degree.
it sucks to have to pay 300 more for just a few camera features
I got the pixel 7 as an upgrade from my S9 with a crappy battery. I got the black 128gb version, it’s really nice
I'm currently on S9. I was thinking about getting used S21 Ultra, but it looks I will pick new Pixel 7. Both are $600.
@@jablan_zvonko the pixel 7 is 100% worth it, the only thing is that the screen is pretty big
I had an s9 with the battery busting out of the phone and over the summer was able to upgrade to a Refurbished s22 Ultra from Best Buy for under $800. I love refurbs
oeiii I'm also on s9 and about to get a pixel
Yuppp i have an s9 + right now and gonna get a pixel 7, glad to hear good things on it
Your comments about the phone size and one handed use is spot on and exactly how i feel. But i wanted the fancy shmancy camera. what would have been great would have been to have to pro camera option on the smaller pixel 7
theres still the 7a to be. If that is under 6" and has a card slot, im buying it immediately
exactly i didnt want to pay another 300 just for the camera options, would have spent an extra 100 for a 7 with the telephoto
@@alalal123421 I unfortunately caved and went for the pro for the camera ... The size isn't quite as bad as I thought mind you that's going from a pixel 4 with a slightly bulky case to the 7pro with a minimalist case
Yes! My thoughts exactly, I really want to keep the 7 but with exact same features/specs of 7pro. Make the paired down version the 7a
@@Rice_Cake_ just an update having had the phone about ten days now the camera is amazing as is the battery life ... The size issue isn't quite as bad as I thought (and I have normal ish size hands ... I can still swipe down and text with one hand ... A thin case is a must. I'm rocking the Google rubber case. And the larger screen is actually quite nice for watching things /playing games ... I still wish they would have my previously mentioned option available but all and all it's not that bad of a change/adjustment from the pixel 4
Glad to see the fingerprint scanner is improved. That's my only real complaint about my 6. Also very nice to see the camera bar has been changed to one continuous piece instead of 3. Won't be buying one because I feel like I just got the 6, but it's nice to see some refinement of the new design language.
All pixels suck. Get Samsung
@@girlsdrinkfeck Rather not have two of every app.
@@nathansstuff1547 who said u do
@@girlsdrinkfeck I own Samsung's, they come with two photo apps, two cloud storage apps, two text messaging apps, two app stores, two internet browsers. I'd also rather not use Microsoft services, which Samsung pushes you to use.
@@nathansstuff1547 that's your choice to keep 2 apps
I have a 5a, and I'm not sure what I'll do when it stops working. I love the fingerprint reader on the back
I ditched my 5A for a 6 pro and boy do I miss that fingerprint sensor. It's literally so bad that it made me want to return the phone
It's a little old now, but the note 9 had a back fingerprint scanner, and if I hadn't got a (deal you can't refuse) to upgrade to the s22, I would've stayed on my note.
It was honestly the best phone I think I've ever used.
I'm still on the 3a
I'm stuck in a contract with the Pixel 6 Pro, and I can't wait to sell it off and upgrade to a 5th gen.
@@VengeanceLN me too and I love it
Pixal's need a desktop mode, I use it quite a bit on Samsung and now couldnt have a phone without it.
Yeah, I definitely prefer the smaller screen. I'm getting the Pixel 7 because the Pro is just too big of a screen. And I'm going to cover that glass back with a Dbrand skin haha. The years of marketing finally getting me to buy a skin.
The trend of massive screens and glass backs on premium phones is certainly frustrating haha.
*size
TOTALLY agree on hating the glass back phones!!!
The aluminium bump i think it’s very good for durability, the camera glass looks unbreakable now, and maybe it can prevent back glass from breaking because of the bump
Ive got a Pixel 4a and its the perfect size. I like the tech in the pros but I never wanted the larger size. These are closer in size, but I probably still take the smaller one. I think Id rather have the back finger print reader vs the on screen one. Plus I can scroll a bit with that scanner for quick access to system menus and such.
for real, id kill for a modern pixel 4a sized phone again. maybe with a faster CPU...
there's a setting on the 7 and 7 pro that lets you tap the back of the phone for quick access to apps or settings, anything you want really
@@zakkirkman4933 it only it worked lmao, my 6 pro seems to only register the taps like half of the time. my old motorola had a chop-chop gesture for the flashlight and it was so much more reliable...
As a Pixel 4a owner, I definitely 100% agree with you. I'm not looking forward to having to upgrade to a bigger phone. The 4a is the perfect size for my hands
The Pixel 7 Pro is the first "nice" phone I've had since the feature phone days, the quality of the camera and screen is mind-blowing and is a massive upgrade over anything I've had before.
