do lcd displays update pixel by pixel made in china

Smartphone makers are increasingly moving production out of China given geopolitical tensions and disruptive factory shutdowns (due to pandemic lockdowns) – with Google doing so for the Pixel 7 – but it will still need the country for foldable manufacturing.

According to the New York Times, “part of Google’s newest Pixel phone production will be done in Vietnam.” Notably, its A-series line of mid-range phones are already “Made in Vietnam,” including the Pixel 4a, 5a, and 6a. However, a Pixel 3a we had on hand was manufactured in China.

Today’s article says Google started looking at alternatives to Foxconn factories in southern China as the “tariff battle intensified” in 2019. A Pixel 6 Pro, 5, and 4 we checked today are all from China, but that will start to change with the Pixel 7.

That said, the implication is that the majority of this year’s upcoming flagship phone series will still be from China. Looking ahead, the NYT says Google “expects Vietnam to provide as much as half of next year’s high-end Pixel phones,” which presumably refers to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.

Back in March, a report said that Google was postponing its foldable plans for 2022, which we heard could be branded as the “Pixel Notepad.” It’s supposed to have an inner folding display and external screen with a shape closer to the Oppo Find N than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold.

The regular, monthly patches for the Pixel are one of the main reasons to buy a Google phone instead of another Android device. This month, however, the company has done more than add the usual security fixes. For the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, it has also layered on a bunch of bug fixes and new features. The most important of which, as Android Central reports, are new options for color saturation.

It also contains “a fix for the faint clicking noise heard in some Pixel 2s” as well as the subtle changes to the Pixel 2 XL’s display behavior to mitigate against potential screen burn-in — though those latter changes might not be obvious in normal usage, as a Google community manager writes:

As we mentioned in our deeper dive, this update also brings planned UI changes which extend the life of the OLED display, including a fade out of the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen and an update to maximum brightness. These features have been carefully designed so as not to detract from the user experience. Since all OLED displays experience some degree of decay over time, we’ll continue to make enhancements which maximize the life of your Pixel screen.

Currently, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have a single toggle under the Display setting for “vivid colors.” But after applying the patch for this month (which we haven’t received ourselves yet), apparently there is a new set of three different options on both models: boosted, natural, and saturated.

This appears to be one of the promised software updates that Google said it would release after the initial reaction to the screen issues on the Pixel 2 XL. Here is how Google described how the “saturated” setting would look:

The saturated mode puts the display into an unmanaged configuration, similar to how the Pixel 1 operates. The colors will be more saturated and vibrant, but less accurate (similar to most other smartphones which display more vibrant colors): we give consumers the option to choose the color saturation.

Presumably, then, “saturated” will make your Pixel 2 XL look a little more like other Android phones — though it’s clear from the tone of Google’s description that it doesn’t think that’s the best experience.

Android Central reports that even this saturated setting doesn’t suddenly turn colors on the Pixel 2 XL into anything overly garish — suggesting that “Google"s intentions are to keep the Pixel 2 XL looking accurate rather than eye-pleasing and unnatural.”

The main purpose of this software update is to provide a security patch for the Wi-Fi “Krack” vulnerability and also to add a bunch of updates for the Pixel 2, which are primarily focused on Bluetooth features.

Long-time display manufacturer Samsung Display will likely stop the production of LCD displays this year. A recent report says several factors have influenced the South Korean firm’s decision.

Samsung has been a reputed LCD display manufacturer since 1991. It manufactures panels for its own devices and also works as a supplier for several other Big Tech firms, such as Apple. Its displays are used in virtually all products, ranging from foldable smartphones to televisions and tablets.

Despite the company’s successful business, a recent report from The Korea Times suggests Apple is exiting the LCD production business for good. One of the biggest reasons cited for the decision is the increased competition from Chinese and Taiwanese display manufacturers in the recent past.

Samsung wanted to shut its LCD production late in 2020 and its move was on the cards for a while now. Samsung probably kept its LCD manufacturing facilities operational during the pandemic due to the sudden and unprecedented spike in demand. However, LCD technology has been eclipsed by OLED and QD-OLED technologies on most mainstream devices in the last few years. This is another reason why Samsung will probably shutter the business later this year.

Moreover, research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) believes the average price index of LCD panels measured as 100 in January 2014 will drop down to just 36.6 in September 2022. The figure is indicative of the demand for LCD panels and it plummeted to a record low of 41.5 in April this year. The April figure is a whopping 58 percent lower than the record-high index value of 87 in June 2021 when the pandemic was raging. This reduction in demand and price could also be detrimental to the company’s plans to soldier on producing LCDs.

The report says that in the future, Samsung will remain focused on manufacturing OLED panels and more advanced quantum dot OLED displays. LCD division staffers will likely be transferred to the QD-OLED division. Meanwhile, Samsung Display did not respond to the Korea Times’ request for comment.

Rear cameraSony Exmor IMX363 12.2MP (1.4μm) with f/1.7 lens, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55" + 16MP (1.0μm) with f/2.4 lens, 48mm (telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, optical and electronic image stabilization, 1.7x optical zoom, 8x zoom, Dual-LED flash, Live HDR+, panorama, 1080p at 30/60/120fps, 4K at 30fps

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are a pair of Android smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. They collectively serve as the successors to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.Made by Google event and released in the United States on October 24, 2019.Pixel 5.

In the United States, the Pixel 4 is the first Pixel phone to be offered for sale by all major wireless carriers at launch. Previous flagship Pixel models had launched as exclusives to Verizon and Google Fi; the midrange Pixel 3a was additionally available from Sprint and T-Mobile, but not AT&T, at its launch.unlocked U.S. versions through its website.

The Pixel 4 and 4 XL are constructed using an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 5. The devices are available in Just Black, Clearly White, and Oh So Orange colors, with the white and orange models having a matte, "soft touch" glass finish, and the black model having a glossy finish.plastic.

