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Pixel 7 Pro: The 2022 Pro Pixel — a 5× periscope and Google’s best photo tricks.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2022·$899·Score 83/100

The Pixel 7 Pro still takes excellent photos thanks to its 5× periscope and Google processing. The Tensor G2 and 3-year update window date it next to the 7-year-supported Pixel 8/9.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.7" LTPO OLED
Chipset
Google Tensor G2
Memory
12 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.85
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
212 g
What stands out
  • Genuinely good 5× periscope camera.
  • Sharp QHD+ LTPO display.
  • Excellent computational photography.
  • Large 5,000 mAh battery.
What to watch
  • Tensor G2 lags on performance and efficiency.
  • 23 W charging is slow.
  • Only 3 OS updates (pre-7-year era).
  • Curved screen edges.
The phone it has to beat
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649 · score 89/100