I'm in the same boat, James. LA heat melted the glue on the back of my Pixel 4 and I have a Pixel 7 arriving tomorrow. Looking forward to the lemongrass color
I'm still running the pixel Xl 2 and it's fast and works just fine. I might upgrade sometime to 7 altho I don't need it and might push my phone till it dies.
Since the pixel 2 this is the first new pixel where I feel like it is something worth getting.
I also have 2 xl. And this might be the good time to swap... I have a small crack that happend like two months ago and honestly it's quite slow sometime. Especially camera app is loosing breath quite often...
It's not fast. It might be good enough for you, but I promise it's not "fast".
Mine arrives tomorrow.. I do wish the camera bar was still all black glass though. I really enjoyed that look.
Pro? or 7?
If is the 7 do you know if it has Mmwave bands?
I'm getting one tomorrow as well.
@@alexvazquez7709 From what I read, the Pro supports MMWave while the regular Pixel 7 does not.
put a glass sticker on it
The upgrade from my Pixel 1 to the 6 is pretty stark, but I miss the small size. Wife liked the bang for buck that she pre ordered the 7, an upgrade from iPhone 7. Thanks for the video, it helped us make the choice to pick up the Pixel 7.
The call screening has been such a useful feature on my pixel 5
100% agree with wanting smaller screen options. Recently switched over to iPhone 13 mini because I just can’t find any good new android phones smaller than 6”
Take a look at Asus. They've got a nice small phone.
@@jjetfire idk, feel like days is not one to keep phones up to date with latest OS
the long bump is better than the wobble bumps, just wish they would use the whole thing.
I love my Pixel 6. Took them almost until now to get most of the bugs ironed out. I love the design language of the 6 and 7, hope they keep it around for a bit. I am curious about the modem in the 7, since the 6 does have excess battery drain while on data. Maybe a Pixel 8 or 9 for me, depending on how long the 6 lasts
I bought both Pixel 7 models and can confirm that the modem performs much better. I have better reception and the phones get noticably less hot.
The grey color of the earbuds is actually called Fog, not Hazel
You guys produced a better review than MKBHD. Congratulations 👏 You actually showed comparisons between the two phones and explored the new features more indepth then he did this year.
I've ignored MKBHD since end of 2020 when he said S20 FE was phone of the year. It is a defective phone, not just some units. The touch screen layer was defective and Samsung refused to acknowledge it at all. They told users to basically fuck off. This was when a youtuber should be calling companies out and defending the consumer. He downplayed it in the review and didn't even mention the problem in the year end video. There's no good value in a phone with a touch screen that doesn't fucking work right. If he used it for any amount of time with swype it would be an obvious issue. Even if he didn't personally experience issues, he just didn't do the due diligence even by the end of the year. It was disgusting to witness firsthand. I watched that channel for a good 7-8 years.
Someone sent me an MKBHD video, the first one I've seen in literal years, and he's on about the airpods pro 2 somehow being a good idea at concerts in place of hearing protection because of the new adaptive noise cancelation that lower sounds that are too loud. It was insane. Luckily I watched Snazzy labs video instead where they say please do not wear these to concerts in place of hearing protection. Pretty ridiculous that the first video I see in years is just as flawed and stretching for uniqueness as I could have expected.
When video stabilisation options are switched ON, the video is a little bit zoomed. You can get a wider field of view in video if you switch off stabilisation. By doing so, you will lose all stabilisation features such as cinematic mode, etc. At least that's how my Pixel 6 Pro camera works.
Nice to hear that James is a small form factor enthusiast. Makes me like him even more.
I think that's something that google does really well. If you look at some new iPhone, you might not be able to tell which generation it is, just based off the looks. If you look at a Pixel 6, you can say, "Oh yeah, that's definitely a Pixel 6."
As someone who recently upgraded from the 3a to the 6a, I really miss the lightness and smallness of the older pixels, the 2 was too small, but past the 3 they were good, ever since the 5 though they've been gargantuan, and my current 6a is super heavy and big, it's the only thing I don't like about it.
Did the same exact jump and I miss the light weight of the 3a, but I do like the crazy battery lofe on the 6a
Upgrading from the Pixel 3 to the Pixel 7 Pro and yeah the phone is massive (at least going off the case which arrived yesterday, phone won't actually be here till later in the week) in my tiny hands
I would be doing the same. The P3 is the perfect size. I'm not trying to watch "Dune" on my phone lol.
I'm thinking about getting this phone but I'll wait for a few updates. Last year those got me :(
The new dbrand skin looks sick! I usually prefer mate black but I might get the new camo!