The USB-C connector at the bottom of the device is used for charging and audio output, though neither USB-C headphones nor a USB-C to 3.5mm jack adapter are included in the box.facial recognition (using a dot projector, infrared emitters and cameras along the top bezel of the device) is the only biometric authentication method offered by the Pixel 4.

Both models use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 system-on-chip (consisting of eight Kryo 485 CPU cores, an Adreno 640 GPU and a Hexagon 690 DSP), with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Models are available with 64 or 128GB of non-expandable internal storage.mAh cell and the Pixel 4 XL using a 3700mAh cell. Both are capable of fast-charging at up to 18W, and support Qi wireless charging. Like their predecessors, the phones have a water protection rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529.Pixel Visual Core; it, too, uses the Edge TPU architecture.

The Pixel 4 features an OLED display manufactured by SamsungHDR support, that operates at a refresh rate of up to 90Hz; it dynamically adjusts depending on content to preserve battery life.aspect ratio, with the Pixel 4 using a 5.7-inch (140 mm) 1080p panel, and the 4 XL using a 6.3-inch (160 mm) 1440p panel. Unlike the Pixel 3 XL, the Pixel 4 XL"s display does not contain a cutout, or notch.

The Pixel 4 includes dual rear-facing cameras located within a raised square module. It houses a wide 28mm 77° f/1.7 lens with the same Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2-megapixel sensor as on the Pixel 3 and 3a, and a second telephoto 48mm f/2.4 lens with a 16-megapixel sensor.fps whereas most competitors support 60fps as well. In a tweet, Google stated that "We find that the majority of users stick with 1080p, so we focus our energy on improving our quality in this mode, versus enabling a 4k 60fps mode that could use up to half a gigabyte of storage every minute".Google Camera 7.1 with software enhancements, including Live HDR+ with dual exposure controls, improved Night Sight with Astrophotography mode and improved Portrait Mode with more realistic Bokeh.stack together 16 exposures, each with an exposure time of 15 seconds.

The Pixel 4 marks the introduction of Motion Sense, a radar-based gesture recognition system. It is based on the Project Soli technology developed by Google ATAP as an alternative to light-based systems such as infrared.

Due to its use of 60GHz frequency bands, Google was required to obtain specific regulatory approval for the radar system in all countries that the Pixel 4 is being sold. As such, the feature is geoblocked if the device is detected to be in an unsupported country. On launch, Google stated that support for the feature was currently limited to Australia, Canada, "most European countries", Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States, but that Japan was "coming soon". Google stated that it had no plans to sell the Pixel 4 in India, with the company officially stating a preference to continue marketing the Pixel 3a in the region; media outlets noted that civilian use of the 60GHz frequency is prohibited in India, unlike in the U.S. and some other countries, where it is considered unlicensed spectrum.

The Pixel 4 ships with Android 10 and Google Camera 7.1.Pixel Visual Core) and Knowles 8508A audio processor. In addition to its existing use for computational photography image processing, they are used by the new Recorder and Live Transcribe apps. Recorder is a voice recorder with live transcription, classification and searchable sounds.Google Assistant, which contains enhancements to allow for increased client-side recognition of commands that are local to the device (rather than querying Google servers).

After Google demonstrated astrophotography sample photos, a scene of San Francisco with the moon blown out and the woods underexposed was shown. Marc Levoy explained that the difference in light between the moon and woods was too significant, requiring 19 stops of dynamic range which no phone or DSLR camera was currently capable of performing. He reaffirmed Google"s commitment to improving the camera with software updates (a signature of the Pixel line) and said to stay tuned.

The Pixel 4 received an overall score of 112 from DXOMARK, a 10-point improvement over its predecessor. It had a photo score of 117, a video score of 101, and a selfie score of 92.

The Pixel 4 and 4 XL were praised by critics for their photography capabilities, the move to 6GB of RAM from 4GB, and the 90Hz refresh rate screen. They were criticized for their poor battery life (especially on the smaller Pixel 4), the low amount of non-expandable storage, the lack of an ultra-wide angle camera lens, the removal of the fingerprint sensor in favor of the secure Face Unlock, the lack of 4K 60fps video recording, the lack of headphones or an adapter in the box, the Motion Sense system"s poor detection, and the high price compared to other flagship smartphones.

The Pixel 4 did not require eye contact with the phone when using facial recognition to unlock the device, raising privacy concerns since the device could be unlocked even if the user"s eyes were closed.

The Pixel 4 automatically lowers the display"s refresh rate to 60Hz if the screen brightness is set below 75 percent. Google released a fix for this in the November 2019 update.

In certain lighting conditions, the Pixel 4"s white balance "fix" could result in photos with inaccurate color representation. Google released a fix in the November 2019 update.

It’s always been baffling to me that Google, one of the very few juggernaut companies with enough resources and world-dominating presence to compete with Apple, has not been able to make something that competes with the iPhone. And it’s not like Google hasn’t been trying. The internet search behemoth has been making smartphones since 2016. But so far, Google Pixel phones are still a very niche device. According to data released by various research firms, Google sold 5 million Pixel 6 phones worldwide over a 12 month stretching from fall 2021 to fall 2022. I have been unable to find similar 12-month figures for Apple products, but the iPhone 13 sold 40 million units over “the holiday period” of 2021 alone.

The gap in sales has more to do with branding, consumer perception, product availability than actual product quality, because I tested the Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro thoroughly, and I don’t think anyone can objectively say one phone is “much better” than the other.

This year, Google made further refinements to the Pixel series, and the Pixel 7 Pro that I’ve been testing for two months is by far the company’s most polished and premium phone ever. But perhaps more importantly, Google also expanded global availability (in terms of market) and is clearly spending more on marketing within the U.S.

