The phone ships with Android 13, the latest operating system from Google, and it brings a host of quality-of-life and customisation features. FeaturesĪs previously mentioned, Pixel phones are primarily vessels for the purest Android experience, and the Pixel 7 endeavours to continue this mission. This appears to be Google’s way of showing us that the Pixel has matured. While this keeps the phone low-key, it's missing the character of the Pixel phones of old with their brazen neon lock buttons and funky two-tone design. The phone takes a minimalist approach, as is Google’s design philosophy, with no extra function buttons or headphone jack you’ll just find the standard lock button, volume rocker and USB-C charging port adorning the edges of the device. We love the look of our Obsidian review model – the gunmetal aluminium accents are the definition of sleek.

The Pixel is available in three hues – Obsidian (black/grey), Snow (white/silver) and Lemongrass (yellow/gold). The phone weighs in at just under 200g, which is some sort of goldilocks spot as the phone feels perfectly weighty and premium in the hand without feeling bulky or cumbersome. The camera bar is the most notable change, with Google swapping out the long glass strip for a metal bar that blends into the aluminium frame seamlessly. Taking the reins from the Pixel 6, which saw a major design overhaul for the Pixel brand, the 7 keeps the smooth, glossy glass design and protruding camera bar set-up, but refines practically every aspect to make for a seriously sophisticated smartphone. Google’s handset is smart and feels nice in the hand.

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