Pixel 6 bugs? My pixel 6 actually froze on the powering up screen about a month after i got it. Not super impressed with this phones
- Correction - Glass Backs are NOT slippery. Glass with fingers (natural oils and texture) provides TREMENDOUS contact . Myth that they are slippery vs a soft textured back.
It is because of the screen sizes, I am stuck with the A models with reduced features :( Waiting for the Pixel 8a in hopes for a better processor and not too big screen.
To be fair, the only real thing the 6a is missing is high refresh rate, which may or may not matter depending on the person
@@PaperReaper and the much better cameras, and a few software features even compared to the 6 series
@@Samsonfs are the cameras even that much better? I heard the saturation is all over the place. What software features? The whole zoom thing? Honestly who cares
@@PaperReaper significantly more headroom camera wise, much better low light, much more detail, better natural bokeh, no motion mode/long exposur, slightly worse ultrawide, less colour accurate display ect ect
You forgot to mention the ultrawide on the pro also has autofocus, whereas the non-pro one does not
Having gone through the "iPhone" and then the "I'm smarter than iPhonies so I buy the most expensive Android" phases, this phone is perfect for me.
One thing I wish phone manufacturers would adopt from Apple is having a "Pro" version in a large and small size... a smaller P7P would be so nice.
Correct me if I am wrong but I was under the impression phones use glass backs now because they are better for wireless charging, no?
That is correct
It's kinda ironic that I'm still using the exact pixel 4 he is using in the exact color. With an exact naked wrist.
James reviewing phones, always nice.
Finally someone picked up the issues glass backs cause... Also, please apeak up abt lack of 3.5mm jacks on phones...
Would love to hear your feedback on the one major issue of connectivity that plagued the Pixel 6/6Pro last year. Thanks!
Carrier specific issue was it not? never had that problem over here.
@@rick-potts No, I think many Pixel 6 phones had dropped calls, poor call quality, and bad reception, regardless of the carrier. So I'm just interested to hear if that's still an issue because that's a major issue for a phone
@@TeamMystic851 Oh...can't say Ive experienced that. Heard about it in the early days in the US, but never experienced it myself.
It has a much better Samsung modem
@@rick-potts Thanks! Would love to hear ShortCircuit's thoughts too
I'm with you on the screen size James. I went from a quite big Moto G9 Plus to a Pixel 6a, at first It felt small but I now much prefer the smaller screen size on the 6a and when I pick up my parents G9 Plus it feels absolutely huge in my hand
Swell vid gang
Looks nice but I gotta stick with my Pixel 3 for a few more years to make the price I paid for it worth it to me. Don't really have any issues with it, battery still lasts me a day and the only software complaint is just that I don't get new versions of android anymore. I'm not a huge phone person though, my biggest thing is just having a web browser and a good camera and I'm generally happy.
Pixel 6 was the last time I buy a Pixel right after release, what an absolute car crash that was.
Same, I'll wait for the pixel fold out of curiosity but no way I'm going to the 7, still cuss out my pixel 6 daily in frustration 🥲
@@nidhimkochhar9931 lmao, I don't blame you pal, I was so happy when about 4 weeks in I smashed it to bits, and because it was still so new, insurance couldn't get me a replacement so gave me cash haha, got a Realme GT 2 Pro, shits all over it and for less money. I had nonstop issues, connectivity, random reboots, battery was terrible, apps would just freeze and lock the phone, fingerprint scanner was a crap shoot, and for the size was really top heavy and horrid ergonomics in the hand, just the worst phone I've ever owned.
That's not fair to the Pixel 7 but I understand where you're coming from with the reasoning
@@BrianGlaze I guess so pal, hopefully they've ironed out the issues I had with the 6, but like I said, this realme is 2/3rds the cost and probably the best phone I've owned in many a year.
Is best to wait 3-4 months.
13:17 Gigachad James
This ShortCircuit was better than the last one. :)
That digital camo skin looks amazing!!
My only complaint is that the Pixel is just too big. I wish more smartphone manufacturers made smaller phone like 6´1 inch
Well the pixel 6a exists and it's exactly 6.1 😅
They're probably gonna do the 7a too
Me too! That's the only reason I get the A models, but I get reduced features :(
@@thunderarch5951 yeah but it would be cool to have all the flagship features in a small phone
Honestly once you go to a larger screen phone, it's so hard to go back, more room for a bigger battery and easier typing too
What other backside material is even viable on new phones besides glass? It cant be metal, otherwise wireless charging wont work and it cant be plastic because it would feel waaay less premium.