The result? The Pixel 7 Pro comes the closest to being a real competitor to the iPhone as any Google device ever has. It still has a long way to go, but this is major progress.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro brings back the unique design language established by the Pixel 6 series, with a visually striking camera visor that runs across the back of the phone. This year, the camera visor is wrapped in aluminum (last year’s was glass) and blends into the aluminum frame that forms the skeleton of the phone. I think it looks great, though the metallic camera visor is very prone to scratches. Unless you use a case with a lip that wraps around the camera bar, scratches will happen, as it protrudes from the phone’s backside so much that it must rub against table tops.

The front side of the Pixel 7 Pro is more conventional—yet another curved all-screen face with a small hole-punch housing a selfie camera. The 6.7-inch OLED panel is much improved over last year’s, which was too dim. This year’s maximum brightness reaches 1,500 nits, which is bright enough by 2022 standards. It is still, however, a clearly inferior display panel to the newest Chinese Android phones like the Vivo X90 Pro Plus, which has a more intelligent variable refresh rate and gets even brighter. Still, this is a nitpick from a technical point of view. For 99% of people, the Pixel 7 Pro screen will look impressive enough.Pixel 7 Pro display.Ben Sin

The in-display fingerprint scanner underneath the screen is also improved over last year’s. Although the Pixel 6’s scanner was terrible, so this is just an upgrade from terrible to solid. Other Chinese phones have faster fingerprint scanners.

One of the specialties of the Pixel phones, beginning with the Pixel 6 series, is it runs Google’s own custom-built processor instead of relying on Qualcomm like most Android phones do. There are a host of advantages to building your own chip, including having more control over the entire development of the smartphone, and leads to superior hardware/software synergy. This is something Apple has been doing for years.

This second generation Google chip, named Tensor G2, is designed by Google to handle the company’s crazy smart artificial intelligence and handle machine learning tasks. To that end, it totally succeeds, allowing the Pixel 7 Pro to do real-time translation, voice dictation or image recognition entirely on the device, without needing a connection to the internet. But the chip is a bit inferior to Qualcomm’s best chip in terms of graphical prowess, so if you’re a heavy gamer, the Tensor G2 is noticeably weaker than Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chips. What this means is the phone will heat up faster, and you may notice some performance throttling if you are playing a graphically intensive game.

I don’t really play mobile games, so the weaker gaming performance doesn’t matter to me. However, I do notice that Tensor G2 is a beat slower than the best Qualcomm chips when it comes to things like rendering videos or launching apps, too. The Pixel 7 Pro is not slow, it’s just not the fastest phone around.

There’s a large 5,000 mAh battery that can be charged wired or wirelessly, though the charging speeds are slow compared to any recent Chinese flagship phones. But it doesn’t matter too much, because battery life on the Pixel 7 Pro is excellent. In my opinion, fast charging times don’t matter too much if the phone can last me an entire day’s use on a single charge.

There’s the usual stereo speakers and IP68 water resistance that one expects from a flagship phone now, and the haptics are excellent. Overall, the Pixel 7 Pro hardware is very polished and doesn’t have a glaring weakness like previous Pixel phones. All that, and I haven’t even talked about the main strength of Pixel phones—the optics.

Before I dive into the Pixel 7 Pro’s camera performance, know that the Pixel 7 Pro’s camera hardware can be considered strong, but not as bleeding edge as the latest Chinese flagship phones.

The Pixel 7 Pro main camera uses a 50-megapixel GN 1 lens with a 1/1.3-inch sensor size. The 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera of the Pixel 7 Pro sees an improvement, gaining a much wider field of view and ability to capture macro photos. There’s a 48-megapixel Periscope zoom lens that can pull off 5x optical zoom, though its f/3.5 aperture is a bit slow.

Technically speaking, from a hardware perspective, the optics here are all a year or two older than what something like the Vivo X90 Pro Plus uses. That 1/1.3-inch sensor size of the Pixel 7 Pro, for example, pales in comparison to the 1-inch sensor used by the Vivo X90 Pro Plus (and Xiaomi 12S Ultra).

But the big question is, does this even matter? Because Google has always leveraged its best-in-class, scarily intelligent artificial intelligence to help produce superior images. And the Pixel 7 Pro mostly does pull it off.

Just look at the photo samples below. For the most part, the Pixel will always find perfect dynamic range and expose every light source perfectly, thanks to Google’s super smart machine learning algorithms examining the scene, snapping several images at different exposure points and then stitching them together for one perfectly exposed shot. All of this happens in real time, over the course of one second. Other phones can all do a version of this, but the Pixel consistently does it better than most phones.Pixle 7 Pro ultra-wide camera.Ben SinPixel 7 Pro main camera samples.Ben SinPixel 7 Pro 2x zoom (left) and main camera (right).Ben Sin

I say most, because the Vivo X90 Pro Plus is indeed just as good at that, if not better. Throw in the superior hardware, and I’d have to say the Vivo X90 Pro Plus does top the Pixel 7 Pro in point-and-shoot photos. However, I think the Pixel 7 Pro wins second place easily in terms of smartphone cameras. Its camera capabilities are clearly better than whoever is in third place (I’d vote either Xiaomi 12S Ultra or Samsung’s S22 Ultra).

The Pixel 7 Pro runs Android 13 and it’s Android the way Google intended it to be. There’s minimal bloat—except the 12 Google apps you can’t get rid of—and the software is designed to be simple and easy to use. My gripe is it can often be too simple, lacking some of the more useful shortcut gestures that Asian Android phones offer. For example, in most Chinese Android phones, you can grab a screenshot with an easy three finger swipe gesture. On the Pixel, you must simultaneously press two buttons. It takes more effort, concentration, and time, to do this than a three finger swipe.

