
The signal qualities of the Pixel 6 (Pro) were a frequent point of criticism.

In Europe, the Pixel 7 Pro only supports 5G Sub6, which isn't much of an issue currently due to the lack of mmWave networks, but will certainly become more important in the near future. On the 5 GHz network, performance values are very promising and very good in terms of both speed and stability. As soon as this is the case, we will provide the corresponding test results. This is likely to be amended via a future update. Unfortunately, the Google smartphone does not recognize the 6 GHz band of our Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 reference router. On paper, the Google Pixel 7 Pro is Wi-Fi 6E capable. Google preinstalls most of its own apps, but refrains from installing third-party applications. The latter can be launched via Google Assistant with the command "Be my interpreter" and works surprisingly well. This includes written texts in messengers, text captured via the camera, subtitles in videos, and even live translations for speech in some languages. The smartphone can now translate 48 languages via live translations.

However, the feature was not available at the time of review and is expected to be added via an update in December 2022. In addition to the well-known Pixel features, Google is now providing its own VPN solution for Pixel owners. So this means that the smartphone will get Android 16 at the very least Google reveals the corresponding details on an FAQ page. At least three version upgrades and two more years of security updates will be provided (until October 2027). The Google Pixel 7 Pro comes with stock Android 13 and the latest security patches, which are updated monthly. The battery is permanently installed and the smartphone is dust- and waterproof according to IP68. The Pixel 7 Pro is available in Hazel (gray), Snow (white) and Obsidian (black).


The SIM slot's cover is almost flush with the frame and can accommodate a nano-SIM. Torsional rigidity is also high, and we were unable to elicit the slightest noise from the Pixel 7 Pro in the corresponding tests. The build quality is solid and is characterized by narrow and even gaps. Because of the smooth glass surface, users need to watch out for the smartphone on slightly uneven surfaces due to the danger of it slipping away. Unfortunately, it is also extremely susceptible to fingerprints. Including the camera, the Pixel smartphone measures 11.1 millimeters.īoth the front and the back are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which has a very pleasing feel and is also visually convincing. The manufacturer specifies the thickness as 8.9 millimeters we measured 8.55 millimeters without the camera. The Pixel 7 Pro has the same striking design as its predecessor, but the camera hump now merges seamlessly into the case frame, which looks even more high quality.
