Google Pixel 7

Great camera ; Good screen ; Stylish design

Few upgrades from the Pixel 6 ; No telephoto camera ; Slow charging

The Google Pixel 7 remains a charming and impressive all-rounder with a particularly impressive camera system, especially now that it’s cheaper in the wake of the Pixel 8 release.

Superb camera Long battery life Eye-catching design Vibrant screen Years of software updates Fantastic price

Slow charging Software bugs Poor gaming performance

“The Google Pixel 7's superb camera, long battery life, and great software experience are a winning combination — and the reasonable price makes it hard to resist.”

Compact and premium build, easy to handle, unique-looking design, dust- and water-resistant.

The display is just 90Hz as opposed to competitors pushing beyond 120Hz.

So, do we recommend it? Yes, for sure! At that price, the Pixel 7 offers a unique combination of ultra-premium camera experience, long battery life and AI-based features that make it the smartest kid on the block.

FHD+ screen, 90Hz ; Google Tensor G2 chip ; Packs an extensive array of features ; Runs on pure Android

Underwhelming battery life, slow charging ; No telephoto camera ; Doesn't come with a charger in the box

The Google Pixel 7 doesn't cost an eye-watering amount of money but manages to deliver in plenty of ways. Just like the phones that came before it, the focus is on the software and camera system, but this time things have been taken up a notch with a...

Sleek, refined design ; Amazing camera system ; Gorgeous display ; Clean, simple UI ; Great value for money

Underwhelming battery life ; Performance is lacking

The Google Pixel 7 continues to be one of the best compact android phones — sporting a refined design, stellar cameras, and the vastly improved Tensor G2 chipset, with great value for money to boot. The compromises Google made are in the right areas...

Solid and attractive design ; Great camera system ; Vibrant and bright display ; Clean and fluid software experience

Ultrawide camera not as strong as primary ; Not hugely different to Pixel 6

The overriding feeling of using the Pixel 7 is that not much has really changed since the previous model. Yes, there are enhancements to some of the features and a slimming down of the body, and that does make a difference, but the essence of Pixel...

Pros: ; – Key features of Pixel 7 Pro for significantly less money ; – Premium build and design ; – IP68 ingress protection ; – Excellent main camera ; – Best Android 13 experience; more updates guaranteed ; – Sharp display ; – Good overall performance

– Slow charging; no charger in the box ; – Ultra-wide camera does not have auto-focus ; – Temperamental fingerprint scanner