But the Pixel software is so, so smart. For example, the phone is apparently always aware, so it can identify music playing nearby on its own without prompt. Let’s say you’re sitting at a bar and you hear a catchy tune and want to learn more. The Pixel will have already identified the song and showing you artist name and track title on the phone’s Always-On Display.

As mentioned, the Pixel also can do real-time translation or voice dictation without needing access to the internet. Voice dictation is on every phone these days, but the Pixel is much faster and more accurate. Let’s say I’m speaking 50 words at a normal speaking pace. An iPhone or Samsung phone could dictate what I said at about 85-90% accuracy. The Pixel 7 Pro could do it at closer to 95-99% accuracy. That extra 10-14% in accuracy matters a lot if you’re sending important voice messages or emails via voice.

The Pixel can also intelligently show you contextual information on the homescreen, like show me my upcoming flight information, along with airport gate number, simply by scanning my Gmail account with my flight information. Other phones can do this if I set up the reminder widget; the Google Pixel phone does this automatically.

But this raises the question: is the Pixel too smart? The fact the phone is always listening to music around you can easily be misused. You have the option to turn all this off, but all of these features are on by default.

I choose to trust Google, so I’m okay with it, but I can see some people feeling uneasy about the degree to which the Pixel seems to do things on its own? If you are okay with it like I am, then the Pixel 7 phones are the smartest, most proactive phones on the market yet.

I’ve been using the Pixel 7 Pro for two months, and other than the aforementioned slightly slower performance when pulling off certain tasks, I’ve had no issue with the phone performance wise. Everything works as they should, from cellular connectivity in multiple continents to being a reliable work and media consumption machine.

Again, if you’re a heavy gamer and gaming performance is a high priority, then perhaps consider another phone from Samsung or Xiaomi, but otherwise, the Pixel 7 Pro performs very well. Battery life is great as mentioned—I can get about 15-16 hours of use on a single charge, which should be enough for most people.

With all of that said, the last bit of great news that pushes the Pixel 7 Pro to the top of my recommendations list is its price: the Pixel 7 Pro is priced at $899, which is not cheap, but it’s not as high as what Apple and Samsung are asking for their best phones. The Pixel 7 Pro at $900 is a better buy in my opinion than the $1,100 iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

I recently wrote a year-end favorite phones list, where I had the Pixel 7 Pro in second place behind the Vivo X90 Pro Plus. I prefer the Vivo because of its slightly better cameras and better display, but that’s my niche preference. The Pixel 7 Pro has more intelligent software better suited for western audiences, and it’s a better overall purchase for most people as it has stronger software and after-sales support. For most people, I’d recommend the Pixel 7 Pro as the phone to get in 2022.

Sept 12 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) is considering moving some production of Pixel phones to India following disruptions in China from COVID-19 lockdowns and Beijing"s rising tensions with the United States, the Information reported on Monday, citing a source.

Alphabet, which did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, has solicited bids from manufacturers in India to make between 500,000 and 1 million Pixel smartphones, equivalent to 10% to 20% of the estimated annual production for the device, according to the report. (https://bit.ly/3Bcqoye)

Global supply chains were disrupted earlier this year when China locked down key tech hub Shanghai, among other cities, due to a surge in COVID cases. More recently, U.S. banned exports of some high-end chips to China, escalating tensions with the Asian nation.

This guide includes the basic safety guidelines in the printed Safety & Warranty booklet that comes with your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. It also includes additional safety, regulatory, and warranty information about Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

WARNING: HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION; READ BEFORE USE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DISCOMFORT, PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO YOUR PIXEL 6 OR PIXEL 6 PRO ACCESSORIES OR ANY CONNECTED DEVICES, AND OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.

Handle your phone with care. You may damage the phone or the battery if you disassemble, drop, bend, burn, crush or puncture your device. Do not use a phone with a damaged enclosure, a cracked screen or some other form of physical damage. Using a damaged phone may cause overheating or injury. Do not expose your phone to liquids, which can cause a short circuit and overheating. If your phone gets wet, do not attempt to dry it using an external heat source.

Your phone is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 32° and 95° F (0° and 35° C), and should be stored between ambient temperatures of -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C). Do not expose your phone to temperatures above 113° F (45° C), such as on a car dashboard or near a heating vent, as this may damage the phone, overheat the battery, or pose a risk of fire. Keep your phone away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. If your device becomes too hot, disconnect it from its power source if it is plugged in, move it to a cooler place and do not use it until it has cooled. Your phone is designed to work best at an altitude of up to 16404 ft (5000m).

Use of your phone in certain modes, such as gaming, taking videos, using a flashlight setting, or virtual reality or augmented reality features, can cause it to generate more heat than it would under normal operating conditions. This may cause your phone to operate in a reduced-power mode or temporarily shut down. Use extra care when operating the device in these modes. For more information on risks associated with prolonged heat exposure, please refer to the Prolonged Heat Exposure section below.

Do not attempt to repair your phone yourself. Disassembling the device may result in loss of water resistance or cause injury or damage to your device.

For example, the device contains a laser that can be damaged during disassembly which might expose you to hazardous laser emissions which are not visible.

Be sure the power adapter and phone are well ventilated when in use or charging. Using damaged cables or power adapters, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the phone or other property. Do not charge your phone when it’s wet. Avoid charging your device in direct sunlight.

When charging the device, make sure the power adapter is plugged into a power outlet near the device and is easily accessible. Do not force this power adapter and other plugs or power adapters to a power outlet if space is not sufficient to accommodate both. When disconnecting the power adapter from a power outlet, pull on the adapter, never on the charging cable. Do not twist or pinch the cable, and do not force a connector into a port. If you receive a message while charging that instructs you to unplug the charging device or power adapter, disconnect the charging device or power adapter. Before attempting to charge again, make sure both the charging cable connector and the phone"s charging port are dry and clear of any objects.

