I've been waiting for this upgrade! - Pixel 7 & 7 Pro
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Get a dbrand skin or case today at dbrand.com The next generation of Pixel phones is here with the new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. James has been rocking a Pixel 4 for way too long and has been looking for a reason to upgrade. Has the Pixel 7 convinced him to stick with the Google ecosystem? Buy a Pixel 7: Amazon: geni.us Best Buy: howl.me Buy a Pixel 7 Pro: Amazon: geni.us Best Buy: howl.me Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SUBSCRIBE ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Google is here to save James 0:25 Unboxing the care package 1:06 Unboxing the Pixels 2:05 Exterior tour, design impressions, and specs 5:50 Sponsor - dbrand 6:50 Trying out the fingerprint/face unlock 8:07 Comparing cameras and new features 12:12 Video specs and testing stabilization 13:00 Chad selfie test 13:39 Other unique Google Pixel features 15:26 Pricing and overall thoughts 15:53 Outro ft. our handsome COO
The video opens with an anticipation-filled setup as the host explains that Google has released the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, signaling a potential upgrade for their daily driver. The unboxing unfolds with a minimalist box that hints at the phone missing a traditional wall charger, while the accompanying data transfer adapter, USB-C cable, and quick-start guides are revealed. The exterior tour follows, highlighting the visor camera bump design, material finishes, and a preference for brushed aluminum on the Pro versus glass, with candid opinions about fingerprint magnets and slipperiness. The host then demonstrates the device in hand, noting one-handed usability challenges and the balance between screen size and ergonomics, before moving into a detailed camera analysis describing the main camera, ultra-wide differences, telephoto availability on the Pro, and the software-assisted features that shape image quality. The video shifts to hands-on performance with the in-display fingerprint and face unlock, and a discussion on color themes driven by Google’s Material You UI, including how wallpaper choices affect the overall UI palette. The camera system is dissected further, comparing focal lengths, zoom ranges up to 30x on the Pro, and the new motion feature for action pans, with the Tensor chip touted for faster processing and better low-light results. The host exhibits sample photo and video tricks, including night sight improvements, denoising capabilities, and cross-lens photo blending, while explaining which features are exclusive to the Pro and which are shared. Finally, pricing, storage options, and bundle possibilities are laid out, with a tease about a follow-up video on the Pixel Watch, creating a roadmap for viewers who want to see more ecosystem integration and real-world usage. The overall takeaway is a balanced verdict: the Pixel 7 Pro offers hardware and software enhancements that justify its price for enthusiasts and ecosystem loyalists, while the Pixel 7 remains a strong value option for those who want Google’s latest computing photography without the highest-end telephoto. The host closes with a reminder of the accessory lineup from dbrand and a teaser for future content, inviting viewers to stay tuned for more hands-on testing and comparisons.
Topics · technology · mobile_devices · unboxing_and_first_impressions · camera_performance · hardware_design · ai_features
Questions answered
- What are the key hardware differences between Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro?
- The Pixel 7 Pro includes a telephoto camera and a higher-end lens set with a 48 MP telephoto, a wider field of view on the main and ultra-wide cameras, and up to 30x zoom with software enhancement, while the Pixel 7 lacks the telephoto lens and has a smaller display. The Pro also uses brushed aluminum and offers more storage options up to 512GB, with similar 30W charging but larger battery capacity in the Pro.
- What features are exclusive to the Pixel 7 Pro?
- Exclusive features on the Pixel 7 Pro include the telephoto camera and higher zoom capabilities, as well as some software tricks tied to the extra lens such as advanced de-noising from multi-lens data and potential enhancements in video stabilization modes.