We’re done with the hands-on, now it’s time to dig deeper into the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7. Let’s start with an unboxing. The Pixel 7 series adheres to the recent norm of poor retail boxes. There’s a USB-C cable and a USB-A to USB-C dongle.
The Pixel 7 Pro is clearly bigger than the Pixel 7, but make no mistake, both phones are big in the context of the smartphone market. The Pro weighs 212g, while the 7 is just 3g over 200g.
There are subtle differences between Pro and vanilla. The Pro’s frame is shiny, polished metal, while the Vanilla is matte. We’re torn between the two approaches, so it’s very much a matter of subjectivity.
What you get with the bigger phone is a bigger screen, naturally, and this year the difference is even bigger. The Pixel 7 Pro retains the 6.7-inch diagonal of its predecessor, while the Pixel 7 has dropped an inch to 6.3 inches. The Pro’s display is also better and refreshes faster, while the battery is a larger 645mAh.
Google Pixel 7 Pro next to the Pixel 7
The cameras are where the Pixel 7 Pro stands out the most. It has a decent 5x periscope zoom, but its ultrawide is wider and can focus.
We’ve started our Google Pixel 7 Pro review, but like anything good, it takes a little time. Be patient and don’t go anywhere.