Your phone may be charged with a Qi-compliant or Google approved wireless charger. Do not place other metallic or magnetic objects between the wireless charger and your phone, as this could cause heating of the other object or cause your device not to charge properly. Examples of such objects include coins, jewelry, SIM tray tools and credit cards. If using a phone case that is metallic or magnetic, remove the case prior to wireless charging as this may cause the device or charger to overheat or cause the device not to charge properly.

The phone and its charger generate heat during normal operation and comply with applicable surface temperature standards and limits. Avoid prolonged skin contact when the device is in use or charging because exposing skin to hot surfaces for a long period of time may cause discomfort or burns. Do not sleep on or with your device or its power adapter, or cover them with a blanket or pillow. Be aware of this issue if you have a physical condition that affects your ability to detect heat against your skin.

This device is not a toy. Your phone may contain (or may come with) small parts, plastic, glass, or metal elements, and parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or create a choking hazard. Children have strangled on cords and cables. Keep the phone’s cords and cables out of the reach of children (more than 3 feet (0.9 meters) away) and do not allow them to play with the phone and its accessories. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone. Seek medical attention immediately if small parts are swallowed.

This phone contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which is a sensitive component that can cause injury if damaged. Do not attempt to remove the battery. Contact Google or a Google authorized service provider to replace the battery. For contact information, visit g.co/pixel/contact. Replacement by non-qualified professionals can damage your device. Improper replacement or use of a non-qualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Do not modify or remanufacture/refurbish the battery, puncture or attempt to insert objects into the battery, immerse or expose the battery to water or other liquids, or expose the battery to fire, excessive heat, and/or other hazards.

Do not short circuit the battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact the battery terminals. Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you suspect or observe damage, contact Google or a Google authorized service provider for inspection. If the battery leaks, do not allow the leaking fluid to come into contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. If the fluid is already in contact with the eyes, do not rub them. Rinse the eyes with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.

Dispose of and transport your device, batteries and accessories according to local environmental and transportation regulations. Do not improperly transport them or dispose of them in normal household waste. Improper disposal or transport may lead to fire, explosion, and/or other hazards. Do not open, crush, heat above 113 ̊F (45 ̊C), or incinerate. For more information on recycling your device, batteries and accessories, visit g.co/pixel/recycle.

To prevent damage to your phone parts or internal circuits, do not use or store the device or its accessories in dusty, smoky, damp, or dirty environments, or near magnetic fields. Keep it away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. Do not leave your phone inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 113° F (45° C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, near a heating vent, or behind glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the phone, overheat the battery, or pose a risk of fire or explosion.

Do not charge, use, store, or transport your phone where flammables or explosives are stored (e.g., in gas stations, fuel depots, or chemical plants). Do not use your wireless device where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuel or chemical transfer or storage areas, and in areas where the air contains high levels of flammable chemicals, vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders). Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Observe all notices and signs where these hazards might exist.

Your phone can access mapping and navigation services. Maps and navigation depend on a working data connection and location services, and may not be available at all times or in all areas. Maps and directions may be inaccurate and actual conditions may differ from the map, data, traffic, directions, content and other results. Carefully review directions, follow all applicable traffic laws and signs, exercise your independent judgment and apply common sense, and use mapping and navigation services at your own risk. You are responsible at all times for your conduct and its consequences. Navigation with AR requires up to date Google Street View imagery and bright outdoor light, and isn’t available in India.

Using your device when performing certain activities can distract you and may cause a dangerous situation for you or others. To reduce the risk of accidents (and because it’s prohibited by law in many places), do not use your device while driving, bicycling, or while operating machinery, and do not use it while engaging in any activities that have potentially serious consequences. Follow local laws about using mobile devices, headphones, and helmets.

In the countries where the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limit is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue, the highest SAR values for this device type are 1.19 W/kg for Pixel 6 (G9S9B), 1.20 W/kg for Pixel 6 (GB7N6/GR1YH) and 1.11 W/kg for Pixel 6 Pro when used against head with no separation and 1.20 W/kg for Pixel 6 (G9S9B) or 1.20 W/kg for Pixel 6 (GB7N6/GR1YH) and 1.19 W/kg for Pixel 6 Pro when against body with 1.0 cm (0.4 in) separation. In the countries where the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limit is 2.0 W/kg averaged over ten grams of tissue, the highest SAR values for this device type are 1.00 W/kg for Pixel 6 (GB7N6/GR1YH) and 0.99 W/kg for Pixel 6 Pro when used against head with no separation and 1.38 W/kg for Pixel 6 and 1.40 W/kg for Pixel 6 Pro when against body with 5 mm (0.2 in) separation.

Observe rules that prohibit the use of wireless technology (e.g. cellular, Wi-Fi or UWB). Your device is designed to comply with regulations governing radio frequency emissions but use of wireless devices can negatively affect other electronic equipment. For example, while flying in an aircraft or immediately before boarding, use your wireless device only according to instructions provided by the airline. Use of a wireless device in an aircraft may disrupt wireless networks, present a hazard to aircraft operation, or be illegal. You may be able to use your device in airplane mode. To turn off your UWB or other radios, turn on airplane mode from the settings menu.

Wireless devices may not be reliable for emergency communications. This device operates using radio signals and may not establish or maintain a connection in all conditions. Your phone is also powered by a rechargeable battery that may be affected by temperature, use, damage, and other conditions. While some jurisdictions transmit emergency information over wireless networks, your device may not always receive these communications depending upon network connectivity or other factors. Access to some features and emergency information or communications may not be available in all areas or languages.

Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

A small percentage of users may experience headaches, seizures, blackouts, eye strain, fatigue or dry eyes that are triggered by visual stimuli, such as flashing lights or bright patterns, or use of electronics with displays. Those symptoms can be experienced by people who have never previously experienced such issues. If you have a history of seizures, blackouts, epilepsy, a medical condition, or experience discomfort that you believe could be affected by your phone, consult with a doctor before using your device. Stop using your phone immediately and contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms that you believe could be caused or affected by your phone (for example, headaches, blackouts, or seizures).

Repetitive activities, such as typing, tapping, or swiping on the screen of your phone, may cause discomfort in your fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or other parts of your body. If you experience any discomfort from such activities, stop using your phone and consult with your doctor.

Laser modules in this product comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This product should be serviced by Google or an authorized service provider.

Do not use or charge the phone at ambient temperatures lower than 0°C (32°F) or higher than 35°C (95°F). If the interior temperature of the device exceeds normal operating temperatures, you may experience the following behaviors while the device tries to regulate its temperature: reduced performance and connectivity, inability to charge, or powering down of the display or device power down. You may not be able to use the device while it regulates its temperature. Move the device to a cooler (or warmer) location and wait a few minutes before attempting to use it again.

Unplug the phone and power adapter before cleaning, during lightning storms, or when unused for extended periods of time. Do not clean your phone while it is charging as this may cause injury or damage to your device. Avoid solvent and abrasive material that may cause damage to the product surface. Do not use any chemical detergent, powder, or other chemical agents (such as benzene) to clean the phone or accessories.

To clean your phone we recommend gently wiping it with a soft, lint-free cloth. Use a dry cloth for streaks, smudges or dust and a slightly damp (not wet) cloth for color transfers such as from makeup or a new pair of jeans. For stains and grime, use screen wipes or eyeglass cleaner on the screen and ordinary household soap or bleach free cleaning wipes on the back and sides. For additional care and cleaning instructions, see g.co/pixel/care.

To disinfect your Pixel 6, including your screen, you can use ordinary household disinfecting wipes or 70% isopropyl alcohol-based wipes. Do not use wipes that have bleach.

Your phone is water resistant in accordance with the IP68 but it is not waterproof. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and may be compromised by normal wear and tear, repair, disassembly, or damage. Do not expose your phone to liquids, which can cause a short circuit and overheating. The device charger and other accessories are not water resistant and should not be exposed to liquids.

Your phone should only be repaired by Google or a Google authorized service provider. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the device, and may affect your warranty coverage and regulatory authorizations. Contact customer service for authorized service. For online help and support, visit g.co/pixel/help. If you send your phone for service, you might receive a replacement phone (in place of your original phone). If you send your phone for service, you might receive a replacement phone that may be refurbished (in place of your original phone). Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. Repair or replacement may result in the loss of user-generated data.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Hereby, Google LLC declares that radio equipment type: GB7N6 and GLU0G are in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulation 2017. The full declaration of conformity may be found at g.co/pixel/conformity.

Google is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of these devices or accessories, or by the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Google. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Google and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.

This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 2012 No. 3032 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substance in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations.

The WEEE symbol left means that according to local laws and regulations your product and its battery(ies) should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities for safe disposal or recycling.

Hereby, Google LLC declares that radio equipment type: GB7N6 and GLU0G is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive). The full declaration of conformity may be found at g.co/pixel/conformity.

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, UK(NI), CH, IS, LI, NO, TR.

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5925 to 6425 MHz frequency ranges (to the extent those frequencies are made available) in AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, UK(NI), CH, IS, LI, NO, TR.

Google is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of these devices or accessories, or by the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Google. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Google and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.

The WEEE symbol left means that according to local laws and regulations your product and its battery(ies) should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities for safe disposal or recycling.

This product is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz and 5925 to 6425 MHz (LPI) frequency ranges to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Ultra Wideband transmitters must not be operated within a nominated distance from specified Australian radio-astronomy sites. For further information about nominated distance, please refer to the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015 published by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

To allow people to use computers as text terminals. Also allows customized devices to work with the phone. Device can be connected to the phone by using:

Allows you to dial a number by speaking the person"s name, if it is stored in your contact list (a personal "telephone book" you create in your phone)

The "F" and "J" keys have raised dots or bumps on them so you can distinguish them by touch (only relevant for phones that have a QWERTY typewriter-style keypad)

The information presented on the display does not rely on color perception for understanding (e.g. you do not have to be able to distinguish red symbols from green symbols)

To allow people to use computers as text terminals. Also allows customized devices to work with the phone. Device can be connected to the phone by using:

Allows you to dial a number by speaking the person"s name, if it is stored in your contact list (a personal "telephone book" you create in your phone)

The "F" and "J" keys have raised dots or bumps on them so you can distinguish them by touch (only relevant for phones that have a QWERTY typewriter-style keypad)

The information presented on the display does not rely on color perception for understanding (e.g. you do not have to be able to distinguish red symbols from green symbols)

Pixel, Google, G logo and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. Wi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

the correct density, the system loads the default resources and scales them up or down as needed. The system assumes that default resources (those from a

The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are Google’s high-end smartphones for 2022, and I’ve spent a week with them to see if they live up to the high benchmark set by past Pixel phones.

These devices are similar to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro from last year, so much so that reviewing them was a pretty easy job. A lot of the good stuff in the Pixel 6 series has returned — the cameras are still great, the software experience is amazing and the displays are awesome. Meanwhile, some of the bad has unfortunately carried over (like battery life), and in some cases has gotten worse.

The Google Pixel 7 is the best Android phone value out there, offering superb cameras and the best Android software experience you can get. Just note that its battery life isn"t as great as the competition. For a limited time, you"ll get a free $100 credit when preordering from Amazon or Best Buy.

If you"re looking for cameras that can hold their own against the iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy S22 Ultra for a more affordable price, the Pixel 7 Pro is worth the extra cash. For a limited time, you"ll get a free $200 credit when preordering from Amazon or Best Buy.

