The Google Pixel 7 - Good Value For Money Smartphone
SMARTPHONE TIER: FLAGSHIP
Battery Capacity mAh: 4355
Smartphone Battery Performance Overall Score: 34/100
Ranking #96
Flagship Tier Ranking:
Ranking #8
We have listed what you need to know about the Google Pixel 7
Overview
Google has recently introduced a new smartphone into its popular Pixel 7 range. The Google Pixel 7 offers only a few improvements over the Google Pixel 6, noticeably an improved shape, a better choice of colours and its new zirconia-blasted aluminium finish" created entirely of recycled materials.
The Google Pixel 7 is an outstanding and lightweight smartphone with an appealing price compared to others within the Flagship Tier (€700+). Google's Tensor G2 processor powers it and is one of the first Flagship/Pro devices to have Android 13 preinstalled.
The Google Pixel 7 achieved a 34 out of 100 battery performance score during our testing. This score is based on daily activities, providing a realistic Smartphone battery life review. The Google Pixel 7 offers excellent functionality, including superior text-to-speech and computational photography, from improved A1 performance.
Here’s a quick summary of the Google Pixel 7 for you:
Product - Good Points
· Excellent camera performance with HDR10 video viewing
- Good battery performance
· Robust design and easy to handle and hold
- An upgraded fingerprint scanner
- Good value for money, with technology update pledge
- Dust and Water-resistant ratings
Product - Be Aware of Points
· Display is 90 Hz, slightly lacking against other smartphones with 120Hz
- Slow charging
· A few lens speed and camera issues
- Certain software limitations depending on world regions
- Slightly sluggish performance
Smartphone Battery Performance Score
and Battery Results
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Our battery test results for the Google Pixel 7 have been translated
Let’s look at the ViserMark review based on the testing results.
You can find the full results of our battery performance testing below:
Smartphone Battery Performance Overall Score:
The Battery Performance Label shows a score between 0 and 100. It reflects the performance based on independent, repeatable, and rigorous testing.
Using various testing criteria, measured using real-life scenarios and live networks, results are collated with calculations from Battery Life, Power Efficiency and Charging results that amount to the total score.
The Google Pixel 7 was positioned in the Flagship Tier (€700+) with an attractive lower price, offering incredible value for money. With a score of 34 out of 100 obtained for battery performance, it was positioned in the bottom half of the Battery Performance Scores for 2022.
The Google Pixel 7 achieved an overall battery performance score of 34 out of 100. Therefore, it compares very well with the Samsung S22, which obtained just 2 points more with 36 out of 100.
The Sony XQ BQ52 scored 41 out of 100, slightly higher than the Samsung and Google devices, which all take positions towards the lower half of the Flagship/Pro Tier. The Apple brand remains in the top, scoring 72 and 53 out of 100, respectively, for the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro. Both have impressive overall battery performances - those other competitors may struggle to exceed.
When evaluating the Google Pixel 7, the results were comparable with the Samsung S22. Only slight differences can be found in battery capacity and charging times, which will be discussed further in this review.
More Battery Performance Scores can be viewed in the Flagship Tier Ranking table.
Battery Life
Battery Life - How long will this Smartphone battery last?
This is expressed in “Days-of-Use” and reflects the number of days that a smartphone can be used from a full charge.
When looking at the Flagship/Pro Tier, most devices can last for 1.5 days of usage, with the exceptions being the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max with 3.5 days of battery life and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro with one day less, with 2.5 days of battery life.
When looking at the Google Pixel range, it is clear that the battery capacity has been considerably reduced. The Google Pixel 6 was released in Oct 2021 with 4600 mAh. With the introduction of the Google Pixel 7 one year later, the battery capacity is only 4355 mAh.