Plastic definitely can feel "premium"
plastic is definitely the best material function-wise
ceramic might come second but still, ceramics will break like glass when falls
It appears to be pulsing to signify face unlock is available
They do seem more tempting, might get one on my next upgrade
Waste of money for Fashionistas...but that's just me, I'm using a 2018 phone that's fine. We have a Pixel 4 with a cracked screen that's just fine.
@@raylopez99 nobody asked
@@raylopez99 The Pixel 4 will stop receiving security updates this year, so it really isn't okay to keep using it if you plan to use banking or work apps on your phone.
@@JollyOldCanuck Interesting. My partner has been nagging me to buy a new Pixel, as a fashion accessory, so if this is true she'll be happy.
@@raylopez99 Wtf, just get a new phone that is good enough for you and stop bothering people about how "fashionable" it is
I wish I was a professional smartphone user. Guess I'll have to stick to the non-pro version until I can get a degree in phones.
Pixel phones have graphene os. Switch to it. Waiting for 7 support since it just came out.
YT downgrade to 720p even when I have preferences set for top quality is irritating.
This "feature" the benefits no one but YT is probably here to stay.
A nice refresh, but not enough to get me to switch out my Pixel 6. Good review as always.
James impersonating gigachad at 13:14
The price difference between the 2 is more than I spend on my phones
metal backs are nice on phones, but they don't work for wireless charging, and people will complain about a plastic back on a "premium" device. Unfortunately that only really leaves glass.
One major issue I had with the Pixel 6 (and went through three phones) was that when you have the screen set to very low brightness, grays weren't consistent. One phone the entire bottom half of screen was red. The second the right half of the screen was green and the third the left side green.
How's the Pixel 7?
It's basically exactly the same meh rigid oled panel, so it'll still potentially have the rainbowing off axis and poor low light performance, however it's probably slightly newer and with slightly updated display drivers. It'll still be one of the weakest aspects of the phone
Waiting for mine as well, jumping from a broken Pixel 4 XL to the 7 pro, plus the watch, I'm stoked
I know that gaming isn't the main focus for many of these devices, but I feel that it is a valid point of discussion considering that mobile games are becoming more and more graphics heavy.
Because of the pure scams they are. Gambling and microtransactions destroyed games. Just pretty stores now.
8:01 i tell you exactly why:
because it's annoying if it just unlocks, if all you wanna do is check your notifications/time real quick.
I'm that guy, I like me lock screen lol it's neat, quick and tells me everything i need to know.
They used 18w for generations. Switched to 30w last generation.
True
I'm one of the minority (probably the only one) who still wants a Bezel on their phone screen so I've not owned a Pixel since the Pixel 3. It's annoying that charging your device is now an optional extra, but it is nice that you still get a USB-A to C adapter with the devices because you build a collection of them meaning you don't have to buy any when your device has all USB C ports, or for some reason want to use a USB A device with your phone.
Man Apples new android lineup looking great
thank you very much... you are the only one who actually showed what the Zoom lens system quality looks like on these cellphone cameras that was my main search 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Going to wait a few months to see if what they messed up this time matters to me 👀🤣
It isn't a Pixel if it doesn't have some sort of major issue.
@@CodyKloepfer the 3a exists
@@CodyKloepfer looks at you in Pixel 5
@@CodyKloepfer What was wrong with the 3? I had several
Also hole punch pulsing was trying to use face unlock, i believe.
I have an Pixel 5, I had an Pixel 3XL. I wanted a Pixel 7 (smoll) but get another big chunker :(. Why are smartphones so big? I dont see any series on it, thats what I have an laptop / Ipad for/ tv / Monitor for. Take photos, some ShortCircuit videos and memes.
Also to remind myself when I buy an Pixel7 ( SAK get that Glitch Camo from Dbrand, it hurts your eyes but so does it hurt others)
the pixel 5 is such a perfect form factor :(
I had a Pixel 4a that i got in March 2021 and I lost it in September 2022, I then got a base pixel 7 when it came out. I've been using the base for Almost 2 Months now and it's been a huge upgrade from my old phone. I noticed the night site is better than my old phone, the camera is less noisy, and it's faster and less glitchym
The update I'm waiting for is for companies to start doing no notch or hole punch display. I went from the OnePlus 7 pro to the Xperia 1 III, there's no way I'm going back to screen interrupted displays.
Hole punch is here to stay until under display cameras aren't dogshit
how do you like the Sony phone?