Google has come a long way from its days of shipping lackluster smartphone displays. When the Pixel series was just getting started, their screens just couldn’t compete with the best on the market. Nowadays, the Pixel can not only compete but outclass phones in its price range, thanks to how great their screens are.

The Pixel 7 sports the same 6.3-inch Full HD+ OLED display as the Pixel 6, while the Pixel 7 Pro sticks with a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ OLED panel. Both offer spectacular color and sharpness so that everything from movies to simple text looks great. Compared to other phones like the iPhone 14, the Pixel manages to hold its own.

Google even made them brighter this generation. The Pixel 7 can reach 1,400 nits of peak brightness, while the 7 Pro can go up to 1,500 nits. That’s about a 25% increase over the Pixel 6 series, and it makes both phones some of the brightest you can buy. In day-to-day usage, the difference is most noticeable when in direct sunlight since everything on your screen will be a lot easier to see.

It’s also worth pointing out that the Pixel 7 Pro’s curved edges on the left and right are less dramatic than they were on the 6 Pro, which helps reduce accidental touches and warping when watching full-screen video.

I don’t care who says otherwise, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are really good-looking phones. It’s another area where Google has really stepped up its game compared to previous versions of the Pixel.

Both phones offer glass and metal designs, with the Pixel 7 opting for a matte finish along its aluminum rails. Meanwhile, the 7 Pro gets a classier glossy finish. With each device, Google says it’s using much more refined finishing processes, which makes the Pixel 7 series feel softer and comfier to hold.

The colors are a bit neutral this year. The Pixel 7 comes in Obsidian (pictured here), Snow and Lemongrass. The Pixel 7 Pro swaps the latter out for a new Hazel finish, which I hear is very popular among potential buyers.

The overall construction of both phones is very nice, with each device feeling extremely solid and premium. The Pixel 7 is the easiest to carry of the two form factors, but I didn’t have any real issue carrying the 7 Pro. Just know that if you have smaller hands, the 7 Pro might be tougher to manage given its larger screen.

Last year, Google ditched Qualcomm for the processor in its Pixel phones and started including its own custom-made Tensor chip. Tensor gives Google far greater control over how certain areas of the Pixel perform, like machine learning and multitasking. The original Tensor chip proved to be reliably snappy and well optimized for the Pixel’s software in our testing, and the new Tensor G2 in the Pixel 7 is no different.

On both the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, the G2 provides ample power to handle just about anything you throw at it. And I went hard during my testing — I’m talking multiple apps open at once, heavy games running in the background, floating videos using picture-in-picture and lots of camera testing, among other things. Neither Pixel ever really choked, which was quite impressive for Google’s second swing at a custom SoC (system-on-chip).

Beyond general performance, I also noticed that things like the Google Assistant and the Pixel’s various machine learning tricks felt a bit snappier and more responsive. I’ll get to the Pixel 7’s newest software features in a second, but compared to my Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, the 7 and 7 Pro just felt like they were faster and more reliable.

In terms of RAM, the Pixel 7 has 8GB, while the 7 Pro gets 12GB. In my testing, I did notice the 7 Pro’s extra memory helped make a difference in performance, at least when it came to juggling tasks and running multiple things at once. If you don’t typically do a lot of multitasking on your phone, the 8 gigs that the Pixel 7 has will be more than enough for you.

One more note on performance and specs: You can finally get a Pixel 7 with 512GB of storage. That tier is only available for those who pick up a Pixel 7 Pro, but it’s nice to see nonetheless.

Without a doubt, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have the best version of Android you’ll find on any phone. Google’s Material You UI atop Android 13 is simply delightful to use — it’s fast, it’s fluid and it makes you feel at home the second you start using it. I love how easy it is to flip through open applications, look something up using the Google Assistant, manage my notifications and identify the song playing on the overhead speakers in my local coffee shop with Now Playing.

With the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, that experience is only getting better. It’s even smarter now, with two of the biggest upgrades involving the core function of a smartphone: calling.

With the Pixel 7, Google includes Clear Calling, which can filter out background noise and wind to help make phone calls as clear as possible. This feature is set to drop later this year, but even without it, I had a great experience making phone calls in a number of settings.

The other new calling feature is Direct My Call, which was available on last year’s Pixel 6. With the Pixel 7, it’s being upgraded with the ability to show you a company’s phone menu options before its machines present them to you audibly. That way, you can jump to the main reason you’re calling much quicker.

The Pixel 7 is also getting an upgrade in the voice memos department. Now, when you use the Recorder app, your phone will not only transcribe everything for you but also label each speaker so you can reference it much easier later on. Like Clear Calling, this feature is set to drop later this year.

Google says the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will get a maximum of five years’ worth of software updates. That’s more than enough for any casual user of a smartphone, since upgrade cycles are typically two to three years for most folks. Four of those years will be taken up by major Android upgrades, so you can expect the Pixel 7 to get Android 17 in 2026.

The camera section of any Pixel smartphone review is always a big deal, since Google is known for having some of the best shooters you can get in a phone. The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro basically take last year’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro setups and turn things up a notch, resulting in cameras that you can depend on day in and day out.

Each device ships with the same 50-megapixel main camera, which has been upgraded over last year’s 50-megapixel sensor with improved detail and sharpness. Compared to the Pixel 6, the Pixel 7 offers a bit of extra detail in each picture you capture, while everything else like color reproduction and brightness remain unchanged. It’s great for any subject, object or scene you focus on.

You may be wondering how these cameras hold up to the latest from Apple and Samsung. After taking numerous comparison photographs, I can confidently say that the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are on par with the iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Photos taken from all three devices offer a different type of processing, with some (like the Galaxy) favoring vibrant colors, while others (like the iPhone) aim for a natural aesthetic. The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are somewhere in the middle, while also adding some rich contrast for a more pleasing end result. Really, it’s a matter of personal preference since all of these cameras are quite good nowadays.

