Google to launch Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro on October 6: What to expect

Finally the wait for the much-anticipated smartphones - the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro by Google ends tomorrow as the tech giant will be launching its new products at 'Made by Google' event.

The launch event, which will be live streamed by Google, will kick start at 7.30 pm IST. Before we are officially introduced to Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro, here's everything that we know about the upcoming smartphones.

The Pixel 7 Pro will reportedly come with minor upgrades as compared to its predecessor. As per speculations, Google is expected to switch to the Tensor G2 with the smartphone. According to GSMArena, the new chip is allegedly bringing in GPU, NPU and modem improvements.


The Pro model will reportedly be available in 12GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB configurations. Now coming to the price factor, Google Pixel 7 is expected to be priced at Rs 48,900, whereas the Pixel 7 Pro may be introduced at a starting price of Rs 73,400.

Talking about cameras, the Pixel 7 Pro will most likely have similar 50MP main, 12MP ultra wide and 48MP telephoto setup as its predecessor, though the tele camera will allegedly use a new sensor, a Samsung GM1 stepping in to replace the Sony IMX586.

The selfie camera will have a subtle change as well -- resolution will remain at 11MP, though the new module is expected to have autofocus (using a new Samsung 3J1 sensor).

The display sounds the same as before -- a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED panel with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. That will remain a major selling point over the FHD+ 90Hz display of the vanilla Pixel 7.

The battery will be basically the same with 5,000mAh capacity and support for 30W fast charging (though whether the phone actually hits 30W remains to be seen). Wireless charging will be supported on both Pixel 7 models.

There are also rumours that Google is bringing a new upgrade to camera-related software will include the feature that will allow users to focus on one object and blurring out the background while recording a video, which will work quite similarly as Apple's Cinematic Mode that was launched with the iPhone 13 series.