Even with less battery capacity, the Google Pixel 7 can still deliver 1.5 days of use and can match smartphones within the Flagship/Pro Tier with greater battery capacity, such as the Sony XQ BQ52 with 4500mAh. However, it must be noted that the Samsung S22 also delivers 1.5 days of usage despite having an even smaller battery capacity of 3700mAh - which is quite remarkable as Flagship/Pro smartphones are expected to be feature-rich.
Google does state that Pixel’s Adaptive Battery can last over 24 hours – and up to 72 hours when you turn on Extreme Battery Saver. However, this feature disables various features, including 5G connectivity. Our battery performance protocol ensures that we measure and evaluate key areas of user experience, with all default testing performed under strictly controlled conditions without Battery Saver features enabled.
See what other smartphones made it into the Top Ten. View the Days of Use table.
Charging Times
Battery Charging Time - How long will this Smartphone take to charge?
Time varies when charging different types and sizes of smartphone batteries. This is expressed in Hours and Minutes.
When reviewing Charging Times for Flagship/Pro smartphones, there is a considerable range from the fastest, only 1 hour and 13 minutes, to the slowest, the Google Pixel 7, reaching 2 hours and 51 minutes. However, the Samsung S22 also exceeded 2 hours and 36 minutes, with the Sony XQ BQ52 reaching under 2 hours to compete with smartphones at the top of the Flagship/Pro Tier.
More Charging Times can be viewed in the Charging Times table.
Power Efficiency
Power Efficiency - How power efficient is this Smartphone?
Maximising the smartphone performance while reducing the energy it consumes, with minimal impact on battery life.
It is calculated using Battery Life and Battery Capacity. This is expressed in “Leaves" and reflects a rating between 1 being the least and 5 being the most power efficient.
The Google Pixel 7 scored 1, the same rating as most of the devices in the Flagship/Pro Tier, once again only exceeded by the Apple brand with higher power efficiency devices.
The most battery-efficient smartphones will provide good battery life and reduce the number of times the battery will need to be charged, harming its longevity.
More Power Efficiency Scores can be viewed in the Power Efficiency table.
Should I buy it?
The Google Pixel 7 is a reliable smartphone that delivers great camera quality, provides a good user experience and is packaged at a reasonable price for features on a higher-priced smartphone.
With face unlock technology that operates more reliably than the upgraded fingerprint scanner, this smartphone offers valuable features and improved functionality. Also, the Gorilla Glass Victus protects against scratches and accidents and being IP68-rated is an extra bonus.
The Google Pixel 7 is one of the best smartphones offered by Google, having superb software with long-term update pledges, good battery life and great stereo speakers - it's value for money.
Extra Insights
Q: Does the Google Pixel 7 support 5G?
A: Yes, it does
Q: Does the Google Pixel 7 have a headphone jack?
Q: Does the Google Pixel 7 support wireless charging?
Q: Does the Google Pixel 7 have dual-SIM capabilities?
Q: Does the Google Pixel 7 have stereo speakers?
Q: Does the Google Pixel 7 have a microSD card slot?
Q: Is the Google Pixel 7 VoLTE enabled?
Product Features and Specification
Release Date: April 2022
Display | 6.3 inch IPS LCD 1080 x 2400 |
Processor | Android 13, Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
Memory & Storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Protection | Panda Glass Front, Plastic Frame |
Main Camera | 50MP & 12MP |
Front Camera | 10MP |
Battery | 4355mAh 20W Wired Charging |
Audio | Stereo Speaker. No headphone jack |
Dimensions and Weight | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm and 197g |
Colours Available | Obsidian (black), Snow (white), Lemongrass shade (pastel green) |
ViserMark tests are performed with the strictest protocol in a controlled environment to ensure repetition and consistency. They are powered and automated by SmartViser’s test automation solution viSer. The automation test includes a variety of user actions, from calls to social media and periods of standby times.
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Background
Google is an American technology services company founded in 1998 in Silicon Valley, California, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, creators of the Google search engine. It has been a subsidiary of Alphabet since August 2015.
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