The biggest new feature on the upgraded 50-megapixel shooter is a new 2x button, which lets you use the middle 12.5 megapixels of the sensor to capture a 2x digital zoom shot. It’s similar to what the iPhone 14 Pro does with its 48-megapixel camera, and results are excellent — you’d definitely think a regular 12-megapixel camera took the 2x photos I captured.

The 12-megapixel ultrawide camera on the Pixel 7 remains unchanged from the Pixel 6. That means that it captures the same 114-degree shots as before, which, to be frank, aren’t all that impressive in 2022. The Pixel 7 Pro, meanwhile, takes things up a notch with an improved 12-megapixel sensor and a 125-degree field of view. You can fit far more in an image than you can on the 7 because of it, so if you’ll be shooting a lot of wide-angle photographs with your smartphone, you’ll definitely want to check out the Pixel 7 Pro.

The same goes for zoom. The 7 Pro boasts a new 48-megapixel telephoto lens, which adds a ton of versatility to the Pixel. You can shoot 5x lossless zoom photos right off the bat, and like the main camera, you can use the middle 12 megapixels for 10x zoom. You can then zoom in all the way to 30x and get some extreme close-ups. At that point, photos tend to get a little mushy, but they’re certainly fine for Instagram.

Night Sight makes its return on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, and it’s just as good as it’s ever been. The Pixel remains a true king in the nighttime photography game, and other features like astrophotography mode help make it even better. Such clean photos of the moon like this are simply impossible to capture on other phones.

Video quality seems to be improved over the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Not only do you get 4K capture at 60 frames per second on every camera, but the weird artifacting and pixelation that’s appeared on many previous Pixel phones seems to have gone away, leaving you with sharp and detailed videos.

I’d also like to point out that the selfie camera on the Pixel 7 Pro has been treated to a wider field of view so that you can fit more friends in the photo. I wish the Pixel 7 had this, but it’s great to see nonetheless.

New with the Pixel 7’s camera app are a few software tricks. The biggest one is Photo Unblur, which can take any picture in your Google Photos library — even if it wasn’t taken on a Pixel smartphone — and add some crazy processing magic to remove things like motion blur or an out-of-focus issue. It’s another feature that you have to use to understand just how good it is. Google blew me away with some of the shots it was able to unblur, such as older pictures of my family and landscapes I’d long forgotten I captured.

I mainly used the Pixel 7 Pro, which has a large 5,000mAh battery. We were impressed with the endurance of last year’s Pixel 6 Pro, which has the same battery, but for whatever reason, the 7 Pro feels like it took about a 10% hit on how long it can last throughout the day.

The same goes for the Pixel 7, which saw its battery shrink from 4,600mAh in the Pixel 6 to 4,355mAh. On this device, I noticed that I was really struggling to get through a full day. In fact, it was nearly impossible — the best I could do was watch it die at 10 p.m.

Speaking of which, Google didn’t increase the charging speed of either new Pixel phone. You’re still stuck with 30W wired charging, which, by today’s standards, isn’t very fast at all. For example, the Galaxy S22 Ultra can charge at 45W, while phones like the OnePlus 10T can go all the way up to 125W. Compared to other phones I’ve tested, charging the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro felt slow, to a point where I wasn’t really sure if they were charging at all. Hopefully, Google makes some improvements in this area with the Pixel 8.

I’m not gonna spend a ton of time here: Face Unlock on the Pixel 7 is pretty much a joke. Google brought the feature back after including it on the Pixel 4, then ditching it with the 5. But unlike the Pixel 4, the Pixel 7 doesn’t have a fancy array of sensors and IR lights to record your face data and make it impossible for anyone to unlock your phone. In fact, because it only uses the front-facing camera, I was able to hold up a selfie I took on my iPhone to the camera and unlock my Pixel.

I noticed that both the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro regularly got hot during my testing. I wasn’t doing anything especially wild with them either — just things like playing music in the background, texting my friend and updating some apps. That’s never enough to make other phones in my arsenal warm up, especially not to the point where the Pixel 7 reached.

Things got even hotter when a couple of videos I recorded tried to upload to Google Photos over 5G. I kid you not, I went to dinner while they were uploading and they didn’t finish until the check came, so my Pixel 7 Pro was burning up pretty bad.

The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are very similar to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, to a point where you won’t notice much difference if you upgrade. But if you’re coming from a Pixel 5 or older, you’ll dig everything about these phones.

The Pixel 7 has excellent bang for your buck. With its powerful Tensor G2 processor, beautiful display, excellent camera quality and superb software, you can’t go wrong for $599. In a similar vein, the 7 Pro has all of those qualities turned up a few notches for $300 more at $899. If you’re more a fan of traditional flagship phones and want excellent cameras and software, the 7 Pro is the way to go.

Compared to the iPhone 14 and Galaxy S22 series, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro manage to hold their own by offering great software and camera quality. Google, by every standard, has delivered some of the best phones you can buy, and anyone who picks them up over an iPhone or Galaxy won’t regret their decision, as long as they’re willing to live with less battery life in favor of a uniquely great camera experience and lots of smart features.

Dell offers a Premium Panel Exchange that ensures zero bright pixel defects on Dell Consumer, Professional, UltraSharp, and Gaming including Alienware monitors.

Defective pixels do not necessarily impair the performance of the monitor. However,they can be distracting, especially if the pixels are in positions where viewing quality is reduced.

Unyielding commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has driven Dell to offer a Premium Panel Exchange as part of the standard limited hardware warranty. Even if one bright pixel is found, a free monitor exchange is sup