Google Pixel 7: Release date, Price, News, and leaks

Along with the iPhone 14, the Google Pixel 7 could be one of the most intriguing phones of late 2022. Yes, it's a long way off - late 2022 – but the first leaks have already begun to surface, and it's never too early to start thinking about what we want from Google's next flagship.

That's what you'll discover in this article: a wish list of the key features and advancements we'd like to see on the Pixel 7 (and Pixel 7 Pro) in order for them to be the finest phones conceivable. But that's not all; you'll also find everything we've heard so far about the Google Pixel 7 range, including its release date, pricing, and specifications.

We'll update this article as fresh information becomes available, but expect the Google Pixel 6a and maybe a Google Pixel Fold before then, so bookmark this page.

Google Pixel 7 price and release date

The Google Pixel 7 is expected to be unveiled in October 2022. There are no reports to suggest this, but every previous model was introduced in October of the year it was released, with the exception of the Google Pixel 5, which was announced on September 30 — effectively October.

Based on prior experience, the Pixel 7 range will likely be on sale a week or two after it is announced, but most certainly before the end of October 2022. In terms of price, it's likely to be in the same ballpark as the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 6 starts at $599 / £599 / AU$999 for the regular model and $899 / £849 / AU$1,299 for the Pixel 6 Pro.

Leaks and news

We've already learned a few things about the Google Pixel 7, including the possibility that it could be powered by the Google Tensor 2 chipset, which we'll refer to as the Tensor 2. There's evidence of this in Android code, as well as mention of 'Cloudripper,' which is thought to be a baseboard or developer board for the Pixel 7. More speculations claim that these Tensor 2-powered phones will be dubbed Cheetah (for the Pixel 7) and Panther (for the Pixel 8). (for the Pixel 7 Pro).

In August 2021, Google patented an under-display camera technology, which some have speculated could be ready for the Pixel 7. That means it's possible this will be one of the next-generation phones with an "invisible" selfie camera. However, patents aren't usually used, so it's possible that this technology is just a Google HQ test. We won't know for sure until we see a Pixel phone with an under-display camera.

XDA Developers discovered proof of the Pixel 7 in the Google Camera app before the Pixel 6 line even launched. The codename for the forthcoming phone appears to be 'pipit,' and there's only one model mentioned, which could indicate that there won't be a Pixel 7 Pro.

The Pixel 7 appears to contain most of the same camera functionality as the Pixel 6, as well as an ultra-wide lens, but no mention of a telephoto lens in the app's code. However, the source cautions that it is too soon to know if this version of the Google Camera app even shows Pixel 7 features, let alone if the list is full.

Improved battery life

The battery life of both the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro was cited as a flaw in our reviews. It's not bad, but it's far from great, and it might be a lot better. We'd want to see better battery life in the Pixel 7 series. Google uses a bespoke chipset that was allegedly built from the ground up for these phones, and it also creates the software that runs on them, so we'd expect it to be ideally positioned to make the Pixel series power efficient.

If it can't handle it, simply replace the battery with a larger one. In any case, we don't want to be concerned that we won't be able to charge by the end of the day.

Longer support

It was rumored before the debut of the Pixel 6 series that Google would provide five years of Android updates, but in reality, it only offered five years of security patches and three years of Android updates. While this is on par with Android rivals, it pales in comparison to iPhones, which can receive operating system updates for up to five years.

Other firms can blame their phones' chipsets for holding them back because the chipset maker ideally needs to support updates for a long time, but Google no longer has that excuse because it now makes its own chipset. In truth, there's no excuse, therefore we'll be unhappy if the Pixel 7 isn't supported for a longer period of time.