@@michaelcrisafulli6034 I like it a lot. The one complain I have is that there isn't a 1 second software block for the fingerprint scanner when turning display off. Often times, the display unlocks as soon as I press power button to lock it. I have to use pinky finger to lock it. Also, the price is a lot for someone that doesn't care much about the camera. I just do point and shoot so I feel I overpaid. But whatever, as long as I don't get a hole punch.
so far it's looking promising, but I would have loved to get a speaker comparison on these. My major turn-off with the Pixel 6 was that its "stereo speakers" sounded like two tin cans in a school lunchroom (okay I'm exaggerating, but my old pixel 3a sounded better than the 6.)
C'mon, since when does LTT pass up a chance to Crab Rave?
It feels weird to think that Google has been out of it for a while with regards to their phones. Obviously they’ve had good budget phones, but the flagship models haven’t been up to snuff with the competition for the last few years.
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Their phones are intentionally behind the competition and the excuses really show the lack of integrity in the reviews.
I just want a small phone, flat screen with all the top notch hardware like 120 Hz LTPO OLED and a zoom camera. We need a Pixel 7 Mini or something.
Also liked the glas/black visor more now the camers are so prominent.
Might give up my current zfold 3 for a pixel and or maybe give my Galaxy watch 4 for a pixel watch
I've been wanted a pixel phone for a long long time now.
1:12 'the same 30w chargers...' Yea, but included in the box are usbC cable in both ends and not TypeA to typeC cable. So you wont be able to use it with your old charger, so you are stuck with old most probably not original typeC cable(that wont charge as good) or you need to buy the 'typeC' 30w charger.... 😉So people are forced even more to buy a new charger!
Every major brand is doing this for the 2022 lineup phones now even in mid tier phones!
And NO promos or buybacks are made so ppl could 'exchange' their original old charger that will be recycled for new one (if it really is a 'green' move as they are trying so hard to inform and not a pure financial, that cuts manufacturing costs, but phone price gets expensive.)
I really miss when linus used to personally use the phone and tell us how good it is, maybe you guys can give a 1 or 3 months review on a dedicated channel or on just ltt , and with the help of lab it will be so good with all data about battery life
I hate when face unlock automatically opens the phone. Sometimes I just want to see a notification on the lock screen, not unlock and then have to swipe down to see the same thing.
Finally the first Tech-TH-camr who says „I kinda hate glass backs“ . Thank you for this! 🙌🏼
I went with the regular 7 in that sharp Snow color. Glad Google finally improved brightness on their phones and added face unlock which were two of my biggest issues with the 6 and older. Then I’m hoping that clear calling feature will work because call quality was horrendous on my 6a and why I’m gonna sell it. Both of these look like while not groundbreaking to be great upgrades.
You’re definitely not alone, I went from the iPhone 12pro to 13mini. I’m getting a little tired of all these Phablets knocking about. Now my phone feels more utilitarian and like a ‘gadget’ with all this tech in such a small package, it’s great.
I do get the use-case need for larger devices however, as people do like AIO devices, but for me my phone is for communicating and quick searches when needed. It’s only the odd video I’ll watch on the go as most of my media content is consumed at home on the tv. So it’s a shame that smaller versions aren’t readily available, I was gutted apple discontinued the mini series, opting for a 14max but going off their recent sale figures, I’m fairly confident the mini series will return.
Hows the mini's battery life ? curious...
Not so good on 15.7 or 16.0.2… I get about 7 hours before mines done
@@thunderingeagle it’s obviously not as good as larger phones, you have to be selective with what’s processing in the background. Also, I’m now more diligent in closing apps after use.
I’m currently visiting NY and yesterday I was taking pics, videos and using maps to see where things were and it lasted from 10am - 8pm.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned off all day, just used data switching between 4&5G.
That color isn’t hazel. That’s just grey.
4:27. Manufacturers, PLEASE LISTEN
13:14 Looks like Pixel 7 Pro can take a Gigachad photo
Finally upgraded from my Pixel 3xl to a Pixel 7 Pro. I love it so much! Such a nice upgrade!
You are not alone. Only reason I'm hesitating on the 7 pro is the large screen.
agreed
13:16 OMG that smile
That damn smile
"I do a lot of texting and driving" he said it so nonchalantly I almost choked
6:00 lol he commented on how cool the keyboard was when that was the one thing that wasnt dbrand
11:18 did Linus drop something in the background?
The background music is so faint I thought it was coming from somewhere in my house.
Finally upgrading from my 4, honestly pretty excited
when do u ever reach the top?? its not an iphone where u gotta pull from the top to bring up qucik settings and notifications
You got the chargers wrong. Pixel 6 switched to a new PPS charger method. You can obviously use older chargers, but it's not the same speed.